Water Utility Management
A.S. Degree Major Business · Santiago Canyon College · 2025-2026 Catalog
The Associate of Science (A.S.) in Water Utility Management program provides current students and water industry employees with the supervisory, business, human resources, and management skills needed to become the future leaders in water and wastewater organizations. Courses explore general principles of business writing, project management, supervision, as well as specific management issues related to the Water and Wastewater industries. This program is also designed to enable those already working in the field to upgrade their skills. Subjects addressed also include water quality and public health regulations. A student graduating with an Associate in Science degree in Water Utility Management can potentially transfer to a California State University (CSU) to complete a bachelor's degree. Students will be able to pursue a baccalaureate degree and prepare to pursue a career in the field of water and wastewater supervision and business/management.
Program Courses & Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Water Utility Management, AS: Complete all of the following | 21 | |
| Major Requirements | 6 | |
| BUS 222 | Business Writing | 3 |
| MGMT 122 | Business Communications | 3 |
| WATR 156 | Water Utility Management | 3 |
| WATR 156 is a required course. Select between BUS222 or MGMT122 to complete the required six (6) units. | ||
| List A - Requirements | 9 | |
| BUS 090 | Principles of Project Management | 3 |
| CIS 101 | Introduction to Microsoft Office | 3 |
| MGMT 135 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| PBLC 080 | Principles of Project Management | 3 |
| BUS090 and PBLC080 are considered the same course. Credit will be awarded for only one course. | ||
| List B - Electives | 6 | |
| BUS 121 | Human Relations and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MGMT 121 | Human Relations and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| WATR 148 | Water Quality | 3 |
| WATR 155 | California Water Resources | 3 |
| BUS121 and MGMT121 are considered the same course. Credit will be awarded for only one course. | ||
Learning Outcomes
- Formulate and evaluate a project team to execute routine and special missions in the Water and Wastewater industries.