Business Administration 2.0
Associate in Science Degree for Transfer (AS-T) Business · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Students graduating with an Associate in Science in Business Administration 2.0 for Transfer Degree are well-positioned to complete a Bachelor’s Degree in a similar major within the California State University system with 60 units of upper-division coursework. Students who complete the Business Administration 2.0 AS-T degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.
Program Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
- Function effectively in entry-level business positions or at a four-year college business program using the skills, principles, and tools they have acquired.
- Demonstrate effective written and/or oral skills.
- Students will be eligible and prepared for admission (SB 1440 and Education Code 66746) to California State University system schools.
Requirements
Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements
The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:
- Minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
- Minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors require a higher GPA. Consult with a counselor for more information.
- Completion of a minimum of 18-semester units in the major as detailed in the Degree and Certificate section of this catalog. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of C (or “P”) or better.
- Certified completion of the Cal-GETC/Breadth.
- A minimum of 12 units in residence within the Coast Colleges (Orange Coast College, Golden West College and/or Coastline College).
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ACCT A101 | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| orACCT A101H | Financial Accounting Honors | |
| ACCT A102 | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| orACCT A102H | Managerial Accounting Honors | |
| ECON C2001 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| orECON C2001H | Principles of Microeconomics - Honors | |
| ECON C2002 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| orECON C2002H | Principles of Macroeconomics - Honors | |
| BUS A110 | Business Law | 3 |
| orBUS A110H | Business Law Honors | |
| MATH A140 | Business Calculus | 5 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| orPSYC A160 | Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | |
| BUS A100 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| orBUS A100H | Introduction to Business Honors | |
| orBUS A139 | Business Communication | |
| Total Major Units | 28-29 | |
| Total Units that may be double-counted with GE | 6 | |
| Cal-GETC | 34 | |
| Transferable electives as needed to satisfy unit requirement | 3-4 | |
| Total Degree Units | 60 | |
Program Sequence - Cal-GETC
These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Units |
|---|---|
| ECON C2001or ECON C2001 | Principles of Microeconomicsor Principles of Microeconomics |
| STAT C1000or PSYC A160 | Introduction to Statisticsor Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences |
| CAL-GETC GE AREA 1C - CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| CAL-GETC GE AREA 6 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| Units |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| ECON C2002or ECON C2002H |
| MATH A115or MATH A170 |
| HIST C1001or HIST C1001Hor HIST C1002or HIST C1002H |
| CAL-GETC GE AREA 1A - CHOOSE ONE |
| CAL-GETC GE AREA 5A - CHOOSE ONE 3 |
| Summer |
|---|
| BUS A110or BUS A110H |
Year 2
| Semester 1 |
|---|
| ACCT A101 |
| BUS A100or BUS A100Hor BUS A139 |
| MATH A140 |
| CAL-GETC GE AREA 3A - CHOOSE ONE |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| ACCT A102 |
| POLS C1000or POLS C1000H |
| CAL-GETC GE AREA 1B - CHOOSE ONE |
| CAL-GETC GE AREA 5B - CHOOSE ONE 3 |
- If needed as a pre-requisite for Math A140. Otherwise, replace units with an elective course. See a counselor for more information
- American Institutions Requirement - CSU Graduation Requirement; or choose one course from Cal-GETC Area 3B or 4
- Lab can be taken with Cal-GETC AREA 5A or 5B
- American Institutions Requirement - CSU Graduation Requirement; or choose one course from Cal-GETC Area 4