I'm interested in pursuing a business degree and I want to start at Glendale Community College. Does anyone know what specific business transfer degrees they offer, and how well they transfer to universities?
Glendale Community College offers an Associate in Business for Transfer (AS-T) degree. This degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to a California State University (CSU) school. As an AS-T recipient, you get priority admission to your local CSU into a similar bachelor’s degree program, with guaranteed admission to the CSU system.
One important thing to consider here is that each CSU can set its criteria for granting priority admission, and the AS-T doesn’t necessarily guarantee admission to your desired major at a specific campus. It's recommended you reach out directly to the CSU campuses you’re interested in for their specific requirements.
As for non-CSU colleges, they are not required to accept the AS-T, but many do recognize them, thanks to articulation agreements with community colleges. Again, it would be wise to reach out to your prospective four-year colleges to understand how transferable the degree might be.
The coursework of the AS-T in Business Administration at Glendale Community College is great preparation for a variety of concentrations in Business. Be sure that you work closely with your academic advisor to align your course choices with the recommended classes for the business programs at the schools you're looking at.
Finally, keep in mind transferability also depends largely on your academic performance. No matter the degree, maintaining a strong GPA is crucial to successfully transferring.
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