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General Business

by in Business (BUS), Online Programs

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The Associate in Science degree in General Business provides a solid overview of business fundamentals and can prepare students for entry-level work in various industries. Students choose an emphasis area allowing them to tailor this degree to their individual interests. Once completed, students will have the problem solving, communication, and creative skills needed to thrive in the business world.

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April 30, 2020

Business Administration

by in Business (BUS), Online Programs

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The Associate in Science for Transfer degree in Business Administration provides students the basic functions of business including accounting, economics, business ethics, business related soft-ware applications, business communications and business statistical study.  The degree prepares students for entry into an extraordinary number of academic studies such as: accounting, finance, marketing, business administration, advertising, merchandizing, banking, economics, entrepreneurial studies, health care management, hospitality management, international business, and public relations.  It can also provide skills necessary for entry-level positions in the field of business [read more...]

Degree Requirements

To earn an A.S. degree in Business Administration, see the course catalog for general education requirements.
CourseUnitsOfferedPre-Req
ACCT 2014Fa, Spr, SumNone
ACCT 2024Fa, Spr, SumACCT 201
ECON 1013Fa, Spr, SumMath 50 or Math 60
ECON 1023Fa, Spr, SumMath 50 or Math 60
BUS 1173Fa, Spr, SumNone

List A: Select one of the following:
MATH 130**4Fa, Spr, SumMath 110**
MATH 120**4Fa, Spr, SumMath 56**

List B: Select two of the following

or any courses from List A above that you have not already chosen
BUS 104 OR BUS 1003Fa, Spr, SumNone
BUS 100 OR CSIT 1253Fa, Spr, SumNone
BUS 2053Fa, Spr, SumENG 100
BUS 204*3Fa, Spr, SumMath 60
*Must choose to transfer to CSUSM.
**Not yet available online.

To obtain the Associate in Science in Business Administration for Transfer, students must complete the following: Maximum of 60 CSU-transferable units with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0. and a grade of “C” or better in all courses required for the major: a minimum of 18 semester units in the major as determined by the community college district, and: one of the following general education patterns: the California State University General Education-Breadth (CSU GE-Breadth) pattern of 39 units; OR: the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern of 37 units.

Transfer Program Major: Business Administration Articulated Palomar Courses (www.assist.org): ACCT 201, ACCT 202, BUS 115/116/117, BUS 204, BUS 205.

All online courses may have an in-person orientation;
but online orientation will be available as well.

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November 30, 2016

Business Information Worker

by in Business (BUS), Online Programs

The California Community College (CCC) Business Information Worker Pathway (BIW) sequence of classes leads directly to entry-level employment and above, across all BUSINESS sectors and prepares students/workers at the highest levels of Computer Literacy and Digital Information Literacy as well as in Customer Service and Oral and Written Business Communication.

Certificate Requirements

CourseUnitsOfferedPre-Req
BUS 104 Business Information Systems OR3FallNone
CSIT 125 Computer Information Systems3Fall, Spring, SummerNone
BUS 142 Customer Service1Intermittently OfferedNone
BUS 165 Beginning Keyboarding2Fall, SpringNone
BUS 170 Word for Business - Basic1FallNone
BUS 175 Excel Basic1Fall, Spring, SummerNone
BUS 189 Beyond Outlook Essentials1SpringNone
BUS 205 Business Communication3Fall, Spring, SummerENG 100

All online courses may have an in-person orientation;
but online orientation will be available as well.

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November 29, 2016

Real Estate Salesperson License Preparation

by in Business (BUS), Online Programs, Real Estate (RE)

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Photo: Public DomainA Real Estate Salesperson license is required of individuals who are to be employed as salespersons under the control and supervision of a licensed real estate broker. Minimum Requirements to qualify to take the Real Estate Salesperson examination:

Age – 18 years of age or older.

Residence – Must be a legal resident of California.

Honesty – License applicants must be honest and truthful.

