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The mission of the Sierra College Business Department is to provide a quality business education that prepares students for educational and career success.

Engaged in principles, theories, and practices of leadership and management, the Business student prepares to enter the worlds of commerce and public administration or to transfer as a juniour to a university. In management and general business courses one learns about the behavior of organizations and of the skills for effective leadership, decision-making, and administration. More specialized courses include accounting, law and mathematics in business, the fundamentals of profitable investing, methods of marketing goods and services, or the principles and practice of real estate. 

We offer many different degree or certificate programs for you to choose from.

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Accounting

A.A. or A.S. Degree and/or Certificate

A stable career choice, accounting is an excellent option for those with a natural talent for mathematics and organization. This program offers training for many accounting positions, such as clerks, bookkeepers, and more. Our courses are designed for your specific field, allowing you to make the most of your time here at Sierra College.

Accounting Gainful Employment Information

Occupations (SOC code - links to summary report) Tax Preparers
13-2082.00
Bookkeeping Clerks
43-3031.00
Payroll Clerks
43-3051.00
Brokerage Clerks
43-4011.00
CIPC Code 520302
Semester Units Required 21
Normal Time to Completion Rounded (months)** 12
Estimated Total Fees $800
Estimated Total Cost of Books and Supplies $1,554
Optional Dorm Fee: Estimated Total $6,700
Students Completing the Program 2009-10* 24
On-Time Completion Count* 1
On-Time Completion Rate (%)* 4%
Median Loan Amount* $0
* Where completions number fewer than 10, data may not be disclosed due to confidentiality regulations
** Based on full time attendance

Administrative Professional

A.A. or A.S. Degree and/or Certificate

In this program, we raise up future leaders and policy-makers. Our curriculum will present to you the skills needed to provide administrative support for businesses and other types of organizations. You will be equipped with the necessary training to secure an entry-level position, giving you the opportunity to improve conduct, communication, and decision-making wherever you work.

Administrative Professional Gainful Employment Information

 
Occupations (SOC code - links to summary report) Executive Secretaries
43-6011.00
CIPC Code 520401
Semester Units Required 21
Normal Time to Completion Rounded (months)** 12
Estimated Total Fees $800
Estimated Total Cost of Books and Supplies $1,554
Optional Dorm Fee: Estimated Total $6,700
Students Completing the Program 2009-10* *
On-Time Completion Count* *
On-Time Completion Rate (%)* *
Median Loan Amount* *
* Where completions number fewer than 10, data may not be disclosed due to confidentiality regulations
** Based on full time attendance

Business Administration

A.A. or A.S. Degree

Similar to the Administration Professional program, the Business Administration program will equip you with the abilities to become a leader and a decision-maker in businesses and other sorts of organizations. A transfer-level program, you will be taught the basics of the field while receiving the necessary units to transfer to a higher-level university. This program is a great option for business majors with high aspirations and standards.

Business Entrepreneurship

A.A. or A.S. Degree and/or Certificate

How would you like to own your own business? With our Business Entrepreneurship program, we will teach you the ins and outs of business ownership, management, and employment. In today's highly competitive market, this program will give you the edge you need to create and manage your own small or mid-size business.

Business Entrepeneurship Gainful Employment Information

 
Occupations (SOC code - links to summary report) General Managers
11-1021.00
Other Managers
11-9199.00
CIPC Code 520703
Semester Units Required 24
Normal Time to Completion Rounded (months)** 12
Estimated Total Fees $908
Estimated Total Cost of Books and Supplies $1,776
Optional Dorm Fee: Estimated Total $6,700
Students Completing the Program 2009-10* *
On-Time Completion Count* *
On-Time Completion Rate (%)* *
Median Loan Amount* *
* Where completions number fewer than 10, data may not be disclosed due to confidentiality regulations
** Based on full time attendance

General Business

A.A. or A.S. Degree and/or Certificate

It's never too early to consider a long-term, secure career, and the General Business program is here to guide you. We offer all the courses you will need to qualify for any number of entry-level positions in the business field. Work your way up the corporate ladder, or keep it simple with a nice, stable desk job; whatever your aspirations are, we can help you reach them.

General Business Gainful Employment Information


 
Occupations (SOC code - links to summary report) General Managers
11-1021.00
Adminstrative Managers
11-3011.00
Industrial Managers
11-3051.00
First Line Supervisors
43-1011.00
Managers: Other
11-9199.00
CIPC Code 520101
Semester Units Required 24
Normal Time to Completion Rounded (months)** 12
Estimated Total Fees $908
Estimated Total Cost of Books and Supplies $1,776
Optional Dorm Fee: Estimated Total $6,700
Students Completing the Program 2009-10* *
On-Time Completion Count* *
On-Time Completion Rate (%)* *
Median Loan Amount* *
* Where completions number fewer than 10, data may not be disclosed due to confidentiality regulations
** Based on full time attendance

Management

A.A. or A.S. Degree and/or Certificate

There's always a need for leaders in the business field and we can help you become one. In our Management program, we will provide you with the skills and knowledge to effectively manage, organize, and work with employees to maintain a successful business environment. With this program, you will be ready to take on an entry-level management position. Be a part of the solution wherever you go!

