American River College Degrees and Certificates


Discipline Category:


050000 -- Business and Management
Instructional programs that prepare individuals for a variety of activities in planning, organizing, directing, and managing all business office systems and procedures.

DEGREES:

Business and Commerce, General
General Business

Processes, principles, and procedures of purchasing, selling, producing, and interchanging goods, commodities, and services to prepare a person for a position of responsibility, management, and/or ownership.
Units needed for degree: 40 units

Accounting
Accounting

Procedures to systematize information about transactions and activities into accounts and quantitative reports to verify accuracy of data by applying accounting, internal reporting, and decision making principles. Includes accounting and financial reporting that assists in making internal management decisions.
Units needed for degree: 36 units

Business Administration
Business Transfer

Programs designed to give a broad, balanced introduction to professional careers in business, usually including business law, economics, mathematics, managerial accounting and computer systems. Includes transfer programs.
Units needed for degree: 37 units

Business Management
Management

Planning, organizing, directing, and controlling business operations. Includes various theories, tools, and practical applications used to maintain business sustainability through the management of capital, financial, and human resources.
Units needed for degree: 33 units

Business Management
Modern Management

Planning, organizing, directing, and controlling business operations. Includes various theories, tools, and practical applications used to maintain business sustainability through the management of capital, financial, and human resources.
Units needed for degree: 37 units

Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Small Business Management

Principles, practices, and strategies of small business wholesale, retail, or service operations for owners/managers, and marketing principles and methods applicable to developing businesses.
Units needed for degree: 33 units

Retail Store Operations and Management
Retail Management

Principles and methods of retail store operations and management, including department stores and supermarkets.
Units needed for degree: 41 units

Marketing and Distribution
Business Marketing

Marketing functions and tasks that facilitate the flow of goods and services to customers and/or ultimate consumers.
Units needed for degree: 41 units

Advertising
Advertising & Sales Promotion

Describes the creation, execution, transmission, and evaluation of commercial messages concerned with the promotion and sale of products and services.
Units needed for degree: 39 units

Real Estate
Real Estate

Theory and techniques of buying, selling, appraising, renting, managing, and leasing real property. Includes marketing, financing government regulations, and legal aspects of real estate and land economics.
Units needed for degree: 31 units

Office Technology/Office Computer Applications
Administrative Assistant

Recording and disseminating of information, by manual and/or electronic means, including administrative office practices (keyboarding, computer literacy/applications, internet usage, e-mailing, scheduling, etc.), global concepts, and office management skills.
Units needed for degree: 37 units

Office Technology/Office Computer Applications
Office Administration

Recording and disseminating of information, by manual and/or electronic means, including administrative office practices (keyboarding, computer literacy/applications, internet usage, e-mailing, scheduling, etc.), global concepts, and office management skills.
Units needed for degree: 29 units



CERTIFICATES:

Business and Commerce, General
General Business

Processes, principles, and procedures of purchasing, selling, producing, and interchanging goods, commodities, and services to prepare a person for a position of responsibility, management, and/or ownership.
Units needed for certificate: 24 units

Accounting
Accounting

Procedures to systematize information about transactions and activities into accounts and quantitative reports to verify accuracy of data by applying accounting, internal reporting, and decision making principles. Includes accounting and financial reporting that assists in making internal management decisions.
Units needed for certificate: 36 units

Accounting
Accounting Clerk

Procedures to systematize information about transactions and activities into accounts and quantitative reports to verify accuracy of data by applying accounting, internal reporting, and decision making principles. Includes accounting and financial reporting that assists in making internal management decisions.
Units needed for certificate: 18 units

Tax Studies
Taxation

Tax preparation and tax management services for individuals and businesses, including individual and business income tax preparation, and tax planning.
Units needed for certificate: 13 units

Business Management
Business Management

Planning, organizing, directing, and controlling business operations. Includes various theories, tools, and practical applications used to maintain business sustainability through the management of capital, financial, and human resources.
Units needed for certificate: 27 units

Business Management
Introduction to Leadership in Action

Planning, organizing, directing, and controlling business operations. Includes various theories, tools, and practical applications used to maintain business sustainability through the management of capital, financial, and human resources.
Units needed for certificate: 15 units

Business Management
Management

Planning, organizing, directing, and controlling business operations. Includes various theories, tools, and practical applications used to maintain business sustainability through the management of capital, financial, and human resources.
Units needed for certificate: 15 units

Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Small Business Management

Principles, practices, and strategies of small business wholesale, retail, or service operations for owners/managers, and marketing principles and methods applicable to developing businesses.
Units needed for certificate: 24 units

Retail Store Operations and Management
Retail Management (WAFC)

Principles and methods of retail store operations and management, including department stores and supermarkets.
Units needed for certificate: 31 units

Real Estate
Real Estate

Theory and techniques of buying, selling, appraising, renting, managing, and leasing real property. Includes marketing, financing government regulations, and legal aspects of real estate and land economics.
Units needed for certificate: 21 units

Office Technology/Office Computer Applications
Administrative Assistant

Recording and disseminating of information, by manual and/or electronic means, including administrative office practices (keyboarding, computer literacy/applications, internet usage, e-mailing, scheduling, etc.), global concepts, and office management skills.
Units needed for certificate: 20 units

Office Technology/Office Computer Applications
Office Administration

Recording and disseminating of information, by manual and/or electronic means, including administrative office practices (keyboarding, computer literacy/applications, internet usage, e-mailing, scheduling, etc.), global concepts, and office management skills.
Units needed for certificate: 21 units

Office Technology/Office Computer Applications
Office Careers: Fast Track

Recording and disseminating of information, by manual and/or electronic means, including administrative office practices (keyboarding, computer literacy/applications, internet usage, e-mailing, scheduling, etc.), global concepts, and office management skills.
Units needed for certificate: 23 units

Office Technology/Office Computer Applications
Office Technology

Recording and disseminating of information, by manual and/or electronic means, including administrative office practices (keyboarding, computer literacy/applications, internet usage, e-mailing, scheduling, etc.), global concepts, and office management skills.
Units needed for certificate: 18 units

Legal Office Technology
Law Office Assistant

Preparation of legal papers and correspondence by manual and/or electronic means. Includes legal terminology, procedures, and documents.
Units needed for certificate: 12 units

Office Management
Virtual Office Professional

Preparation to supervise and manage operations and personnel of business offices, including supervision, budgeting, scheduling, office systems and records.
Units needed for certificate: 15 units


Important Note: The information contained within this application is derived from the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office databases managed by Academic Affairs. It is a compilation of the Taxonomy of Programs, 6th Edition and a compiled list of system-approved academic programs for each college. This information presented is for planning purposes only. We strongly recommend you contact the community colleges and discuss the details for their academic offerings.