Associate in Science Degree

Core Curriculum
The Business Studies Core Curriculum is required for the associate degree in all Business Studies emphases. 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.
Courses: Units
*BUSE 119, Business Communications OR
ENGL 101, Reading and Composition...........................3
BUSE 140, Business Law & the Legal Environment ..... 3
CISC 181, Principles of Information Systems.................4
ECON 120, Principles of Economics I ..........................3
PHIL 102B, Introduction to Philosophy: Values..............3
Total Units = 16
*Business 119 is required for San Diego State University School of Business Administration degrees in Finance, Information Decision Systems, Management, and Marketing.

Associate in Science Degree: Business Studies
Small Business Accounting Emphasis
The Small Business Accounting associate degree prepares for entry-level positions as bookkeepers, account clerks, accounting technicians, tax aides or accounting trainees. Courses Required for the Major Units (note: some classes may be required in more than one certificate or core):
Business Studies Core Curriculum................................16
Certificate of Completion, Tax Preparer .......................... 7
Certificate of Completion, Small Business Bookkeeper ....9
Complete the Following Other Courses Required for the Major:
ACCT 116A, Principles of Accounting - Financial..............4
ACCT 116B, Principles of Accounting - Managerial ..........4
BUSE 101 Business Mathematics .................................3
BUSE 245C, Small Business Internship - Accounting...... 3
SPEE 180, Intercultural Communication .........................3
Total Units = 49
NOTE: The Business Studies Core Curriculum is required for the associate degree in all Business emphases. All courses in the core are articulated with San Diego State University courses and some meet California State University and University and University of California general education requirements. Business 119 is required for San Diego State University School of Business Administration degrees in Finance, Information Decision Systems, Management and Marketing. Additional general education and graduation requirements for the associate degree are listed below. Students interested in careers as professional accountants should select the Business Studies San Diego State University Transfer Option. The associate degree requires a minimum of 60 units.

Small Business Accounting Requirements:
Core
Certificate of Completion (Some classes may be required in more than one certificate or core)
Small Business Bookkeeper
Tax preparer
Other Requirements
Accounting 116A/B
Business 101
Business 245C
Speech 180

Many general education and district requirements are already included in the degree requirement. Additional requirements for an AS degree:
Science
Health Education
American Institutions
P. E.
Elective

Associate in Science: Business Studies
Small Business Management Emphasis:
(Community Service)
Courses Required for the Major Units
(note: some classes may be required in more than one certificate or core):
Business Studies Core Curriculum..............................16
Certificate of Completion, Working Education ..............6-12
Certificate of Completion, Students in Free Enterprise...6-12
Certificate of Completion, Business Presentations ...... 9
Complete the Following Other Courses Required for the Major:
Business 101/150/155, Speech 180 ...........................12
Total Units = 49-61
Additional general education and graduation requirements for the associate degree are listed in the Academic Requirements section of the catalog. Students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university should select the Business Studies San Diego State University Transfer option. The associate degree requires a minimum of 60 units.
Recommended electives: Business 100.
Small Business Management Emphasis: (Financial Services)
Financial Services Requirements:
Core
Certificate of Completion (Some classes may be required in more than one certificate or core)
Financial Services
Job Skills
Writing & Computation
Small Business Bookkeeper
Other Requirements
Business 101
Business 245C
Speech 180
Many general education and district requirements are already included in the degree requirement. Additional requirements for an AS degree:
Science
Health Education
American Institutions
P. E.
Elective

Certificate of Completion:
Financial Services*
This certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the financial services industry. Students study basic financial and investment planning techniques, portfolio management, basic computerized bookkeeping, and current banking and global corporate trends.
Courses: Units
ACCT 102, Basic Accounting..................................3
BUSE 113, International Finance ........................... 3