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Business Administration
Business Administration - Certificate of AchievementOnline OptionDetails for Certificate of Achievement - Business Administration
The Business Administration Certificate of Achievement introduces the fundamental concepts and practices of business. Students obtain a basic understanding of the operation, methods and purpose of each of the major functional areas within business: management, human resources, operations, marketing, accounting and finance. Students also learn business law fundamentals.
Business Administration - Associate in ArtsOnline OptionDetails for Associate in Arts - Business Administration
The A.A. degree in Business Administration is a general business degree for those who want to pursue any of the numerous career possibilities in the field of business such as customer service/support representative, warehouse/distribution supervisor, payroll clerk/administrator, accounts receivable clerk, collections analyst, executive assistant or contracts administrator. This degree provides students with an understanding of basic business practices, including operations, methods and purpose, and an introduction to the major functional areas within business.
Business Administration 2.0 for Transfer - Associate in Science-TransferOnline OptionDetails for Associate in Science-Transfer - Business Administration 2.0 for Transfer
The Business Administration major consists of courses appropriate for the Associate in Science in Business Administration 2.0 for Transfer degree, which provides a foundational understanding of the discipline, a breadth of coursework in the discipline and preparation for transfer to any CSU that accepts the Transfer Model Curriculum (TMC). Potential careers students may enter upon completion of this program include: payroll administrator, warehouse associate, accounts receivable administrator, accounts payable administrator, retail sales, customer service, executive assistant or contracts administrator. The Associate in Science in Business Administration 2.0 for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (or an approved similar major) at a CSU campus. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept this degree will be required to complete no more than 60 (semester) units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree. This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements. Important information: See deanza.edu/articulation/business-ast.html for details on catalog rights and transfer advising for students who are completing or have completed version 1.0 of the Business Administration A.S.-T. degree.
Entrepreneurship - Certificate of AchievementOnline OptionDetails for Certificate of Achievement - Entrepreneurship
Students pursuing the Certificate of Achievement in Entrepreneurship are taught the fundamentals of small business administration and business planning. The certificate is designed to prepare students for the challenges they are likely to encounter in starting and maintaining a small business.
Management - Certificate of AchievementOnline OptionDetails for Certificate of Achievement - Management
In the Certificate of Achievement in Management, students learn the fundamentals of general business administration, management, human resources and leadership, among other areas of study. Students develop practical knowledge and skills for formal management roles or other positions of influence. Successful students will also be prepared for higher-level job responsibilities and be able to communicate more effectively. De Anza College’s Management program is built on the ladder concept, whereby students can complete a Certificate of Achievement on their way to the A.A. degree.
Management - Associate in ArtsOnline OptionDetails for Associate in Arts - Management
The A.A. degree in Management prepares students for a career managing and leading employees in positions such as service manager, retail sales manager, customer service supervisor, office manager, human resources coordinator, employee benefits associate, construction project manager, hotel or hospitality supervisor or management trainee. Students learn the fundamentals of general business administration, with an emphasis on management, leadership and human resource management.
Management Information Systems Support - Certificate of AchievementOnline OptionDetails for Certificate of Achievement - Management Information Systems Support
The Certificate of Achievement in MIS Support prepares students for employment within business as an MIS Support Specialist. Students will be introduced to the primary functions of a business, professional conduct, and concepts in software programming, business information systems and computer support. The courses incorporated in this certificate program are also transferrable toward a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, with a concentration in Management Information Systems.
Marketing Management - Certificate of AchievementOnline OptionDetails for Certificate of Achievement - Marketing Management
Students learn the fundamentals of general business administration, marketing, selling, advertising and other related functions. They also prepare for a wide variety of marketing-related careers. The Marketing Management program is built on the ladder concept, whereby students can complete a Certificate of Achievement on their way to the A.A. degree.
Marketing Management - Associate in ArtsOnline OptionDetails for Associate in Arts - Marketing Management
Students pursuing an A.A. degree in Marketing Management prepare for a wide variety of marketing-related careers such as marketing events coordinator, retail sales manager, marketing communications associate, inside sales representative, sales specialist or coordinator and sales support specialist. Students learn the fundamentals of general business administration with an emphasis on marketing, advertising, selling, international business and management.
Business Administration: Noncredit
AI in Business - Certificate of CompletionNEWDetails for Certificate of Completion - AI in Business
This program introduces the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) to create value for businesses. Students will get hands-on experience with AI tools to explore practical applications in different functional areas, analytics, ethical and legal implications, and future trends.
Nonprofit Management - Certificate of CompletionNEWDetails for Certificate of Completion - Nonprofit Management
This CTE program prepares students for a professional staff or managerial role in a nonprofit organization. Students will distinguish the foundation, requirements and characteristics of effective nonprofits and learn how to keep operations going through critical fundraising efforts.
Product Management - Certificate of CompletionNEWDetails for Certificate of Completion - Product Management
This CTE certificate equips students with the core skills needed for entry-level associate product manager roles. Students will develop skills in marketing strategy, business analytics, product planning and requirements analysis in order to make product decisions and collaborate with stakeholders across the organization.
Business Administration - Certificate of AchievementOnline OptionDetails for Certificate of Achievement - Business Administration
The Business Administration Certificate of Achievement introduces the fundamental concepts and practices of business. Students obtain a basic understanding of the operation, methods and purpose of each of the major functional areas within business: management, human resources, operations, marketing, accounting and finance. Students also learn business law fundamentals.
