Business Administration
A.S. Degree Business · Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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:
- Exhibit ethical and personal responsibilities when applying legal and ethical principles in business decisions.
- Analyze a business situation and recommend a plan for improvement.
- 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 |
| orENGL 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 |