Associate in Science Degree
Career Certificate
Certificate of Completion
Division of Business
Shirley Short, Dean
Business Building 213
916-558-2581
- Accounting ( see Accounting )
- Business, General, Degree
- Business, Transfer, Degree
- Bookkeeping and Office Management, Degree and Career Certificate
- Business, Management, Degree and Career Certificate
- Business, Retail Management, Career Certificate
- Business, Retail Management, Small Business Management, Degree and Career Certificate
- Business, Marketing, Degree and Career Certificate
- Business, Marketing, Advertising, Degree
- Business, Office Administration, Degree and Career Certificates
- Clerical General Office, Career Certificate, Level A
- Introduction to Computerized Office Technologies, Career Certificate, Level B
- Business Operations and Management Technology, Career Certificate, level C
- Virtual Office and Management Technologies, Degree and Career Certificate, Level D
- Business - Real Estate, Degree and Career Certificate
- Business, Customer Service, Certificate of Completion, level 1
- Business, Insurance, Basic, Certificate of Completion, level 2
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Program Information
Within the Business area, specific majors are available in Accounting, Advertising, Bookkeeping, Customer Service, Insurance, Management, Marketing, Office Administration, Real Estate, Retail Management, and Small Business Management. Further information on these majors can be found under the specific program.
The business-required courses provide a framework around which business students may structure a program to prepare themselves for the workplace. These courses provide the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required to get a job and successfully complete coursework in both two- and four-year business degree programs.
Career Opportunities
Careers in business are exploring in the 21st Century. Business majors become accountants, consultants, entrepreneurs, managers, human resource analysts, money managers, marketing sales representatives, and real estate professionals, just to name a few. With a business degree, students are prepared to work on the business side of virtually any industry from banking to retail, insurance to advertising, for-profit to non-profit. The possibilities are unlimited.
Business, General
Associate in Science Degree
Program Information
The business-required courses provide a framework around which business students may structure a program to prepare themselves for the workplace. These courses provide the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required to get a job and successfully complete coursework in both two- and four-year business degree programs.
Career Opportunities
Account Executive; Analyst; Bank Employee; Buyer; Clerk; Data-Entry Clerk; Data-Entry Specialist; Entrepreneur; Government Service; Insurance Representative; Manager; Marketing; Marketing Research; Office Assistant; Public Administration; Purchasing Agent; Retail/Industrial Sales.
| Required Program | Units |
|---|---|
| ACCT 101, Fundamentals of College Accounting (3), or ACCT 301, Financial Accounting (4) |
3-4 |
| BUSTEC 300.2, Beginning Keyboarding/Applications: Basic Document Formatting | 1 |
| BUS 300, Introduction to Business | 3 |
| ECON 302, Principles of Macroeconomics (3) or ECON 100, Introduction to Economics (3) |
3 |
| CISC 300, Computer Familiarization | 1 |
| BUS 330, Managing Diversity in the Workplace | 3 |
| BUS 345, Law and Society (3) or BUS 340, Business Law (3) |
3 |
| BUS 310, Business Communications | 3 |
| BUS 100, English for the Professional | 3 |
| CISA 305, Beginning Word Processing | 2 |
| CISA 310, Introduction to Electronic Spreadsheets | 1 |
| CISA 320, Introduction to Database Management | 1 |
| MGMT 304, Introduction to Management Functions (3) or MGMT 372, Human Relations and Organizational Behavior (3) |
3 |
| MKT 300, Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| A minimum of 3 units from the following: BUS 106, Business Mathematics (1 - 3) ECON 310, Economic Statistics (3) |
3 |
| Total Units Required | 36-37 |
Associate in Science Degree (A.S.)
The Associate in Science Degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus the general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See SCC graduation requirements.