Management Gainful Employment Information

 
Occupations (SOC code - links to summary report) General Managers
11-1021.00
Adminstrative Managers
11-3011.00
Industrial Managers
11-3051.00
First Line Supervisors
43-1011.00
Managers: Other
11-9199.00
CIPC Code 520201
Semester Units Required 22
Normal Time to Completion Rounded (months)** 12
Estimated Total Fees $836
Estimated Total Cost of Books and Supplies $1,628
Optional Dorm Fee: Estimated Total $6,700
Students Completing the Program 2009-10* *
On-Time Completion Count* *
On-Time Completion Rate (%)* *
Median Loan Amount* *
* Where completions number fewer than 10, data may not be disclosed due to confidentiality regulations
** Based on full time attendance

Marketing

A.A. or A.S. Degree and/or Certificate

For those adventurous students who look forward to a challenging, yet rewarding career in business, our Marketing program is the ideal choice for you. We will prepare you for positions as salespersons, merchandisers and more. You will learn marketing strategies, general business knowledge, and how to make a sale.

Marketing Gainful Employment Information

 
Occupations (SOC code - links to summary report) Wholesale Buyers
13-1022.00
Purchasing Agents
13-1023.00
Sales Representatives
41-4012.00
CIPC Code 521801
Semester Units Required 21
Normal Time to Completion Rounded (months)** 12
Estimated Total Fees $800
Estimated Total Cost of Books and Supplies $1,554
Optional Dorm Fee: Estimated Total $6,700
Students Completing the Program 2009-10* *
On-Time Completion Count* *
On-Time Completion Rate (%)* *
Median Loan Amount* *
* Where completions number fewer than 10, data may not be disclosed due to confidentiality regulations
** Based on full time attendance

Risk Management and Insurance

A.S. Degree and/or Certificate

Risk Management and Insurance Gainful Employment Information

 
Occupations (SOC code - links to summary report) Claims Adjusters
13-1031.00
Claims Examiners
13-1031.01
Insurance Appraisers
13-1032.00
Insurance Underwriters
13-2053.00
Insurance Agents
41-3021.00
CIPC Code 521701
Semester Units Required 34
Normal Time to Completion Rounded (months)** 18
Estimated Total Fees $1,290
Estimated Total Cost of Books and Supplies $2,516
Optional Dorm Fee: Estimated Total $10,050
Students Completing the Program 2009-10* *
On-Time Completion Count* *
On-Time Completion Rate (%)* *
Median Loan Amount* *
* Where completions number fewer than 10, data may not be disclosed due to confidentiality regulations
** Based on full time attendance

Small Business

Skills Certificate

Small Business Gainful Employment Information

 
Occupations (SOC code - links to summary report) General Managers
11-1021.00
Managers: Other
11-9199.00
CIPC Code 520703
Semester Units Required 12
Normal Time to Completion Rounded (months)** 6
Estimated Total Fees $454
Estimated Total Cost of Books and Supplies $888
Optional Dorm Fee: Estimated Total $3,350
Students Completing the Program 2009-10* *
On-Time Completion Count* *
On-Time Completion Rate (%)* *
Median Loan Amount* *
* Where completions number fewer than 10, data may not be disclosed due to confidentiality regulations
** Based on full time attendance

Contact

  • B 3
  • 5000 Rocklin Rd.
    Rocklin, CA 95677
  • M-F: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • (916) 660-7800
  • (916) 630-4523
Contact Staff

Ginny Loder Administrative Assistant

  • B 3
  • 5000 Rocklin Rd.
    Rocklin, CA 95677

Teresa Anderson PT Faculty Lec Accounting

  • LR 113
  • 5000 Rocklin Rd.
    Rocklin, CA 95677

Dianne Babb Administrative Assistant

  • B 4 A
  • 5000 Rocklin Rd.
    Rocklin, CA 95677

Janice Barney Administrative Assistant

  • B 3
  • 5000 Rocklin Rd.
    Rocklin, CA 95677

Elaine Bienvenue Business Instructor

  • C 2D
  • 5000 Rocklin Rd.
    Rocklin, CA 95677
Elaine Bienvenue has been a full-time professor of Business at Sierra College since 2004 and a part-time instructor since 1986. She has ...

