Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
The Associate of Science online degree program in Business Administration is designed to provide students with a foundation in the theories and principles relevant to business administration in the modern business world.
The Associate of Science degree in Business Administration is:
**Military students and some employers require students to complete courses on a per term basis. Please contact our Admissions Department for additional information.
The Associate of Science online degree in Business Administration requires students to complete a total of 60 semester units comprised of the following:
**Requirements are fulfilled through coursework completed at California Coast University, coursework completed at other recognized educational institutions, and/or professional/specialized training. Previously completed coursework and training will be evaluated to determine all applicable transfer credit. Individual requirements may vary depending on transfer credit or specialized training.
Courses required are listed below. Please click on the course to read a description.
BAM 105 Introduction to Business
3 Semester Units
Introduction to Business introduces the business world and the contemporary environment in which it operates. How business operations are managed and organized will be explored and the basic ideas of marketing processes and consumer behavior will be discussed. Additionally, students will become aware of the changing face of business, with its current technological and management information system advances.
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
BAM 225 Information Management
3 Semester Units
Information Management is an introductory course designed to provide in-depth coverage of essential concepts and important terminologies. Course material covers cache memory, OS/2 and Macintosh OS, CD-ROM, CAD/CAM, desktop publishing, computer viruses and graphics. Topics include robotics, decision support systems, fifth-generation computers, expert systems, and artificial intelligence.
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
BAM 306 Principles of Marketing
3 Semester Units
Principles of Marketing examines the various functions of modern marketing including the market, product and price systems, distribution structure and promotional activities. Specialty field marketing, planning and evaluation of the marketing effort, and socially responsible global marketing are also explored.
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
BAM 312 Business Communications
3 Semester Units
Business Communications covers the fundamental dimensions of communication: language and behavior. Alternatives for conveying messages are discussed. The course also covers, in detail, the various channels and media for business communication, with guidelines for effective and successful use of each.
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BAM 315 Principles of Management
3 Semester Units
Principles of Management serves as an introduction to the discipline of management. It is designed to integrate the accepted theories in the area with real world applications to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills needed for managing others. This course begins with a discussion of the current issues in management and then proceeds to cover the traditional functions of management: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. By the end of this course, students should have an understanding of the needs of modern public and private organizations, including emerging national and international trends.
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BAM 410 Organizational Theory and Behavior
3 Semester Units
Organizational Theory and Behavior emphasizes the relationships among individuals, groups, organizations, and society. It presents a dynamic, systems approach to understanding and facilitating work relationships. Emphasis is given to the interaction of individual values, attitudes, needs, abilities, traits, and motivation within teams and organizations.
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Courses required are listed below. Please click on the course to read a description.
GED 102 The Human Body (Natural Sciences)
3 Semester Units
The Human Body is intended for students who are interested in gaining a basic understanding of the human body—its shape, structure, parts—and how these various components work and function. With this knowledge, students will be able to see how such information can be used to diagnose and treat various diseases.
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GED 108 Environmental Science (Natural Sciences)
3 Semester Units
Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary approach to environmental science, focusing on the interrelatedness of humans and the natural world. Historical perspectives, economic and political realities, varied social experiences and ethnic backgrounds are integrated into the identification of major issues and the search for possible solutions.
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GED 215 Psychology of Adjustment (Social Sciences)
3 Semester Units
Psychology of Adjustment explores major perspectives on psychology and provides opportunities for students to apply useful concepts to their personal lives. Content is drawn from theory and research in different areas of psychology and covers personality development, stress management, health issues, relationships, work, life span development and other areas of life.
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GED 216 Introduction to Sociology (Social Sciences)
3 Semester Units
Introduction to Sociology is a study of how society influences the way people act, think and feel. Culture, society, social interactions, social class and gender stratification all influence every part of who people are, how they behave and how they participate in their existence on this earth. An introduction to social problems including minority inequality, aging and death, women’s rights and urban problems, in general, is also explored.
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GED 120 Introduction to Humanities (Humanities/Fine Arts)
3 Semester Units
Introduction to Humanities explores the conduct of human life with emphasis on understanding the aesthetic sense—an important element in the art of being human. The course focuses on key events, styles, movements and figures of Western art, philosophy and religion, which are all essential to exploring the aesthetic human experience. Students will learn to think critically about how past themes, movements and creative geniuses have impacted—and still influence—the modern world which we live in today.
