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    Business, CIS, Entrepreneurship & Management

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    Do you enjoy solving problems? Are you a self-starter who knows the value of teamwork? Does leadership appeal to you? Are calculated risks exciting?  Laney’s Business, Computer Information Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management classes are the place to put your dreams into action.

    Departments In This Pathway

    LEGEND

    AA-T Associate in Art for Transfer

    CA Certificate of Achievement

    AA Associate in Arts

    CP Certificate of Proficiency

    AS Associate in Science

    CCy Certificate of Competency

    AS-T Associate in Science for Transfer

    CCt Certificate of Completion

    business Business
    AS | AS-T | CA
    Management Management & Supervision
    AS | CA
    accounting Banking & Finance
    AS | CA
    computer-information-system Computer Information Systems (CIS)
    AS | CA
    Data Science employees Data Science
    AS | CA
    finance Economics
    AA-T

    Business Pathway Support

    Laney College's Business, Computer Information Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Management (BEM) pathway is designed for problem-solvers, self-starters, and those who thrive on teamwork and leadership. Whether you're excited by the challenge of calculated risks or ready to put your entrepreneurial dreams into action, the BEM pathway offers the tools and knowledge you need.

    With courses that cover business fundamentals, cutting-edge technology, and management strategies, this program equips you to succeed in the fast-paced world of business and innovation. 

    Unsure Where To Start?

    Recommended First Term Classes

    * Course meets a CSU or IGETC general education requirement

    MATH
    • MATH 13*  Statistics OR
    • MATH 13* plus MATH 213 (Support for Statistics) OR
    • MATH 1*   Precalculus OR
    • MATH 1* plus MATH 215 (Support for Precalculus)
    ENGLISH
    • ENGL 1A*    Reading and Composition OR
    • ENGL 1AS*  Reading and Composition with Support

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    BUS 10

    BUS 10: Introduction to Business
    Are you interested in starting your own business? Are you curious about how businesses work? Check out this excellent introduction into all aspects of business, organization, finance, personnel, production, marketing, management, and government! Guided by expert faculty with practical experience, in Business 10 you will master the skills to thrive in the interrelated realms of American and Global operations while highlighting the role of social responsibility and strategies for sustainability through real-world case studies and first-hand creative projects. With no prerequisites, Business 10 is open to all, earns you transferable CSU and UC credits, and counts toward your AA and Certificate for Business Administration, Marketing and Sales, and Accounting, and the AS-T Business Administration Degree.

    BUS 20

    BUS 20: General Accounting
    Looking for an introductory course on the theory and practice of accounting? Business 20 is designed for students with minimal knowledge, understanding, or work experience in accounting. As you explore the complete business cycle, you will learn basic accounting practices, concepts, and key terms which provides a clear pathway for the Business 1A (Financial Accounting) course. Get your start in the exciting field of Accounting!

    Guide You On Your Journey

    Find program learning outcomes and detailed career outlook statistics for each of the programs of study associated with this Learning and Career Pathway.

    For information about career outlooks in any field, visit the US Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook.