| BUS-10 | Introduction to Business |
| CSU and UC | (3.00 units LEC) | Grade Only |
| An introduction to the trends and opportunities in today's dynamic global business environment surveying economics, global markets, social responsibility, ownership forms, entrepreneurship, management organization, marketing, accounting and financial management. |
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| Recommended Prep:English 150 (or equivalent) or appropriate reading and writing scores on placement exam. |
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| BUS-122 | Family Law Documents |
| (0.50 units LL) | Grade Only |
| A study of typical California specific family law forms and pleadings prepared by legal secretaries. Students learn to calendar deadlines, prepare documents, create pleading templates, and process information used for family law purposes. |
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| Recommended Prep:BUS-165 and BUS-11 and CIS-1 |
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| BUS-152 | Business English |
| (3.00 units LEC) | Grade Only |
| A course in English fundamentals and composition applicable to the business environment.Students learn to write effective sentences and acquire skill in paragraphing, composition, editing and revising, using a reference manual when necessary. Punctuation, spelling, and grammar exercises are included with the objective of producing accurate written material. |
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| Recommended Prep:Engl-350 |
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| BUS-18 | Business Law |
| CSU and UC | (4.00 units LEC) | Grade Only |
| A survey of law and its enforcement in relationship to business activities as well as the legal relationships between business and society. Subject matter includes social forces, constitutional and statutory law, international legal environment, administrative regulations, environmental law and community planning, consumer protection, crimes, torts, contracts, personal property and bailments, insurance, sales contracts, commercial paper, agency and employment, business organizations and trusts. |
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| Recommended Prep:ENGL-150 |
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| BUS-180 | Introduction to Bookkeeping |
| (3.00 units LL) | CR/NC option |
| Introduces the concepts of the bookkeeping process.Emphasizes the correct posting of business transactions and creation of financial reports and payroll for small businesses. |
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| Recommended Prep:MATH-380 |
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| BUS-1A | Principles of Accounting |
| CSU and UC | (4.00 units LL) | CR/NC option |
| A study of the fundamental concepts, procedures, and principles of financial accounting as applied to both service and merchandising businesses. Additional topics include accounting systems and special journals, cash, internal controls, receivables, inventory methods, depreciation and amortization, current liabilities and payroll, and corporate accounting.Focus will be on the preparation and analysis of financial statement data. |
| Recommended Prep:BUS-94 |
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| BUS-1B | Principles of Accounting |
| CSU and UC | (4.00 units LL) | CR/NC option |
| A continuation of BUS-1A with emphasis on managerial accounting.The statement of cash flows and methods to analyze financial statements are emphasized.Control accounting includes cost systems, budgetary control, and standard cost systems.Managerial decision-making considers cost, revenue concepts, and preparation of reports and special analysis. |
| Prerequisite: BUS-1A |
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| BUS-34 | Introduction to Personal Finance |
| CSU and UC | (3.00 units LEC) | Grade Only |
| An introduction to the basics of personal financial literacy.Topics will include managing income, expenses, credit and insurance.In the area of investments, topics will include financial markets and assets, basic asset valuation, and retirement planning. |
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| Recommended Prep:CIS-1, BUS-94 |
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| BUS-35 | Strategic Marketing |
| CSU | (4.00 units LEC) | Grade Only |
| An overview of the strategic marketing process including environmental scanning, industry analysis, market analysis, target market definition, marketing strategy creation, financial budgeting and projections.The student will learn the strategic marketing process by creating a professional marketing plan supported by both primary and secondary data sources.Emphasis will be placed on understanding the wants and needs of consumers, differentiating brand identity from competitors, and creating marketing strategies that leverage the competitive advantage of your organization. |
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| Recommended Prep:BUS-10 and ENGL-150 |
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| BUS-4 | Advanced Computerized Bookkeeping |
| CSU | (3.00 units LL) | Grade Only |
| A study of advanced bookkeeping procedures utilizing common accounting software.The student will learn to analyze and post complex business transactions in order to create financial and tax reports and manage payroll for small businesses. |
