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    Mar 29, 2024  
2023-2024 Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Catalog [ARCHIVED]

Business Management, AS


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The program in business management at Irvine Valley College prepares students to enter management positions in the public and private sector in such areas as retail, wholesale, trades, banking, import export, and government. The curriculum includes lower division courses that are transferable to four-year colleges and universities for those intending to pursue a baccalaureate degree.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Satisfy the educational requirements necessary to successfully pursue a baccalaureate degree in Business Management.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the complex nature of business in a diverse global economy by integrating knowledge of the elements of American business and economic principles including accounting, finance, management, marketing, and human relations in organizations.
  • Demonstrate the ability to apply theory, critical-thinking, and analytical skills to practical issues and problems that decision-makers in the field of business and management are likely to face.
  • Reflect appropriate leadership traits and teamwork skills during group activities and collaborative projects conducted and/or initiated by the instructor.
  • Demonstrate the ability to identify ethical issues in various business situations and articulate a thoughtful position in response to those issues.

Total Units Required: 22


Recommended Electives:


To earn the associate degree:


See Earning an Associate Degree  for associate degree graduation requirements.

To transfer:


Courses required for the associate degree major at IVC may not be the same as those required for the major at a four-year school. If you plan to transfer, consult a counselor to identify the courses needed for the major at your transfer school and to develop a plan that will best meet your goals. View more information about transferring at Transfer to a Four-Year Institution .

Third-party credentialing:


Third-party credentialing may be subject to change without notice. This information is accurate as of the publication date of this catalog. For the most current information, please consult with the area dean.

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