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Associate of Business Administration 2.0
- Santa Monica, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Associate
About the program
Associate in Science for Transfer in Business Administration 2.0 at Laney College in Oakland, Offered through the Business department.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Graduates are expected to explain core concepts in Business Administration 2.0 (Transfer)
- Apply appropriate methods to practical problems
- Communicate findings clearly
- And use discipline-relevant tools responsibly.
Career outcomes
- Transfer to a four-year university
- Administrative supervisor
- Financial analyst
- Business consultant
Curriculum
- Sixty-unit transfer degree built around 28 units of major courses plus general education for transfer to a California State University campus. Courses include Financial Accounting
- Managerial Accounting
- Introduction to Business Law
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Calculus for Business and the Life and Social Sciences. Full-time F-1 students carry at least 12 units a term on the Oakland campus.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school completion or equivalent; transcripts of the last school attended (US school transcripts must show a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher); personal essay of 500 words on major
- degree and transfer plans; sponsor bank statement; proof of English proficiency; age 18 or older (16-17 with guardian conditions). Source: https://www.smc.edu/admission-aid/apply/international-students/submit-documents.php
Accepted academic background
High school completion or equivalent (transcripts of last school attended; US school transcripts must show cumulative GPA 2.0 or higher); personal essay 500 words (major, degree and/or transfer plans); sponsor bank statement; 18 or older (16-17 with conditions)
Language tests
- IELTS 5.0
- TOEFL iBT 45
- Duolingo 75
- PTE Academic 39
- Cambridge CAE/CPE grade C
- IELTS Academic 5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results
- Financial Evidence
How to apply
- Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $11,789 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Santa Monica College (campus within SMC not stated in the catalog) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Business |
| Department | Business |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Foundation and other scholarship opportunities exist for eligible students; requirements differ for international applicants. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
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February 2027
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5 Jan 2027
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June 2027
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15 May 2027
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August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $11,789 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The estimated living cost is $19,901 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.0, TOEFL iBT 45, Duolingo 75, PTE Academic 39, Cambridge CAE/CPE grade C, IELTS Academic 5.

