The associate degree in Business Studies requires completion of the courses listed in each degree emphasis. Additional general education and graduation requirements for the associate degree are listed in the Academic Requirements section of the catalog. The Business Studies Transfer area provides lower division transfer preparation for the School of Business Administration at San Diego State University. The associate degree requires a minimum of 60 units.

Core Curriculum

The Core is required for the Business Studies associate degrees. All courses in the Core are articulated with San Diego State University courses and some meet California State University and University of California general education requirements. To receive a degree in Business Studies, the student must complete the Core and complete one of the four areas below. In Small Business Management the student has a choice of coursework. Real Estate does not offer a degree option, only Certificates of Performance.

*Business 119 is required for San Diego State University School of Business Administration degrees in Finance, Information Decision Systems, Management, and Marketing.
**Business 119 is required for all non-transfer course work and degrees.

Only one associate degree can be earned in the Business Studies area:  Transfer or Small Business Accounting or Small Business Management or Retail Management.

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