Why Business
Cabrillo's Business program is designed for you with in-person and on-line courses.
Unlike other colleges, you will receive one-on-one instruction by the best skilled teachers with real-world business experience!
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What Can I Learn?
Do you want to work in the business world but don't know which career? Taking classes and working towards a degree or certificate can help you decide. Our courses are crafted and focused so that you can learn the essentials about:
General Business:
Even if you don't know a lot about the different types of business functions, you can learn more about business communications, business information systems, and international business by just getting started!
Marketing:
Get to know how great companies target you and how they determine who is the most likely to buy. You'll learn how businesses use social media effectively, plus how pricing, promotion, and distribution combine for effective marketing campaigns.
Management:
Whether you want a career in Human Resources or just want to understand how to be a better manager, we'll help you get better at understanding what motivates employees and how best to lead and manage them.
Entrepreneurship:
Hey, let's face it. Not everyone wants to work for someone else. If you've got an idea and are willing to put in the hard work to live your dream, then we've got the classes for you!!! Learn About Our Entrepreneur's Club
Business Law:
There are different types of laws that apply to businesses, and you'll learn about the legal parameters which are designed to protect employees, consumers, financial institutions, and the general public.
Which Degree or Certificate is Right for Me?
You've got choices! Earning an Associates in Science Degree (AS) can be a ‘stand-alone' 2-year degree, or it can help you transfer to a 4-year college for a Bachelor's degree. You can also earn a Certificate of Achievement, which teaches you the skills to help you progress in your current career, even if you're not planning on getting a 4-year Bachelor's degree. Learn More.
Entrepreneurs are creative and innovative risk-takers.
They run their own business and reap the rewards. Our program supports entrepreneurs through our Skills Certificate in Entrepreneurships/Small Business and our Entrepreneurs.
Click here to learn more about the Entrepreneurs Club.
Whether you take one entrepreneurship course or more, you'll learn the fundamentals of small business planning and management. You will be prepared for the likely challenges when beginning and then operating a small business, whether it's a ‘brick and mortar' business, an online business, or a combination of both.
Questions?
We've got answers!
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Contact Laurienne Hammond, Department Chair of the Business Program
For registration or financial aid questions, please contact the Welcome Center. For counseling-related questions, please contact Barbara Schultz-Perez directly.