Richard Blumenfeld Part-time Instructor, Business

  • LR 113
  • 5000 Rocklin Rd.
    Rocklin, CA 95677

David Buck PT Faculty Accounting

  • LR 113
  • 5000 Rocklin Rd.
    Rocklin, CA 95677

Denise Bushnell PT Faculty

  • V 115D
  • 5000 Rocklin Rd.
    Rocklin, CA 95677

Darren Butterfield PT Faculty Business

  • LR 113
  • 5000 Rocklin Rd.
    Rocklin, CA 95677

David Campbell Part-time Instructor, Business

  • LR 113
  • 5000 Rocklin Rd.
    Rocklin, CA 95677

Linda Costello Part-time Instructor, Business

  • LR 113
  • 5000 Rocklin Rd.
    Rocklin, CA 95677

David Davis part-time Instructor, Roseville Gateway Center, Business

  • LR 113
  • 5000 Rocklin Rd.
    Rocklin, CA 95677
  • (916) 660-7800
  • (916) 630-4523

Anne Diamond Part-time Instructor, Business

  • LR 113
  • 5000 Rocklin Rd.
    Rocklin, CA 95677
  • (916) 660-7800
  • (916) 630-4523

Immouna Ephrem Part-time Instructor, Business

  • LR 113
  • 5000 Rocklin Rd.
    Rocklin, CA 95677

Kathleen Gullum Part-time Instructor, Business

  • LR 113
  • 5000 Rocklin Rd.
    Rocklin, CA 95677

Tom Jensen Instructor, Accounting/Business

  • C 2
  • 5000 Rocklin Rd.
    Rocklin, CA 95677
Tom Jensen has been a professor of Business at Sierra College since 2007 and is also an adjunct professor at Sacramento State and Golden Gate...

Jeffrey Jurach Part-time Instructor, Business

  • LR 113
  • 5000 Rocklin Rd.
    Rocklin, CA 95677

Robert Litchfield Part-time Instructor, Business

  • LR 113
  • 5000 Rocklin Rd.
    Rocklin, CA 95677

Christine Magnani Instructor, Business Management

  • C 2
  • 5000 Rocklin Rd.
    Rocklin, CA 95677

Richard Mcginnis Part-time Instructor, Business

  • LR 113
  • 5000 Rocklin Rd.
    Rocklin, CA 95677

Ronald Morris part-time Instructor, Business

  • LR 113
  • 5000 Rocklin Rd.
    Rocklin, CA 95677

Tim Mulligan Part-time Instructor, Business

  • LR 113
  • 5000 Rocklin Rd.
    Rocklin, CA 95677

Elizabeth Payette Part-time Instructor, Business

  • LR 113
  • 5000 Rocklin Rd.
    Rocklin, CA 95677

Thomas Read Instructor, Business/Marketing

  • C 2F
  • 5000 Rocklin Rd.
    Rocklin, CA 95677
Tom Read has been a professor of Business at Sierra College since 1996. He has 18 years of work experience in marketing, advertising and ...

Barbara Reed-Ozzello Part-time Instructor, Business

  • LR 113
  • 5000 Rocklin Rd.
    Rocklin, CA 95677

Margaret Sauer Administrative Assistant

  • B 3
  • 5000 Rocklin Rd.
    Rocklin, CA 95677

Christian Speck Part-time Instructor, Business

  • LR 113
  • 5000 Rocklin Rd.
    Rocklin, CA 95677

Hock Tjoa Part-time Instructor, Business

  • LR 113
  • 5000 Rocklin Rd.
    Rocklin, CA 95677

Walter Walczykowski Instructor, Business

  • C 2G
  • 5000 Rocklin Rd.
    Rocklin, CA 95677

Susan Wheeler Part-time Instructor, Business

  • LR 113
  • 5000 Rocklin Rd.
    Rocklin, CA 95677

William Whitaker Part-time Instructor, Business

  • LR 113
  • 5000 Rocklin Rd.
    Rocklin, CA 95677

Susan Finlay Part-time Instructor, Business

  • N1 111
  • 250 Sierra College Dr.
    Grass Valley, CA 95945

David Scinto Part-time Instructor, Nevada County Campus, Business

  • N1 111
  • 250 Sierra College Dr.
    Grass Valley, CA 95945

Michael Chursenoff Part-time Instructor, Tahoe/Truckee Campus, Business

Kurt Heisinger Instructor, Accounting

Kurt Heisinger has been a professor of Business at Sierra College since 1996. He has a Master of Business Administration from the University...

Rodney Jorgensen Part-time Instructor, Tahoe/Truckee Campus, Business

Jude Koenig Part-time Instructor, Tahoe/Truckee Campus, Business

Sara Basque Administrative Assistant

Steven Linthicum Instructor/Program Manager, Technical Education

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