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Connect with the Business Department

Interested in learning more about business, entrepreneurship, management, marketing, accounting, or office technology at Cañada College? We welcome prospective students, community members, high school partners, and local organizations to connect with us.

The Business Department offers courses and programs that help students build practical skills, explore career pathways, prepare for transfer, strengthen workplace communication, and develop an entrepreneurial mindset. Whether you are a future student, parent, counselor, community partner, or local employer, we would be happy to help you learn more about our department.

Ways to Connect

  • Ask questions about Business Department courses and programs
  • Learn more about business, accounting, management, entrepreneurship, marketing, and office technology classes
  • Explore options for taking a course as a new, returning, transfer, or high school concurrent enrollment student
  • Request information about class visits, department events, or partnership opportunities
  • Connect with the department about local business, entrepreneurship, or workforce development interests

Explore Current Course Offerings

You can search for current and upcoming course schedules through WebSchedule. When searching, select “Cañada College” and look for courses in Business, Management, Accounting, and Computer Business Office Technology.

Fall classes typically begin in August, spring classes in January, and summer classes in June. Course formats may include in-person, online, hybrid, short-term, evening, and summer options, depending on the semester schedule.

Class Visits and Department Inquiries

Class visits may be available by request, depending on the course, instructor availability, and semester schedule. Visits can be a helpful way for prospective students, high school partners, and community members to learn more about the Cañada College business student experience.

To request information, ask a question, or inquire about a class visit, please contact Gampi Shankar, Business Department Coordinator, at shankarg@smccd.edu.

When reaching out, please include your name, your connection to Cañada College or the community, and a brief description of what you would like to learn more about. If you are interested in visiting a specific class, please include the course name, course number, or instructor's name, if available.