# Business Administration (A.S. Degree)

Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Business

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The course of study for the Business Administration degree prepares students to demonstrate knowledge, skills, integrity, a sense of social responsibility, and individual qualities that influence successful outcomes in the business world.  Successful completion of the curriculum prepares students to perform a wide range of tasks and demonstrate leadership abilities, technological awareness, and intellectual capacity.

**Career Opportunities**

Successful completion of this program prepares students for entry to mid-level management positions in administrative services, hospitality, sales, marketing, general business, and HR management.

**Program Learning Outcomes**

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

1.  Exhibit ethical and personal responsibilities when applying legal and ethical principles in business decisions.
2.  Analyze a business situation and recommend a plan for improvement.
3.  Analyze data and corporate financial statements to ensure maximum use of organizational resources to achieve goals.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Core Courses (17 units):** | | 17 |
| BUS 1A | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| BUS 10 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS 20 | General Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 38 | Introduction to Microcomputers and Business Software | 4 |
| ECON C2002 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| **Select one of the following:** | | 3-5 |
| BUS 201 | Business Communications | 3 |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
| ENGL C1000E | Academic Reading and Writing | 5 |
| **Total Units:** | | 20-22 |
| **Recommended but not required:** | | 0 |
| BUS 2 | Introduction to Business Law | 3 |
| ECON C2001 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| M/SVN 60 | Introduction to Management | 3 |
| M/SVN 61 | Psychology of Management | 3 |
| M/SVN 64 | Organization and Management | 3 |

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Core Courses (20 units):** | | 20 |
| BUS 1A | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| BUS 2 | Introduction to Business Law | 3 |
| BUS 10 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS 20 | General Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 38 | Introduction to Microcomputers and Business Software | 4 |
| ECON C2002 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| **Select one of the following (3-5 units):** | | 3-5 |
| BUS 201 | Business Communications | 3 |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
| or ENGL C1000E | Academic Reading and Writing | 5 |
| **Total Major Units:** | | 23-25 |
| **General Education Requirements:** | | 21 |
| **Electives to meet 60 units:** | |  |
| **Total Units:** | | 60 |
| **Recommended but not required:** | |  |
| M/SVN 60 | Introduction to Management | 3 |
| M/SVN 61 | Psychology of Management | 3 |
| M/SVN 64 | Organization and Management | 3 |