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Business Studies
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Small Business Management
The Business Studies department offers five program areas. These include the Business Studies Transfer area and four areas with entry level vocational coursework: Small Business Management, Small Business Management, Retail Management, and Real Estate. There are many certificates in each area that students may take to prepare them for certain job skills.

However only one associate degree can be awarded. A student must choose an associate degree in Transfer or Small Business Management or Small Business Management or Retail Management. See each area for course requirements for specific vocations.

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Course Requirements for Transfer Students
Students who plan to transfer to a four year college or university and earn a bachelor's degree in this discipline should consult with a counselor or visit the Transfer/Career Center to determine the appropriate major preparation courses for their specific transfer institution and major. Transfer students may also earn an Associate of Arts degree in Transfer Studies. This degree is individually tailored to each student's specific transfer requirements in order to provide the most efficient path to transfer. More information on transfer programs and procedures is available in the Transfer Programs section of the catalog.
Common university majors related to the field of Business include:
  • Accounting
  • Agricultural Business
  • Apparel Design and Merchandising
  • Business Administration
  • Business Economics
  • Business Information Systems
  • Business Law
  • Construction Management
  • E-Business
  • Economics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance/Financial Services
  • Health Administration
  • Hospitality Management
  • Human Resources
  • Industrial Engineering and Technology
  • International Business
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Public Administration
  • Real Estate
  • Transportation