Student Pathway 2021−2022 Business Administration AS-T

Business Administration Associate in Science Degree for Transfer

The Business Administration Associate in Science Degree for Transfer prepares students to transfer to a California State University in business. It provides students a broad knowledge of modern business and management theories through a carefully structured core curriculum consisting of courses in accounting, economics, and computer information systems.


Program Contact: Alanis, Castaneda | Program Counselor: Ryen Hirata

Recommended Pathway

Semester 1:

Recommended Courses:
Course Number Course Title Units Advising/Action Notes
English 1A/1AH Reading and Comprehension 4 CSU GE A2 | IGETC 1A
Mathematics 11 or Statistics 7 Elementary Statistics 4 CSU GE B4 | IGETC 2
Major List A
Major List B Select one course from List B on Major Sheet 3 (Information Systems 15 recommended for students transferring to Fresno State)
CSU GE Area C1
IGETC 3A
Arts 3 CSU GE C1 | IGETC 3A
Semester Units: 14
  • Explore transfer institutions and meet with Counselor to develop Student Educational Plan (SEP)

Semester 2:

Recommended Courses:
Course Number Course Title Units Advising/Action Notes
Economics 1A Principles of Macroeconomics 3 CSU GE D | IGETC 4
Major Core
Major List A or B Select one course from List A or B on Major Sheet 3 (Business Administration 39 recommended for students transferring to Fresno State)
CSU GE B2/B3
IGETC 5B/5C Life Science
Biological Science 4 Must take a course with Lab (L) to satisfy CSU GE B3/IGETC 5C
CSU GE Area A3
IGETC 1B
Critical Thinking Requirement 3 CSU GE A3 | IGETC 1B
History 11 or 12/12H History of the United States to 1877 or History of the United States since 1855 3 CSU GE C2 | IGETC 3B
Semester Units: 16
  • Meet with Counselor to ensure you are on track and make any updates needed to your SEP

Semester 3:

Recommended Courses:
Course Number Course Title Units Advising/Action Notes
Accounting 4A Financial Accounting 4 Major Core
Economics 1B Principles of Microeconomics 3 CSU GE D | IGETC 4
Major Core
Political Science 2/2H American Government 3 CSU GE D | IGETC 4
Major Core
CSU GE Area A1
IGETC 1C
Oral Communication Requirement 3 CSU GE A1 | IGETC 1C
CSU GE Area E Lifelong Learning and Self Development Requirement 3 CSU GE E
Semester Units: 16
  • Apply to Transfer schools

    CSU: 10/1-11/30 | UC: 11/1-11/30 | Privates: Dates Vary

Semester 4

Recommended Courses:
Course Number Course Title Units Advising/Action Notes
Accounting 4B Managerial Accounting 4 Major Core
Business Administration 18 Business and the Legal Environment 4 Major Core
CSU GE B1/B3
IGETC 5A/5C
Physical Science 3 Must take a course with Lab (L) to satisfy CSU GE B3/IGETC 5C – If not satisfied with CSUGE B2/IGETC 5B course selection
CSU GE Area C1/C2
IGETC 3A/3B
Arts or Humanities 3 CSU GE C1/C2 | IGETC 3A/3B
CSU GE Area F Ethnic Studies 3 See Counselor for Recommendations
Semester Units: 17
  • Apply for degree and Certificate: January - February
  • Check student portals for transfer schools that you've applied to regularly - Don't miss any important deadlines!
*IGETC Area 6 Requirement – Language Other Than English (UC Requirement Only)