BUS 100    English for the Professional    3 Units

Prerequisite: ENGWR 50 and ENGRD 110, or ESLW 320 and ESLR 320 with grades of "C" or better.
Advisory: Credit for BUSTEC 100.1 or completion of BUSTEC 300.1 with a grade of "C" or better.
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is designed to prepare students 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 business document formatting. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking and effective writing techniques through analyzing written communication and composing and organizing paragraphs into effective business documents. Computer skills are needed to format business documents and search the Internet for information. Proofreading skills are emphasized throughout the course.

BUS 106    Business Mathematics    1-3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: MATH 27 with a grade of Credit.
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This variable unit course develops essential skills to help students handle business and consumer math issues. It builds awareness and confidence in fractions, decimals, percents, interest, merchandise markups and markdowns, interpretation of charts, problem-solving, personal finance, elementary statistics, and accounting concepts. It is recommended for every Business major. Credit is awarded at the rate of one (1) unit for each eighteen (18) hours of lecture, which is one module. Total credit cannot exceed three (3) units.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
MW           12:00PM-01:20PM   LEC   B.Mom                SCC MAIN BUS 240     19680
TTh          05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   S.Stein              SCC MAIN BUS 107     19681
On-Campus

BUS 210    The Business Plan    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None.
Hours: 18 hours LEC
Description: This course offers an organized, step-by-step approach to creating and preparing a business plan for a small business. This plan will enable managers and owners to identify areas of specific risk and solve problems before commencing operations of the business.

Schedule: Other Term, Jan 25-Feb 29
F            01:00PM-04:20PM   LEC   J.Hunter             Davis Cntr Davis 103 23849
Off-Campus - Davis Center, 1909 Galileo Court, Davis.

Schedule: Other Term, May 05-May 19
MW           06:00PM-09:20PM   LEC   J.Hunter             West Sac WSO 150     20908
Off-Campus - West Sacramento Center, 1275 Halyard Drive, West Sacramento.

BUS 212    Marketing for Small Businesses    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None.
Hours: 18 hours LEC
Description: This course emphasizes how a small business or non-profit organization can market its service or product to its customers. The student will learn about ways to improve the marketing mix, identify target markets, and develop a marketing plan.

Schedule: Other Term, Jan 28-Feb 13
MW           06:00PM-08:50PM   LEC   J.Hunter             West Sac WSO 150     20909
Off-Campus - West Sacramento Center, 1275 Halyard Drive, West Sacramento.

BUS 214    Financing a Small Business    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None.
Hours: 18 hours LEC
Description: This course discusses the various approaches the business owner may take to obtain the necessary capital for a small business. This course will focus on determining the start-up costs, and projecting monthly and yearly costs. Financial ratios and analysis of financial statements are covered.

Schedule: Other Term, Feb 25-Mar 12
MW           06:00PM-08:50PM   LEC   J.Hunter             West Sac WSO 150     20910
Off-Campus - West Sacramento Center, 1275 Halyard Drive, West Sacramento.

BUS 216    Essential Records for the Small Business    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None.
Hours: 18 hours LEC
Description: This course emphasizes the various types of records that a small business must keep and the types of business licenses that must be obtained. The focus will be on financial, employment, and tax records. A simple, easy-to-use recordkeeping system will be covered.

Schedule: Other Term, Mar 24-Apr 09
MW           06:00PM-08:50PM   LEC   J.Hunter             West Sac WSO 150     20310
Off-Campus - West Sacramento Center, 1275 Halyard Drive, West Sacramento.

BUS 218    Management Skills for the Small Business    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None.
Hours: 18 hours LEC
Description: A small business owner must understand and motivate others to help the business reach its objectives. This course covers such functions as planning and organizing work flow, delegating responsibilities, understanding leadership styles, decision-making, stress and time management, and working with employee organizations.

Schedule: Other Term, Mar 07-Apr 11
F            01:00PM-04:20PM   LEC   J.Hunter             Off Campus Davis    23850
Off-Campus - Davis Center, 1909 Galileo Court, Davis.

Schedule: Other Term, Apr 14-Apr 30
MW           06:00PM-08:50PM   LEC   J.Hunter             West Sac WSO 150     19970
Off-Campus - West Sacramento Center, 1275 Halyard Drive, West Sacramento.

BUS 220    Retailing and Merchandising for the Small Business    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None.
Hours: 18 hours LEC
Description: This course will emphasize retailing concepts such as inventory control and turnover rates, selecting merchandise sources, using trade and cash discounts, pricing, markup and markdown, and shrinkage control. Students will also learn how to develop a merchandising plan, inventory control system, and assess consumer behavior and demographics.