Business, Transfer
Associate in Arts Degree
This program is designed for those who plan to transfer to a four-year university. It meets the common core of lower-division courses required by most colleges and universities. Students should confer with their counselor regarding the specific transfer and general education requirements of the college they wish to attend. Some colleges and universities may have different requirements.
| Required Program | Units |
|---|---|
| ACCT 301, Financial Accounting | 4 |
| ACCT 311, Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| BUS 300, Introduction to Business | 3 |
| CISA 305, Beginning Word Processing | 2 |
| CISA 310, Introduction to Electronic Spreadsheets | 1 |
| CISA 340, Presentation Graphics | 2 |
| CISC 305, Introduction to the Internet | 1 |
| CISC 320, Operating Systems | 1 |
| ECON 302, Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 304, Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| STAT 300, Introduction to Probability and Statistics | 4 |
| MATH 340, Calculus for Business and Economics (3) or MATH 342, Modern Business Mathematics (3) |
3 |
| Total Units Required | 31 |
Suggested Electives
BUS 340, CISA 320.
Associate in Arts Degree (A.A.)
The Associate in Arts degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See SCC graduation requirements.
Bookkeeping and Office Management
Associate in Science Degree
Career Certificate
Career Opportunities
The Bookkeeping and Office Management curriculum provides education for employment in all sizes and types of business firms including government agencies. Students should have an aptitude for conceptual understanding as well as computational work and be willing to undertake the intensive study necessary for success. Many courses are available in a nine-week format.
| Required Program | Units |
|---|---|
| ACCT 101, Fundamentals of College Accounting, or ACCT 301, Financial Accounting |
3-4 |
| BUSTEC 300.2, Beginning Keyboarding/Applications: Basic Document Formatting | 1 |
| BUS 300, Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS 106, Business Mathematics, or ECON 310, Economic Statistics |
3 |
| CISC 300, Computer Familiarization | 1 |
|
Total Core Units
|
11-12 |
Concentration Requirements:
| ACCT 301, Financial Accounting | 4 |
| BUS 310, Business Communications | 3 |
| BUS 100, English for the Professional | 3 |
| CISA 305, Beginning Word Processing | 2 |
| CISA 310, Introduction to Electronic Spreadsheets | 1 |
| MGMT 372, Human Relations and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MGMT 304, Introduction to Management Functions | 3 |
| MGMT 309, Introduction to Supervision | 3 |
| Total Units Required | 33-34 |
Both ACCT 301 and ACCT 101 are required for this program. Both courses may satisfy either the Core or Concentration Requirements.
Suggested Electives
ACCT 341; BUS 345, 498; CISA 306, 311, 320, 321; CISC 320.
Associate in Science Degree (A.S.)
The Associate in Science degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See SCC graduation requirements.
Career Certificate
The Career Certificate may be obtained by completion of the required program with grades of “C” or better.
Business, Management
Associate in Science Degree
Career Certificate
This program is designed for those who wish to progress to positions of responsibility in Business from entry-level positions in management and related business areas. This curriculum has a two-fold purpose: (1) to assist students in becoming desirable entry-level employees; and, (2) to help students acquire the knowledge, skill, and understanding needed as preparation for positions in management.
| Required Program for the Degree | Units |
|---|---|
| ACCT 101 Fundamentals of College Accounting (3) or ACCT 301, Financial Accounting (4) |
3-4 |
| BUSTEC 300.2, Beginning Keyboarding/Applications: Basic Document Formatting | 1 |
| BUS 300, Introduction to Business | 3 |
| CISC 300, Computer Familiarization | 1 |
| BUS 330, Managing Diversity in the Workplace | 3 |
| MGMT 304, Introduction to Management Functions | 3 |
| MGMT 309, Introduction to Supervision | 3 |
| MGMT 372, Human Relations and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| A minimum of 3 units from the following: BUS 106, Business Mathematics (1 - 3) ECON 310, Economic Statistics (3) |
3 |
| A minimum of 9 units from the following: BUS 340, Business Law (3) or BUS 345, Law and Society (3) BUS 310, Business Communications (3) CISA 305, Beginning Word Processing (2) CISA 310, Introduction to Electronic Spreadsheets (1) CISA 320, Introduction to Database Management (1) ECON 302, Principles of Macroeconomics (3) or ECON 100, Introduction to Economics (3) |
9 |
| A minimum of 6 units from the following: BUS 350, Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship (3) MGMT 306, Introduction to Public Administration (3) MGMT 308, Personnel and Human Resources Management (3) MKT 300, Principles of Marketing (3) MKT 316, Public Relations (3) |
6 |
| Total Units Required | 38-39 |
Suggested Electives:
ACCT 311, BUS 320, BUS 498, ECON 304.
