Business Education

Turn your ambition into success with Butte College’s Business Education programs. From accounting to economics, marketing to management, entrepreneurship to administrative support, our programs offer hands-on curriculum and expert faculty to equip you with the skills to thrive in today’s competitive business world.

Programs

Goal
Length
Flexibility
AS CA

Goal

Career or Transfer

Length

0.5-2.5 years

Flexibility

  • Online
AS CA

Associate Degree or Certificate of Achievement in Accounting

The Accounting program is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and skills necessary for careers in accounting and related business fields. Students learn to set up, complete, adjust, and summarize records of business activities according to accepted accounting principles and techniques; use accounting information to support business planning, decision making, problem solving, and management control; and apply both financial and managerial accounting methods. With additional GE graduates can attain an Associate Degree in Accounting.

CA

Certificate of Achievement in Professional Accountant

The Certificate of Achievement, Professional Accountant offers a selection of courses including first year college accounting as well as more advanced and specialized courses in accounting software. Courses in this certificate provide skills which lead to a number of goals, including skills to assist in career development, advancement for those who are already employed, and skills needed by CPA's today.

Flexibility

Across the Accounting programs in this cluster, Online offers the most consistent coverage of required coursework, with Chico Center and Main Campus each covering a good portion of the major courses if you prefer an in-person mix. Glenn Center is more limited ā€” it works for general education but isn't a reliable source for accounting core courses. Since exact coverage varies by program, meet with a counselor to build a schedule that combines these locations to complete your required courses.

How this flexibility note was generated

āš  AI-generated content can be wrong. This note was produced by Claude (Anthropic) by synthesizing the individual program flexibility statements in this cluster. Verify against the per-program reports before relying on it. 
You are synthesizing a single cluster-level flexibility statement for a community college academic cluster (a group of related programs that share a department-page accordion).

CLUSTER
  Title: Accounting
  Programs in cluster: 3

PER-PROGRAM STATEMENTS
  ā€¢ Accounting (AS Degree):
      Online is your most reliable path for this Accounting degree, with nearly all required courses showing up regularly there. Chico Center covers a good chunk of the major coursework too, so pairing Online with courses at Chico Center is a solid plan. Main Campus and Glenn Center only reliably cover a few required courses, so you'd need to lean on Online or Chico Center to fill the rest. Check in with a counselor to map out the exact sequence, since schedules can shift term to term.
  ā€¢ Accounting (Certificate of Achievement):
      You can complete this entire certificate online, since all the required accounting courses are reliably offered that way. Main Campus and the Chico Center each cover a good chunk of the required courses too, so if you'd rather be in person, you can piece together your schedule between one of those locations and Online for whatever's missing. Check in with a counselor to map out the exact sequence that fits your schedule.
  ā€¢ Professional Accountant (Certificate of Achievement):
      No single location covers all of your required accounting courses reliably, so plan to combine them. Online offers the most consistent coverage, with the Chico Center and Main Campus each filling in some required courses but not all. The Glenn Center works for general education only ā€” you won't find the accounting core reliably taught there. Meet with a counselor to map out a schedule that pieces together your required courses across these locations.

WHAT TO WRITE
  Write 2 to 3 sentences ā€” under 120 words total ā€” that summarize the AVAILABILITY STORY shared by these programs. Most programs in a cluster will have similar availability ā€” name the common pattern. Note distinct outliers ONLY if a program's availability story differs in a way that affects student decisions (e.g., one program is online-only, others are not).

  - Plain, student-facing language.
  - Refer to "the programs in this cluster" or "these programs" ā€” don't list each program by name unless an outlier needs calling out.
  - If all programs share the same flexibility story, write one unified statement.
  - Do NOT list percentages, term codes, or jargon.
  - Lead with the most flexible/strongest availability and follow with caveats.
  - Refer to locations ONLY by official center names (Main Campus, Chico Center, Glenn Center, Skyway Center, Cosmetology Center, Online). NEVER use a city or town name ā€” no Oroville, no Willows, and never "Chico" as a city. Write "at the Chico Center", never "in Chico" ā€” even if a per-program statement below used a city name, do not repeat it.

OUTPUT
  Return ONLY the statement text. No preamble, no quotation marks, no markdown.
AS-T AS CA

Goal

Career or Transfer

Length

1-2.5 years

Flexibility

  • Main Campus
  • Chico/Skyway Center
  • Online
AS-T

Associate Degree for Transfer in Business Administration 2.0

The Associate in Science in Business Administration 2.0 for Transfer degree prepares students to complete a bachelor's in Business Administration at a CSU. It guarantees CSU system admission (though not to a specific campus) and limits post-transfer units to 60. Students complete major requirements along with CalGETC coursework and are exempt from additional Butte College graduation requirements. Counseling is strongly recommended for transfer planning.

AS

Associate Degree in Business Administration

The Business Administration program prepares students for positions in management, marketing, finance, human resources, and accounting. Students develop practical skills in problem-solving, organization, teamwork, presentations, and professional writing, including business plans and case analyses.

