Business Administration 2.0
AS-T Business · College of the Desert · 2026-2027 Catalog
Business Administration is the study of basic principles and techniques to effectively manage and lead organizations.
The Associate in Science in Business Administration for Transfer 2.0 is designed for students planning to transfer to a 4-year university and major in general business or a more specialized field of business such as finance, accounting, international business, marketing, hospitality or management. The intent of the degree is to assist students in seamlessly transferring to a CSU. However, transfer requirements at four-year colleges and universities tend to vary from institution to institution; students should consult with a counselor for specific information regarding the transfer requirements of their preferred college or university.
This degree requires students to meet the following requirements:
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of degree-applicable courses,
- Minimum overall grade point average of 2.0,
- Minimum grade of “C” (or “P”) for each course in the major, and
- Completion of Cal-GETC.
This degree requires students to complete 60 CSU transferable units including completion of Cal-GETC and 26-29 units in the major with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better. Title 5 requires that students must earn a “C” (or "P") or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. There are no additional graduation requirements. Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Upon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:
- Be competitive in transferring to a four-year business school and/or acquire those skills necessary for success in business.
- Weigh information for solving business problems and responding to opportunities and changes.
- Communicate business information effectively using a variety of formats for a variety of audiences and purposes.
- Differentiate between different key functional areas of business and describe key skills needed in each area.
Required Courses
Required Courses
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| BUMA 010 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUMA 020A | Business Law I | 3 |
| BUMA 003 | Business Statistics | 3-4 |
| orSOC 003 | Fundamentals of Statistics | |
| orSTAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | |
| BUAC 020A | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| BUAC 020B | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| ECON C2001 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON C2002 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| MATH 010 | College Algebra | 3-5 |
| orMATH 016 | Finite Mathematics | |
| orMATH 012 | Pre-calculus | |
| orMATH 009 | Business Calculus | |
| orMATH C2210 | Calculus I: Early Transcendentals | |
| Required Subtotal | 26-29 | |
| Cal-GETC | 34 | |
| Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units) | ||
- Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC, confer with a Counselor.
2. Elective units to reach 60 unit total must be CSU transferable, confer with a Counselor.
Please refer to Associate Degree for Transfer (SB 1440).