The Business Administration AS degree at West Valley College focuses on preparing students for a diverse range of careers in the business world. The curriculum is designed to provide students with the basic skills that all business professionals should have, including an understanding of the world of business, marketing, human relations, communication skills, modern office skills, and understanding how business is viewed from a socio-cultural point of view. The courses are designed for students who do not have previous experience in business. The required courses for this degree prepare students not only for transfer to a four-year university, but also for jobs or promotions in a general business office setting. The courses aim to develop skills in business analytics, team projects, critical thinking, modern office administration skills, and understanding organizational behavior and key behavioral dynamics of people at work. Potential careers specific to this degree include, but are not limited to: office manager, executive assistant, financial analyst, project management, human relations specialists, and marketing.
Major Core Requirements (29 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT050 | Accounting for Small Business | 1 unit |
| BUSN015 | The Entrepreneurial Mindset | 3 units |
| Select one: BUSN024 BUSN036 | International Business Management Strategic Management | 3 units 3 units |
| Select one: BUSN028 BUSN028H | Business Law Honors Business Law | 3 units 3 units |
| BUSN046B | Beginning Spreadsheets: Microsoft Excel | 1 unit |
| Select one: BUSN051 BUSN061 | Introduction to Business Business, Government, and Society | 3 units 3 units |
| BUSN054 | Small Business Start Up and Management | 3 units |
| BUSN056 | Marketing Principles | 3 units |
| BUSN062 | Business Mathematics | 3 units |
| BUSN070 | Effective Office Skills | 3 units |
| BUSN078 | Business Communication | 3 units |
Major Electives (6 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BUSN005 | Introduction to Project Management | 3 units |
| BUSN006 | Negotiation Principles | 3 units |
| BUSN034 | Human Resource Management | 3 units |
| BUSN036 | Strategic Management | 3 units |
| BUSN040 | Sales Strategies | 3 units |
| BUSN066 | Human Relations in Business | 3 units |
| BUSN068 | Organizational Behavior | 3 units |
| BUSN081 | Advertising Principles | 3 units |
Total Major Units: 35 units
To be awarded an Associate Degree, a student must:
- Achieve a grade of “C” or better in the major requirements.
- Completion of WVC, CSU-Breadth, or IGETC General Education patterns. Students whose goal is to obtain a bachelor’s degree should complete the CSU-Breadth or IGETC General Education pattern.
- Complete additional degree applicable units to meet the minimum 60-unit Associate Degree requirements.