AA/AS in Business Administration, Management and Operations

The Business Administration associate degree at West Valley College prepares students for many kinds of business careers. The curriculum gives them the basic skills every business professional should have. Topics include an understanding of how business operates, marketing and human relations. The major totals thirty-seven units and is completed alongside a general education pattern. Students who finish the degree can enter the workforce or build toward further study, with a foundation that applies across many industries. The requirements described here come from the college's 2026-2027 catalog, which also lists related degrees and certificates for students comparing their options. Students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to plan courses, confirm transfer expectations or employer needs, and map out a realistic timeline for finishing.