Business
Associate in Science Business · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
The core curriculum for the Business Associate in Science Degree involves completing the courses below and the general education requirements.Students may enroll in one of the three areas of concentration: General Business, Management, or Marketing. Only one Associate in Science Degree in Business may be earned. While all classes in the program transfer to four-year universities at least as electives, the program is not intended to prepare a student for transfer. If your main goal is transferring to a four-year school, consider completing the AS-T in Business Administration for Transfer instead.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Understand and apply generally accepted accounting principles to prepare financial statements
- Develop understanding of the law and the legal environment as it relates to business operations, including ethical considerations.
- Create effective oral and written business communications using modern communication technologies.
- Apply critical thinking and analytical skills in decision making and problem solving.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 1A | Financial Accounting (Active) | 4 |
| orBUS 7 | Accounting for Small Business (Active) | 3 |
| BUS 10 | Business Law (Active) | 4 |
| BUS 12 | Introduction to Business (Active) | 3 |
| BUS 14 | Business Communications (Active) | 3 |
| BUS 16 | Business Mathematics (Active) | 3 |
| BUS 22 | Introduction to Management (Active) | 3 |
| BUS 36 | Introduction to Marketing (Active) | 3 |
| BUS 40 | International Business (Active) | 3 |
| CAS 50 | Introduction to Computer Application Systems (Active) | 3 |
| orCAS 54 | Microsoft Excel (Active) | 3 |
| orCSCI 8 | Computer Literacy (Active) | 3 |
| BUS 1B | Managerial Accounting (Active) | 4 |
| BUS 20 | Law and Society (Active) | 3 |
| BUS 21 | Human Resource Management (Active) | 3 |
| BUS 26 | Small Business Management (Active) | 3 |
| BUS 28 | Human Relations in the Workplace (Active) | 3 |
| BUS 43 | Personal Financial Planning (Active) | 3 |
| BUS 50A | Skills for Supervisors (Active) | 1 |
| BUS 50C | Interviewing for Success (Active) | 1 |
| BUS 50D | Resumes and Job Application Letters (Active) | 1 |
| BUS 50J | Time Management Skills (Active) | 1 |
| BUS 50K | Listening Skills (Active) | 1 |
| BUS 50L | Careers in Business (Active) | 1 |
| BUS 50M | Workplace Diversity (Active) | 1 |
| BUS 50N | Dealing with Difficult People (Active) | 1 |
| BUS 50P | Quality Customer Service (Active) | 1 |
| BUS 50R | Being a Successful Virtual Worker (Active) | 1 |
| BUS 50S | Managing Virtual Teams (Active) | 1 |
| ENTR 1 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship (Active) | 3 |
| ENTR 5 | The Entrepreneurial Mindset (Active) | 3 |
| ENTR 20 | Marketing for Entrepreneurs (Active) | 3 |
| ENTR 30 | The Business Plan (Active) | 3 |
| BUS 21 | Human Resource Management (Active) | 3 |
| BUS 1B | Managerial Accounting (Active) | 4 |
| BUS 26 | Small Business Management (Active) | 3 |
| BUS 28 | Human Relations in the Workplace (Active) | 3 |
| BUS 50A | Skills for Supervisors (Active) | 1 |
| BUS 50C | Interviewing for Success (Active) | 1 |
| BUS 50D | Resumes and Job Application Letters (Active) | 1 |
| BUS 50J | Time Management Skills (Active) | 1 |
| BUS 50K | Listening Skills (Active) | 1 |
| BUS 50L | Careers in Business (Active) | 1 |
| BUS 50M | Workplace Diversity (Active) | 1 |
| BUS 50N | Dealing with Difficult People (Active) | 1 |
| BUS 50P | Quality Customer Service (Active) | 1 |
| BUS 50R | Being a Successful Virtual Worker (Active) | 1 |
| BUS 50S | Managing Virtual Teams (Active) | 1 |
| ENTR 1 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship (Active) | 3 |
| BUS 34 | Introduction to Advertising (Active) | 3 |
| ENTR 20 | Marketing for Entrepreneurs (Active) | 3 |
| BUS 26 | Small Business Management (Active) | 3 |
| BUS 32 | Retail Store Management (Active) | 3 |
| BUS 50A | Skills for Supervisors (Active) | 1 |
| BUS 50C | Interviewing for Success (Active) | 1 |
| BUS 50D | Resumes and Job Application Letters (Active) | 1 |
| BUS 50J | Time Management Skills (Active) | 1 |
| BUS 50K | Listening Skills (Active) | 1 |
| BUS 50L | Careers in Business (Active) | 1 |
| BUS 50M | Workplace Diversity (Active) | 1 |
| BUS 50N | Dealing with Difficult People (Active) | 1 |
| BUS 50P | Quality Customer Service (Active) | 1 |
| BUS 50R | Being a Successful Virtual Worker (Active) | 1 |
| BUS 50S | Managing Virtual Teams (Active) | 1 |
| ENTR 1 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship (Active) | 3 |
| Total | 60 | |
Other Information
Discipline: Business, Economics & Information Technology
Program Control Number: 09637
TOP Code: 050640 - Small Business and Entrepreneurship
CIP Code: 52.0703 - Small Business Administration/Management