This program prepares students for entry- to mid-level management roles by covering
essential functions like planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling,
along with strategic and operational management practices. Students gain skills in
leadership, teamwork, and communication, enabling them to make effective decisions,
deliver persuasive presentations, and navigate management complexities in professional
settings.
The Associate of Science degree is granted to students who have completed at least
12 semester units of the required 60-degree applicable semester units at Glendale
Community College. The required 60 semester units must include all of the following:
(1) Completion of the courses required in the major or area of emphasis with a grade
of “C” or better, or a “P” grade. (2) Completion of one of the following general education
patterns: GCC General Education Requirements or the California General Education Transfer
Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements. (3) A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the required 60 semester
units.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program students will be able to describe the key functions of management (planning, organizing, leading, and controlling)
and implement them in real-world business scenarios to improve organizational efficiency;
practice effective listening strategies in team settings, contributing to better collaboration
and conflict resolution; and plan and present structured oral presentations, adapting
to diverse audience needs and evaluating their effectiveness in a business environment.
Associate of Science Program Map
| REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR |
UNITS |
| ACCTG 101 |
Financial Accounting
|
5 |
| BUSAD 101 |
Introduction to Business |
3 |
| BUSAD 110 |
Human Relations in Business |
3 |
| BUSAD 141 |
Introduction to Management |
3 |
BUSAD 106 or CABOT 105 |
Written Business Communications or Introduction to Office Correspondence
|
3 or 3 |
BUSAD 120 or BUSAD 144 |
Business Law I or Human Resources I
|
3 or 3 |
|
BUSAD 152 or COMM C1000
|
Management Communications - Oral or Introduction to Public Speaking
|
3 or 3 |
CS/IS 100 or CS/IS 101 or CABOT 260 |
Computer Concepts or Introduction to Computer and Information Systems or Beginning Microsoft Office Applications
|
3 or 5 or 4 |
| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED |
26-28 |
Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC or GCC General Education. Elective
units may be used to reach the 60-unit degree requirement.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR
FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
| Fall 2025 |
GCC Catalog 2025-2026 |
| Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented
above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor
or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see
the catalog from that year. |