Choosing the Right Business or Economics Program
Majoring in Business or Economics
Business Administration is an applied major which focuses on a hands-on approach encompassing specific areas and skills. A
business major might include a concentration or emphasis in areas such as accounting, computer or management information
systems, entrepreneurship, finance, management, marketing, real estate, supervision and other related areas. International
Business is often an interdisciplinary major that integrates course work in business administration, a foreign language, and
regional and cultural studies. It may also include a study abroad requirement. Economics is a social science which explores
how people make choices and helps us understand societal and global issues. Economic decisions influence such issues as
health-care reform, the debate on public vs. private schooling, foreign aid, the national debt, and a host of other current
issues. Each of these majors can provide the background for diverse career options.
Career Possibilities with a degree in Business Administration or Economics
Students with Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business or related fields may be candidates for management training programs
in large corporations and retail firms. In the public sector, there are opportunities in the Foreign Service, the Bureau of the
Census, the U.S. Information Service, public utility corporations, and federal, state, and local governments.
Other major areas of employment include: Accounting, Actuarial, Advertising, Auditor, Banking, Finance, Communications,
Economics, Education, Industrial Relations, Insurance, Investments, Manufacturing, Management, Marketing, Media Analyst,
Personnel, Public Relations, Publishing, Research, Retailing, Stock Broker, Systems Analysis, Transportation, and Utilities.
Students pursuing double majors — combined with a field such as psychology, political science, environmental studies, or art
— find opportunities in areas such as industrial psychology, labor relations, and art administration. Graduates in each of these
areas are competitors for graduate programs in such areas as business administration, economics, law, finance, and
journalism, among others.
Educational Pathways
Degrees and Certificates:
The Associate Degree is granted by SBCC and is not required for transfer. The degree may be earned upon completion of: SBCC
General Education or IGETC or CSU GE; department requirements ; 60 degree applicable units and a 2.0 GPA. SBCC grants the
following programs:
Associate in Art/Science degrees: Accounting, Business Administration (also with emphasis in Management or
Entrepreneurship), Computer Applications & Office Management (with emphasis is Business Software Specialist or Office
Management) Computer Information Systems (also with emphasis in System Administration), Economics, Finance,
International Business, Marketing, and Real Estate. (AA-T in Business Administration is described on 2nd page.)
Certificates of Achievement: Accounting/Assistant Bookkeeper Level lV, Business Administration (with emphasis in
Entrepreneurship or Management), Finance, International Business, Marketing, Real Estate, and Computer Applications &
Office Management (with emphasis is Business Software Specialist or Office Management)
Skills Competency Awards: Bookkeeping, Business Administration (Level l and Level ll) and Entrepreneurship (also with Web
Design, Level l and Level ll), Sales and Marketing, International Marketing Communication, Web Marketing and Media Design,
Public Relations, Office Assistant, Computer Proficiency Online, and Business Communications.
Department Awards: Accounting Assistant/Bookkeeper (Level l, Level ll, Level lll, and Level lV).
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Preparing for Transfer - California State Universities (CSU)
Almost all of the CSU campuses offer degrees in Business Administration and/or Economics. Many also offer specific areas of
emphasis or concentration in Business Administration. Some CSU campuses or majors are impacted, meaning that more fully
qualified students apply than the number of available spaces. Business Administration is often an impacted major and
campuses use supplementary admission criteria to screen applications, such as a higher grade point average and specific
required courses which must be completed prior to transfer. Currently, Fullerton, Long Beach, San Diego, San Jose, and San
Luis Obispo campuses are impacted in all majors.
Associate in Arts for transfer (AA-T) and Transfer Admissions Guarantees (TAGS)
An AA-T in Business Administration for transfer to CSU campuses provides eligible students who are admitted to a CSU
program that has been deemed "similar" to complete the Baccalaureate Degree within 60 units after transfer. Other benefits
may include being more competitive for admissions and eligibility for Spring semester transfer, when available, depending on
the campus. CSU Northridge and San Francisco State University offer guaranteed admissions to International Students only.
CSU Bakersfield guarantees admission to all CSU eligible students. In addition, CSU Channel Islands offers a degree with classes
at SBCC. For more information, see www.csumentor.edu
Preparing for Transfer – University of California (UC)
All of the UC campuses offer a degree in Economics or Business Economics. Only UC Berkeley, UC Irvine and UC Riverside offer
a degree in Business Administration. UC Merced offers a degree in Management. UC Santa Cruz offers a Business Management
Economics degree. UC Berkeley and UCLA are highly competitive, admitting fewer than 10% for eligible applicants.
Transfer Admissions Guarantees (TAG)
Six UC campuses offer guaranteed admissions for Fall transfer. Currently, these include Davis, Irvine, Riverside, Merced, Santa
Barbara, Santa Cruz and San Diego. Students may only sign one TAG. Interested students must meet campus-specific
requirements to qualify for a UC TAG. The information below is subject to change and only identifies admission selection
criteria for business/economics majors. Go to http://www.sbcc.edu/transferacademy/TAG.php for complete information:
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UCD, UCR: No specific admission selection criteria required for business or economics majors.