AS CA

Associate Degree or Certificate of Achievement in Business Management

The Business Management program offers broad training in operations, marketing, human relations, accounting, and business law. Students gain practical skills in strategy, communication, and problem-solving, preparing them for leadership roles across industries or in their own ventures. This program supports both career entry and professional growth in todayā€™s competitive business world. With additional GE graduates can attain an Associate Degree in Business Management.

CA

Certificate of Achievement in Retail Management

The Retail Management program provides students with a well-rounded education in business operations, management techniques, human relations, marketing principles, accounting, business law, economics, and business computer applications, with a focus on retailing and small business/entrepreneurship. The program emphasizes practical skills such as problem-solving, planning, organizing, leading others, and writing reports including business plans and case analyses.

Flexibility

Across this cluster, Online and the Chico Center consistently offer the strongest, most complete access to required coursework, with Main Campus typically covering a good share as well; the Glenn Center offers more limited coverage and works best paired with another location. Most programs require combining a couple of locations to cover everything, though the Business Administration AS Degree stands out for offering full flexibility at Main Campus, the Chico Center, or Online alone, and the Retail Management certificate can be completed entirely online. Meet with a counselor to map out the course sequence that fits your chosen program and location.

How this flexibility note was generated

āš  AI-generated content can be wrong. This note was produced by Claude (Anthropic) by synthesizing the individual program flexibility statements in this cluster. Verify against the per-program reports before relying on it. 
You are synthesizing a single cluster-level flexibility statement for a community college academic cluster (a group of related programs that share a department-page accordion).

CLUSTER
  Title: Business Administration and Management
  Programs in cluster: 5

PER-PROGRAM STATEMENTS
  ā€¢ Business Administration 2.0 (AS-T Degree):
      You have two solid options for completing this degree: the Chico Center or Online, both of which reliably offer all the required business courses. Main Campus covers most of what you need but not everything, so you'd likely need to fill a gap or two with Online or another center. Glenn Center and dual enrollment options are much more limited for required coursework, though GE classes can be completed almost anywhere. Meet with a counselor to map out your specific course sequence.
  ā€¢ Business Administration (AS Degree):
      You've got a lot of flexibility with this degree: your required Business Administration courses run reliably at Main Campus, the Chico Center, and Online, so you could plan your major coursework entirely at any one of these, or mix and match to fit your schedule. The Glenn Center offers some of your required courses, but not all, so you'd need to pair it with another location or Online to cover the rest. If dual enrollment is part of your plan, keep in mind what's offered at your high school will vary and covers only a small piece of the major. Meet with a counselor to map out your specific course sequence.
  ā€¢ Business Management (AS Degree):
      No single location covers all of your required Business Management courses, so plan to combine a few. The Chico Center and Online each carry most of the load, and Main Campus offers a smaller share, so a mix of Online with the Chico Center (and Main Campus as needed) is your most realistic path. The Glenn Center covers only a few required courses, so treat it as a supplement rather than a home base. Meet with a counselor to map the specific sequence and confirm current schedules.
  ā€¢ Business Management (Certificate of Achievement):
      For this certificate, no single location covers everything reliably, so you'll likely need to combine locations. Online offers the strongest coverage of your required courses, with Main Campus and the Chico Center each covering a good portion as well; the Glenn Center covers much less. A workable plan for many students is to build your schedule mainly around Online, filling in remaining courses at Main Campus or the Chico Center as needed. Meet with a counselor to map out which specific courses to take where each term.
  ā€¢ Retail Management (Certificate of Achievement):
      You can complete this certificate fully online, so location doesn't have to be a barrier if that works best for you. If you'd rather be on campus, both Main Campus and the Chico Center offer a good chunk of the required courses, but each has gaps you'd likely need to fill with online sections or by mixing the two locations. The Glenn Center covers fewer of the required courses, so plan on pairing it with online coursework. Meet with a counselor to map out the specific course sequence that fits where you want to be.

WHAT TO WRITE
  Write 2 to 3 sentences ā€” under 120 words total ā€” that summarize the AVAILABILITY STORY shared by these programs. Most programs in a cluster will have similar availability ā€” name the common pattern. Note distinct outliers ONLY if a program's availability story differs in a way that affects student decisions (e.g., one program is online-only, others are not).

  - Plain, student-facing language.
  - Refer to "the programs in this cluster" or "these programs" ā€” don't list each program by name unless an outlier needs calling out.
  - If all programs share the same flexibility story, write one unified statement.
  - Do NOT list percentages, term codes, or jargon.
  - Lead with the most flexible/strongest availability and follow with caveats.
  - Refer to locations ONLY by official center names (Main Campus, Chico Center, Glenn Center, Skyway Center, Cosmetology Center, Online). NEVER use a city or town name ā€” no Oroville, no Willows, and never "Chico" as a city. Write "at the Chico Center", never "in Chico" ā€” even if a per-program statement below used a city name, do not repeat it.

