Business course information

Business

Business & Technology
DEAN: Stephanie Guevara
FACULTY: E. Bienvenue, C. Dunn, K. Heisinger, R. Rasmussen, T. Read, S. Lolland, L. Sanchez
DIVISION OFFICE: B 1 -- Telephone: (916) 781-0585
LIASION COUNSELORS: B. Hawkes, T. Maddux, P. Neal (Office Technology), K. Parker, Mr. R. Ortega

The business discipline offers training in seven major areas: Accounting, Business Administration, General Business, Management, Marketing, Small Business and Administrative Professional. For Computer Information Systems, Computer Science and Real Estate see separate catalog listings. The Business Division plays a vital role in preparing students for their vocational careers. Experience has demonstrated the importance of a background in general education for all students planning a career in business.

TRANSFER MAJOR REQUIREMENTS in Business Administration are available in the Counseling Center. Students should consult a counselor and the appropriate college catalog for other transfer requirements. Catalogs of California and out-of-state colleges are located in the Library and Counseling Center. Some positions for which graduates from state colleges and universities in Business Administration are qualified are in Accounting, Finance, Management, and Marketing.

Degrees & Certificates

A.A. and A.S. degrees can be earned in the major areas of business. Also some transfer A.A. and A.S. degrees can be earned in the major areas of business. Certificates can be earned in some areas of business.

ACCOUNTING—
A.A. OR A.S. DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE
Successful completion of the curriculum in accounting prepares students for positions as accounting clerks, bookkeepers, payroll clerks or entry-level accountants. Students must fulfill major requirements and all Associate Degree Requirements for the A.A./A.S. degree.

REQUIRED COURSES
Business 1 Financial Accounting I - 3 Units
Business 2 Financial Accounting II - 3 Units
Business 3 Managerial Accounting - 3 Units
Business 9 Federal Income Taxation of Individuals - 3 Units
C.S. 10 Introduction to Computing OR
C.I.S. 50 Applying Computer Software - 3 Units
C.I.S. 80 Spreadsheets in a Business Environment - 3 Units
PLUS 3 ADDITIONAL UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING:
Business 8 Computerized Accounting for Windows - 3 Units
Business 20 Introduction to Business - 3 Units
Business 48 Business Law - 3 Units
Business 64 Business Mathematics - 3 Units
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED: 21

ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL—
A.A. OR A.S. DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE
(FORMERLY OFFICE TECHNOLOGY—ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT CONCENTRATION)
Successful completion of the curriculum for the administrative professional qualifies students for entry-level positions requiring skills and abilities to provide administrative support for businesses and similar organizations. Students must fulfill major requirements and all Associate Degree Requirements for the A.A./A.S. degree. A certificate is designed to provide vocational skills; it is not equivalent to an A.A. or A.S. degree.

REQUIRED CORE COURSES
Business 20 Introduction to Business – 3 Units
Business 84 Introduction to Business Writing Skills - 3 Units
Business 90 Office Systems and Procedures - 3 Units
Business 102 Management Communications - 3 Units
C.I.S. 50 Applying Computer Software - 3 Units
C.I.S. 70 Word Processing-Beyond the Basics - 3 Units

PLUS A MINIMUM OF 3 ADDITIONAL UNITS FROM:
Business A Elements of Accounting OR
Business 1 Financial Accounting I - 3 Units
Business 64 Business Mathematics - 3 Units
Business 85 Introduction to Oral Communication - 3 Units
Business 86 Written Communications for Business - 3 Units
C.I.S. 80 Spreadsheets in a Business Environment - 3 Units
C.I.S. 90 Database Management - 3 Units
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED: 21

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION—
A.A. OR A.S. DEGREE
The A.A. or A.S. degree in Business Administration is primarily for students who plan to transfer with a business major. See a counselor for specific transfer requirements. Students must fulfill major requirements and all Associate Degree Requirements for the A.A./A.S. degree.

REQUIRED COURSES
Business 1 Financial Accounting I - 3 Units
Business 2 Financial Accounting II - 3 Units
Business 3 Managerial Accounting - 3 Units
C.S. 10 Introduction to Computing OR
C.I.S. 50 Applying Computer Software - 3 Units
Business 48 Business Law OR
Econ. 1B Fundamentals of Economics - 3 Units
Econ. 1A Fundamentals of Economics OR
Econ. 1B Fundamentals of Economics - 3 Units
Math. 20 Finite Mathematics OR
Math. 42 Mathematical Analysis for Nonscience Majors OR
Math. 13 Elementary Statistics - 3-4 Units
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED: 21-22

GENERAL BUSINESS—
A.A. OR A.S. DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE
Successful completion of the curriculum in general business prepares students for entry-level positions in business. Students must fulfill major requirements and all Associate Degree Requirements for the A.A./A.S. degree.

