Liberal Arts, AA - Emphasis in Business and Technology

Associate of Arts Business and Technology · Palo Verde College · 2026-2027 Catalog

Credits: 60.0

The Associate Degree in Liberal Arts is designed for students who wish to have a broad knowledge of liberal arts and sciences plus additional coursework in an "Area of Emphasis." This area of emphasis would be an ideal choice for students who plan on transferring to the California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC) as students can satisfy general education requirement, plus focus on transferable coursework that relates to majors at these institutions. Please consult with a counselor for information regarding your intended major at the specific college or university of your choice. Along with the area of emphasis requirements, students must also fulfill the CalGETC General education pattern to complete all degree requirements.

Program Outcomes

  1. Acquired fundamental grounding in communication, critical thinking, scientific inquiry, and quantitative reasoning, the arts, literature and humanities, social, political and economic institutions, and self-development.
  2. Acquired fundamental knowledge of the operations and technical support requirements of a business organization.

Program Requirements

Area of Emphasis - Total 18 Minimum Credits is Required

For depth of study, 2 or more courses in one discipline is required.

CourseTitleUnits
ACC 100Basic Accounting4
ACC 101Principles of Accounting I4
ACC 102Principles of Accounting II4
BUS 101Introduction to Business3
BUS 103Personal Finance3
BUS 105Business Math3
BUS 115Small Business Finance3
BUS 135Business Law3
BUS 201Principles of Organizational Leadership3
BUS 202Business Communication3
BUS 206Marketing3
BUS 210Business Ethics3
BUS 221Income Tax Procedure4
CIS 101Introduction to Computers and Information Systems3
ECON C2002Principles of Macroeconomics3
ECON C2001Principles of Microeconomics3
MAN 105Principles of Management and Organizations3
MAN 106Personnel Management3
MAN 107Small Business Management3
MAN 145Organizational Behavior3

CalGETC

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