OUTPUT
  Return ONLY the statement text. No preamble, no quotation marks, no markdown.
AS CA

Goal

Career or Transfer

Length

1-2.5 years

Flexibility

  • Online
AS CA

Associate Degree or Certificate of Achievement in Marketing

The Marketing program provides students with a broad foundation in business operations, marketing principles, human relations, accounting, business law, economics, and computer applications. Students develop skills in problem solving, strategic planning, oral presentations, and professional writing, including marketing plans and sales proposals. Career opportunities exist in retail, wholesale, manufacturing, social services, government, and education, as well as for individuals seeking to advance in current positions or start their own businesses. With additional GE graduates can attain an Associate Degree in Marketing.

Flexibility

Online is your most flexible option across this Marketing cluster, with the certificate fully completable online and the degree relying heavily on online coursework as well. The Chico Center offers a solid share of courses for both, while Main Campus and Glenn Center cover fewer, so on-campus students will likely need to combine centers with Online to complete either program. Meet with a counselor to map out the sequence that fits your situation.

How this flexibility note was generated

āš  AI-generated content can be wrong. This note was produced by Claude (Anthropic) by synthesizing the individual program flexibility statements in this cluster. Verify against the per-program reports before relying on it. 
You are synthesizing a single cluster-level flexibility statement for a community college academic cluster (a group of related programs that share a department-page accordion).

CLUSTER
  Title: Marketing
  Programs in cluster: 2

PER-PROGRAM STATEMENTS
  ā€¢ Marketing (AS Degree):
      Online is your most flexible option for this degree, since nearly all of your required Marketing courses run there reliably. The Chico Center also offers a solid share of required coursework, while Main Campus and Glenn Center cover fewer of them, so you'll likely need to combine those with Online to fill the gaps. If dual enrollment is part of your plan, keep in mind what's offered varies by high school. Meet with a counselor to map out the exact sequence that fits your situation.
  ā€¢ Marketing (Certificate of Achievement):
      Good news for this one: you can complete this entire Marketing certificate Online, so location isn't a barrier if that fits how you like to learn. If you'd rather be on a physical campus, no single center offers full coverage, so you'll need to combine Main Campus, the Chico Center, and/or the Glenn Center with Online to fill in the gaps. Meet with a counselor to map out a schedule that works for you.

WHAT TO WRITE
  Write 2 to 3 sentences ā€” under 120 words total ā€” that summarize the AVAILABILITY STORY shared by these programs. Most programs in a cluster will have similar availability ā€” name the common pattern. Note distinct outliers ONLY if a program's availability story differs in a way that affects student decisions (e.g., one program is online-only, others are not).

  - Plain, student-facing language.
  - Refer to "the programs in this cluster" or "these programs" ā€” don't list each program by name unless an outlier needs calling out.
  - If all programs share the same flexibility story, write one unified statement.
  - Do NOT list percentages, term codes, or jargon.
  - Lead with the most flexible/strongest availability and follow with caveats.
  - Refer to locations ONLY by official center names (Main Campus, Chico Center, Glenn Center, Skyway Center, Cosmetology Center, Online). NEVER use a city or town name ā€” no Oroville, no Willows, and never "Chico" as a city. Write "at the Chico Center", never "in Chico" ā€” even if a per-program statement below used a city name, do not repeat it.

OUTPUT
  Return ONLY the statement text. No preamble, no quotation marks, no markdown.
AS CA

Goal

Career or Transfer

Length

1-2.5 years

Flexibility

AS CA

Associate Degree or Certificate of Achievement in Real Estate

The Real Estate degree prepares students for entry into the field and advancement toward broker-level licensure. The Real Estate Certificate provides a one-year pathway to entry-level employment and fulfills the education requirements for the California Real Estate Salesperson Examination. Career opportunities include sales, appraisal, property management, finance, land development, and consulting. With additional GE graduates can attain an Associate Degree in Real Estate. This two-year program covers real estate principles, practices, law, appraisal, property management, and finance, and fulfills the education requirements for the California Real Estate Brokerā€™s Examination.

Flexibility

Both Real Estate programs in this cluster rely mainly on Online, which covers most required coursework but not all of it, so you'll need to pair Online with at least one center to fill in the gaps. The Chico Center offers a meaningful amount of additional coursework, while Main Campus fills in occasionally and Glenn Center supports general education only, not major requirements. Meet with a counselor to build a schedule that combines these options to cover everything you need.

How this flexibility note was generated

āš  AI-generated content can be wrong. This note was produced by Claude (Anthropic) by synthesizing the individual program flexibility statements in this cluster. Verify against the per-program reports before relying on it. 
You are synthesizing a single cluster-level flexibility statement for a community college academic cluster (a group of related programs that share a department-page accordion).

CLUSTER
  Title: Real Estate
  Programs in cluster: 2

PER-PROGRAM STATEMENTS
  ā€¢ Real Estate (AS Degree):
      Your Real Estate coursework doesn't run reliably at any single center, so plan on combining locations. Online carries most of the required courses reliably, which makes it your strongest option, but you'll still need to fill in a few gaps through the Chico Center or Main Campus. Glenn Center works for general education only, not for your major requirements. Meet with a counselor to map out the specific combination that fits your schedule.
  ā€¢ Real Estate (Certificate of Achievement):
      Your Real Estate required coursework runs most reliably online, though not every required course is consistently covered there, so you'll likely need to pair Online with at least one center to fill in the gaps. The Chico Center offers a fair amount of the required coursework as well, while Main Campus and the Glenn Center cover very little of it ā€” Glenn Center works for GE breadth but not for your major requirements. Meet with a counselor to map out a schedule that combines Online with a center to cover everything you need.

