Business
Apply for AdmissionWhy Study Business
A business degree or certificate can provide you with the knowledge and skills to start your own company or pursue studies in a more specialized field. Our courses cover everything from marketing and management to finance and international business. Our classes are taught by local industry leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurs. Numerous entry-level positions are available for students pursuing a degree or certificate in business.
What can you do with a degree in Business?
A major in Business can prepare you for:
- Account Executive
- Advertising Coordinator
- Bookkeeper/ Payroll Clerk
- Business Owner/Manager
- Buyer
- Credit Manager
- Customer Service Manager/Representative
- Department Manager
- Financial Planning Assistant
- Loan Coordinator
- Management Trainee
- Store Manager
- Marketing Assistant
- Merchandiser
- Paralegal
- Personal Banker
- Real Estate appraiser
- Real Estate Broker
- Sales Manager/Representative
- Supervisor
- Visual Marketing Specialist
Degrees & Certificates
View list below for programs offered at Foothill. Then select program map for a possible schedule that fulfills program and college requirements.
For program requirements and full course listings, view degrees and certificates information.
Associate in Science for Transfer Degree
Associate in Art Degree
Certificate of Achievement (CA)
Quick Look at Business Courses
For complete course details, including units, hours and prerequisites, view course catalog. For when a course is offered, view class schedule.
• BUSI 11 Introduction to Information Systems
• BUSI 11H Honors Introduction to Information Systems
• BUSI 12 Introduction to Data Analytics & Business Decisions
• BUSI 18 Business Law I
• BUSI 19 Business Law II
• BUSI 22 Principles of Business
• BUSI 22H Honors Principles of Business
• BUSI 30 Emerging Technologies & Business
• BUSI 45 Fundamentals of Personal Finance
• BUSI 57 Principles of Advertising
• BUSI 59 Principles of Marketing
• BUSI 59A Online Marketing
• BUSI 59B E-Business
• BUSI 59C Marketing Content Strategy & Branding
• BUSI 59D Market Analytics & Performance Optimization
• BUSI 59E Email Marketing
• BUSI 60 Fundamentals of Finance
• BUSI 61 Investment Fundamentals
• BUSI 70 Business & Professional Ethics
• BUSI 70R Independent Study in Business
• BUSI 71R Independent Study in Business
• BUSI 72R Independent Study in Business
• BUSI 73R Independent Study in Business
• BUSI 87 Human Resources Management
• BUSI 88A Foundations of Leadership
• BUSI 90A Principles of Management
• BUSI 95 Entrepreneurship-The Business Plan
• BUSI 96 Entrepreneurship-Starting & Managing a Small Business
I chose to study business at Foothill because it’s a foot above the rest!
Liam MayFoothill CollegeBusiness Major
Ways to Experience More!
At Foothill, we offer many opportunities to get involved outside the classroom.
Gain real-world experience through paid internships with mission-driven nonprofit organizations. Build professional skills, connect coursework to careers, and work with community partners across the region.
Travel, study, and gain real-world experience through Foothill’s faculty-led global programs. Explore new cultures, earn academic credit, and participate in service learning, research, and study abroad around the world.
Showcase your ideas and creativity at Foothill’s annual symposium, where students present research, service projects, and creative work through talks, posters, performances, and art exhibitions.
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