The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway. It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.
The courses have been intentionally placed and should be prioritized in
the order
in which they appear. If you are unable to take all the courses in
a semester, you
should prioritize enrolling in the courses in the order below.
Some courses have
been noted as “Appropriate for Intersession” 
. Should you need (or want) to take
classes
in the summer and/or winter intersessions,
the program recommends these courses as appropriate for the condensed
schedule of
the intersessions.
Some pathways combine a “Certificate of Achievement” and an “Associate
Degree”. If
you are pursuing only the Certificate of Achievement, you are only
required to take
the courses marked “Program Requirement” 
.
All pathways include at least one “Gateway Course” 
which introduces you to the program and/or field of study and helps you
decide if you want to continue with this Academic and Career Path.
Most Associate degrees (though not Associate Degrees for Transfer)
require satisfying the SMC Global Citizenship requirement. If the Program
Requirements do not include a “Global Citizenship course” 
, be sure to select a General Education course that also satisfies Global Citizenship.
Students who begin college in Fall 2022 or later must follow this version (2.0).
Upon successful completion of the Santa Monica College AS-T in Business Administration 2.0, students will have a strong academic foundation in the field and be prepared for upper-division baccalaureate study. This coursework will satisfy most lower-division Business requirements at many institutions and the California State University system. This degree is intended for students interested in the theory of Business and planning on transferring to a four-year university and majoring in Business.
Completing this degree will likely give you priority admission consideration in the majors at the CSU campuses listed below. In addition, you will need to complete no more than 60 semester/90 quarters CSU units of coursework after transfer to complete your degree. If you are considering transferring to a UC, private, or out-of-state university, please consult a counselor before applying to transfer, as that institution’s transfer requirements might differ from those required for the AS-T in Business Administration 2.0.
Upon completion of the program, students will:
- Upon completion of a degree in Business Administration 2.0 students will demonstrate coherent and comprehensive analysis of business issues.
- Upon completion of a degree in Business Administration 2.0 students will identify and resolve ethical dilemmas in the domestic and global business environment.
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