Associate in Science Degree (A.S.)
The Associate in Science degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See SCC graduation requirements.
Business, Management
Career Certificate
| Required Program for the Certificate | Units |
|---|---|
| BUS 330, Managing Diversity in the Workplace | 3 |
| MGMT 304, Introduction to Management Functions | 3 |
| MGMT 309, Introduction to Supervision | 3 |
| MGMT 372, Human Relations and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| A minimum of 6 units from the following: MGMT 306, Introduction to Public Administration (3) MGMT 308, Personnel and Human Resources Management (3) MKT 300, Principles of Marketing (3) BUS 350, Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship (3) MKT 316, Public Relations (3) |
6 |
| Total Units Required | 18 |
Career Certificate
A Career Certificate may be obtained by completing the concentration requirements (18 units) with grades of “C” or better.
Business, Retail Management
Career Certificate
This program provides an overview of the retail industry and the skills needed to succeed in this arena. It is designed to provide training for those wishing to be owners, managers, or employees of retail organizations. The certificate meets the needs of industry leaders, such as the Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC).
Career Opportunities
Buyer, department supervisor, store manager, entrepreneur, customer service representative.
| Required Program | Units |
|---|---|
| ACCT 101, Fundamentals of College Accounting (3) or ACCT 301, Financial Accounting (4) |
3-4 |
| BUS 310 Business Communications (3) or BUS 100, English for the Professional (3) |
3 |
| CISA 305, Beginning Word Processing | 2 |
| CISA 310, Introduction to Electronic Spreadsheets | 1 |
| MGMT 304, Introduction to Management Functions | 3 |
| MGMT 308, Personnel and Human Resources Management | 3 |
| MGMT 372, Human Relations and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MKT 300, Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| MKT 312, Retailing | 3 |
| COMM 301, Introduction to Public Speaking (3) or COMM 321, Interpersonal Communication (3) |
3 |
| A minimum of 3 units from the following: BUS 106, Business Mathematics (1 - 3) |
3 |
| Total Units Required | 30-31 |
Career Certificate
A Career Certificate may be obtained by completion of the required courses with grades of “C” or better.
Business, Small Business Management
Associate in Science Degree
Career Certificate
This program is designed for those who aspire to start their own businesses or pursue positions in management in smaller companies. The curriculum has a two-fold purpose: 1) to acquaint students with the unique aspects of small businesses, and 2) to help students acquire the knowledge, skill, and understanding they need as preparation for positions in management.
| Required Program for the Degree: | Units |
|---|---|
| ACCT 101, Fundamentals of College Accounting (3) or ACCT 301, Financial Accounting (4) |
3-4 |
| BUS 300, Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUSTEC 300.2, Beginning Keyboarding/Applications: Basic Document Formatting | 1 |
| CISC 300, Computer Familiarization | 1 |
| MKT 300, Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| MKT 310, Selling Professionally | 3 |
| MKT 314, Advertising | 3 |
| BUS 350, Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| A minimum of 3 units from the following: BUS 106, Business Mathematics (1 - 3) ECON 310, Economic Statistics (3) |
3 |
| A minimum of 9 units from the following: BUS 310, Business Communications (3) BUS 340, Business Law (3) or BUS 345, Law and Society (3) CISA 305, Beginning Word Processing (2) CISA 310, Introduction to Electronic Spreadsheets (1) CISA 320, Introduction to Database Management (1) ECON 302, Principles of Macroeconomics (3) or ECON 100, Introduction to Economics (3) MGMT 304, Introduction to Management Functions (3) MGMT 372, Human Relations and Organizational Behavior (3) |
9 |
| A minimum of 6 units from the following: BUS 210, The Business Plan (1) BUS 212, Marketing for Small Businesses (1) BUS 214, Financing a Small Business (1) BUS 216, Essential Records for the Small Business (1) BUS 218, Management Skills for the Small Business (1) BUS 220, Retailing and Merchandising for the Small Business (1) MGMT 304, Introduction to Management Functions (3) MGMT 372, Human Relations and Organizational Behavior (3) MKT 330, Internet Marketing (3) |
6 |
| Total Units Required | 38-39 |
Suggested Electives
ACCT 341, BUS 320, BUS 498, MGMT 309, MKT 312.
