Business Emphasis
AA Degree Business · Mt. San Antonio College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Business Division
Business Administration Department
An emphasis in Business provides the student with an understanding of business and its role in society. Students will have knowledge of various business functions and economic analysis. Upon completion of this degree students will be prepared for an entry level job in the business world.
This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
Required Courses
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CISB 15 | Microcomputer Applications | 3.5 |
| orCISB 11 | Computer Information Systems | |
| ECON C2001 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| orECON C2001H | Principles of Microeconomics - Honors | |
| ECON C2002 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| orECON C2002H | Principles of Macroeconomics - Honors | |
| Choose a minimum of 3 courses from the following which should be selected in consultation with a counselor or educational advisor: | 9-13 | |
| BUSA 7 | Principles of Accounting - Financial | |
| BUSA 8 | Principles of Accounting - Managerial | |
| BUSL 18 | Business Law | |
| BUSM 20 | Principles of Business | |
| BUSO 25 | Business Communications | |
| ECON 17 | Applied Business Statistics | |
| Total Units | 18.5-22.5 | |
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Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:
- Describe the basic accounting system and how it is used to serve business needs.
- List and explain the foundations upon which business is built and the economic challenges facing the United States.
- Compose an appropriate, effective letter presenting good news, bad news, sales, or persuasive content.
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