Business & Technology

Are you eager to engage in project-based learning that equips you with skills for the future of work? The Business and Technology ACP offers current business practices and technical design skills that open doors to the dynamic careers equipping you to succeed in today’s job market.

Whether you're aiming for a career in a growing industry or planning to launch your own business, you'll be prepared to succeed.This pathway offers programs to earn certificates, associate degrees, or transfer.

Using the icons below, navigate to resources that will help you explore careers and majors in your pathway, connect to key support services, or explore student clubs and upcoming events.

Why Choose Business &
Technology?

  • Prepare for high‑demand careers in business, IT, entrepreneurship, and emerging technologies
  • Gain practical, job‑ready skills employers value right now
  • Choose flexible options for quick certificates or university transfer
  • Learn with hands‑on projects and industry‑relevant tools

Popular Careers

Programs of Study

Find the right path for you. Take a closer look at each program’s course map and career possibilities.

Accounting

Associate Degree

Accounting

Certificate of Achievement

Accounting Assistant (FT)

Certificate of Proficiency

Accounting Assistant (PT)

Certificate of Proficiency

Bookkeeping

Associate Degree

Bookkeeping

Certificate of Achievement

Computerized Accounting Applications

Certificate of Proficiency

Income Tax Preparer

Certificate of Proficiency

Income Tax Professional

Certificate of Proficiency

Payroll Professional

Certificate of Proficiency

Professional Accounting: Preparing for the CPA Exam

Certificate of Achievement

Automotive Alignment, Brakes and Suspension

Certificate of Proficiency

Automotive Electronics

Certificate of Proficiency

Automotive Electronics, Computers and Emissions and/or HVAC

Certificate of Achievement

Automotive/Motorcycle Maintenance and Light Repair

Certificate of Achievement

Automotive Quick Service Assistant

Certificate of Proficiency

Automotive Repair: Drive-Train Specialist

Certificate of Proficiency

Automotive Technology

Associate Degree

Automotive Technology

Certificate of Achievement

Basic Engine Performance

Certificate of Proficiency

Electric Vehicle, Hybrid Vehicle, and Engine Performance

Certificate of Proficiency

California Smog Check Technician

Certificate of Achievement

Electric, Hybrid, and Alternative-Fuel Vehicle Technician

Certificate of Achievement

Master Technician

Certificate of Achievement

Business Administration (FT)

Certificate of Proficiency

Business Administration (PT)

Certificate of Proficiency

Business Administration for Transfer

Associate Degree

Business Administration for Transfer 2.0

Associate Degree

Business Fundamentals

 

Business Quick Startup

Certificate of Proficiency

Entrepreneurship

Associate Degree

Entrepreneurship

Certificate of Achievement

Entrepreneurship Fundamentals

Certificate of Proficiency

Management

Associate Degree

Management

Certificate of Achievement

Marketing

Associate Degree

Marketing

Certificate of Achievement

Project Management (FT)

Certificate of Proficiency

Project Management (PT)

Certificate of Proficiency

Retail Assistant

Certificate of Proficiency

Retail Management

Associate Degree

Retail Management

Certificate of Achievement

Social Entrepreneurship (FT)

Certificate of Proficiency

Social Entrepreneurship (PT)

Certificate of Proficiency

Social Media for Business

Certificate of Achievement

Supply Chain Management

Associate Degree

Administrative Assistant

Certificate of Proficiency

Artificial Intelligence

Certificate of Achievement

Artificial Intelligence

Associate Degree

CompTIA IT Core Essentials

Certificate of Proficiency

Computer Applications

Certificate of Achievement

Computer Applications

Associate Degree

Computer Applications Essentials

Certificate of Proficiency

Cybersecurity

Certificate of Achievement

Cybersecurity

Associate Degree

Emerging Technologies

Certificate of Proficiency

Executive Administrative Professional

Certificate of Achievement

Executive Administrative Professional

Associate Degree

Information Technology

Certificate of Achievement

Information Technology

Associate Degree

Internet and E-Commerce

Certificate of Achievement

Internet and E-Commerce

Associate Degree

Management Information Systems (MIS)

Certificate of Achievement

Management Information Systems (MIS)

Associate Degree

Microsoft Office Expert

Certificate of Achievement

Systems Administration

Certificate of Achievement

Systems Administration

Associate Degree

Tech Support

Certificate of Achievement

Tech Support

Associate Degree

3D Modeling and Prototyping

Certificate of Proficiency

Applied Design

Certificate of Proficiency

Architectural Design

Associate Degree

Architectural Design

Certificate of Achievement

AutoCAD Certified User

Certificate of Proficiency

Computer-Aided Drafting

Associate Degree

Computer-Aided Drafting

Certificate of Achievement

Computer-Aided Drafting and Design

Associate Degree

Computer-Aided Drafting and Design

Certificate of Achievement

Construction Management

Certificate of Proficiency

Drafting Fundamentals

Certificate of Proficiency

Engineering Design Graphics

Certificate of Proficiency

Engineering Technology

Certificate of Achievement

Engineering Technology

Associate Degree

Mechanical Design

Associate Degree

Mechanical Design

Certificate of Achievement

SolidWorks Certified User

Certificate of Proficiency

Food, Beverage, and Restaurant

Certificate of Proficiency

Guest Services and Concierge

Certificate of Proficiency

Hospitality Management

Associate Degree

Hospitality Management

Certificate of Achievement

Hospitality Management for Transfer

Associate Degree

Meeting, Convention and Event Management (FT)

Certificate of Proficiency

Meeting, Convention and Event Management (PT)

Certificate of Proficiency

Restaurant Management

Associate Degree

Restaurant Management

Certificate of Achievement

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Student Voice

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Nick Soultanian

MiraCosta College student Nick Soultanian was hooked the moment his father took him to a tech exposition when Soultanian was a middle schooler. Today, the education he’s receiving at MiraCosta College is preparing the 19-year-old Carlsbad resident for a future career in the booming computer science industry. “I feel like I’m learning a lot. The environment here is excellent, I feel like I’m able to talk to people, and I have yet to find a bad instructor.”

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Student Clubs

Business and Technology Student Clubs

Student Clubs

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