General Business
Associate in Science Business Administration · Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The General Business degree provides a solid overview of business fundamentals and can prepare students for entry-level work in various industries. Students choose an emphasis area allowing them to tailor this degree to their individual interests. Once completed, students will have the problem solving, communication, and creative skills needed to thrive in the business world.
Learning Outcome(s):
- Employ the tactical and strategic skills needed for entry-level work in business.
- Describe and apply business concepts across major functional areas of business.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Program Requirements | 19-20 | |
| BUS 100 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| Select one of the following two courses | 3-4 | |
| ACCT 101 | Bookkeeping | 3 |
| orACCT 201 | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| Select one of the following two courses | 3 | |
| BUS 125 | Business English | 3 |
| orBUS 205 | Business Communication | 3 |
| CSIT 105 | Computer Concepts and Applications | 3 |
| BUS 110 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
| BUS 117 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| BUS 173 | Contemporary Job Search Techniques | 1 |
| Choose An Emphasis Area: | 8.5-12 | |
| Advertising and Marketing Emphasis | 12 | |
| BUS 155 | Marketing | 3 |
| BUS 152 | Social Media for Business | 3 |
| BUS 150 | Advertising | 3 |
| Choose one: | 3 | |
| BUS 157 | E-Commerce | 3 |
| orFASH 125 | Retailing/Promotion | 3 |
| Business Management Emphasis | 13 | |
| BMGT 101 | Introduction to Management | 3 |
| BMGT 121 | Operations Management | 3 |
| BUS 138 | Business Ethics | 3 |
| BMGT 130 | Management/Leadership Issues | 3 |
| Choose one: | 1 | |
| BUS 175 | Excel Basic | 1 |
| orBUS 176 | Excel Intermediate | 1 |
| orBUS 177 | Excel Advanced | 1 |
| International Business Emphasis | 12 | |
| IBUS 100 | Introduction to International Business and Management | 3 |
| BUS 130 | Principles of Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| BUS 129 | Principles of Logistics | 3 |
| IBUS 120 | Essentials of Import/Export Procedures | 3 |
| Small Business Entrepreneurship Emphasis | 8.5-12 | |
| BMGT 153 | Small Business Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| ACCT 110 | Quickbooks | 2 |
| CE 100 | Cooperative Education | 0.5-4 |
| Choose one: | 3 | |
| BUS 152 | Social Media for Business | 3 |
| orBUS 155 | Marketing | 3 |
| Total | 27.5-32 | |