Do you like to lead? Are you interested in managing a business?
Entrepreneurs, DVC's business program gets you ready to launch your business now! Courses are designed to upgrade your skills, prepare you for work or transfer to a four-year institution. Business studies is a great career path leading to a variety of exciting fields.
Career Opportunities
The business program will prepare you for work in a variety of occupations and career paths, including:
- Business Management
- Marketing
- Entrepreneurship
- Real Estate
Degrees and Certificates
Change your life with a business administration degree and/or certificate. Our program gives you options to explore.
- Associate in Science - Business
- Associate in Science for Transfer - Business Administration 2.0
- Associate in Science - Professional and Technical Workplace Skills
- Certificate of Achievement - Advanced General Business
- Certificate of Achievement - Business - Transfer
- Certificate of Achievement - Cannabis Studies
- Certificate of Achievement - General Business
- Certificate of Achievement - Management and Leadership Studies
- Certificate of Achievement - Professional and Technical Workplace Skills
- Certificate of Achievement - Real Estate
- Certificate of Achievement - Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship
- Certificate of Accomplishment - Cannabis Studies
- Certificate of Accomplishment - Management and Leadership Studies
- Certificate of Accomplishment - Real Estate Salesperson
- Certificate of Accomplishment - Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship
My classes in economics, small business management, and personal finance management have taught me the importance of budgeting and planning for unfortunate situations. It is critical to have an emergency fund that can sustain your personal cost of living expenses for a minimum of six months. If you have your own business, you need to have an emergency fund that can sustain your business expenses for six to twelve months as well.
Nicole Grimes, Graduate
About degrees and certificates
Certificates:
A certificate readily prepares you to enter a particular field or career. It can also give you new skills for advancement in the workplace.
Associate Degrees:
An associate degree requires a broader education for career options in a range of industries. It's a great step towards earning a bachelor degree at a four-year school or entering the workforce sooner.
Associate Degrees for Transfer:
A transfer degree is equivalent to the first two years of a bachelor’s degree program. Earning one can guarantee admission to California State Universities, some private and online universities, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). ADTs, along with a transfer agreement guarantee (TAG) with the University of California system can help you achieve your goals for less. Learn about transfer services.
Meet our Business Faculty
Business Events
Nov 17
Financial Literacy Workshops - Investing for Your Future
November 17, 2025
11:30 am
Pleasant Hill
Learn more about Financial Literacy Workshops - Investing for Your Future
Nov 18
Business Beyond the Classroom - Business & Sustainability
November 18, 2025
1:00 pm
Pleasant Hill
Learn more about Business Beyond the Classroom - Business & Sustainability
Nov 21
4CD Pitch Competition
November 21, 2025
9:00 am
Pleasant Hill
Learn more about 4CD Pitch Competition