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Contact Information
Bruce Barrie (Department Chair)
(831) 646-4216
bbarrie@mpc.edu

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Program Overview

MPC’s Associate in Science in Business Administration for Transfer degree program prepares students for further studies in all business disciplines upon transfer to a four year university in the CSU system. Successful students will be able to make information based decisions, complete core business processes, and communicate effectively in a business environment.

Job Outlook

Business administration skills are essential in every field imaginable, from aerospace to zoos. Graduates can work in a variety of job roles, including in finance, management, marketing, sales, and human resources. Statewide, business administration jobs will grow 12% by 2026, while regionally, opportunities abound in retail, health care, education, tourism, and technology. Graduates can also strike out on their own as startup entrepreneurs or small business owners. 

Potential Careers

Retail Sales Supervisors

$28,890 - $68,580

*Human Resources Specialists
(may require additional training)

$42,710 - $121,660

*General/Operational Managers
(may require additional training)

$54,860 - $208,000+

Administrative Services Managers

$59,860 - $180,180

*Marketing Managers
(may require additional training)

$83,670 - $208,000+

MPC Degrees and Certificates

  • Business Administration: Associate in Science (AS)
  • Business Administration: Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T)
  • Business Administration: Associate in Science (AS)
  • Business Administration 2.0: Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T)

Suggested Course Sequence (AS-T) 

Year 1

FALL
 UNITS
 SPRING UNITS

ENGL 1A 

 3

ENGL 2

 3

MATH 16, 17, or 18

 4

BUSI 18

 3

BUSI 20

 3

ECON 2

 3

Area C2

 3

Area B1

 3
   US-2 Course rec.      GEOL 9 rec.  
MPC Elective 1 Area C1 3

   PERS 10 rec.

      

 

Total Fall Units
 14
 Total Spring Units
 15

Year 2

FALL
 UNITS
 SPRING UNITS

Area A1

 3

BUSI 1B

 4

   SPCH 1 or 2 rec.

ECON 4

 3

MATH 16, 17, or 18

 4

Area C1 or C2

 3

BUSI 1A

 4

Area B2

 3
Area D 3

Area B3 

 1 
   US-2 & 3 Course rec.
Area E 3    
   BUSI 22 rec.      

 

Total Fall Units
 17
 Total Spring Units
 14

This is a suggested sequence of coursework and is one pathway for students to earn their degree/certificate. This is not an official educational plan. A counselor is able to assist you with creating a personalized education plan based on your academic, career, and personal goals. For more information about counseling and up-to-date program requirements, please visit www.mpc.edu/counseling. 

Testimonials 

Juan Pimentel

The general business foundation I received at MPC prepared me very well for when I started my upper division business courses at Cal Poly. Aside from the technical accounting skills I was taught at MPC, I was really introduced to other aspects of the business realm and how Accounting played a key role. This sparked a curiosity that still lives with me today.