Page Content Degrees and Certificates Career Information Develop the skills needed to become a business leader, whether it’s in an organization or starting your own.Our Business and Management programs will build an excellent foundation for you in both technical skills and in business operations. With specific business specialties, you’ll have what it takes to begin or advance your career.Business (for Transfer)If your long-term plans include transferring to another school, explore our Business (for Transfer) program. Develop a broad understanding of business with knowledge in areas such as markets, customers, finance, operations, communication, information technology, and policy and strategy. Explore Business (for Transfer) Guided Pathways are maps that show you what classes you will take, and when. View Guided Pathways Earn credit for what you've learned outside the classroom How much money does this career pay? Which classes do I need? What our students are saying Contact Us Are you interested in a career in business and management? Start Today In our program, you will build your knowledge while learning concepts, skills and techniques that will help you:Compete in a competitive business environment.Be a smart consumer and investor.Understand the different forms of business ownership.Become an effective, knowledge-based manager.Select and retain the best employees.Motivate employees for maximum performance.Build high-performing teams.Understand the U.S. economy and the phases in a typical business cycle.Keep basic accounting records.Comprehend a business firm's financial statements.Understand laws that affect business.Become knowledgeable about contract law.Understand how advertising affects consumer behavior.Develop a marketing plan for a small business. “I never thought I could even go to college. Now I have two associate degrees and a bachelor’s degree. Going to El Centro taught me discipline and how to completely restructure my life as to what was most important. Sometimes I hear people say, ‘Oh, you don’t know what it’s like where I come from.’ But I do know. I’ve been there, and I never want to go back. And now that I have an education, I’ll never have to.” Read John's story.John A. Salinas, RDCSCardiac Sonographer III, Parkland Hospital Please select a different web browser or enable iFrames to view this form.
