Liberal Arts & Sciences: Business
Associate of Arts (AA) Liberal Arts & Sciences · Las Positas College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Overview
The Liberal Arts and Sciences: Business AA courses emphasize the integration of theory and practice within the field of business. Students will develop the ability to effectively manage and lead organizations. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the place of business within the global economy. Students will critically apply ethical standards to business practices and decisions.
Program Learning Outcome(s)
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Compare, contrast, and apply ethical standards and use best practices regarding the social responsibility of a business.
- Describe the significance of marketing functions including price, product, place and promotion in a product life cycle.
- Identify and describe types of business organizations and operations, as well as the effects of legal environments, when making a selection.
Liberal Arts & Sciences: Business (AA): Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core: Select at least 18 units from below with at least 3 units from two disciplines (18-20 units) | ||
| BUSN 1A | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| BUSN 1B | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| BUSN 18 | Business Law | 3 |
| BUSN 20 | International Business | 3 |
| BUSN 30 | Business Ethics and Society | 3 |
| BUSN 33 | The Fundamentals of Personal and Family Financial Planning | 3 |
| BUSN 40 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUSN 45 | Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| BUSN 48 | Human Relations in Organizations | 3 |
| BUSN 51 | Accounting for Small Businesses | 3 |
| BUSN 52 | Business Communications | 3 |
| BUSN 56 | Introduction to Management | 3 |
| BUSN 58 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| BUSN 61 | Quickbooks Accounting | 2 |
| BUSN 65 | Federal Income Tax Accounting | 3 |
| BUSN 86 | Management Strategies & Dilemmas | 3 |
| BUSN 87 | Organizational Management and Leadership | 3 |
| BUSN 88 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| ECON 10 | General Economics | 3 |
| ECON C2001 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON C2002 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| MKTG 50 | Introduction to Marketing | 3 |
| MKTG 56 | Marketing Strategies | 3 |
| MKTG 61 | Professional Selling | 3 |
| Total Units in the Area of Emphasis | 18-20 | |
| Additional General Education and Elective Units | ||
| See the Las Positas College General Education (LPC-GE) pattern or the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern for a listing of areas and courses. Double counting courses in GE and the major is permissible. The number of units that may be double counted will depend on the entry point to the degree program, the optional course(s) taken, and the GE pattern selected. Elective units must be degree applicable. Consult with an adviser or a counselor to plan the courses necessary to achieve your academic goal. | 40-42 | |
| Total | 60 | |