The course of study for the Business Administration degree prepares students to demonstrate knowledge, skills, integrity, a sense of social responsibility, and individual qualities that influence successful outcomes in the business world. Successful completion of the curriculum prepares students to perform a wide range of tasks and demonstrate leadership abilities, technological awareness, and intellectual capacity.
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The Associate of Science degree and Certificate of Achievement in Business Administration prepares students to acquire a solid foundation in the use of various office technology and computer-based applications (word processing,electronic mail, database, spreadsheets, and presentation graphics. Classes emphasize technology, proofreading and editing, document formatting, electronic filing, accounting, and human relations.Students will develop administrative skills necessary to participate as part of the management team. Office management personnel assist in planning, organizing, and controlling the information related activities and in leading or directing people to attain the objectives of the organization. They support and help facilitate accurate communication and information exchange to internal and external customers on a timely basis.
Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
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Item 1. Program Goals and Objectives
The Associate of Science in Business Administration degree prepares students to acquire a solid foundation in the use of various office technology and computer-based applications (word processing,electronic mail, database, spreadsheets, and presentation graphics. Classes emphasize technology, proofreading and editing, document formatting, electronic filing, accounting, and human relations.Students will develop administrative skills necessary to participate as part of the management team. Office management personnel assist in planning, organizing, and controlling the information related activities and in leading or directing people to attain the objectives of the organization. They support and help facilitate accurate communication and information exchange to internal and external customers on a timely basis.
Program Outcomes
· Ethics and Personal Responsibility: Apply legal and ethical principles in business decision making.
· Critical Thinking: Analyze a business situation and recommend a solution or plan for improvement.
· Computational Skills: Review and analyze data and corporate financial statements to maximize organizational resources to achieve goals.
Item 2. Catalog Description
The course of study for the Associate of Science in Business Administration degree prepares students to demonstrate knowledge, skills,integrity, a sense of social responsibility, and individual qualities that influence successful outcomes in the business world. Successful completion of the curriculum prepares students to perform a wide range of tasks and demonstrate leadership abilities, technological awareness, and intellectual capacity.
Item 3. Program Requirements
Requirements | Dept. Name/# | Name | Units | Laney GE | Sequence |
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Core Courses (20 units) | BUS 1A | Financial Accounting | 4 | Yr 1, Fall | |
BUS 2 | Introduction to Business Law | 3 | Yr 2, Fall | ||
BUS 10 | Introduction to Business | 3 | Yr 1, Fall | ||
BUS 20 | General Accounting | 3 | Yr 1, Spring | ||
BUS 38 | Introduction to Microcomputers and Business Software | 4 | Area 4c | Yr 2, Fall | |
ECON 1 | Principles of Economics (Macro-Economics) | 3 | Area 2 | Yr 1, Spring | |
Select one of the following: | BUS 201 | Business Communications | 3 | Area 4d | Yr 2, Spring |
ENGL 1A | Composition and Reading* | 4 | Area 4a; 4d | Yr 2, Spring | |
Major Requirements: | 23-24 | ||||
General Education Requirements: | 19 | ||||
Electives to meet 60 units: | 17-18 | ||||
Total Units | 60 |
* ENGL 1A is required for students who plan to transfer.
Recommended But Not Required | ||
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M/SVN 60 | Introduction to Management | 3 |
M/SVN 61 | Psychology of Management | 3 |
M/SVN 64 | Organization and Management | 3 |
Item 4. Master Planning
The Associate of Science in Business Administration degree is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in business or related field. The major supports industry demands for a manager working with a diverse workforce. Upon completion of this program, graduates have acquired the skills, knowledge, and ability to effectively succeed in the business or work environment.
Item 5. Enrollment and Completer Projections
The enrollment data for the courses included in the Business Administration
program is shown in the table below. These are the numbers of grades (other than “W”) earned. Only regular semesters (fall and spring) are taken into account.
The data shows a robust growth in the number of students at Laney College who are in majors that require rigorous training in lower-division computer science courses.