Business Administration - Associate in ArtsOnline OptionDetails for Associate in Arts - Business Administration
The A.A. degree in Business Administration is a general business degree for those who want to pursue any of the numerous career possibilities in the field of business such as customer service/support representative, warehouse/distribution supervisor, payroll clerk/administrator, accounts receivable clerk, collections analyst, executive assistant or contracts administrator. This degree provides students with an understanding of basic business practices, including operations, methods and purpose, and an introduction to the major functional areas within business.
Business Administration 2.0 for Transfer - Associate in Science-TransferOnline OptionDetails for Associate in Science-Transfer - Business Administration 2.0 for Transfer
The Business Administration major consists of courses appropriate for the Associate in Science in Business Administration 2.0 for Transfer degree, which provides a foundational understanding of the discipline, a breadth of coursework in the discipline and preparation for transfer to any CSU that accepts the Transfer Model Curriculum (TMC). Potential careers students may enter upon completion of this program include: payroll administrator, warehouse associate, accounts receivable administrator, accounts payable administrator, retail sales, customer service, executive assistant or contracts administrator. The Associate in Science in Business Administration 2.0 for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (or an approved similar major) at a CSU campus. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept this degree will be required to complete no more than 60 (semester) units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree. This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements. Important information: See deanza.edu/articulation/business-ast.html for details on catalog rights and transfer advising for students who are completing or have completed version 1.0 of the Business Administration A.S.-T. degree.
Entrepreneurship - Certificate of AchievementOnline OptionDetails for Certificate of Achievement - Entrepreneurship
Students pursuing the Certificate of Achievement in Entrepreneurship are taught the fundamentals of small business administration and business planning. The certificate is designed to prepare students for the challenges they are likely to encounter in starting and maintaining a small business.
Management - Certificate of AchievementOnline OptionDetails for Certificate of Achievement - Management
In the Certificate of Achievement in Management, students learn the fundamentals of general business administration, management, human resources and leadership, among other areas of study. Students develop practical knowledge and skills for formal management roles or other positions of influence. Successful students will also be prepared for higher-level job responsibilities and be able to communicate more effectively. De Anza College’s Management program is built on the ladder concept, whereby students can complete a Certificate of Achievement on their way to the A.A. degree.
Management - Associate in ArtsOnline OptionDetails for Associate in Arts - Management
The A.A. degree in Management prepares students for a career managing and leading employees in positions such as service manager, retail sales manager, customer service supervisor, office manager, human resources coordinator, employee benefits associate, construction project manager, hotel or hospitality supervisor or management trainee. Students learn the fundamentals of general business administration, with an emphasis on management, leadership and human resource management.
Management Information Systems Support - Certificate of AchievementOnline OptionDetails for Certificate of Achievement - Management Information Systems Support
The Certificate of Achievement in MIS Support prepares students for employment within business as an MIS Support Specialist. Students will be introduced to the primary functions of a business, professional conduct, and concepts in software programming, business information systems and computer support. The courses incorporated in this certificate program are also transferrable toward a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, with a concentration in Management Information Systems.
Marketing Management - Certificate of AchievementOnline OptionDetails for Certificate of Achievement - Marketing Management
Students learn the fundamentals of general business administration, marketing, selling, advertising and other related functions. They also prepare for a wide variety of marketing-related careers. The Marketing Management program is built on the ladder concept, whereby students can complete a Certificate of Achievement on their way to the A.A. degree.
Marketing Management - Associate in ArtsOnline OptionDetails for Associate in Arts - Marketing Management
Students pursuing an A.A. degree in Marketing Management prepare for a wide variety of marketing-related careers such as marketing events coordinator, retail sales manager, marketing communications associate, inside sales representative, sales specialist or coordinator and sales support specialist. Students learn the fundamentals of general business administration with an emphasis on marketing, advertising, selling, international business and management.
Business Administration: Noncredit
AI in Business - Certificate of CompletionNEWDetails for Certificate of Completion - AI in Business
This program introduces the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) to create value for businesses. Students will get hands-on experience with AI tools to explore practical applications in different functional areas, analytics, ethical and legal implications, and future trends.
Nonprofit Management - Certificate of CompletionNEWDetails for Certificate of Completion - Nonprofit Management
This CTE program prepares students for a professional staff or managerial role in a nonprofit organization. Students will distinguish the foundation, requirements and characteristics of effective nonprofits and learn how to keep operations going through critical fundraising efforts.
Product Management - Certificate of CompletionNEWDetails for Certificate of Completion - Product Management
This CTE certificate equips students with the core skills needed for entry-level associate product manager roles. Students will develop skills in marketing strategy, business analytics, product planning and requirements analysis in order to make product decisions and collaborate with stakeholders across the organization.
In addition to the programs listed above, you may be able to apply courses in this department toward General Education requirements.
You can check the course offerings in the college catalog against the following lists of GE requirements
- California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)
- De Anza College General Education/Breadth Requirements for A.A./A.S. Degree
These requirements may be subject to change. Always confirm the requirements for your specific program.
To learn about other noncredit programs at De Anza and their requirements, visit deanza.edu/noncredit.
To learn about other academic programs at De Anza and their requirements, visit the college Degrees & Certificates page. For information about applying for your certificate or degree, visit the Apply for Degrees and Certificates page.