UCI: Business Administration major is not eligible for TAG.
UCM: Completion of Econ 101 & 102 and Math 150 is required prior to admission for Economics and Management
majors.
UCSB: Completion of Econ 101 & 102 and Math 130 & 117 with a 2.75 GPA is required for students declaring a premajor in any of the Economics majors. Selection criteria will change for fall 2015 admissions. See www.assist.org for
updated information.
UCSC: Must have a combined GPA of 2.8 in Econ 101 and 102 required for all Economics Majors (Business
Management Economics, Economics, Global Economics, and Economics/Mathematics combined major). If courses 1 or
2 are repeated, the department will evaluate the grades from the first attempt only in determining whether students
qualify for admittance into the major. Completion of Math 117, 130 & 131 strongly recommended.
Many students are also applying to private and out-of-state institutions (see next page). Preparation for the major, core
requirements and articulation agreements with SBCC can be found on their websites. Guarantee admission agreements for a
variety of institutions can be found on the SBCC website at http://www.rccd.edu/academicprograms/pa/Pages/index.aspxs.
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Preparing to Transfer – Private Universities (popular among SBCC students)
Antioch University of Santa Barbara (AUSB) offers a BA in Liberal Studies with two concentrations that are business related.
The Business Management & Leadership concentration is built upon the foundation of a core of traditional business courses.
ACCT 230, BUS 101 and MGMT 101 at SBCC are recommended preparation as well as: ACCT 110, 130; FIN 101, 202; MKT 101,
205, 203, 209, 135; and IBUS 201, 211. The Entrepreneurship concentration is designed to find and nurture the entrepreneurial
spirit. ENT 201, 202, 203, 204 and 208 are recommended preparation. AUSB accepts a maximum of 80 transferable units
(which helps to reduce tuition costs); and a minimum of 24 units. There is a Transfer Admissions Guarantee (TAG) with AUSB.
Contact Sharisse Estomo for an appointment a t 805-962-8179x5113. Review the Antioch articulation and TAG at
http://www.sbcc.edu/transferacademy/TAG.php
Loyola Marymount University offers BS degrees in Accounting and Applied Information Management Systems and BBA in
Entrepreneurship, Finance, Management and Marketing. ACCT 230 & 240, ECON 101 and BLAW 101 & 102 are recommended
preparation. It is strongly advised that students do not take these classes online. Statistics is to be taken at LMU. A business
calculus or calculus course (Math 130 OR 150) with a grade of "B" or better is required to be eligible for admission. GPA for
transfer is 3.0. LMU accepts a maximum of 60 units; 30 minimum for transfer students not eligible right out of high school.
University of Southern California (USC): Marshall School of Business (MSB) offers undergraduate programs in Accounting,
Business Administration and World Bachelor in Business. USC is highly selective: the average transfer student admitted has a
3.7 GPA; an excellent letter of recommendation and Statement of Intent; is involved in clubs and organizations; and completed
most or all USC General Education (GE) courses. English 110 and English 111 (for letter grade) and Math 130 are required for
admission and must be completed by end of Spring prior to transfer. Math 130 (B is competitive). Econ 101 & 102 and Acct
230 & 240 are not accepted as equivalencies. However, successful completion of the accounting courses will enable students
to take 1 accounting bridge course instead of 2 at USC. By carefully selecting courses on both GE patterns, students completing
IGETC can also complete USC GE categories I, II, III, V and diversity. This program accepts a maximum of 64 units, there is no
minimum; requires H.S. transcripts; accepts application for fall only; does not honor academic renewal or repeats; and does
not have a language requirement. Contact the USC Office of Admission at (213) 740–1111 with any questions.
Westmont University offers an Economics and Business degree that integrates the two to address contemporary issues with
critical thinking, personal conviction, and a Christian perspective. Though not required, by carefully selecting courses on both
patterns, students completing IGETC can complete WU’s Common Inquiries and Common Skills. WU accepts a maximum of 64
transfer units; no minimum. Average transfer GPA is 3.0.
Preparing to Transfer – Out-of-State Universities (popular among SBCC students)
Arizona State University: W. P. Carey School of Business offers a B.S. degree in one of seven business disciplines (accountancy,
computer information systems, economics, finance, management, marketing or supply chain management) or a B.A.
combining core business classes with a concentration in communication, global politics, legal studies, public service and public
policy, statistics, sustainability, tourism management or urban policy. If transferring with 24 or more transferable units, a
minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. An admissions portfolio can be submitted if you do not meet the selection criteria. IGETC is
accepted in lieu of ASU’s GE pattern. Contact admission representative Dianne Orellana, ASUDianeOrellana@asu.edu (480)
433-7005.
University of Colorado at Boulder: Leeds School of Business offers a B.S. in Business Administration with emphasis in
Accounting, Finance, Management (Human Resources, Operation, Information Management) or Marketing. Preference is given
to students who have completed Math 120 (or finite math), calculus, Econ 101 & 102 calculus, with competitive letter grades.
A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher required but UC boulder practices a holistic admission review process.
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