2008-2009 Catalog and Catalog Addendum Requirements

 

Associate of Arts Degree

    Business-Transfer

Certificate of Achievement

    Business-Transfer

Certificate of Accomplishment

    Business Essentials

 

Associate of Arts Degree - Business-Transfer

This curriculum is designed to provide an opportunity for the business major to achieve an Associate in Arts Degree in Business-Transfer while completing the first and second year requirements for transfer to a four-year institution.  A baccalaureate degree is recommended preparation for those considering professional careers in business.  Completion of this curriculum will demonstrate commitment to the field and provide comprehensive preparation for upper-division work.

Although the associate degree recognizes the completion of lower division general education requirements, it does not guarantee admission to a specific college or university nor does it guarantee admission to a specific major.  Some majors and colleges or universities may require different lower division preparation and/or a higher GPA than is necessary for this associate degree.

Students who intend to transfer must meet all current transfer requirements including minimum GPA.  Students are strongly advised to meet with a counselor to discuss transfer requirements and lower division major preparation that is needed for their intended transfer school.

Note:  A student may be awarded an associate degree in this major without being fully eligible for transfer.

To earn an associate degree, students must:  complete each course used to meet a major requirement with a "C" grade or better and maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 or better in the coursework required for the major; complete Diablo Valley College General Education Requirements; complete any elective courses to complete a minimum of 60 units; complete all graduation requirements; and complete at least 25% of all major coursework at Diablo Valley College.  Certain courses may satisfy both a major and a DVC general education requirement; however, the units are only counted once.

Required courses		units
General Education Requirements		27-38
Major Requirements
BUSAC 186	Principles of Accounting I	4
BUSAC 187*	Principles of Accounting II	4
ECON 220*	Principles of Macroeconomics	3
ECON 221*	Principles of Microeconomics	3
MATH 182*	Calculus for Management, Life Science and Social Science I	3
Plus at least 3 units from:
BUS 240*	Business Statistics	3
MATH 142*	Elementary Statistics with Probability	4
Plus at least 3 units from:
BUS 109	Introduction to Business	3
BUS 294	Business Law	3
Total units for the major		23
Electives:  units from a selection of degree applicable courses		5-16
Total units for the degree		60

*The above courses have specific prerequisites.  See course descriptions for details.

Certificate of Achievement - Business - Core Transfer        

This curriculum prepares the student for entry into business related professional programs or jobs that do not require degrees.  Certificate requirements provide a strong general business foundation for employment in business administration, accounting, management, marketing, finance, international business, or other business related area.  Additionally, it completes most if not all, of the undergraduate business major requirements for transfer should a student decide to transfer prior to completing all the requirements for the DVC associate in arts degree in Business-Transfer; or decide to complete lower division general education requirements and transfer to a four-year institution at a later time.  This certificate provides a core curriculum for employment in business or for the further study of business.

To earn a Certificate of Achievement students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a "C" grade or better; maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 or better in the coursework required for the certificate, and complete at least 25% of all coursework at Diablo Valley College.

Required courses		Units
BUSAC 186	Principles of Accounting I	4
BUSAC 187*	Principles of Accounting II	4
ECON 220*	Principles of Macroeconomics	3
ECON 221*	Principles of Microeconomics	3
MATH 182*	Calculus for Management, Life Science and Social Science I	3
Plus at least 3 units from:
BUS 240*	Business Statistics	3
MATH 142*	Elementary Statistics with Probability	4
Plus at least 3 units from:
BUS 109	Introduction to Business	3
BUS 294	Business Law	3
Total units required		23

*The above courses have specific prerequisites.  See course descriptions for details.

Certificate of Accomplishment - Business Essentials

This certificate of accomplishment provides basic business knowledge for obtaining entry-level employment in business operations or business management.

To earn a certificate of accomplishment, students must complete the required courses with a "C" grade or better.  Certificate requirements may be completed by attending a combination of day and evening classes.

Required courses		Units
BUS 101	Business English	3
BUS 103	Applied Business Mathematics	3
BUS 109	Introduction to Business	3
Total units required		9