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:

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:

  1. Be competitive in transferring to a four-year business school and/or acquire those skills necessary for success in business.
  2. Weigh information for solving business problems and responding to opportunities and changes.
  3. Communicate business information effectively using a variety of formats for a variety of audiences and purposes.
  4. Differentiate between different key functional areas of business and describe key skills needed in each area.

Required Courses

Required Courses

CourseTitleUnits
Required Core Courses
BUMA 010Introduction to Business3
BUMA 020ABusiness Law I3
BUMA 003Business Statistics3-4
orSOC 003Fundamentals of Statistics
orSTAT C1000Introduction to Statistics
BUAC 020AFinancial Accounting4
BUAC 020BManagerial Accounting4
ECON C2001Principles of Microeconomics3
ECON C2002Principles of Macroeconomics3
MATH 010College Algebra3-5
orMATH 016Finite Mathematics
orMATH 012Pre-calculus
orMATH 009Business Calculus
orMATH C2210Calculus I: Early Transcendentals
Required Subtotal26-29
Cal-GETC34
Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units)
  1. 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).

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