Associate of Arts in Business Management
Offered On-Ground and Online
Become a Successful Business Professional with a Degree in Business Management
You want to lead, and you definitely have a knack for business. You also know that leadership and communication abilities are staples of a manager's skill set, as is a working knowledge of key operational processes.
With the substantial competition you'll face when applying for management positions, an associate degree in business will be essential to getting noticed. In the LA College Associate of Business Management program, you'll build your business acumen with a comprehensive introduction to business fundamentals. Not only that, you'll join a supportive community of business learners and leaders who are also on an exciting path of professional growth. Prepare yourself for an exciting career in business by developing your management skill set now!
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Learn To... |
Acquire Skills In… |
| • Communicate professionally in all business environments | • Responsible, socially conscious business management |
| • Create a successful business model | • Business entry and growth strategies |
| • Develop effective business strategies | • Negotiation and deal making |
| • Market your ideas and your business | • Business law, including contracts |
| • Interpret government regulations and taxes | • Business uses for computer applications |
| • Manage business financial and accounting processes |
Course List
Core| Course Number |
Semester Hours |
Course Name |
| BC 113a | 3.0 | Data Base Management Systems |
| BC 116a | 3.0 | Introduction to Computers & Computer Applications |
| BC 214 | 3.0 | Business Communication |
| BM 207 | 3.0 | Introduction to Business Management |
| BM 208 | 3.0 | Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship |
| BM 233 | 3.0 | Principles of Accounting I |
| BM 237 | 3.0 | Financial Planning & Management |
| BM 240 | 3.0 | Business Law |
| BM 242 | 3.0 | Introduction to Taxation |
| BM 244 | 3.0 | Fundamentals of Marketing |
| SB 229 | 3.0 | Creating Your Business Plan |
| GE 201 | 3.0 | Mathematics |
| GE 210 | 3.0 | Introduction to Psychology |
| GE 215 | 3.0 | College Algebra I |
| GE 218 | 3.0 | College English |
| GE 219 | 3.0 | American Culture, Government and Politics |
| GE 220 | 3.0 | Public Speaking |
| GE 230 | 3.0 | Critical Thinking |
| GE 231 | 3.0 | Introduction to Ecology |
68.5 Semester Credit Hours
Students who do not wish to select a concentration must complete 11.5 additional credit hours of electives. At least 6.0 credit hours must be chosen from business courses. The remaining 5.5 credit hours are general electives which may be selected from any area of study.