WHAT TO WRITE
  Write 2 to 3 sentences ā€” under 120 words total ā€” that summarize the AVAILABILITY STORY shared by these programs. Most programs in a cluster will have similar availability ā€” name the common pattern. Note distinct outliers ONLY if a program's availability story differs in a way that affects student decisions (e.g., one program is online-only, others are not).

  - Plain, student-facing language.
  - Refer to "the programs in this cluster" or "these programs" ā€” don't list each program by name unless an outlier needs calling out.
  - If all programs share the same flexibility story, write one unified statement.
  - Do NOT list percentages, term codes, or jargon.
  - Lead with the most flexible/strongest availability and follow with caveats.
  - Refer to locations ONLY by official center names (Main Campus, Chico Center, Glenn Center, Skyway Center, Cosmetology Center, Online). NEVER use a city or town name ā€” no Oroville, no Willows, and never "Chico" as a city. Write "at the Chico Center", never "in Chico" ā€” even if a per-program statement below used a city name, do not repeat it.

OUTPUT
  Return ONLY the statement text. No preamble, no quotation marks, no markdown.
AS CA

Goal

Career or Transfer

Length

1-2 years

Flexibility

  • Online
AS CA

Associate Degree or Certificate of Achievement in Business Information Worker

The Certificate of Achievement in Business Information Worker is designed to provide students with advanced, in-demand knowledge and skills recognized by employers. Students completing this program gain high-level proficiency in business communication, professional development, records management, and technology tools used in modern workplaces. Career opportunities include office and administrative support workers, administrative assistants, receptionists, office specialists, customer service representatives, general office and information clerks, and file clerks. This program can be completed in one year. With additional GE graduates can attain an Associate Degree in BIW, which is a structured career pathway aligned with a statewide initiative developed with business and industry input to prepare students for careers in office and administrative support. Students who complete the Associate in Science in BIW will also earn the BIW Certificate and the BIW Certificate of Achievement, and the program can be completed in two years when taken full-time.

AS CA

Associate Degree or Certificate of Achievement in Legal Office Administration

The Legal Office Administration (LOA) program is a two-tiered career pathway designed to prepare students for employment in the specialized field of legal office support. Employers seek personnel with knowledge of legal office procedures, processes, and research as well as general office administration skills. The program provides training in beginning and advanced legal office procedures, legal research, the legal environment of business, business communication, professional development, records management, and technology tools such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat. Students gain hands-on experience in preparing and processing legal documents, assisting with legal research, calendaring court dates, and handling confidential information. Students earning the AS degree in LOA will have completed both the LOA Certificate and the LOA Certificate of Achievement along with general education requirements, and the program can be completed in two years of full-time study.

AS CA

Associate Degree or Certificate of Achievement in Medical Office Administration

The Medical Office Administration program prepares students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in todayā€™s healthcare workplace, where the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects job growth of 7 to 18 percent between 2010 and 2020. Students may pursue a Certificate, Certificate of Achievement, or an Associate in Science Degree in Medical Office Administration by completing a variety of core courses that provide training in medical office procedures, records management, business communication, and the technology tools essential for the 21st-century medical environment. In addition to Medical Office Administration, students are encouraged to explore related majors in the Business Computer Information Systems Department, including Computer Applications, Legal Office Administration, and Office Administration, and to meet with an academic counselor before making a final decision. Career opportunities in this field include medical coders and billers, medical secretaries, medical transcriptionists, health information technicians, and medical receptionists.

Flexibility

Across this cluster, Online is the most reliable way to complete your coursework, with several programs ā€” Legal Office Administration (degree and certificate) and the Medical Office Administration certificate ā€” completable entirely online. For the others, Main Campus and Chico Center offer only a handful of required courses, so you'd need to combine one of those locations with Online to cover everything; Glenn Center supports general education only, not major requirements. Meet with a counselor to map out the right combination for your goals.

āš  AI-generated content can be wrong. This note was produced by Claude (Anthropic) by synthesizing the individual program flexibility statements in this cluster. Verify against the per-program reports before relying on it. 
You are synthesizing a single cluster-level flexibility statement for a community college academic cluster (a group of related programs that share a department-page accordion).

