Small Business Management
Associate in Science Business and Accounting · Yuba College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Small Business Management Associate in Science Degree is primarily for students who plan to manage a small business or work in a small business environment. The Small Business curriculum provides students with the basic understanding of existing business practices. Students will be able to understand and apply the principles of business ethics, social responsibilities of a business, basic functions of management, and the qualifications required in business management and/or ownership.
Students who complete this program should be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to identify and understand ethical and cultural perspectives.
- Demonstrate creative thinking skills by integrating and applying appropriate concepts, technologies and decision making techniques to effectively evaluate and manage a small business.
- Demonstrate knowledge of business concepts and techniques for owning, running or managing a small business.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively.
Required courses
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT-3 | Computerized Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT-9 | Business Payroll Procedures | 3 |
| GNBUS-2 | Concepts in Personal Finance | 3 |
| GNBUS-5 | Introduction to Supervision | 3 |
| GNBUS-7 | Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| GNBUS-10 | Introduction To Business | 3 |
| GNBUS-18 | Business Law | 3 |
| GNBUS-21 | Business Communication | 3 |
| GNBUS-48 | Business Ethics | 3 |
| GNBUS-56 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
| Complete one course from the following: | ||
| ACCT-10 | General Accounting | 4 |
| ACCT-11 | Principles of Accounting-Financial | 4 |
| Complete one course from the following: | ||
| GNBUS-30 | Business Computer Applications | 3 |
| GNBUS-33 | Spreadsheet Applications | 3 |
| Total units required for degree major | 37 | |
Students earning an AA/AS degree must complete a minimum of 21 units of General Education requirements and the health graduation requirement, in addition to the program units listed here. Students must complete a total of 60 degree applicable units to earn an AA or AS. Please see your counselor for additional information.