Associate in Science Degree (A.S.)
The Associate in Science degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, concentration requirements, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See SCC graduation requirements.
Business, Small Business Management
Career Certificate
| Required Program for the Certificate: | Units |
|---|---|
| ACCT 101, Fundamentals of College Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 300, Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS 350, Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| MKT 300, Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| A minimum of 3 units from the following: BUS 210, The Business Plan (1) BUS 212, Marketing for Small Businesses (1) BUS 214, Financing a Small Business (1) BUS 216, Essential Records for the Small Business (1) BUS 218, Management Skills for the Small Business (1) BUS 220, Retailing and Merchandising for the Small Business (1) |
3 |
| A minimum of 3 units from the following:
BUS 310, Business Communications (3) BUS 310, Business Communications (3) BUS 320, Concepts in Personal Finance (3) MGMT 304, Introduction to Management Functions (3) MGMT 372, Human Relations and Organizational Behavior (3) MKT 314, Advertising (3) MKT 312, Retailing (3) MKT 330, Internet Marketing (3) MKT 316, Public Relations (3) |
3 |
| Total Required for Certificate | 18 |
Career Certificate
A Career Certificate may be obtained by completion of the required program with grades of “C” or better.
Business, Marketing
Associate in Science Degree
Career Certificate
Program Information
The marketing program is designed for those who wish to pursue a career in marketing, marketing communications, or sales and progress into positions of higher responsibility. This curriculum has a two-fold purpose: 1) to introduce students to the principles of marketing, and 2) to help students acquire the knowledge, skill, and understanding they need as preparation for positions in Marketing.
Career Opportunities
Sales and sales management, retail management, advertising, e-marketing, product management, marketing research, public relations, international marketing, services marketing.
| Required Program for the Degree: | Units |
|---|---|
| ACCT 101, Fundamentals of College Accounting (3) or ACCT 301, Financial Accounting (4) |
3-4 |
| BUS 300, Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUSTEC 300.2, Beginning Keyboarding/Applications: Basic Document Formatting | 1 |
| CISC 300, Computer Familiarization | 1 |
| MKT 300, Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| MKT 310, Selling Professionally | 3 |
| MKT 314, Advertising | 3 |
| A minimum of 3 units from the following: BUS 106, Business Mathematics (1 - 3) ECON 310, Economic Statistics (3) |
3 |
| A minimum of 9 units from the following: BUS 310, Business Communications (3) BUS 340, Business Law (3) or BUS 345, Law and Society (3) CISA 305, Beginning Word Processing (2) CISA 310, Introduction to Electronic Spreadsheets (1) CISA 320, Introduction to Database Management (1) ECON 302, Principles of Macroeconomics (3) or ECON 100, Introduction to Economics (3) MGMT 304, Introduction to Management Functions (3) MGMT 372, Human Relations and Organizational Behavior (3) |
9 |
| A minimum of 9 units from the following: BUS 310, Business Communications (3) BUS 350, Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship (3) MKT 312, Retailing (3) MKT 316, Public Relations (3) MKT 330, Internet Marketing (3) |
9 |
| Total Units Required | 38-39 |
Suggested Electives
BUS 212, BUS 220, BUS 330, BUS 498.
Associate in Science Degree (A.S.)
The Associate in Science degree may be obtained by completing the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See SCC graduation requirements.
Business, Marketing
Career Certificate
A Marketing Career Certificate will provide a general concentration covering all aspects of marketing. Students will gain skills that will prepare them for a successful career in marketing. Marketing is a dynamic area of study that includes a variety of career opportunities, which include advertising, sales, entrepreneurship, retailing, marketing services, public relations, and marketing management.