Education – Applicants must provide evidence of successful completion of three courses: Real Estate Principles, Real Estate Practice, and one additional elective course listed below. Completion of the Real Estate Salesperson License Preparation Certificate satisfies the California Department of Real Estate-mandated pre-license requirements.

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Palomar's Online Real Estate Program is in the Top Ten in the Country, view the rankings.

Certificate Requirements

CourseUnitsOfferedPre-Req
Requirements:
RE 1003Fall, Spr, SumNone
RE 1153Fall, Spr , SumNone
Electives (select 3-7):
ACCT 2014Fall, Spr, SumNone
BUS 115 or BUS 1173Fall, Spr, SumNone
RE 1053FallNone
RE 1103Fall, SumNone
RE 1203Spring only
Face to face class		None
RE 1403Fall, SprNone

All online courses may have an in-person orientation;
but online orientation will be available as well.

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November 30, 2016

Real Estate Broker License Preparation

by in Business (BUS), Online Programs, Real Estate (RE)

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To obtain a real estate broker license, you must first qualify for and pass a written Bureau of Real Estate examination. General program requirements:

Age: You must be 18 years of age or older to be issued a license.

Residence: Proof of Legal Presence in the United States is required. If you are not a California resident, go to www.brea.ca.gov for more information.

Honesty: Applicants must be honest and truthful. Conviction of a crime may result in the denial of a license.

Experience: A minimum of two years full-time licensed salesperson experience within the last five years or the equivalent is required. For further information, see Documenting Experience Requirements for the Broker Examination at www.brea.ca.gov.

Resources and Info

Palomar's Online Real Estate Program is in the Top Ten in the Country, view the rankings.

Certificate Requirements

Real Estate Broker License Preparation
CourseUnitsOfferedPre-Req
RE 1003Fa, Spr, SumNone
RE 1053FallNone
RE 1103Fall, SumNone
RE 1153Fall, Spr, SumNone
RE 1203Spring only - face to face classNone
ACCT 201
or RE 130		4, or 3Fall, SprNone

All online courses may have an in-person orientation;
but online orientation will be available as well.

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Real Estate Appraisal License Preparation

by in Business (BUS), Online Programs, Real Estate (RE)

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Real Estate Appraiser Trainee license is required of individuals who are to be employed as appraisers under the control and supervision of licensed or certified real estate appraisers. A license may be obtained by a person who does not immediately intend to be employed by an appraiser. However, no real estate appraisal activity may be performed unless the trainee is in the employ of a licensed or certified real estate appraiser, view more details.

Resources and Info

Palomar's Online Real Estate Program is in the Top Ten in the Country, view the rankings.

Certificate Requirements

Real Estate Appraisal License Preparation
CourseUnitsOfferedPre-Req
RE 1003Fa, Spr, SumNone
RE 1103Fa, SumNone
RE 1113SprNone
RE 1153Fall, Spr, SumNone
RE 1503SprNone

An applicant to take the Real Estate Appraisal examination must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age or older.
  • Meet minimum Educational requirements: Applicants for the Trainee or Residential license must provide evidence of successful completion of 150 hours of real estate appraisal education, including 15 hours of US-PAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice). Applicants for the Certified Residential license must provide proof of completion of 200 hours of real estate appraisal education (including 15 hours of USPAP). Palomar College does NOT provide further training that will prepare a student to take the Certified General License.
  • Have the appropriate Experience: No experience is required before obtaining the Real Estate Appraiser Trainee license. 2,000 hours and encompassing no less than 12 months of acceptable appraisal experience is required before obtaining the residential license. 2,500 hours and encompassing no less than 2.5 years of acceptable appraisal experience is required before obtaining the Certified Residential License. This program is designed to meet the educational requirements of two licensing levels of the Office of Real Estate Appraisers (Trainee, and Residential). RE 105, RE 115 or RE 130 is recommended to meet the additional requirements of the Certified Residential License. The program does NOT meet the requirements to prepare a student for the Certified General License.

All online courses may have an in-person orientation;
but online orientation will be available as well.

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