REQUIRED COURSES
Business A Elements of Accounting OR
Business 1 Financial Accounting I - 3 Units
Business 20 Introduction to Business - 3 Units
Business 48 Business Law - 3 Units
Business 64 Business Mathematics - 3 Units
Business 85 Introduction to Oral Communication OR
Business 102 Management Communications - 3 Units
C.I.S. 30 Fundamental Computer Concepts and Applications OR
C.S. 10 Introduction to Computing - 3 Units

PLUS 6 ADDITIONAL UNITS FROM:
Business 8 Computerized Accounting for Windows - 3 Units
Business 49 Law and Society - 3 Units
Business 84 Introduction to Business Writing Skills - 3 Units
Business 86 Written Communications for Business - 3 Units
Business 100 Management Concepts and Applications - 3 Units
Business 120 Introduction to Marketing - 3 Units
C.I.S. 50 Applying Computer Software - 3 Units
C.I.S. 80 Spreadsheets in a Business Environment - 3 Units
R.E. 74 Real Estate Principles – 3 Units
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED: 24

MANAGEMENT—
A.A. OR A.S. DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE
The curriculum in Management prepares students for entry-level management positions. Students must fulfill major requirements and all Associate Degree Requirements for the A.A./A.S. degree. A certificate is designed to provide vocational skills; it is not equivalent to an A.A. or A.S. degree.

REQUIRED COURSES
Business A Elements of Accounting OR
Business 1 Financial Accounting I - 3 Units
Business 20 Introduction to Business - 3 Units
Business 48 Business Law OR
Business 49 Law and Society - 3 Units
Business 100 Management Concepts and Applications - 3 Units
Business 102 Management Communications - 3 Units
Business 112 Employment Law for Supervisors - 1 Unit
Business 140 Small Business Management - 3 Units

PLUS 3 ADDITIONAL UNITS FROM:
Business 105 The New Supervisor - 1 Unit
Business 106 Conducting Effective Interviews - 1 Unit
Business 107 Coaching and Motivating Employees - 1 Unit
Business 108 Managing Workplace Conflict - 1 Unit
Business 109 Evaluating Employee Performance - 1 Unit
Business 110 Disciplining Employees - 1 Unit
Business 111 The Supervisor as a Team Leader - 1 Unit
Business 120 Introduction to Marketing - 3 Units
C.I.S. 50 Applying Computer Software – 3 Units
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED: 22

MARKETING—
A.A. OR A.S. DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE
The curriculum in Marketing prepares students for positions as salespersons, business persons, merchandisers, and marketing managers. Students must fulfill major requirements and all Associate Degree Requirements for the A.A./A.S. degree. A certificate is designed to provide vocational skills; it is not equivalent to an A.A. or A.S. degree.

REQUIRED COURSES
Business 20 Introduction to Business - 3 Units
Business 120 Introduction to Marketing - 3 Units
Business 121 Advertising - 3 Units
Business 123 Retailing - 3 Units
Business 124 Selling Dynamics - 3 Units
PLUS 6 ADDITIONAL UNITS FROM:
Business 1 Financial Accounting I - 3 Units
Business 48 Business Law - 3 Units
Business 64 Business Mathematics - 3 Units
Business 100 Management Concepts and Applications - 3 Units
Business 122 Marketing in the Digital Age - 3 Units
C.S. 10 Introduction to Computing OR
C.I.S. 50 Applying Computer Software – 3 Units
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED: 21

SMALL BUSINESS—
A.A. OR A.S. DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE
The Small Business curriculum prepares students for small business employment as owners or employees. Students must fulfill major requirements and all Associate Degree Requirements for the A.A./A.S. degree. A certificate is designed to provide vocational skills; it is not equivalent to an A.A. or A.S. degree.

REQUIRED COURSES
Business A Elements of Accounting OR
Business 1 Financial Accounting I - 3 Units
Business 20 Introduction to Business - 3 Units
Business 28 Independent Study OR
Business 95 Internship in Business - 1-3 Units
Business 102 Management Communications - 3 Units
Business 140 Small Business Management - 3 Units
Business 120 Introduction to Marketing - 3 Units

PLUS A MINIMUM OF 6 ADDITIONAL UNITS FROM:
Business 48 Business Law - 3 Units
Business 85 Introduction to Oral Communication - 3 Units
Business 86 Written Communications for Business - 3 Units
Business 106 Conducting Effective Interviews - 1 Unit
Business 107 Coaching and Motivating Employees - 1 Unit
Business 108 Managing Workplace Conflict - 1 Unit
Business 109 Evaluating Employee Performance - 1 Unit
Business 110 Disciplining Employees - 1 Unit
C.I.S. 50 Applying Computer Software – 3 Units
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED: 22-24

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