General Business
A.A. Degree Business/Computer Information Systems · Berkeley City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Program Description
Berkeley City College's General Business Associate in Arts Degree and Certificate of Achievement allows you to develop problem solving skills that help you compete for jobs in today's business world. The degree is applicable to work in small or large organizations, and in the public or private sectors.
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Career Opportunities
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This program offers a wide variety of occupational choices. Job opportunities include Customer Services Manager, Human Resources Assistant, Marketing Assistant, Office Manager, and Retail Supervisor. This program also provides a solid foundation for a small business proprietor or entrepreneur.
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Learning Outcome(s)
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- Analyze a business situation, focusing on legal and ethical issues, and recommend a strategy to move forward.
- Obtain business or financial information utilizing reliable sources, and synthesize the information in order to effectively communicate findings in a written or oral report.
- Demonstrate ability to acknowledge and act with sensitivity toward the diverse customs, beliefs, and lifestyles that exist within the college and the business environment.
| Course | Title | Units |
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| Required Courses: | 16 | |
| BUS 1A | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| BUS 2 | Introduction to Business Law | 3 |
| BUS 10 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS 19 | Business Communications | 3 |
| BUS 70 | Introduction to Marketing | 3 |
| General Business Elective | 3-4 | |
| Select one course from the following list: | 7 | |
| BUS 8 | Business Ethics and Leadership | 3 |
| CIS 1 | Introduction to Computer Information Systems | 4 |
| Accounting Elective | 3-4 | |
| Select one course from the following list: | 10 | |
| BUS 1B | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| BUS 6 | Principles of Finance and Investments | 3 |
| BUS 24 | Computerized Accounting Principles | 3 |
| Business Law Elective | 3 | |
| Select one course from the following list: | 6 | |
| BUS 7 | Entrepreneurial Law | 3 |
| BUS 56 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| Management Electives | 6 | |
| Select two courses from the following list: | 9 | |
| BUS 5 | Human Relations in Business | 3 |
| BUS 9 | Introduction to Management | 3 |
| BUS 54 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| Economics Elective | 3 | |
| Select one course from the following list: | 9 | |
| ECON C2001 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON C2002 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 20 | Economic History of the United States | 3 |