Narrative Associate in Science in Business Administration for Transfer
Item 1. Goals and Objectives.
The purpose of the Associate in Science in Business Administration for Transfer
(AS-T) degree is to provide an unobstructed pathway for Contra Costa College
students into the California State University system. This proposal was
developed in accordance with requirements of SB 1440, and is intended to
provide open access and extended opportunities for student transfers,
particularly those populations who have been under-represented in the past.
A connected purpose of the AS-T in Business Administration degree is to also
provide facility for student exploration of career technical education and
strong preparation for occupations awaiting them in our global economy.
Possible occupations or fields the degree will prepare students for are:
 Accountancy, auditor, bookkeeper, payroll clerk, cost
estimator, or financial manager
 Marketing, retail sales, wholesale/retail buyer, or
purchasing agent
 Employment interviewer, personnel trainer, or underwriter
 Management and administration, or management consultancy
Students who complete the degree will have acquired the necessary
competencies to successfully secure gainful employment in the above and
other-related occupations or fields. They will also be able to:
 Demonstrate an understanding of business-related
terms/issues so that they can communicate effectively
in an organizational context
 Demonstrate an understanding of business situations
after reviewing existing industry-related media or case
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studies, and discern the bigger picture problem(s) existing
in the business world
Demonstrate, based on their studies and research, the
functional framework(s) needed to behave ethically in
business relationships
Determine, based on the context of business situations, the
general legal principles that apply, and discern whether a
crime has or is being committed against a business
Conceptualize the four management functions universally
accepted and used in the management of organizations
Conceptualize in a business industry article or situation, the
salient issue(s) crucial to business effectiveness and problem
resolution
Analyze and identify the critical mistakes made by managers
in the managing of certain organizations, and be able to
prescribe a solution(s) that will help place the organization on
the right track
Item 2. Catalog Description.
Since most students will likely work in business or government-related
organizations, the business department generally seeks to 1) provide
awareness of, and knowledge about, the domestic and global business
environments; 2) prepare students for transfer to four-year academic
programs in business and economics; 3) provide awareness of possible
business-related jobs and careers; and 4) enhance their appreciation of lifelong learning as a basis for continued self-development and professional
career success in the business arena.
Students who complete this program will have completed the lower-division
requirements for transfer to the CSU system, and have acquired the necessary
analytical tools to successfully secure gainful employment in most businessrelated fields.
Some Possible Careers: Accountant, auditor, cost estimator, financial
manager, marketing, retail sales, purchasing agent, underwriter,
wholesale/retail buyer, bookkeeper, payroll clerk, employment interviewer,
management consultant, personnel trainer.
Program Student learning Outcomes
 Demonstrate an understanding of business-related
terms/issues so that they can communicate effectively in an
organizational context
 Demonstrate an understanding of business situations after
reviewing existing industry-related media or case studies,
and discern the bigger picture problem(s) existing in the
business
 Demonstrate, based on their studies and research, the
functional framework(s) needed to behave ethically in
business relationships
 Determine, based on the context of business situations, the
general legal principles that apply, and discern whether a
crime has or is being committed against a business
 Conceptualize the four management functions universally
accepted, and used in the management of organizations
 Conceptualize in a business industry article or situation, the
salient issue(s) crucial to business effectiveness and problem
resolution
 Analyze and identify the critical mistakes made by managers
in the management of certain organizations, and be able to
prescribe a solution(s) that will help place the organization
on the right track
The Associate in Science in Business Administration for Transfer (AS-T) degree
program is designed as the primary pathway for transfer students intending to
earn baccalaureate degrees in business administration at a California State
University (CSU). Successful completion of the AS-T in Business Administration
allows priority admissions into the California State University system, but not a
particular campus or major. Students transferring to a CSU campus that does
accept this degree will be required to complete no more than 60 units after
transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree. The AS-T may not be the best option for
students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or
college that is not part of the CSU system. However, since a baccalaureate
degree is strong preparation for students considering a professional career in
the business field, completion of this curriculum will show commitment to, and
provides evidence of readiness and scholarly acumen for the requirements of
the University of California system, and various other private four-year
transfer institutions.
The AS-T requires completion and certification of the California State
University General Education (CSU GE) or the Intersegmental General
Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) as well as the specific major degree
requirements. Students should work with a counselor to identify major
coursework that can be used to fulfill CSU GE or IGETC categories. Students
planning to transfer should contact a counselor to identify major coursework
that can be used to fulfill GE requirements and for more information on
college specific transfer program requirements.
Pursuant to SB1440, section 66746, a student must complete the following
requirements in order to earn an AS-T in Business Administration:
 Complete 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the
California State University, including both of the following:
o The Intersegmental General Education Transfer
Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University
General Education – Breadth Requirements.
o A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area
of emphasis.
 Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
 Earn a grade of “C” or better in all courses required for the major or
area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is not an acceptable grade for
courses in the major.
Item 3. Program Requirements.
The AS-T in Business Administration requires a total of 28 major units of
required courses. A minimum grade of “C” or better is required in all courses.
Required Core Courses (17 Units)
Units
BUS 186
Principles of Accounting I
4
BUS 187
Principles of Accounting II
4
ECON 220
Introduction to Microeconomic
Principles
ECON 221
BUS 294
3
Introduction to Macroeconomic
Principles
3
Business Law
3
List A (select one) (3 Units)
MATH 164
Introduction to Probability and
Statistics
4
List B (select two) (7 Units)
BUS 109
Introduction to Business
3
CIS 135
Introduction to Computers
4
Total Units for the Major:
Total Units that may be double-counted:
General Education (CSU GE or IGETC):
28 Units
9 Units
37-39 Units
Electives (CSU Transferable):
2-4 Units
Degree Total:
60 Units