Career Opportunities
Sales and sales management, retail management, advertising, e-marketing, product management, marketing research, public relations, international marketing, services marketing.
| Required Program for the Certificate: | Units |
|---|---|
| BUS 300, Introduction to Business | 3 |
| MKT 300, Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| MKT 310, Selling Professionally | 3 |
| MKT 314, Advertising | 3 |
| A minimum of 6 units from the following: BUS 210, The Business Plan (1) BUS 212, Marketing for Small Businesses (1) BUS 220, Retailing and Merchandising for the Small Business (1) BUS 330, Managing Diversity in the Workplace (3) MGMT 372, Human Relations and Organizational Behavior (3) or MGMT 304, Introduction to Management Functions (3) MKT 312, Retailing (3) MKT 316, Public Relations (3) MKT 330, Internet Marketing (3) |
6 |
| Total Units Required | 18 |
Career Certificate
A Career Certificate may be obtained by completion of the Required Program with grades of “C” or better.
Business, Marketing, Advertising
Associate in Science Degree
This program provides the knowledge and skills necessary for advertising work with print media, electronic and broadcast media, retail and general business organizations, and advertising agencies.
Career Opportunities
Advertising, e-marketing, product management, public relations, services marketing, media planning, media buying, copywriter, communications.
| Required Program | Units |
|---|---|
| ACCT 101, Fundamentals of College Accounting (3) or ACCT 301, Financial Accounting (4) |
3-4 |
| BUS 300, Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUSTEC 300.2, Beginning Keyboarding/Applications: Basic Document Formatting | 1 |
| CISC 300, Computer Familiarization | 1 |
| MKT 300, Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| MKT 310, Selling Professionally | 3 |
| MKT 314, Advertising | 3 |
| A minimum of 3 units from the following: BUS 106, Business Mathematics (1 - 3) ECON 310, Economic Statistics (3) |
3 |
A minimum of 9 units from the following: |
9 |
| A minimum of 9 units from the following: ART 300, Elementary Drawing and Composition (3) ART 302, Elementary Drawing and Composition (3) ART 320, Design: Fundamentals (3) ART 322, Design: Image and Content (3) GCOM 300, Prepress and the Printing Process (3) GCOM 310, Beginning Page Layout, Using Adobe Pagemaker (3) MKT 316, Public Relations (3) MKT 330, Internet Marketing (3) PHOTO 301, Beginning Photography (3) |
9 |
| Total Units Required | 38-39 |
Electives
BUS 212, BUS 498.
Associate in Science Degree (A.S.)
The Associate in Science degree may be obtained by completing required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See SCC graduation requirements.
Business - Office Administration
Associate in Science Degree
Career Certificate
Clerical General Office, Career Certificate, Level A
Introduction to Computerized Office Technologies, Career Certificate, Level B
Business Operations and Management Technology, Career Certificate, Level C
Capstone Office Simulation with an Internship, Degree and Career Certificate, Level D
The Office Administration Program offers program options with Career Certificates in progressively responsible levels in the related career path. Many courses are available in a nine-week format.
Office Administration
Clerical General Office
Career Certificate, Level A
Career Opportunities
This program is designed for students who are interested in working in a business office. Students will receive classroom instruction that will equip them to be successful in an office environment, followed by on-the-job work experience. After completion of this career certificate, possible job opportunities will be: Office Assistant, General Clerical, Office Clerk, and Information Clerk.
| Required Program | Units |
|---|---|
| CISC 300, Computer Familiarization (1) or CISC 310, Introduction to Computer Information Science (3) |
1-3 |
| BUS 100, English for the Professional | 3 |
| BUS 310, Business Communications | 3 |
| BUSTEC 100.1, Keyboarding Skills: Beginning (1) or BUSTEC 300.1, Beginning Keyboarding/Applications: Introduction (1) |
1 |
| BUSTEC 115, Records Management | 2 |
| BUSTEC 110, Business Procedures for Professional Success | 3 |
| A minimum of 3 units from the following: BUS 106, Business Mathematics (1-3) |
3 |
| A minimum of 1 unit from the following: BUS 498, Work Experience in Business (1-4) |
1 |
| Total | 17-19 |
Suggested Electives
COMM 301, BUSTEC 101.