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GED 240 Art History (Humanities/Fine Arts)
3 Semester Units
This course examines the visual arts including painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, and architecture from prehistory to the present. While emphasis is placed on the arts of Europe and the United States, those of Africa and Asia are also discussed.
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
GED 132 United States Government (Basic Subjects)
3 Semester Units
United States Government reviews and examines the institutions of the American political system: the presidency, Congress, the judiciary and state and local governments. It also examines political parties and the roles they have played in the development of the American polyarchy.
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GED 150 Mathematics (Basic Subjects)
3 Semester Units
Mathematics provides an introduction to college mathematics by building essential skills one at a time. The course starts with the basics of whole numbers, fractions and decimals and then moves into basic geometry, statistics and concludes with an introduction to algebra. This course is complete with examples, exercises, and practice problems to ensure your success.
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GED 155 English (Basic Subjects)
3 Semester Units
English will help students to develop the key skills that will make them good communicators and valued members of the workforce: reading and comprehending, building a substantial vocabulary, using grammatically correct English and speaking and writing the language that is necessary for success in the workplace. This course is designed to help all levels of students from those with language skill deficiencies, or English as a second language, to professionals and businesspeople.
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GED 232 Early U.S. History (Basic Subjects)
3 Semester Units
Early U.S. History explores the history of the United Sates from native American societies before 1492 to the year 1877, with an in-depth analysis of the transition in United States history from pre-colonial beginnings to an independent national state. This course will survey the historical, cultural, political and economic events that shaped early United States history.
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Courses required are listed below. Please click on the course to read a description.
MKT 102 Introduction to Marketing
3 Semester Units
Introduction to Marketing introduces leading marketing concepts on how customer value is the driving force behind every marketing strategy. Social, legal, economic, ethical and technological influences around the globe must be recognized and considered for effective marketing to occur. Students will learn how to recognize and implement these influences in their marketing strategies, and will be able to effectively navigate the complex world of marketing in a practical, approachable, and enjoyable way.
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3 Semester Units
Consumer Behavior focuses on the examination and application of consumer behavior principles to the development and implementation of marketing strategies. The text explains how "new media" (e.g., the expansive internet, enhanced cell phones, specialized search engines, E-commerce-oriented websites, and TiVo-like devices) has greatly influenced the marketer's ability to more precisely track and understand consumer behavior. Substantial attention is given to consumer online behavior, and the importance and power of the internet and other digital technologies in facilitationg consumer communications, as well as their ability to purchase products online.
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MKT 310 Advertising and Promotions
3 Semester Units
Advertising and Promotions will allow students to see a collective picture of integrated marketing communications. Focus is placed on business-to-business marketing concepts, international marketing discussions, brand management and various advertising and promotional tactics. This is an integrated approach with a solid advertising core.
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3 Semester Units
Marketing Management offers a streamlined approach of current marketing management practices and theory, with a focus on helping companies, groups, and individuals adapt their marketing strategies and management to the marketplace of the twenty-first century. Outside cases and simulations are presented to help students utilize their marketing knowledge for successful marketing practices, and to effectively solve marketing problems with the latest tools and techniques.
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BCJ 100 Introduction to Criminal Justice
3 Semester Units
Introduction to Criminal Justice provides an introduction to the criminal justice system. The primary goal of this course is to develop a general understanding of the criminal justice system’s response to crime in society. It is important to note that the general theme of this course involves the delicate balance between community interests and individual rights that criminal justice decision making requires. This theme will be explored by examining the criminal justice process in some detail, focusing on how the system is structured to respond to crime.
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BCJ 230 Criminal Investigation
3 Semester Units
Juvenile Justice is an overview of the criminal investigation field. To gain information related to crimes, course topics cover specific techniques for conducting a preliminary investigation, gather evidence and make arrests. Students also learn the procedures for interviewing witnesses and suspects, processing crime scenes and conducting a basic forensic examination of evidence. The course may include practice in writing up reports from crime scenes.
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BCJ 240 Procedures in the Justice System
3 Semester Units
Procedures in the justice system introduces students to the procedural aspects of the criminal justice system systematically, making the concepts easy to apply to any state’s specific procedural laws. Detailed coverage of the Exclusionary Rule and Miranda procedures will be presented, and a balanced coverage of consensual encounter, detention, and arrest will be explored.