CLUSTER
  Title: Business, Legal and Medical Office Administration
  Programs in cluster: 6

PER-PROGRAM STATEMENTS
  ā€¢ Business Information Worker (AS Degree):
      Online is your most reliable path for this degree ā€” nearly all of your required courses run there consistently, so you can plan to complete most of the program from anywhere with internet. Main Campus and Chico Center each offer only a few of the required courses reliably, so you'd need to lean on Online to fill the gaps if you want in-person options too. Glenn Center works well for general education courses, but not for the business major requirements. Check in with a counselor to map out the specific sequence that fits you.
  ā€¢ Business Information Worker (Certificate of Achievement):
      Online is your most reliable path for finishing this certificate's required courses, so plan on doing most of your major coursework there. Main Campus and Chico Center each offer a few of the required courses reliably, but not enough to build your whole schedule around either one, so you'll likely need to combine them with Online. Glenn Center works for general education, but not for this certificate's required courses. Meet with a counselor to map out your specific plan.
  ā€¢ Legal Office Administration (AS Degree):
      You can complete this entire degree Online, which is the most reliable path for the required coursework. Main Campus and the Chico Center each offer only a few of the required courses on a regular basis, so relying on either alone won't get you through the major requirements ā€” you'd need to fill in gaps with Online. The Glenn Center works for general education courses, but not for the program's required classes. Meet with a counselor to map out your specific schedule.
  ā€¢ Legal Office Administration (Certificate of Achievement):
      You can complete this entire certificate Online, which is the most reliable way to cover all your required courses. Main Campus and Chico Center each offer only a few of the required courses on a regular basis, so relying on either alone won't get you through the program. If you'd rather be on-site sometimes, you could mix in a course or two from those locations, but plan on Online for the bulk of your coursework, and check in with a counselor to map out your schedule.
  ā€¢ Medical Office Administration (AS Degree):
      Online is where most of your required coursework for Medical Office Administration reliably comes together, so plan on completing the bulk of the program that way. Main Campus can fill in a few required courses, but no physical center covers enough on its own, so you'll likely need to combine Online with Main Campus for the rest. Meet with a counselor to map out the exact sequence you'll need.
  ā€¢ Medical Office Administration (Certificate of Achievement):
      Good news: you can complete this entire certificate Online, since every required course reliably runs there. If you'd rather be on-site, no single center covers it all ā€” Main Campus and the Chico Center each offer a handful of the required courses reliably, so you'd need to combine one of them with Online to fill the gaps. Meet with a counselor to map out the right mix for your schedule.

WHAT TO WRITE
  Write 2 to 3 sentences ā€” under 120 words total ā€” that summarize the AVAILABILITY STORY shared by these programs. Most programs in a cluster will have similar availability ā€” name the common pattern. Note distinct outliers ONLY if a program's availability story differs in a way that affects student decisions (e.g., one program is online-only, others are not).

  - Plain, student-facing language.
  - Refer to "the programs in this cluster" or "these programs" ā€” don't list each program by name unless an outlier needs calling out.
  - If all programs share the same flexibility story, write one unified statement.
  - Do NOT list percentages, term codes, or jargon.
  - Lead with the most flexible/strongest availability and follow with caveats.
  - Refer to locations ONLY by official center names (Main Campus, Chico Center, Glenn Center, Skyway Center, Cosmetology Center, Online). NEVER use a city or town name ā€” no Oroville, no Willows, and never "Chico" as a city. Write "at the Chico Center", never "in Chico" ā€” even if a per-program statement below used a city name, do not repeat it.

OUTPUT
  Return ONLY the statement text. No preamble, no quotation marks, no markdown.
AS CA

Goal

Career or Transfer

Length

1-2 years

Flexibility

  • Online
AS

Associate Degree in Small Business/Entrepreneurship

The Business Management program provides students with a well-rounded education in business operations, management techniques, human relations, marketing principles, accounting, business law, economics, and business computer applications. Specialties within the program include Management, Retail Management, and Small Business/Entrepreneurship. The program prepares students to solve problems, develop management strategies, make presentations, and write reports such as business plans and case analyses. Management skills gained in this program are valuable in careers across retail, wholesale, manufacturing, social services, government, and education, and are equally useful for those seeking to improve performance in existing jobs or start their own businesses.

CA

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The Certificate of Achievement in Project Management prepares students with the skills needed for entry-level positions as program or project managers across a wide range of industries, including construction, engineering, architecture, computing, healthcare, and telecommunications. This certificate serves both transfer and career students by focusing on essential project management skills, including the use of industry-standard software and techniques to plan, organize, and manage complex projects. Students completing this program will gain practical, employable skills to enter the workforce while also building a strong foundation for continued studies toward advanced degrees.

Flexibility

Both programs in this cluster can be completed entirely online, with all required courses reliably offered that way. If you prefer some in-person classes, Main Campus and the Chico Center each cover a good chunk of the requirements, though you'll likely need to fill gaps with online sections; the Glenn Center offers only limited coverage and works best paired with online coursework. A counselor can help you map out the right schedule for your situation.

How this flexibility note was generated

āš  AI-generated content can be wrong. This note was produced by Claude (Anthropic) by synthesizing the individual program flexibility statements in this cluster. Verify against the per-program reports before relying on it. 
You are synthesizing a single cluster-level flexibility statement for a community college academic cluster (a group of related programs that share a department-page accordion).