Career Certificate
The Career Certificate may be obtained by completion of the required program with grades of “C” or better.
Office Administration
Introduction to Computerized Office Technologies
Career Certificate, Level B
This program prepares students for increased responsibilities in an administrative office where an emphasis on computer applications is required or desired.
Career Opportunities
This program prepares students for employment as accounting clerks, payroll clerks, administrative clerks, and general office clerks.
| Required Program | Units |
|---|---|
| BUSTEC 300.1, Beginning Keyboarding/Applications: Introduction | 1 |
| BUSTEC 300.2, Beginning Keyboarding/Applications: Basic Document Formatting | 1 |
| BUSTEC 300.3, Beginning Keyboarding/Applications: Advanced Document Formatting | 1 |
| BUS 310, Business Communications | 3 |
| BUS 100, English for the Professional | 3 |
| BUSTEC 110, Business Procedures for Professional Success | 3 |
| CISC 300, Computer Familiarization | 1 |
| CISA 305, Beginning Word Processing | 2 |
| CISA 310, Introduction to Electronic Spreadsheets | 1 |
| CISC 305, Introduction to the Internet | 1 |
| BUSTEC 115, Records Management | 2 |
| BUSTEC 100.1, Keyboarding Skills: Beginning | 1* |
| BUSTEC 100.2, Keyboarding Skills: Intermediate | 1* |
| BUSTEC 100.3, Keyboarding Skills: Advanced | 1* |
| ACCT 101, Fundamentals of College Accounting | 3 |
| A minimum of 3 units from the following: BUS 106, Business Mathematics (1 - 3) |
3 |
| Total Units Required | 28 |
*Waived for students who demonstrate keying over 45 Net Words per minute on a five-minute timed test.
Suggested Electives
CISA 306, CISA 311, CISA 321, CISA 340; WEXP 198, WEXP 298; RE 300; MKT 316; COMM 301; BUSTEC 101.
Career Certificate
The Career Certificate may be obtained by completion of the required program with grades of “C” or better.
Office Administration
Business Operations and Management Technology
Career Certificate, Level C
Career Opportunities
This program prepares students for employment as Secretary, Administrative Assistant, Word Processor, and Receptionist. Many courses are available in a nine-week format.
Career Opportunities
This program prepares students for employment as administrative assistants, human resources assistants, data entry operators, billing clerks, bookkeepers, accounting clerks, and auditing clerks.
| Required Program | Units |
|---|---|
| BUSTEC 300.1, Beginning Keyboarding/Applications: Introduction | 1 |
| BUSTEC 300.2, Beginning Keyboarding/Applications: Basic Document Formatting | 1 |
| BUSTEC 300.3, Beginning Keyboarding/Applications: Advanced Document Formatting | 1 |
| BUSTEC 101, Computer Keyboarding: 10-Key | 1 |
| BUS 310, Business Communications | 3 |
| BUS 100, English for the Professional | 3 |
| MGMT 372, Human Relations and Organizational Behavior (3) or MGMT 304, Introduction to Management Functions (3) |
3 |
| CISC 300, Computer Familiarization | 1 |
| CISA 306, Intermediate Word Processing | 2 |
| CISA 311, Intermediate Electronic Spreadsheets | 1 |
| CISA 320, Introduction to Database Management | 1 |
| BUSTEC 115, Records Management | 2 |
| BUSTEC 110, Business Procedures for Professional Success | 3 |
| ACCT 101, Fundamentals of College Accounting | 3 |
| A minimum of 3 units from the following: BUS 106, Business Mathematics (1-3) |
3 |
| Total Units Required | 29 |
Suggested Electives
MKT 300; CISA 321, CISA 340, CISC 305, CISC 306, CISC 321; WEXP 198, WEXP 298; MKT 316; COMM 301.
