Business & Entrepreneur­ship

Southern California means business. Start or advance your career working in various areas of business—or gain the tools to start your own company—with an associate degree or certificate of completion from the Community Colleges of LA.

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Go Into Business at CCLA

From cutting-edge startups to multinational companies, California offers unrivaled opportunities to work at the world’s leading firms. It’s also one of the top places to be if you have the itch to start your own business—the Los Angeles area is routinely cited as having among the most entrepreneurs per capita in the nation.

With a world of opportunity at your door, CCLA’s business and entrepreneurship programs will equip you with the skills, knowledge, and tools you need to take advantage.

California Career Outlook

Average Annual Salary*

$49,961

Average Annual Job Openings**

410,870

* Projections Central – State Occupational Projections
** U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Business & Entrepreneurship Programs

Career Education Programs

Associate Degree Associate Degree Bachelor Degree Bachelor Degree Certificate Certificate Online Offering Online Offering*

*Programs are offered both online and in-person depending on campus and semester. Contact us to learn more about how and where you can earn your certificate or degree today!

Associate Degree Associate Degree

Bachelor Degree Bachelor Degree

Certificate Certificate

Online Offering Online Offering*

*Programs are offered both online and in-person depending on campus and semester. Contact us to learn more about how and where you can earn your certificate or degree today!

Accounting

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Administrative Assistant

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Advertising & Marketing

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El Camino College
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Banking/Finance

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Bookkeeping

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East Los Angeles College
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Glendale Community College
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Los Angeles Southwest College
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Business Administration

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Cerritos College
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El Camino College
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Long Beach City College
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Business Information Worker

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Long Beach City College
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Business Legal Programs

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East Los Angeles College
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Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles Harbor College
Los Angeles Pierce College
Los Angeles Southwest College
Los Angeles Trade Tech College
Mount San Antonio College
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Business Management

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Los Angeles Mission College
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Child Development Administration

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Los Angeles Mission College

E-Commerce

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Los Angeles Pierce College

Facilities Management

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West Los Angeles College

Financial Planning

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Mount San Antonio College

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Management

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East Los Angeles College
Rio Hondo College
Santa Monica College

Human Resources

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Mount San Antonio College

Insurance

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Cerritos College
East Los Angeles College
Glendale Community College
Santa Monica College

International Business

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Cerritos College
East Los Angeles College
Glendale Community College
Long Beach City College
Los Angeles Harbor College
Los Angeles Pierce College
Mount San Antonio College
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Job Readiness & Workforce Preparation

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Marketing

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Merchandising & Sales

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Los Angeles Pierce College
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Office Occupations

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Citrus College
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Long Beach City College

Office Technologies

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El Camino College
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Mount San Antonio College
Pasadena City College
Rio Hondo College
West Los Angeles College

Payroll

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Mount San Antonio College
Rio Hondo College

Public Relations

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Cerritos College
El Camino College
Glendale Community College
Long Beach City College
Los Angeles Pierce College
Los Angeles Trade Tech College

Real Estate

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Cerritos College
Citrus College
Compton College
El Camino College
Glendale Community College
Long Beach City College<
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles Harbor College
Los Angeles Pierce College
Los Angeles Southwest College
Los Angeles Trade Tech College
Los Angeles Valley College
Mount San Antonio College
West Los Angeles College

Real Estate Appraisal

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Glendale Community College
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Retail Management

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Cerritos College
Compton College
El Camino College
Glendale Community College
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles Harbor College
Los Angeles Pierce College
Los Angeles Valley College
Mount San Antonio College
Pasadena City College
Rio Hondo College

Retail Management (Food)

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Compton College
Long Beach City College
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles Mission College
Los Angeles Pierce College

Restaurant Management

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Los Angeles Mission College

Small Business/Entrepreneurship

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Cerritos College
East Los Angeles College
Glendale Community College
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles Pierce College
Los Angeles Southwest College
Los Angeles Trade Tech College
Mount San Antonio College
Pasadena City College
Rio Hondo College
Santa Monica College
West Los Angeles College

Tax Preparation

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Glendale Community College
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles Harbor College
Los Angeles Pierce College
Los Angeles Southwest College
Rio Hondo College
Santa Monica College

A Smarter Path to Success

Affordable

Save 50% or more on average compared to other universities and vocational schools. California community colleges are among the most affordable in the country.

Fast Track to a Great Job

Put your new skills to work faster with programs designed to prepare you for the workforce in as few as several months.

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Seamless Transferability

Save money on a bachelor’s by transferring to a four-year institution after completing your associate degree at CCLA.

Earn More

Finish your associate degree to earn on average 46% more per year than those without any degree.**

In-Demand Programs

Gain the skills to get the jobs you want in the modern workforce and in emerging industries.

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Flexible Options

Choose courses offered in convenient formats and schedules—including online, nights, and weekends—to fit your busy life.

Supportive Environment

Get personalized, one-on-one attention from professors who truly care about your success.

Real Campus Experience

Enjoy all the benefits of a true campus experience, close to home and for a fraction of the price of a four-year school.

**National Center for Education Statistics data, ***California Community Colleges data

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