Small Business Management
Associate in Science
Program Details
This curriculum is designed to provide students with the necessary information and skills to start, manage, and promote a small business enterprise in today’s global environment. Focusing on the steps involved in building a business, the program covers all aspects of business ownership and the ways to develop one’s entrepreneurial abilities. To earn an Associate Degree students must complete: (1) all major course requirements with a grade of C or better; (2) Cypress College Local General Education or California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements; (3) any elective courses to complete a minimum of 60 units; and, (4) have a minimum GPA of 2.0. At least 50% of all major course work must be completed at Cypress College. Courses that fulfill major requirements for an Associate Degree at Cypress College might not be the same as those required for completing the major at a transfer institution offering a Baccalaureate Degree. For information on specific university requirements, please consult with your counselor, or visit the Transfer Center. This degree requires 29 units in the major, in addition to other General Graduation requirements.
Small Business Management Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2026-2027.
Featured Careers
Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Administrative Services Managers
High school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 64,740
- High salary: 200,010
- Average salary: 108390
Biofuels Production Managers
Bachelor's degree, Some college
- Job growth: Stable
- Low salary: 74,900
- High salary: 197,310
- Average salary: 121440
Biomass Power Plant Managers
Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree
- Job growth: Stable
- Low salary: 74,900
- High salary: 197,310
- Average salary: 121440
All Careers in Small Business Management (37)
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | Bachelor's degree | Rising | 136,550 |
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| Compliance Managers | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 136,550 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED | Rising | 136,550 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 136,550 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree | Rising | 136,550 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 136,550 |
| Training and Development Managers | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 127,090 |
| Biofuels Production Managers | Bachelor's degree, Some college | Stable | 121,440 |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree | Stable | 121,440 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | Some college, Certificate after high school | Stable | 121,440 |
| Hydroelectric Production Managers | Certificate after high school, Associate's degree | Stable | 121,440 |
| Industrial Production Managers | High school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degree | Stable | 121,440 |
| Quality Control Systems Managers | Bachelor's degree | Stable | 121,440 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 112,590 |
| Clinical Data Managers | Bachelor's degree | Rising | 112,590 |
| Administrative Services Managers | High school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 108,390 |
| Construction Managers | Bachelor's degree | Rising | 106,980 |
| Facilities Managers | Associate's degree, High school diploma/GED | Stable | 104,690 |
| Biostatisticians | Master's degree, Doctoral degree | Rising | 103,300 |
| Statisticians | Master's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 103,300 |
| Supply Chain Managers | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 102,010 |
| Management Analysts | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 101,190 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Master's degree | Rising | 97,270 |
| Business Continuity Planners | Bachelor's degree | Rising | 81,270 |
| Online Merchants | Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED | Rising | 81,270 |
| Sustainability Specialists | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 81,270 |
| Logisticians | Bachelor's degree | Rising | 80,880 |
| Logistics Analysts | Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree | Rising | 80,880 |
| Logistics Engineers | Bachelor's degree | Rising | 80,880 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 78,240 |
| Cost Estimators | Bachelor's degree | Declining | 77,070 |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | Bachelor's degree | Rising | 77,020 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 76,950 |
| Search Marketing Strategists | Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree | Rising | 76,950 |
| Human Resources Specialists | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 72,910 |
| Fitness and Wellness Coordinators | Master's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 61,340 |
| Spa Managers | Certificate after high school, Associate's degree | Rising | 61,340 |
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