BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 2.0

Associate in Science for Transfer Business · Cuesta College · 2026-2027 Catalog

The Associate in Science in "Business Administration 2.0" for Transfer degree (AS-T in Business) prepares students to transfer to the CSU system, as well as other universities, in a Business Administration major. Students that earn the AS-T in Business will complete lower-division major requirements for a baccalaureate degree in Business. The AS-T in Business is designated for students wanting an in-depth knowledge of the core business fundamentals emphasizing accounting, economics, marketing, management, law, entrepreneurship, international trade, e-commerce, computer applications, customer service and ethics. This knowledge and skill set are fundamental for success in an industrial society and free enterprise system.

The Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) is a special degree offered at California Community Colleges. Students who earn an AA-T or AS-T degree are guaranteed admission to a campus within the California State University (CSU) system. Students who complete an AA-T or AS-T are given priority consideration when applying to a particular CSU program that is similar to the student’s community college major and will be given a special GPA advantage when applying to CSU impacted majors.

Student must meet the following requirements:

(1) Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:

(A) California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).

(B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in the major with a grade of C or better while maintaining a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework.

(2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0

(3) Earn “C” or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is an acceptable grade for courses in the major.

Learning Outcome(s):

  1. Describe and explain the legal, ethical, and regulatory context in which the practice of business is conducted in the United States.
  2. Demonstrate quantitative skills and critical thinking to prepare, analyze and interpret financial data that represent a business operation.
  3. Demonstrate quantitative skills and critical thinking to evaluate and interpret economic data that represent and impact business decision-making.
  4. Demonstrate interpersonal skills appropriate to a business environment.
CourseTitleUnits
Required Core (28-31)28-31
ACCT 201AFINANCIAL ACCOUNTING4
ACCT 201BMANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING4
BUS 218BUSINESS LAW4
ECON C2001PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS3
ECON C2002PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS3
STAT C1000INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS4
BUS 245INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS3
orBUS 227BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS4
MATH 255CALCULUS FOR BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT3
orMATH 265ACALCULUS I5
Total28-31

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