BUS 101   INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS   3 Units

Introduction to the role of business in the modern political, social and economic environments. Describes career opportunities.

BUS 110   PERSONAL FINANCE   3 Units

A study of personal financial management. Examines the financial problems and consequent financial decisions required of individuals in our economy. Subjects covered are applications in family budgeting, consumer buying decisions, borrowing, insurance, personal real estate, income taxation, investments, and estate planning.

BUS 194   CAREER AND LIFE PLANNING   2 Units

This course will enable students to develop career goals & lay out a path for achieving these goals. Students will examine their personal interests, aptitudes, values, decision-making skills, academic plans, & career awareness. This personal, educational, & occupational Info will then be organized & translated into an individualized course of action. Integration of career goals with current & future college course work will be stressed.

BUS 201   INTRODUCTORY ACCOUNTING   4 Units

Fundamental principles, terminology, techniques, and applications; books, accounts and financial statements for retailing and wholesaling concerns; treatment and presentation of proprietorship, partnership and corporate accounts.
PREREQ: 15 UNITS OF COURSEWORK

BUS 202   INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING   4 Units

Accounting theory principles, concepts, & procedures & their applications as applied to balance sheet & income statement accounts, presentation & interpretation of financial statements; problems of terminology, valuation, & analysis are included.
PREREQ: BUS 201

BUS 204   MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING   3 Units

Interpretation & application of accounting reports by Mgmt. in planning, coordinating, & controlling business activities; presentation, analysis & interpretation of financial data; internal control & reports to Mgmt.; cost-volume-profit relationships, budgets, costs, & managerial decision making.
PREREQ: BUS 201

BUS 209   UNDERSTANDING BUSINESS IN SOCIETY   3 Units

An exploration of how businesses make decisions that impact their firms, individuals, & society as a whole. Students learn & practice business concepts needed to make better decisions as employees, entrepreneurs, citizens, regulators, or researchers. Introduces fundamental economic principles & legal topics; emphasizes finance & accounting.
PREREQ: MAT 105

BUS 210   BUSINESS COMMUNICATION   3 Units

This course teaches students to effectively communicate in a variety of business settings. Students write messages, reports, proposals, and other professional documents. Students also plan and present an oral report.

BUS 220   INTRODUCTION TO E-COMMERCE   3 Units

(BUS 220 & CPS 120 are the same course.) This course will familiarize the student with the basics of e-commerce. Major topics include the basics of the internet, entrepreneurship, the creation of a business plan, financing, web site design, & e-business Mgmt.. Students will develop a background in electronic commerce technology through exploring infrastructure & emerging technical issues in support of e-commerce.

BUS 227   MULTICULTURAL BUSINESS   3 Units

Examines business topics requiring an understanding of culture. Includes cultural diversity in the workplace and the experiences of minorities in business.

BUS 230   INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS   3 Units

An Introductory course designed to provide students with a fundamental knowledge of management information systems and their concepts including the use of information systems for management decision-making and the impact of information systems on management. Topics may vary as technology changes but the students will learn the tools of productivity (i.e. Excel) such as electronic spreadsheet, data base, and graphics.
PREREQ: 15 UNITS OF COURSEWORK

BUS 242   BUSINESS ETHICS   3 Units

Critical discussion of ethical reasoning and moral values in business and industry; includes relevant case studies and readings.

BUS 243   ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS STATISTICS   3 Units

Elementary theory and business application of statistical techniques, probability and normal distribution, hypothesis testing, analysis and interpretation of economic and business data, index numbers, regression and time series analysis and Chi squares.
PREREQ: C OR BETTER IN (MAT 105 OR MAT 108)

BUS 244   INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS   3 Units

This course focuses on the study of how businesses conduct their operations in the global economy. The political, legal, cultural, social & economic challenges confronting businesses in international markets will be examined. Topics covered include trade strategies, international business operations, international trade & financial theory & policy, foreign exchange markets & the theory of multi-national enterprises.
PREREQ: AN ECONOMICS COURSE OR CONSENT

BUS 294   INTERNSHIP IN BUSINESS OR ECONOMICS   Repeatable   1-3 Units

An internship providing students with opportunities to apply knowledge & skills learned in Business &/or Eco. courses to professional experiences while working in a business or non-profit organization. Students will work under the supervision of a Business & Eco. Department member & with a business or community staff member off-campus. Credit is based on hours employed & on instructor evaluation of student learning. Repeatable for a maximum of six credits.
PREREQ: PRIOR BUS OR ECO CLASS AND CONSENT OR INSTRUCTOR

BUS 297   SPECIAL TOPICS   1-3 Units

Prereq: Cons. instr.
PREREQ: CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR

BUS 299   INDEPENDENT STUDIES   1-3 Units

Prereq: Cons. instr.
PREREQ: CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR