The Business Administration program (BUS) offers theoretical and practical courses for students planning to transfer as business majors, career and technical courses leading to certificates of proficiency and achievement, as well as courses to improve workplace skills. Business Administration, along with Accounting and Hospitality, comprise the MiraCosta College Business Department.
Career Options
Career opportunities in business include accounting, marketing, finance, small business development, supply chain management, and management positions in retail, service, manufacturing, government, and nonprofit organizations.
New Program: Business Administration for Transfer
Focus and complete your Business Administration for Transfer degree at the San Elijo Campus in just 22 months! Students will be part of a student community and will take 8-week classes, on-ground, in the fall and spring semesters at MiraCosta College, San Elijo Campus, plus two online classes in the summer. Space is limited, so inquire early!
New Program: Supply Chain Management
Supply chain management (SCM) is the handling of the entire production flow of a good
or service, starting from
the raw components to delivering the final product to the consumer. It is particularly
critical in today’s increasingly
globalized environment across many industries. Career options in SCM include positions
in several functional
areas: manufacturing, operations, purchasing, warehousing, transportation, and logistics.
This program is for the
student currently in or hoping to enter a career in supply chain management. A strong
demand in the region for
supply chain professionals provides numerous job opportunities in this field. This
program also prepares students
to obtain professional certifications specific to the field of SCM. Students may take
courses in any sequence
and are encouraged to choose a variety of electives that best increase their skill
set for employment based on
their area of focus. (See Additional Resources below for supply management chain videos on program overview and new courses offered).
Student Voice
Adrian Mandujano
Adrian Mandujano had long wanted to open his own business. Which is why he turned to MiraCosta College’s entrepreneurship program when he went looking for the marketing and management skills to help him succeed.
Read more about Adrian Mandujano-Academic Programs in Business Administration
The academic maps will give you an idea of the classes you need to take. However, please meet with a counselor to personalize your education plan.
KEY: Certificate of Proficiency Certificate of Achievement Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree
Business Administration (FT) | MAP | CAREERS |
Business Administration (PT) | MAP | CAREERS |
Business Administration for Transfer | MAP | CAREERS |
Business Administration for Transfer 2.0 | MAP | |
Business Fundamentals | MAP | CAREERS |
Business Quick Startup | MAP | CAREERS |
Entrepreneurship | MAP | CAREERS |
Entrepreneurship | MAP | CAREERS |
Entrepreneurship Fundamentals | MAP | CAREERS |
Management | MAP | CAREERS |
Management | MAP | CAREERS |
Marketing | MAP | CAREERS |
Marketing | MAP | CAREERS |
Project Management (FT) | MAP | CAREERS |
Project Management (PT) | MAP | CAREERS |
Retail Assistant | MAP | CAREERS |
Retail Management | MAP | CAREERS |
Retail Management | MAP | CAREERS |
Social Entrepreneurship (FT) | MAP | |
Social Entrepreneurship (PT) | MAP | |
Social Media for Business | MAP | CAREERS |
Supply Chain Management | MAP |
Additional Resources
- Online vs Scheduled Online Courses: Get informed to make the right decision for your education and schedule.
- Business Administration Career Video: Learn all about the Business area of study has to offer.
- Business Brochure: Access additional information about our program.
- Accounting/Business Workshops: Attend any of our monthly workshops to learn more about business skills and career options!
- Get Involved
Teaching a course, volunteer to be a guest speaker, offer a field trip, hire a student intern (paid or unpaid), volunteer to judge business plans, or become an Advisory Board member of business. - Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Access an array of “No Cost” and “Low Cost” support to entrepreneurs and small businesses. - Community Education & Workforce Development
Link the community to the college and lifelong learning through affordable avenues to personal and career enrichment. - Request Additional Information Learn more about all that MiraCosta College has to offer.
- Supply Chain Degree
- Program Overview Video
- Supply Chain Management New Courses Video