Business: Management
Associate in Science Business · Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Award Type: Associate in Science
The associate of science degree program in business prepares students for entry-level management positions. Courses also provide a foundation for upper division courses in a baccalaureate degree program in Business. Students will recall and apply significant business principles, produce work-based learning projects, and demonstrate the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
The graduate of the Associate in Science in Business: Management will:
- Recall significant business issues, theories, and applications relevant to entry-level management positions and subsequent upper-division coursework.
- Apply business principles to produce work-based learning projects related to entry-level management positions.
- Demonstrate the ability to follow instructions on assignments and class activities.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A major of 36 units is required for the degree. | ||
| Required core courses (27 units): | 27 | |
| ACCT 131 | Financial Accounting 1 | 3 |
| ACCT 132 | Financial Accounting 2 | 3 |
| BUS 101 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS 102 | Marketing | 3 |
| BUS 104 | Business Organization and Management | 3 |
| BUS 107 | Human Relations in Business | 3 |
| BUS 110 | Business Law | 3 |
| BUS 160 | Business Communications | 3 |
| Select one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| CBIS 101 | Computer Concepts & Applications | 3 |
| CBIS 141 | Microsoft Excel-Comprehensive | 3 |
| CBOT 131 | Introduction to Word Processing | 3 |
| Plus a minimum of 9 units selected from the following: | 9 | |
| BUS 106 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| BUS 111 | Internet Marketing | 3 |
| BUS 140 | Survey of International Business | 3 |
| WEE 149 | Work Experience Education: Occupational | 1 |
| ENTR 101 | Intro to Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| ENTR 102 | Entrepreneurship Projects | 3 |
| General Education | ||
| In addition to completing the program requirements, students are also required to complete general education courses. Students may follow the AHC GE or the Cal-GETC pathways to meet these requirements. Students intending to transfer to a four-year university should use the Cal-GETC GE pathway. To see what major courses and general education requirements you need to fulfill, visit your myHancock account and select the DegreeWorks button in the Academic Profile widget. For more information and guidance, and to receive a detailed education plan, make an appointment with an academic counselor. | ||
| Total | 36 | |