The Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences degree is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills in a specific career field to enter the workforce directly upon completion of the degree. Shoreline Community College works closely with local advisory committees comprised of industry professionals to ensure students receive the knowledge and skills currently in demand by employers in the field. Business covers a broad spectrum of knowledge and skills to be effective in a variety of business environments. The Business program provides essential learning of basic business principles to include managerial leadership, marketing and sales, effective supervision, international business, international business and legal issues related to business. The program integrates and builds critical thinking and problem solving skills to help students be effective and successful in multiple business environments. The program offers all online classes geared toward developing skills in business, but many of them are also transfer courses, should students decide to go this route.