CLUSTER
  Title: Entrepreneurship and Project Management
  Programs in cluster: 2

PER-PROGRAM STATEMENTS
  ā€¢ Small Business/Entrepreneurship (AS Degree):
      Good news: you can complete this entire degree online, since all of the required courses are reliably offered that way. If you'd rather be on campus at least some of the time, Main Campus and the Chico Center each cover a good chunk of the required courses, but not all of them, so you'd need to fill gaps with online sections. The Glenn Center offers only a few required courses reliably, so plan on pairing it with online coursework if that's your base. Let's map out a schedule together to make sure it fits your plans.
  ā€¢ Project Management (Certificate of Achievement):
      You can complete this entire certificate online, since all the required Project Management courses are reliably offered that way. Chico Center and Main Campus each cover a good chunk of the required courses, so either could work if you prefer some in-person classes, but you'll likely need to fill gaps with online sections. Glenn Center only reliably offers one required course, so it won't get you through the program on its own. Check in with a counselor to map out the exact sequence that fits your schedule.

WHAT TO WRITE
  Write 2 to 3 sentences ā€” under 120 words total ā€” that summarize the AVAILABILITY STORY shared by these programs. Most programs in a cluster will have similar availability ā€” name the common pattern. Note distinct outliers ONLY if a program's availability story differs in a way that affects student decisions (e.g., one program is online-only, others are not).

  - Plain, student-facing language.
  - Refer to "the programs in this cluster" or "these programs" ā€” don't list each program by name unless an outlier needs calling out.
  - If all programs share the same flexibility story, write one unified statement.
  - Do NOT list percentages, term codes, or jargon.
  - Lead with the most flexible/strongest availability and follow with caveats.
  - Refer to locations ONLY by official center names (Main Campus, Chico Center, Glenn Center, Skyway Center, Cosmetology Center, Online). NEVER use a city or town name ā€” no Oroville, no Willows, and never "Chico" as a city. Write "at the Chico Center", never "in Chico" ā€” even if a per-program statement below used a city name, do not repeat it.

OUTPUT
  Return ONLY the statement text. No preamble, no quotation marks, no markdown.
AA-T

Goal

Transfer

Length

2 years

Flexibility

  • Main Campus
AA-T

Associate Degree for Transfer in Economics

The Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer degree (AA-T in Economics) creates a transfer pathway for students who plan to complete a Bachelor of Arts in Economics or related program at a California State University. With the completion of the AA-T in Economics, students will possess foundational knowledge and skill that comprise the core content of the first two years of many four-year Economics programs.

Flexibility

Main Campus is where you can complete all required coursework for this program reliably. Chico Center covers most requirements but may leave a gap or two to fill through another location or Online, while Glenn Center and Online each cover only part of what you need and work best combined with Main Campus. Meet with a counselor to map out a schedule that fits your situation.

How this flexibility note was generated

āš  AI-generated content can be wrong. This note was produced by Claude (Anthropic) by synthesizing the individual program flexibility statements in this cluster. Verify against the per-program reports before relying on it. 
You are synthesizing a single cluster-level flexibility statement for a community college academic cluster (a group of related programs that share a department-page accordion).

CLUSTER
  Title: Economics
  Programs in cluster: 1

PER-PROGRAM STATEMENTS
  ā€¢ Economics (AA-T Degree):
      Main Campus is where you can count on finishing all of your required Economics coursework, since every required course runs there reliably. Chico Center covers most of what you need, but you'll likely need to fill in a gap or two through another location or Online. Glenn Center and Online each cover only part of the major requirements, so relying on either alone won't get you through ā€” plan to combine them with Main Campus, and check in with a counselor as you map out your schedule.

WHAT TO WRITE
  Write 2 to 3 sentences ā€” under 120 words total ā€” that summarize the AVAILABILITY STORY shared by these programs. Most programs in a cluster will have similar availability ā€” name the common pattern. Note distinct outliers ONLY if a program's availability story differs in a way that affects student decisions (e.g., one program is online-only, others are not).

  - Plain, student-facing language.
  - Refer to "the programs in this cluster" or "these programs" ā€” don't list each program by name unless an outlier needs calling out.
  - If all programs share the same flexibility story, write one unified statement.
  - Do NOT list percentages, term codes, or jargon.
  - Lead with the most flexible/strongest availability and follow with caveats.
  - Refer to locations ONLY by official center names (Main Campus, Chico Center, Glenn Center, Skyway Center, Cosmetology Center, Online). NEVER use a city or town name ā€” no Oroville, no Willows, and never "Chico" as a city. Write "at the Chico Center", never "in Chico" ā€” even if a per-program statement below used a city name, do not repeat it.

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  Return ONLY the statement text. No preamble, no quotation marks, no markdown.
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Goal

Career

Length

1 semester

Flexibility

  • Main Campus
  • Online
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Certificate of Completion in Account Clerk

(Not Eligible for Financial Aid) Upon successful completion of the Account Clerk Certificate program, students will be able to use the double-entry bookkeeping system to accurately record common business transactions and apply accounting and business terminology to describe various financial activities. They will be able to record payables and receivables using QuickBooks or similar accounting software and demonstrate proficiency with commonly used office programs to support daily business operations effectively.