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3 Semester Units
Forensic Science is designed to make the subject of forensic science comprehensible to a wide variety of students who are, or plan to be, aligned with the forensic science profession.
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PSY 102 Introduction to Psychology
3 Semester Units
Introduction to Psychology introduces the methods and findings of contemporary psychology. Topics include a survey of biology and behavior, sensory process, human development, perception, learning and motivation. Emotion, personality, abnormal behavior, therapy and social interaction are also examined to provide students with a solid understanding of the facts, principles and theories which make up the field of psychology.
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PSY 220 Developmental Psychology
3 Semester Units
Developmental Psychology introduces students to the scientific study of patterns of change and stability that occur as we move through the process of human development from conception to death. Various theories of development will be presented, and an emphasis on physical, emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial changes throughout the life-span will be discussed.
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3 Semester Units
Personality Theories presents an in-depth look at a number of classical and current personality theories, providing an explanation and interpretation of personality development from several different theoretical approaches. Classic theory is integrated with the latest research and current topics, preparing students to apply theoretical approaches to better understand the particular individuals and personalities they may encounter in their professional and personal lives.
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3 Semester Units
Abnormal Psychology offers students an eclectic, multicultural approach to abnormal behavior, drawing on contributions from various disciplines and theoretical stances. The psychosocial and psychophysiological factors of abnormal behavior are examined, and the causes and classifications are discussed. Case vignettes and client experiences will be explored and combined with research based explanations of abnormal behavior.
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HCA 200 The United States Health Care System
3 Semester Units
The U.S. Health Care System is designed to introduce students to the organization, structure, and operation of the nation’s health care system. This course aims to help students effectively identify their present and future roles as consumer, provider, manager, decision- maker, and analyst. The class examines an overview of the health care system, causes and characteristics of health service utilization, the nature of wellness and disease, individual provider settings, financial and nonfinancial resources used and needed, and measurement of quality of care.
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HCA 320 Essentials of Managed Health Care
3 Semester Units
Essentials of Managed Health Care provides a systematic overview of organizational principles, practices, and insights pertinent to the management of health services organizations. This course will go beyond the traditional focus of health care on hospitals and other provider organizations to include suppliers, buyers, regulators, public health and financing organizations.
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HCA 340 Cultural Diversity in Health and Illness
3 Semester Units
This course promotes an awareness of the dimensions and complexities involved in caring for people from diverse cultural backgrounds. The course will review the latest information on the health care delivery system. It examines the differences existing within North America by probing the health care system and consumers, and explores examples of traditional health beliefs and practices among selected populations. An emphasis on the influences of recent social, political, and demographics changes helps to explore the issues and perceptions of health and illness today.
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HCA 420 Medical Law and Ethics
3 Semester Units
Medical Law and Ethics explores the study of medical ethics, or applied ethics, for healthcare professionals who often face dilemmas that are not experienced by the general population. The fast-paced growth of medical technology has made the study of ethics even more relevant. The study of bioethics, or biomedical ethics, refers to moral dilemmas due to advances in medicine and medical research. Since medical law and ethics are often interrelated, students need to have a clear understanding of both in order to protect themselves, their employer, and the patient. The study of ethics includes many questions for which there is no one answer.
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3 Semester Units
Public relations introduces the foundations, history, and process of public relations. Students will be exposed to the dynamics of the various populations that public relations personnel work with, and will be able to apply basic systems and communication theory to be able to effectively arrive at solutions to deal with the situations which distinguish the field.
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BAM 411 Human Resource Management
3 Semester Units
Human Resource Management provides a thorough review of essential human resource management concepts and techniques. Current research and developments in the field are covered and trends in human resource management are presented. Reliability, validity, generalizability, utility, person job fit, and bias are also discussed in this course.
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3 Semester Units
Psychology of Gender examines the biological, cultural, and historical factors that influence the development of gender roles and identities. Stereotypes of masculinity and femininity are examined, and the impact that these ideas have on our lives at the personal, social, and institutional levels are explored.
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3 Semester Units
Health Psychology examines the correlation between health, illness, and optimal health care from a behavioral science approach. The relationship between health and behavior is explored through an integration of foundational theories, relevant research, and “real-world profiles.”
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