Business Emphasis (AA Degree A8981)

Degree A8981
An emphasis in Business provides the student with an understanding of business and its role in society. Students will have knowledge of various business functions and economic analysis. Upon completion of this degree students will be prepared for an entry level job in the business world.

This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:

Required Courses

Course Prefix Course Name Units
BUSC 1APrinciples of Economics - Macroeconomics3
or BUSC 1AH Principles of Economics - Macroeconomics - Honors
BUSC 1BPrinciples of Economics - Microeconomics3
or BUSC 1BH Principles of Economics - Microeconomics - Honors
CISB 15Microcomputer Applications3.5
or CISB 11 Computer Information Systems
Choose a minimum of 3 courses from the following which should be selected in consultation with a counselor or educational advisor:9-13
Principles of Accounting - Financial
Principles of Accounting - Managerial
Applied Business Statistics
Business Law
Principles of Business
Business Communications
Total Units18.5-22.5

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Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:

  • Describe the basic accounting system and how it is used to serve business needs.
  • List and explain the foundations upon which business is built and the economic challenges facing the United States.
  • Compose an appropriate, effective letter presenting good news, bad news, sales, or persuasive content.

Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.

Looking for guidance? A counselor can help.This Guided Pathways for Success (GPS) is a suggested sequence of coursework needed for program completion. It is not an official educational plan. Schedule an appointment with a counselor or advisor as soon as possible to create an individualized Mountie Academic Plan (MAP) specific to your goals and needs.

Plan of Study Grid
Fall Term 1Units
ENGL 1A Freshman Composition 4
A/AS MATH 3
BUSC 1A Principles of Economics - Macroeconomics 3
CISB 11 OR CISB 15 3.5  
 Units10
Winter Term 1
SPCH 1A Public Speaking 4
 Units4
Spring Term 1
AA/S ARTS Area C-1 Arts Course 3
AA/S LIFE Area E Lifelong Undrstg Course 3
BUSC 1B Principles of Economics - Microeconomics 3
BUSA 7 OR BUSA 8 OR BUSC 17 OR BUSL 18 OR BUSM 20 OR BUSO 25 3  
 Units9
Summer Term 1
AA/S HUM Area C-2 Humanities Course 4
 Units4
Fall Term 2
A/AS AMIST 3
AA/S ELECT Degree Appl Course (Elective) 3
AA/S ELECT Degree Appl Course (Elective) 3
BUSA 7 OR BUSA 8 OR BUSC 17 OR BUSL 18 OR BUSM 20 OR BUSO 25 3  
 Units9
Winter Term 2
AA/S ELECT Degree Appl Course (Elective) 3
 Units3
Spring Term 2
AA/S SCNCE Area B-1 or B-2 Science Course 3
AA/S ELECT Degree Appl Course (Elective) 3
AA/S ELECT Degree Appl Course (Elective) 3
AA/S KINES Phys Ed (KIN) Activity Course .5
Take electives to reach 60 degree applicable units 0  
Business Emphasis, AA Liberal Arts A8981 1  
Submit petition: inside.mtsac.edu, Student Tab#45 5  
BUSA 7 OR BUSA 8 OR BUSC 17 OR BUSL 18 OR BUSM 20 OR BUSO 25 3  
 Units9.5
 Total Units48.5
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