Enrollment Data – Number of Letter Grades (other than W)Earned
Course | F15 & S16 | F16 & S17 | F17 & S18 |
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BUS 1A-- Financial Accounting | 401 | 328 | 314 |
BUS 2-- Introduction to Business Law | 236 | 154 | 163 |
BUS 10-- Introduction to Business | 242 | 201 | 194 |
BUS 20-- General Accounting | 31 | 23 | 24 |
BUS 38-- Introduction to Microcomputers and Business Software | 0 | 19 | 17 |
ECON 1-- Principles of Economics (Macro-Economics) | 300 | 266 | 249 |
Item 6. Place of Program in Curriculum/Similar Programs
a) There is an active inventory records that need to be changed in connection with the approval of the proposed program.
b) This program does replace any existing program on the college’s inventory.
c) There is a related program offered by the college. The school also offers a CA in the subject.
Item 7. Similar Programs at Other Colleges in Service Area
Laney and Merritt College are the colleges in the district that offer an Associate degree in Business Administration. BCC and COA have only the ADT in Business Administration. Outside of our district, the following colleges offer either a CA or AS.
· CCSF: AS in Administrative Support
· Contra Costa: AS in Business Administration
· DeAnza: AS and CA in Business Administration
· Foothill: AS in Business Administration
Item 8. Labor Market Information & Analysis(CTE only)
See LMI attachment
Item 9. Employer Survey (CTE only)
None conducted.
Item 10. Explanation of Employer Relationship (CTE only)
The Laney College Business Administration program is not associated with any specific employer. The program is designed to introduce students to a variety of techniques, record/data keeping skills and scientific background necessary to understand what is being produced and required of the workers.
Item 11. List of Members of Advisory Committee (CTEonly)
· Kim Glosson,Laney College Business & Economics Department Chair/Business Management Faculty
· Fred Jackson, Laney College Business Information System and Management Faculty
· Linda Chi, Laney College Accounting and Business Faculty
· Alta Erdenebaatar, Laney College Business Information System and Economics Faculty
· David Simon, Laney College Economics Faculty
· Russell Southall, Laney College Business Faculty
· Raya Zion, Laney College Employment Service Center Manager (absent)
· Claudio Lane, Alameda County Training and Education Department (absent)
· Octobere Vance, State of California, EDD (retired)
Item 12. Recommendations of Advisory Committee (CTEonly)
o Program Update – Spring 2018
· Business Administration CA and AS-- members discussed and approved updates.
See attachment “BA Advisory Minutes.”
Item 13. Display of Proposed Sequence
Requirements | Dept. Name/# | Name | Units | Laney GE | Sequence |
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Core Courses (20 units) | BUS 1A | Financial Accounting | 4 | Yr 1, Fall | |
BUS 2 | Introduction to Business Law | 3 | Yr 2, Fall | ||
BUS 10 | Introduction to Business | 3 | Yr 1, Fall | ||
BUS 20 | General Accounting | 3 | Yr 1, Spring | ||
BUS 38 | Introduction to Microcomputers and Business Software | 4 | Area 4c | Yr 2, Fall | |
ECON 1 | Principles of Economics (Macro-Economics) | 3 | Area 2 | Yr 1, Spring | |
Select one of the following: | BUS 201 | Business Communications | 3 | Area 4d | Yr 2, Spring |
ENGL 1A | Composition and Reading* | 4 | Area 4a; 4d | Yr 2, Spring | |
Major Requirements: | 23-24 | ||||
General Education Requirements: | 19 | ||||
Electives to meet 60 units: | 17-18 | ||||
Total Units | 60 |
* ENGL 1A is required for students who plan to transfer.
Recommended But Not Required | ||
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M/SVN 60 | Introduction to Management | 3 |
M/SVN 61 | Psychology of Management | 3 |
M/SVN 64 | Organization and Management | 3 |
Item 14. Transfer Documentation (if applicable)
The Associate degree is not primarily designed to be transferrable, although the individual courses can transfer as part of Business programs, or as General Education electives.
