Business: Marketing
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: Marketing 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 (30 units): | 30 | |
| 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 |
| BUS 302 | Essentials of Management | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| CBIS 101 | Computer Concepts & Applications | 3 |
| CBOT 333 | Business Desktop Publishing | 3 |
| CBIS 142 | Microsoft Access-Comprehensive | 3 |
| Plus a minimum of 6 units selected from the following: | 6 | |
| BUS 103 | Advertising | 3 |
| BUS 106 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| BUS 111 | Internet Marketing | 3 |
| BUS 140 | Survey of International Business | 3 |
| BUS 303 | Sales And Marketing | 3 |
| BUS 149 | Work Experience Education | 0 |
| 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 | |