An excellent business opportunity.

THE BUSINESS DEPARTMENT AT SANTA MONICA COLLEGE

SMC SANTA MONICACOLLEGE

BUSINESS | ACCOUNTING | ENTREPRENEURSHIP

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Santa Monica College’s Business Department offers a variety of programs and courses to help you build or advance your career. Our instructors focus on job-specific skills as well as the 21st century soft skills employers value, such as communication, decision-making, collaboration, leadership and time management. As a result, SMC business students emerge well-prepared for further education, and for the real world of business. We offer Associate of Science degrees in various concentrations, and a variety of certifications.

The Business Department also operates SMC’s programs in Automotive Technology and Administration of Justice.

Your business career begins here.

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Associate in Science for Transfer in Business AdministrationFor students interested in the theory of business, an A.S.-T degree in Business Administration from SMC offers a strong academic foundation for upper division baccalaure-ate study. This degree from SMC will likely provide priority admission consideration from many CSUs, where completing your 4-year degree will require no more than 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of additional coursework.

Associate Degree in AccountingThis program provides education in all areas of government and corporate accounting, including review and analysis of financial records, creation of accounting systems and procedures, risk management programs, tax law and finance methods, and recording of financial transac-tions. Advancement in this field leads to positions such as senior accountant, controller, treasurer, and chief financial officer positions.

Also available:

Department Certificate in Computer Accounting

Department Certificate in Bookkeeping

Certificate of Achievement in General Accountant

Certificate of Achievement in Professional Accountant (CPA)

degrees offered

SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR SMC STUDENTS

• Financial Literacy Initiative

• Pathway to Law School

• Administration of Justice transfer preparation

• CPA course requirements

• Veterans Resource Center

• Skill building programs in Customer Service, Business Essentials for Entrepreneurship, Bike Maintenance

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SPECIAL COURSES

• Law for the Entrepreneur

• Social Media Marketing

• CTEC approved Tax Preparation

• Southern California’s International Connections

Associate Degree in Management/ Leadership With the constantly growing variety of businesses in the world, business manage-ment career opportunities are vast and diverse. SMC’s Management/Leadership program prepares students for this unlimited field with solid analytical skills, train-ing in methods for resolving problems, and the managerial skills required for planning and executing strategies in pursuit of organizational goals.

Also available:

Department Certificate in Business Management

Associate Degree Insurance ProfessionalThis program prepares students for highly skilled positions in the insurance industry, such as claims adjuster, examiner, investigator, salesperson, legal support worker or insurance underwriter. Course offerings include personal insurance, property and liability insur-ance, commercial insurance and ethics, among others. An internship is part of this pro-gram, to help students launch their professional careers with practical experience.

Also available:

Certificate of Achievement –Insurance Professional

Certificate of Achievement –Insurance Specialist

Associate Degree in BusinessThis program prepares stu-dents for careers in business. Students can choose to focus on a particular area of study including marketing, entrepre-neurship or finance. Business professionals are responsible for operations, maintenance, purchasing, planning, organiz-ing, budgeting, and directing employees. Promotion to executive level positions may involve higher-level man agement of staff, as well as overseeing corporate activities such as financial programs and policies.

Most programs and courses are available on campus and online.

SMC is a member of the Pro-GTL (Global Trade & Logistics) Regional Consortia, partnering with private industry and educators to promote career opportunities in global trade, ecommerce, logistics, and global entrepreneurship.

Associate Degree in Logistics/Supply Chain Management A career in logistics is all about motion. Our program trains students to manage the movement of raw materials, energy, goods, money, people, satellites, information, and more. The program covers supply chain management, operations management, demand management, packaging and materials handling, transportation management, distribution center management, inventory management, procurement and supply scheduling, ware- housing, and systems controls.

Also available:

Certificate of Achievement in Logistics/Supply Chain Management

Department Certificate in Business Logistics

Associate Degree in Sales and Promotion This comprehensive program prepares students for careers in sales, and other marketing roles. Current sales promotion techniques are examined as students gain the skills required for today’s sales processes. By developing a strategic approach to customer relationship management and the lifetime value of the customer, students achieve the mindset for success in this dynamic marketplace.

DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORT FOR YOUR SUCCESS

• Campus Clubs: Entrepreneurship & Investment Club, Pre-Law Society, and SMC Rotaract Club sponsored by the Rotary Club of Santa Monica

• Tutoring is available in person and online

• Supplemental instruction in accounting

• The Career Closet, where business students can “shop” for professional clothing donated by retailers and manufacturers

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT AND DEPARTMENT CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS:

Certificate of Achievement in EntrepreneurshipEntrepreneurship students develop the skills needed to analyze business issues, and explore their own entrepreneurial vision, as they produce a thorough business plan. SMC collaborates with the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE).

Also available:

Department Certificate in Business Entrepreneurship

Certificate of Achievement in International BusinessInternational business takes place in a wide variety of occupational settings. Our program trains students in the core skills these employ-ers demand, including comprehensive analysis of business issues, identification and resolution of ethical dilemmas, and application of business principles to international trade issues in the context of global citizenship.

Also available:

Department Certificate in International Business

Certificate of Achievement in MarketingEvery company needs effective marketing to succeed. Our program trains students to analyze business issues, solve problems, develop effective marketing strategies for designated target audiences, and employ the various elements of the marketing mix to achieve specific goals.

Also available:

Department Certificate in Business Marketing

Department Certificate in Business Merchandising

Expand your skill set with a specialized certification.

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Certificate of Achievement in General AccountantThis program is designed to help bookkeepers and accounting clerks advance to higher professional levels, as well as for business owners interested in learning best practices and compliance with current accounting standards and laws. It also covers specialized skills for accountants, such as designing and implementing effective accounting systems, and interpretation and preparation of financial and tax information.

Certificate of Achievement in Professional Accountant (CPA)After completing this program, students possess a range of accounting skills and an understand-ing of all the concepts tested on the Certified Public Accounting exam. These include GAAP, cost accounting, accounting for income taxes, accounting ethics, professional auditing responsibilities and analysis of complex and advanced accounting topics.

Also available:

Department Certificate in Computer Accounting

Department Certificate in Bookkeeping

Department Certificate in Automotive TechnologyThe Automotive Program at Santa Monica College offers a 12-unit course, with the Introductory Automotive Technician certifi-cation awarded upon completion. Certified participants are eligible for positions in the automotive field, troubleshooting and repairing electronic and mechanical vehicle problems. Employees in these positions operate sophisti-cated tools and equipment, working under the guidance of more experienced technicians.

DEGREES & CERTIFICATES

Career PathwaysA.S.

DegreeCertificate

of AchievementDepartment Certificate

Business Administration

Business n

Business Administration for Transfer n

Entrepreneurship n n

International Business n n

Insurance Professional n n

Insurance Specialist n

Logistics/Supply Chain Management n n n

Marketing n n

Management/Leadership n n n

Merchandising n

Sales and Promotion n n

Accounting

Accounting n

General Accountant n

Professional Accountant n

Bookkeeping n

Computer Accounting n

Automotive Technology n

CAREER OPTIONS:

• Accounting

• Advertising and Public Relations

• Entrepreneurship

• General Management

• Importing/Exporting

• Insurance

• Intercultural Business Communication

• International Management

• Logistics/Supply Chain Management

• Marketing

• Market Research

• Product Management

• Retail Merchandising

• Small Business Management

• Social Media Marketing

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