Business
A.S. Degree Business · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
The Associate in Science in Business focuses on the study of Business and, depending on the concentration chosen, allows the student to obtain a general background in business principles and techniques, or to focus on specific business areas or specialties. Concentrations are available in Business, Global Business, Management, Marketing, Small Business and Supervision. Each concentration shares a core of business courses that give students a foundation for the study of business and their business career. These courses provide a solid grounding in business law, communication, accounting, and business ethics. The Business concentration provides a broad range of options for students to learn about and experience business concepts from diverse areas, including Management, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Logistics, and Economics. The Associate in Science in Business with a Business Concentration is designed for the student seeking a career in business upon completion of the Associate Degree. This degree may also be appropriate for students planning to transfer to a four-year institution other than a California State University. Students in this category should consult with a counselor to make sure that their education plan is consistent with this objective. Students interested in Retail Management or Logistics/Supply Chain Management should consider Chaffey College’s specialized programs in these areas.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Understand the social and ethical responsibilities of businesses and business persons.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of general business, marketing, and management.
- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
- Demonstrate the ability to convey an idea orally or in writing so that the intended audience understands the idea. This shall include the ability to conduct business research, analyze, and interpret the findings.
- Examine core business concepts and build a broad foundation in Business and related topics.
- Examine a variety of general education subjects that enable them to better understand the broader world in which organizations operate.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major requirements for the Associate in Science Degree (AS): | ||
| Business Core: | 15-16 | |
| BUS 10 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS 60 | Business Ethics | 3 |
| BUS 88 | Business Communication | 3 |
| BUSL 28A | Business Law I | 3 |
| Choose one: | 3-4 | |
| ACCTG 1A | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| orACCTGFS 465 | Financial Accounting for the Non-Accounting Major | 3 |
| Required courses for the Business concentration: | 6 | |
| BUSMGT 40 | Introduction to Management | 3 |
| BUSMKT 40 | Marketing Principles | 3 |
| Any two courses: | 6 | |
| ACCTGFS 442 | Fundamentals of Finance and Investing | 3 |
| BUS 61 | Introduction to Global Business | 3 |
| BUSL 28B | Business Law II | 3 |
| BUSMGT 11 | Retail Merchandising and Management | 3 |
| BUSMGT 42 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| BUSMGT 44 | Introduction to Human Relations | 3 |
| BUSMGT 436 | Introduction to Logistics Management | 3 |
| BUSMGT 441 | Principles of Leadership | 3 |
| BUSMGT 466 | Introduction to Project Management | 3 |
| BUSMKT 13 | Professional Selling | 3 |
| BUSMKT 55 | Advertising | 3 |
| BUSMKT 410 | Marketing Using Social Media | 3 |
| BUSMKT 420 | Customer Service | 3 |
| Total | 27-28 | |
Other Information
Business, Technology, and Hospitality
Local Program (Major) Code: S074
Program Control Number: 04757
TOP Code: 0505.00*
CIP Code: 52.0201