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BUSINESS DIVISION CHAIR

Gerald Ludwig
Division Chair, Business
(310) 287-4434
ludwiger@wlac.edu

OFFICE LOCATION

CE-Building, 2nd Floor

FACULTY

Gustavo Demoner
Assitant Professor, Business
(310) 287- 4362
demonegd@wlac.edu

Todd Matosic
Assistant Professor, Business
(310) 287- 4213
matosit@wlac.edu

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BUSINESS

The Business Associate of Arts and Certificate of Achievement programs include a survey of the fundamental aspects of all phases of business including entrepreneurship, management/leadership, marketing, financial management and institutions, investing through the securities market, and challenges facing global markets.

AWARD

TYPE

GRAD PLAN

REQ COURSES UNITS

TOTAL UNITS

Business

AA

GE

38

60+
Business Cert N/A 29 29

+ At least 60 degree applicable units (38 total major units and GE Plan units) are required to earn an Associate Degree.

 

 

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Associates DegreeBusiness

Associate of Arts Degree (AA)

Requirements

The Associate of Arts degree in Business is primarily designed for career and technical education and workforce training/development. The Associate of Arts degree in Business provides a broad background of business knowledge which can be applied in most businesses.
 
Students interested in transferring to a four-year college or university with a major in Business Administration or other Business-related major may consider the Associate of Arts degree in Business Administration. Students should consult the Transfer Center or the Counseling Office for major preparation and general education requirements of the particular transfer institution of their choice.

(38 Units, GE Plan) + All other West requirements for Associate Degree

MAJOR CODE: 0501.00

Required Courses 

Units

Acctg 1

Introductory Accounting I

5

Co Sci 901

Intro To Computers And Their Use

3

Bus 1

Introduction To Business

3

Bus 31

Business English

3

Bus 32

Business Communications

3

Bus 38

Business Computations

3

Bus 5

Business Law I

3

Mgmt 1

Principles Of Management

3

Mgmt 13

Small Business Entrepreneurship

3

Mktg 1

Principles Of Selling

3

Mktg 21

Principles Of Marketing

3

Elective Courses - Choose 3 Units From The Following: 

Mgmt 2

Organization And Management Theory

3

Finance 2

Investments

3

Total Course Units

38

 

 

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Certificate of Achievement

Business

Certificate of Achievement

Requirements

This program is designed to prepare the student for entry into the business community in such entry-level positions as bookkeeper, accounting clerk, or assistant auditor. Skills required for maintaining records, controlling finances, and preparing financial reports are taught. 
 
MAJOR CODE: 0501.00

Required Courses

Units

Acctg 1

Introductory Accounting I

5

Co Sci 901

Intro to Computers and Their Use

3

Bus1

Introduction to Business

3

Bus 31

Business English

3

Bus 32

Business Communications

3

Bus 38

Business Computations

3

Bus 5

Business Law I

3

Mgmt 1

OR

Mktg 1

Principles of Management

OR

Principles of Selling 

3

 

3

Mktg 21

Principles of Marketing

3

Total Course Units

29