Attachment: Outlines of Record for Required Courses should be separately attached to each course
Attachment: Transfer Documentation (if applicable)
NotApplicable.
Item 15. Library and/or Learning Resource Plan
Computers are an important topic in any library; Laney’s offerings have been and should continue to be sufficient for our needs.
Item 16. Facilities and Equipment Plan
Laney College remains committed to maintain state-of-the-art computer labs. This semester we replaced all of our computers to use the latest hardware and software. The lab is supported by two staff members who keep the facilities current and running.
Item 17. Financial Support Plan
The source of support for ordinary costs of instructions will be covered by the general funds available for instruction of courses through the Peralta District. Instructional equipment grants, primarily Perkins funds for CTE programs have been used, and will continue to be used for purchase of new and updated equipment.
Item 18. Faculty Qualifications and Availability
The program is part of the Business department in the Human and Social Sciences division of Laney College. The BUS faculty at Laney College currently consists of 4 full time instructors and 4 adjunct instructors. All faculty members meet the Minimum qualifications for BUS department faculty.
Item 19. Based on model curriculum (if applicable)
Not based on a Model Curriculum.
Item 20. Licensing or Accreditation Standards
All courses taught at Laney College for the program meet accreditation standards for Laney College. Courses will articulate for elective units with transfer institutions but do not necessarily transfer course to course. There are no licensing standards being satisfied by these courses.
Item 21. Student Selection and Fees
There is no specific student selection process or additional fees beyond Laney college registration fees for units for participation in the program.
Program Requirements for AS
Requirements | Dept. Name/# | Name | Units | Laney GE | Sequence |
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Core Courses (20 units) | BUS 1A | Financial Accounting | 4 | Yr 1, Fall | |
BUS 2 | Introduction to Business Law | 3 | Yr 2, Fall | ||
BUS 10 | Introduction to Business | 3 | Yr 1, Fall | ||
BUS 20 | General Accounting | 3 | Yr 1, Spring | ||
BUS 38 | Introduction to Microcomputers and Business Software | 4 | Area 4c | Yr 2, Fall | |
ECON 1 | Principles of Economics (Macro-Economics) | 3 | Area 2 | Yr 1, Spring | |
Select one of the following: | BUS 201 | Business Communications | 3 | Area 4d | Yr 2, Spring |
ENGL 1A | Composition and Reading* | 4 | Area 4a; 4d | Yr 2, Spring | |
Major Requirements: | 23-24 | ||||
General Education Requirements: | 19 | ||||
Electives to meet 60 units: | 17-18 | ||||
Total Units | 60 |
* ENGL 1A is required for students who plan to transfer.
Recommended But Not Required | ||
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M/SVN 60 | Introduction to Management | 3 |
M/SVN 61 | Psychology of Management | 3 |
M/SVN 64 | Organization and Management | 3 |
Program Requirements for CA
Requirements | Dept. Name/# | Name | Units | Laney GE | Sequence |
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Core Courses (17 units) | BUS 1A | Financial Accounting | 4 | Yr 1, Fall | |
BUS 10 | Introduction to Business | 3 | Yr 1, Fall | ||
BUS 20 | General Accounting | 3 | Yr 1, Spring | ||
BUS 38 | Introduction to Microcomputers and Business Software | 4 | Area 4c | Yr 2, Fall | |
ECON 1 | Principles of Economics (Macro-Economics) | 3 | Area 2 | Yr 1, Spring | |
Select one of the following: | BUS 201 | Business Communications | 3 | Area 4d | Yr 2, Spring |
ENGL 1A | Composition and Reading* | 4 | Area 4a; 4d | Yr 2, Spring | |
Major Requirements: | 20-21 | ||||
Total Units | 20-21 |
* ENGL 1A is required for students who plan to transfer.
Recommended But Not Required | ||
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M/SVN 60 | Introduction to Management | 3 |
M/SVN 61 | Psychology of Management | 3 |
M/SVN 64 | Organization and Management | 3 |
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