Add a 14-, 12-, or 8-week class with start dates in February and March to stay on track and finish faster. In-person, hybrid and online options available.

Spring Schedule

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.

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

Arek Puzia

Arek Puzia

Department Chair, Business Administration
Ryan Buckley

Ryan Buckley

Faculty - Business

Business Events

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Feb 17

2026 Financial Aid Awareness Workshop Series

February 17, 2026

2:00 pm

Pleasant Hill

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Feb 18

2026 Financial Aid Awareness Workshop Series

February 18, 2026

11:00 am

San Ramon

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Feb 18

Umoja Black History Month Transfer Panel (Pizza Provided)

February 18, 2026

11:10 am

Pleasant Hill