BUS 100    English for the Professional    3 Units

Prerequisite: ENGWR 51 and ENGRD 16 or ESLW 320 and ESLR 320 or equivalent. Grade of "C" or better required to meet prerequisite.
Advisory: BUSTEC 302 and 303.
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is designed to prepare the student for business communication. It presents principles of correct and effective English usage as applied in business. Included are skills and techniques of written communication, sentence structure, word usage, punctuation, spelling, business vocabulary, and dictionary usage. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking and effective-writing techniques through analyzing written communication and composing and organizing paragraphs into effective business documents. The computer is used to format documents and search for information. Proofreading skills are stressed throughout the course. The course is recommended for all business majors during their first semester.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
M            07:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   H.Sublett            Off Campus RCC 8     28766

BUS 180    Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector    3 Units

Prerequisite: BUS 100 with a grade of "C" or better
Advisory: ENGWR 101
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course will provide students with base level knowledge of the Nonprofit sector, laying the foundation for those interested in pursuing a Nonprofit Organizational Management certificate. This course will examine all aspects of business specific to Nonprofit Organizations and will identify key differences between the Nonprofit sector and the For-profit and public sectors. Subject matter includes governance and boards, fundraising, marketing, communications, and techniques of management. Students completing this course will have an understanding of the fundamentals of business, specific to Nonprofit organizations.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
T            07:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   P.Sherwood           Off Campus RCC 15    30444

BUS 330    Managing Diversity in the Workplace    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course examines the leadership skills and abilities needed to manage a multicultural workforce. A primary focus is placed upon the workplace impact of various historical, social, and cultural experiences/perspectives related to gender, age, ethnicity, and disability. Workforce issues related to the diversity of the American consumer and global consumer impact on the United States are analyzed.

BUS 354    Students in Free Enterprise    3 Units

Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course provides students with an overview of what it takes to be successful in business through implementation of group projects and business leadership practices. Students will complete community-based business projects, focusing on business and project planning, team building, communications, preparing and processing information, and leadership. Students will plan, implement, and evaluate each project and then compose an annual report and deliver a professional presentation that will be evaluated by a selection of industry and business leaders at a regional competition. Students receive instruction in the areas of entrepreneurship, small business management, business planning, project management, oral and written presentation skills. This course emphasizes activities and techniques that develop competencies needed to become a successful business leader. There is a material fee for this course. This course may be taken four times for credit.