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Certificate of Completion in Legal Office Administration

(Not Eligible for Financial Aid) This first tier of the Legal Office Administration (LOA) career pathway provides students with a solid foundation in beginning legal office procedures, business communication, professional development, keyboarding, Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and other business technology tools including collaboration software. Career opportunities include Legal Administrative Assistant, Legal Assistant, Legal Staff Assistant, and Legal Office Assistant. This certificate can be completed in one semester.

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Certificate of Completion in Business Information Worker

(Not Eligible for Financial Aid) This first tier of the Business Information Worker (BIW) career pathway provides students with a solid foundation in business communication, business math, professional development, keyboarding, Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and other business technology tools including collaboration software. Career opportunities include administrative assistants, office workers, office specialists, and customer service representatives. This certificate can be completed in one semester.

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Certificate of Completion in Business on the Web

(Not Eligible for Financial Aid) This certificate introduces students to web marketing tools, strategies, applications, and measurement. Students examine the benefits and challenges associated with web marketing technologies, including website development, search engine optimization, online advertising, social media, email campaigns, blog marketing, digital public relations, multimedia, and mobile marketing. The program emphasizes creating a web marketing strategy and applying web marketing technologies in a measurable way to achieve business objectives. This certificate is designed to provide students with exposure to web marketing tools and strategies that prepare them for entry-level positions such as web assistants, supporting a companyā€™s online presence.

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Certificate of Completion in Basic Computer Competency

(Not Eligible for Financial Aid) This is typically a one-semester program. This certificate is an introduction to basic computer applications and business technology.

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Certificate of Completion in Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting Clerk

(Not Eligible for Financial Aid) This certificate is designed to strengthen studentsā€™ understanding of fundamental accounting concepts while introducing specialized knowledge in governmental and nonprofit accounting. The program supports a variety of goals, including enhancing job readiness, updating professional skills, and preparing for advancement into more responsible positions within governmental or nonprofit organizations.

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Certificate of Completion in Human Resources

(Not Eligible for Financial Aid) This certificate introduces students to key issues in Human Resource Management, including changing government and legal requirements, downsizing, workforce diversity, global workforce development, the role of information systems, and shifting cultural and economic factors. The program is designed to provide students with foundational management and human resource concepts that prepare them for entry-level positions as human resource assistants. Career opportunities include assisting with recruiting, hiring, employee orientation, training, development, compensation, benefits, and supporting employee safety and wellness initiatives.

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Certificate of Completion in Medical Office Administration

(Not Eligible for Financial Aid) This is the first tier of the Medical Office Administration (MOA) career pathway. Students completing this beginning certificate will take courses designed to provide a solid foundation in business communications, business technology tools, keyboarding, medical terminology, human body systems, and the health information management field. Career opportunities include positions such as Medical Office Receptionist, Medical Office Assistant, and Front Office Representative. This certificate can be completed in one semester.

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(Not Eligible for Financial Aid) This program prepares students for careers as real estate appraisers. Students should review licensing requirements through the California Department of Real Estate and the California Office of Real Estate Appraisers.

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Certificate of Completion in Real Estate Sales

(Not Eligible for Financial Aid) This program prepares students for the California Salesperson Licensing Exam. Students interested in real estate careers should check the California Department of Real Estate (dre.ca.gov) and the California Office of Real Estate Appraisers (orea.ca.gov) for current licensing requirements. To apply for the Salesperson Exam, students must be 18 or older and complete Real Estate Principles, Practices, and one elective.

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Certificate of Completion in Tax Preparer

(Not Eligible for Financial Aid) The requirements for becoming a licensed tax preparer and the rules and regulations governing licensed tax preparers are reviewed. Students planning an accounting career should be detail-oriented, be able to analyze and interpret facts and figures quickly and accurately and make sound decisions. Students who complete this certificate are eligible to assist tax professionals in an accounting office, a financial institution, an enrolled agent's office, the Internal Revenue Service, the California State Franchise Tax Board, or a state licensed tax preparer's office.

Flexibility

Many programs in this clusterā€”Account Clerk, Legal Office Administration, Business Information Worker, Medical Office Administration, and Tax Preparerā€”can be completed entirely Online, though partial on-campus paths exist at Main Campus or the Chico Center for some. Others, like Business on the Web, Basic Computer Competency, Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting, Human Resources, Real Estate Appraisal, and Real Estate Sales, require combining two or more locations (often Online with Main Campus or the Chico Center) since no single site covers all required coursework. The Glenn Center generally supports general education only, not required coursework for this cluster, so meeting with a counselor is recommended to build the right combination for your specific program.

How this flexibility note was generated

āš  AI-generated content can be wrong. This note was produced by Claude (Anthropic) by synthesizing the individual program flexibility statements in this cluster. Verify against the per-program reports before relying on it. 
You are synthesizing a single cluster-level flexibility statement for a community college academic cluster (a group of related programs that share a department-page accordion).