Career Certificate
The Career Certificate may be obtained by completion of the required program with grades of “C” or better.
Office Administration
Virtual Office and Management Technologies
Associate in Science Degree
Career Certificate, Level D
Program Information
This exciting certificate program is designed for students who desire to work in office administration or office management careers. Students who enjoy the challenges of learning new technologies and the flexibility of working outside of the typical office environment will be interested in this program. Students who have ever considered a career in which they could work from home should complete this certificate.
Career Opportunities
This program prepares students for employment as Administrative Assistants, Office Supervisors, Secretaries, Administrative Support Supervisors, and Virtual Entrepreneurs.
| Required Program for the Degree | Units |
|---|---|
| BUSTEC 300.1, Beginning Keyboarding/Applications: Introduction | 1 |
| BUSTEC 300.2, Beginning Keyboarding/Applications: Basic Document Formatting | 1 |
| BUSTEC 300.3, Beginning Keyboarding/Applications: Advanced Document Formatting | 1 |
| BUS 310, Business Communications | 3 |
| BUS 100, English for the Professional | 3 |
| CISA 340, Presentation Graphics | 2 |
| BUSTEC 115, Records Management | 2 |
| BUSTEC 350 Virtual Office Careers and Technologies | 3 |
| ACCT 101, Fundamentals of College Accounting | 3 |
| MGMT 304, Introduction to Management Functions (3) or MGMT 372, Human Relations and Organizational Behavior (3) |
3 |
| A minimum of 3 units from the following: BUS 106, Business Mathematics (1-3) |
3 |
| A minimum of 2 units from the following: WEXP 298, Work Experience in (Subject) (1-4) |
2* |
| Total Units Required | 27 |
Suggested Electives
CISA 321, CISC 306, CISC 351; MKT 316; COMM 301; BUSTEC 101.
* Work experience must be in an area related to the certificate or degree.
Associate in Science Degree (A.S.)
The Associate in Science Degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to equal a 60-unit total. See SCC graduation requirements.
Office Administration
Virtual Office and Management Technologies
Career Certificate, Level D
Program Information
This exciting certificate program is designed for students who desire to work in office administration or office management careers. Students who enjoy the challenges of learning new technologies and the flexibility of working outside of the typical office environment will be interested in this program. Students who have ever considered a career in which they could work from home should complete this certificate.
Career Opportunities
This program prepares students for employment as Administrative Assistants, Office Supervisors, Secretaries, Administrative Support Supervisors, and Virtual Entrepreneurs.
| Required Program for the Certificate | Units |
|---|---|
| BUSTEC 300.1, Beginning Keyboarding/Applications: Introduction | 1 |
| BUSTEC 300.2, Beginning Keyboarding/Applications: Basic Document Formatting | 1 |
| BUSTEC 300.3, Beginning Keyboarding/Applications: Advanced Document Formatting | 1 |
| BUS 310, Business Communications | 3 |
| BUS 100, English for the Professional | 3 |
| CISA 340, Presentation Graphics | 2 |
| BUSTEC 115, Records Management | 2 |
| BUSTEC 350 Virtual Office Careers and Technologies | 3 |
| ACCT 101, Fundamentals of College Accounting | 3 |
| MGMT 304, Introduction to Management Functions (3) or MGMT 372, Human Relations and Organizational Behavior (3) |
3 |
| A minimum of 3 units from the following: BUS 106, Business Mathematics (1 - 3) |
3 |
| A minimum of 2 units from the following: WEXP 298, Work Experience in (Subject) (1-4) |
2* |
| Total Units Required | 27 |
Suggested Electives
CISA 321, CISC 306, CISC 351; MKT 316; COMM 301; BUSTEC 101.
* Work experience must be in an area related to the certificate or degree.
Career Certificate
The Career Certificate may be obtained by completion of the required program with grades of “C” or better.
Business, Real Estate
Associate in Science Degree
Career Certificate
The associate degree program in real estate focuses on the practical application and understanding of the concepts utilized in real estate markets, and the real estate career fields. Course work includes real estate principles, legal aspects of real estate, real estate practice, real estate finance, real estate economics, and appraisal.
