Business Management
Associate of Science Degree Business · San Diego Mesa College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Summary
Intended for the student who wishes to plan a program in preparation for a business occupational area of his/her own choice. Flexible course selection is emphasized to enable students to achieve their specific educational, vocational and personal goals. Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university should select the Business Administration major.
Award Note: The Associate Degree requires a minimum of 60 degree applicable semester units.
Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Business Management Program will be able to:
- Develop an understanding of business and the business environment, locally and globally, with an awareness of markets, finance and feasibility.
- Analyze business problems, including uses of technology, issues of sustainability, and ethics, while comparing costs and benefits.
- Communicate effectively in business with text and images utilizing traditional, digital, and developing media.
- Network with peers and mentors on campus and in local businesses.
Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR: | 35 | |
| BUSE 100 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUSE 101 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
| BUSE 115 | Statistics for Business | 3 |
| orSTAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| BUSE 119 | Business Communications | 3 |
| BUSE 140 | Business Law and the Legal Environment | 3 |
| BUSE 201 | Business Organization and Management | 3 |
| ACCT 116A | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| CISC 181 | Principles of Information Systems | 4 |
| ECON C2001 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON C2002 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| MARK 100 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Select 6-7 units from the following: | 6-7 | |
| ACCT 116B | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| ACCT 150 | Computer Accounting Applications | 3 |
| BUSE 120 | Personal Financial Management | 3 |
| BUSE 127 | Social Media for Business | 3 |
| BUSE 129 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| BUSE 150 | Human Relations in Business | 3 |
| BUSE 155 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| BUSE 190 | Academic and Career Opportunities in Business | 1 |
| BUSE 210 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| FASH 110 | Fashion Buying/Management | 3 |
| MARK 105 | Professional Selling | 3 |
| MARK 110 | Principles of Retailing | 3 |
| MARK 130 | Advertising Principles | 3 |