CLUSTER
  Title: Skill Builders
  Programs in cluster: 11

PER-PROGRAM STATEMENTS
  ā€¢ Account Clerk (Certificate):
      You can complete this entire certificate online, since all of the required courses run reliably in that format. If you'd rather be on campus, Main Campus and the Chico Center each cover only part of what you need, so you'd have to fill in the gaps with Online coursework. The Glenn Center works for general education but won't cover the Account Clerk requirements themselves. Check in with a counselor as you plan your schedule, since course offerings can shift over time.
  ā€¢ Legal Office Administration (Certificate):
      Good news: you can complete this entire certificate Online, since all the required courses are reliably offered that way. If you'd rather be on campus, Main Campus covers some of the required coursework, but you'd need to fill in the rest through Online or another location ā€” Chico Center and Glenn Center don't offer enough required courses to rely on for the major itself. Check in with a counselor to map out the exact sequence that fits your schedule.
  ā€¢ Business Information Worker (Certificate):
      You can complete this entire certificate Online, since all of the required courses are reliably offered that way ā€” a solid option if you need flexibility. Main Campus covers some of the required courses but not all, so you'd need to combine it with Online to fill the gaps. Chico Center and Glenn Center aren't reliable places to complete the required coursework on their own. Check in with a counselor to map out the specific sequence that fits your schedule.
  ā€¢ Business on the Web (Certificate):
      For Business on the Web, no single location covers all your required courses, so you'll need to combine locations. Online offers the strongest coverage and can handle most of your required courses, with Main Campus filling in some of the rest. The Chico Center and Glenn Center mainly work for general education, not the major coursework itself. Meet with a counselor to map out the specific combination that gets you through the required courses.
  ā€¢ Basic Computer Competency (Certificate):
      Your required courses for this certificate run reliably at both Main Campus and Online, but neither location covers everything on its own, so you'll need to combine the two to finish. The Chico Center and Glenn Center don't reliably offer the required coursework, so they won't work as your main option for this certificate. Meet with a counselor to map out which required courses to take where and when.
  ā€¢ Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting (Certificate):
      For this certificate, no single location covers all your required coursework reliably ā€” you'll need to combine two of them. Main Campus, the Chico Center, and Online each cover a good chunk of the required classes, so a realistic plan mixes one of these with another to fill the gaps. The Glenn Center works for general education but not for this certificate's required courses. Meet with a counselor to map out a specific term-by-term plan.
  ā€¢ Human Resources (Certificate):
      Your Human Resources required coursework runs most reliably online and at the Chico Center, though neither one covers everything on its own ā€” you'll likely need to combine Online with the Chico Center to get all required courses in. Main Campus and Glenn Center work well for general education classes, but they won't carry you through the required HR courses. Meet with a counselor to map out a schedule that pulls together the right combination for your situation.
  ā€¢ Medical Office Administration (Certificate):
      You can complete this entire certificate online, since all the required courses are reliably offered there. If you'd rather attend in person, Main Campus covers a good chunk of the required courses, but you'll need to fill in the remaining ones through Online or another center, since no physical location offers full coverage on its own. Check in with a counselor to map out the exact combination that fits your schedule.
  ā€¢ Real Estate Appraisal (Certificate):
      For this certificate, no single location covers everything reliably, so plan on combining. The Chico Center and Online each carry a good share of the required courses, but not all of them, so you'll likely need to mix Chico Center, Online, and occasional other sections to finish. Main Campus and Glenn Center work for general education, but not for the required appraisal coursework. Meet with a counselor to map out a term-by-term plan.
  ā€¢ Real Estate Sales (Certificate):
      For this certificate, no single location covers all the required courses reliably, so you'll need to combine locations. The Chico Center and Online each carry a good share of the required coursework, but you'll still need to fill gaps by pairing one with the other or with occasional sections elsewhere. Main Campus and Glenn Center work for general coursework only, not the required real estate courses themselves. Meet with a counselor to map out a term-by-term plan that pieces the required courses together.
  ā€¢ Tax Preparer (Certificate):
      Good news: you can complete this entire certificate Online, since all the required courses are reliably offered there. Main Campus, Chico Center, and Glenn Center mainly work for general coursework, but not for the required tax preparation classes themselves ā€” Chico Center offers just a piece of it. If you want flexibility to study from anywhere, Online is your most reliable path here. Let's meet to map out the actual course sequence and confirm scheduling as you plan ahead.

WHAT TO WRITE
  Write 2 to 3 sentences ā€” under 120 words total ā€” that summarize the AVAILABILITY STORY shared by these programs. Most programs in a cluster will have similar availability ā€” name the common pattern. Note distinct outliers ONLY if a program's availability story differs in a way that affects student decisions (e.g., one program is online-only, others are not).

  - Plain, student-facing language.
  - Refer to "the programs in this cluster" or "these programs" ā€” don't list each program by name unless an outlier needs calling out.
  - If all programs share the same flexibility story, write one unified statement.
  - Do NOT list percentages, term codes, or jargon.
  - Lead with the most flexible/strongest availability and follow with caveats.
  - Refer to locations ONLY by official center names (Main Campus, Chico Center, Glenn Center, Skyway Center, Cosmetology Center, Online). NEVER use a city or town name ā€” no Oroville, no Willows, and never "Chico" as a city. Write "at the Chico Center", never "in Chico" ā€” even if a per-program statement below used a city name, do not repeat it.

OUTPUT
  Return ONLY the statement text. No preamble, no quotation marks, no markdown.
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