Business Administration for Transfer 2.0

AS-T Degree Business · Sierra College · 2026-2027 Catalog

Business Administration 2.0 is designed to provide a broad knowledge of the functional areas of a business while developing managerial skills, communication skills, technical abilities and decision-making capability. Students will analyze and critically evaluate information to solve business problems, evaluate and use appropriate technology in the changing business environment, analyze ethical and social issues in business situations and make business and economic decisions that reflect professional responsibility.

The Associate in Science in Business Administration for Transfer degree (AS-T) prepares students to transfer into the CSU system to complete a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a major deemed similar by a CSU campus. Students earning an associate degree for transfer and meeting the CSU minimum transfer admission requirements are guaranteed admission with junior standing to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Upon transfer, students will be required to complete no more than 60 additional prescribed units to earn a bachelor’s degree.

To earn the Associate in Science in Business Administration for Transfer degree, students must complete 60 CSU-transferable semester units with a minimum grade point average of 2.0, including both of the following:

The exact wording of the law pertaining to associate degrees for transfer may be found in Education Code Section 66746.

It is highly recommended that, prior to transferring, students complete courses that satisfy the CSU United States History, Constitution and American Ideals graduation requirement. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.

RESTRICTION: International coursework from non-United States regionally accredited institutions cannot be applied to associate degrees for transfer.

Required Courses

CourseTitleUnits
BUS 0201Financial Accounting4
BUS 0203Managerial Accounting4
BUS 0270Business Law3
orBUS 0271Law and Society
ECON C2001Principles of Microeconomics3
ECON C2002Principles of Macroeconomics3
STAT C1000Introduction to Statistics4
Select 3-4 units from the following:3-4
MATH 0024Modern Business Mathematics
MATH 0042Business Calculus
Select 3 units from the following:3
BUS 0260Introduction to Business
BUS 0265Business Communications
Total Units27-28

*Optional Recommended Electives:

CourseTitleUnits
BUS 0250Microsoft Applications for Business
BUS 0252Excel for Business Applications
CSCI 0010Introduction to Computing
IT 0015Business Information Systems

*Many California State Universities prefer students to complete a computer course in addition to their major requirements in Business Administration. Students are strongly recommended to speak with a counselor to determine the appropriate computer course.

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