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The preparation received in the B.B.A., B.S., and B.A. programs and the various emphases differ considerably. But the first two years are similar, with a common core of subjects, allowing students plenty of time to explore the many professions and areas of service available. Students with PUC business degrees are employed in large and small businesses throughout the nation, and job opportunities are very good in all the fields of study in business.

Major in Business Administration—B.B.A.

The Bachelor of Business Administration degree program is designed primarily for those who are interested in the job market upon completion of college and allows flexibility by letting you choose between eight emphases. There is a common core of required courses for each emphasis and then students select an area of emphasis to match their interests.

Accounting Emphasis
Designed for students interested in being an accountant for a CPA firm as an auditor, as a tax expert, or in management advisory services; for work as an internal auditor; for work as a managerial (cost) accountant; or for accounting work in many different institutions.

Finance Emphasis
The finance emphasis involves a study of business finance, investments, financial institutions, and money and capital markets, and financial planning. Students graduating with an emphasis in finance should be able to enter corporate finance, investments organizations, commercial banks, savings and loan associations, to work in the personal financial planning field, etc.

General Business Emphasis
Students who have interests that do not match any particular emphasis can develop a business program to match their needs and desires. The program requires that students take a minimum number of hours in at least three areas plus other hours in business to meet their needs and interests. Students who are going to go into business for themselves, work in a family business, work as a stockbroker, work in real estate, insurance or many other areas will find general business a good emphasis.

Information Systems Emphasis
Designed for students who want both a business and a computer background and for those who want to tie these two fields together. Employment after college can be to work as a systems analyst, programmer, supervisor or manager in a data center, or in a number of management training programs in large businesses.

International Business Emphasis
A program designed for students who desire to combine considerable business with an international background. The International business emphasis along with the study of foreign languages should help prepare students for a career in the international operations of multi-national businesses or in other international management organizations.

Management Emphasis
Within management there are several directions students can go. A student can aim for a general management career, a career in the human resources/personnel field, or a career in the quantitative areas of management. This emphasis is also designed to help prepare students for entry level management training positions in many types of organizations.

Marketing Emphasis
The marketing emphasis is designed to prepare students for work in the broad field of marketing as well as for developing familiarity with specific marketing fields such as research, retailing management, advertising, etc. This emphasis helps prepare you for entry level positions in a number of firms having internships and training programs.

Major in Business Administration—B.A.

Designed for students who need considerable flexibility and for those interested in international business, foreign cultures, and foreign languages. Fewer hours in business are required for this degree than in the B.B.A. degree program to allow for a broader educational experience, for those who plan on studying abroad for one year, and for those who need more flexibility in their program. A foreign language is required for this program.

Major in Business Administration—B.S.

Designed for students who desire greater flexibility in their college program than allowed by the B.B.A. degree program. Fewer hours in business are required for this degree than in the B.B.A. degree program to allow more flexibility. This degree program allows more time for other courses to prepare for graduate study in medicine, dentistry, law, business, and other areas.

Major in Office Administration—A.S.

This program in office administration is designed for students who are interested in starting their office or secretarial careers in two years.

Additional Programs

The department offers a Bachelor of Science in management program through the off-campus Degree Completion Program for working adults. Classes normally meet one night a week for approximately two years. This program is offered in Napa, Santa Rosa, Clearlake, and Fairfield.

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