| Prerequisite: BUS-180 or BUS-1A |
| Recommended Prep:BT-80/81/83 or CIS-1 |
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| BUS-52 | Business Communications |
| CSU | (3.00 units LEC) | Grade Only |
| A course in written and oral communications for the business environment. Students analyze various business situations, producing reasoned written or oral responses.Written communications focus on the composition of effective business letters, memorandums, e-mail messages, and short reports. Oral communications include small group participation, oral reports, and electronic presentations. |
| Prerequisite: BUS-152 or ENGL-150 |
| Recommended Prep:CIS-100 |
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| BUS-65 | Introduction to E-Commerce |
| CSU | (3.00 units LEC) | Grade Only |
| An introduction to strategies for setting up and conducting business through the Internet and World Wide Web. This will include marketing strategies, targeting the customer, product promotion, inventory management, online security, and appropriate utilization of e-commerce based on company size. Current software and hardware options will be explored. A basic knowledge of business principles and use of the Internet is assumed. |
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| Recommended Prep:BUS-10 and BT-83 |
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| BUS-65L | Introduction to E-Commerce - Lab |
| CSU | (1.00 units LAB) | CR/NC only |
| Hands-on experience in developing assignments given in BUS-65. Students will receive one-on-one and small group instruction in using the Internet and setting up an electronic storefront. Current software and hardware options will be explored. |
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| Recommended Prep:BUS-10 and BT-83 |
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| BUS-68 | Introduction to Principles of Management |
| CSU | (3.00 units LEC) | Grade Only |
| An introduction to modern management theory.Key topics include the role and function of a manager, organizational design and structure, strategic and tactical planning, communication strategies, human resource management, diversity in the workplace, ethics and social responsibility, motivational theories, and management of change. |
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| Recommended Prep:BUS-10 and ENGL-150 |
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| BUS-69 | Small Business Entrepreneurship |
| CSU | (4.00 units LEC/LAB) | Grade Only |
| An overview of the strategic business planning process including analysis of the marketing, operations, management, technology and finance functions of a new business venture.The student will learn the strategic business planning process by creating a professional business plan supported by robust financial projections.Emphasis will be placed on the development of a profitable, differentiated and sustainable business model. |
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| Recommended Prep:BUS-10 and ENGL-150 |
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| BUS-81A | Individual Income Tax Law |
| CSU | (4.00 units LL) | Grade Only |
| An introduction to the Internal Revenue Code with emphasis on income tax preparation for individuals. Working with tax law, income determination, deductions, property transactions, capital gains and losses, and tax determination are covered. |
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| Recommended Prep:BUS-1A |
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| BUS-81B | Corporate and Partnership Income Tax Law |
| CSU | (4.00 units LL) | Grade Only |
| An introduction to the Internal Revenue Code with emphasis on income tax preparation for corporations and individuals. Working with tax law income determination, deductions, property transactions, capital gains and losses, and tax determination are covered. |
| Prerequisite: BUS-81A |
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| BUS-82 | Current Income Tax Preparation |
| CSU | (1.50 units LEC) | Grade Only |
| Students will learn how to prepare basic IRS and California State income tax forms for students and others in the community with low to limited income, individuals with disabilities, non-English speaking and elderly taxpayers. |
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| BUS-82L | Volunteer Income Tax Assistance |
| CSU | (1.00 units LAB) | CR/NC option |
| Provides students the opportunity to apply the income tax law and concepts learned in BUS 82. Students will be assisting members of the public with e-filing individual tax returns, answering basic tax questions, and identifying required data on various forms. |
| Prerequisite: BUS-82 |
| Recommended Prep:BUS-1A |
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| BUS-94 | Business Mathematics |
| CSU | (3.00 units LEC) | Grade Only |
| A review of basic mathematical processes and their application to problems concerning bank records, merchandise inventory and turnover, percentage, cash and trade discounts, markup, depreciation, interest, promissory notes, bank discount, and payroll. It will cover all the mathematical concepts and procedures that will be required in the Principles of Accounting classes (BUS-1A/1B). |
| Prerequisite: MATH-380 |
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