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Use Assist to identify lower division major preparation for Business and Accounting for the California State University and the University of California systems. For independent or out-of-state colleges and universities use their catalogs to locate this information. Transfer Services can assist you to gather this information.
In addition to providing skills in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish, the major provides a greater understanding of Spanish culture and civilization and prepares students for greater international and domestic career opportunities. Given the multi-national nature of the business world today, fluency in a foreign language, such as Spanish, increases an individual’s marketability and value in the areas of banking, consular and junior foreign service, education, import/export business, international business, international relations, medicine, nursing, overseas employment, police work, social security, translating/interpreting services, and social services. Specific career opportunities include bilingual aide, border patrol officer, buyer, court interpreter, counselor, customs agent/inspector, foreign exchange clerk, foreign student advisor, interpreter, journalist, museum curator, physician, scientific linguist, tour guide, and tutor.
Meet with a CSM counselor to discuss how to achieve academic goals and to develop a comprehensive student educational plan (SEP).
University Transfer Program60 – 70 transferable units
California State UniversityUniversity of CaliforniaIndependent Colleges and Universities
In addition to providing skills in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish, the certificate provides a greater understanding of Spanish culture and civilization and prepares students for greater international and domestic career opportunities. Given the multinational nature of the business world today, fluency in a foreign language, such as Spanish, increases an individual's marketability and value in the areas of banking, consular and junior foreign service, education, import/export business, international business, international relations, medicine, nursing, overseas employment, police work, social security, translating/interpreting services, and social services.