Career Opportunities
Real Estate Salesperson, Real Estate Broker, Real Estate Appraiser, Real Estate Investor, and Small Business Owner.
| Required Program | Units |
|---|---|
| ACCT 101, Fundamentals of College Accounting (3) or ACCT 301, Financial Accounting (4) |
3-4 |
| BUSTEC 300.2, Beginning Keyboarding/Applications: Basic Document Formatting | 1 |
| BUS 300, Introduction to Business | 3 |
| CISC 300, Computer Familiarization | 1 |
| RE 300, California Real Estate Principles | 3 |
| RE 330, Legal Aspects of Real Estate | 3 |
| RE 310, Real Estate Practice | 3 |
| RE 320, Real Estate Finance | 3 |
| RE 342, Real Estate Appraisal | 4 |
| RE 360, Real Estate Economics | 3 |
| A minimum of 3 units from the following: BUS 106, Business Mathematics (1-3) or ECON 310, Economic Statistics (3) |
3 |
| A minimum of 6 units from the following: MKT 310, Selling Professionally (3) MKT 314, Advertising (3) ECON 302, Principles of Macroeconomics (3) RE 344, Advanced Appraisals (3) RE 350, Real Property Management (3) RE 497, Internship in Real Estate (4) |
6 |
| Total Units Required | 36-37 |
Associate in Science Degree (A.S.)
The Associate in Science degree may be obtained by completing the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See SCC graduation requirements.
Career Certificate
The Career Certificate may be obtained by completing the concentration requirements with grades of “C” or better.
Business, Customer Service
Certificate of Completion, Level 1
Businesses with exceptional customer service flourish, but it is often difficult for employees to obtain the requisite skills while on the job. The Customer Service certificate program offers skills and techniques today that can be implemented in the workplace tomorrow. In addition to the basic areas of customer service, communication, team building, and attitude, several other topics are incorporated, which will enhance any employee’s overall job performance, as well as improve service to customers.
| Required Program | Units |
|---|---|
| BUS 260, Communicating With Customers | 0.5 |
| BUS 261, Exceptional Customer Service | 0.5 |
| BUS 262, Team Building in the Workplace | 0.5 |
| BUS 263, Attitude in the Workplace | 0.5 |
| A minimum of two (2) units from the following: BUS 264, Ethics and Values in the Workplace (0.5) BUS 265, Stress Management in the Workplace (0.5) BUS 266, Time Management in the Workplace (0.5) BUS 267, Dealing With Conflict in the Workplace(0.5) BUS 268, Decision Making & Problem Solving in the Workplace (0.5) BUS 269, Organizational Change (0.5) |
2 |
| Total Units Required | 4 |
Certificate of Completion
The Certificate of Completion may be obtained by completion of the required program with grades of “C” or better.
Business, Insurance, Basic
Certificate of Completion, Level 2
Program Information
This certificate is intended for individuals who currently hold a two-year or higher degree and/or have employment experience in an insurance office or an insurance-related business. This coursework will help prepare students for entry-level positions or advancement opportunities in the insurance industry or insurance departments in major corporations. The coursework is also intended to help prepare students for insurance certifications. Students who do not currently have a degree or business experience should consider pursuing the Insurance Career Certificate or the Insurance A.S. degree.
This program was developed collaboratively by business educators and representatives of the insurance industry in response to the growing needs of the industry for employees who have a basic understanding of insurance.
Career Information
Insurance appraiser, agent, estimator, administrative assistant, broker, salesperson, and various management positions in insurance companies and insurance departments in major corporations.
| Required Program | Units |
|---|---|
| BUS 380, Introduction to Insurance | 1 |
| BUS 381, Property and Liability Insurance Principles | 3 |
| BUS 382, Personal Insurance | 3 |
| BUS 383, Commercial Insurance | 3 |
| BUS 384, Code and Ethics | 1 |
| BUS 498, Work Experience in Business | 1-4* |
| Total Units Required | 12-15 |
*Not required for those who can provide evidence of equivalent
insurance office experience.