Schedule: Other Term, Apr 18-May 16
F            01:00PM-04:20PM   LEC   J.Hunter             Davis Cntr Davis 103 23852
Off-Campus - Davis Center, 1909 Galileo Court, Davis.

BUS 260    Communicating With Customers    .5 Unit

Prerequisite: None.
Hours: 9 hours LEC
Description: This course is designed to introduce the student to the key elements of communication and its importance in providing exceptional customer service. Topics will include verbal and nonverbal communication as well as listening skills. Emphasis will be placed on how to effectively and constructively communicate with internal and external customers. The goal is to provide practical, hands-on skills to non-management level personnel.

Schedule: Other Term, Jan 23-Feb 06
W            06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   R.LaFrance           SCC MAIN BUS 238     21443
Three class meetings - January 23, 30; February 6.
On-Campus
This class is an elective for the Customer Service Certificate of Completion.

BUS 261    Exceptional Customer Service    .5 Unit

Prerequisite: None.
Hours: 9 hours LEC
Description: This course is designed to provide the student with certain key skills and attitudes in order to effectively meet the needs of customers. The student will be introduced to the concepts of internal and external customers, customer satisfaction, and customer retention. Topics will also include communicating with customers, developing a positive attitude, handling complaints, and sales skills. The goal is to provide practical, hands-on skills to non-management level personnel.

Schedule: Other Term, Feb 13-Feb 27
W            06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   B.Mom                SCC MAIN BUS 238     21444
Three class meetings - February 13, 20 and 27.
On-Campus
This class fulfills a requirement for the Customer Service Certificate of Completion.

BUS 265    Stress Management in the Workplace    .5 Unit

Prerequisite: None.
Hours: 9 hours LEC
Description: This course is designed to acquaint the student with the elements of stress management and its importance in providing exceptional customer service. Topics will include the recognition of stress, causes of stress, and the benefits of managing stress. Emphasis will be placed on a multitude of ways to handle stress in order to have a more productive professional and personal life. The goal is to provide practical, hands-on skills to non-management level personnel.

Schedule: Other Term, Apr 09-Apr 23
W            06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   R.LaFrance           SCC MAIN BUS 238     23911
Three class meetings - April 9, 16 and 23.
On-Campus

BUS 267    Dealing With Conflict in the Workplace    .5 Unit

Prerequisite: None.
Hours: 9 hours LEC
Description: This course is designed to introduce the student to the subject of conflict management and the importance of managing conflict in providing exceptional customer service. Topics will include the meaning of conflict, the causes of conflict between individuals and groups within an organization, and strategies for resolving interpersonal conflict. Emphasis will be placed on how to deal with difficult people, and how to bring out the best in others. The goal is to provide practical, hands-on skills to non-management level personnel.

Schedule: Other Term, Apr 30-May 14
W            06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   J.Carrasco           SCC MAIN BUS 238     23913
Three class meetings - April 30; May 7 and 14.
On-Campus

BUS 269    Organizational Change    .5 Unit

Prerequisite: None.
Hours: 9 hours LEC
Description: This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of organizational change and the role it plays in providing exceptional customer service. Topics will include understanding organizational change, theoretical models of change, stages of change, and how to survive and thrive when an organization changes. The goal is to provide practical, hands-on skills to non-management level personnel.

Schedule: Other Term, Mar 05-Mar 26
W            06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   R.LaFrance           SCC MAIN BUS 238     23912
Three class meetings - March 5, 12 and 26.
On-Campus

BUS 300    Introduction to Business    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 50 or ESLW 50 with a grade "C" or better.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: For anyone considering a career in business or a business venture, this course provides an overview of the business operation and the skills required for success. It covers the operations of business, business organization and management, finance, marketing, labor-management relations, and government regulations, accounting, computers, e-commerce, and management information systems.

Schedule: Eight Week - First, Jan 19-Mar 14
TTh          01:00PM-04:05PM   LEC   K.Handy              SCC MAIN BUS 103     21733
On-Campus

Th           07:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   D.Crumpton           SCC MAIN BUS 240     20905
TBA          TBA               LEC   TBA                   TBA TBA             20905
Hybrid Class. This is a combination of face-to-face and online instruction. Students are expected to attend during the times indicated above, and will need a computer with Internet access for the online portion.
On-Campus

BUS 310    Business Communications    3 Units

Prerequisite: BUS 100 with a grade of "C" or better
Advisory: Credit for BUSTEC 100.1 or BUSTEC 300.1 at 28+ net words per minute, or equivalent
General Education: AA/AS Area D1 and writing competency
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course emphasizes the use of effective communication within the global business environment. It covers the psychology, principles, and methods used in the process of using standard English to communicate. The problem solving approach is used to plan, organize, and compose effective business documents in which style, appearance, tone, vocabulary, grammar, punctuation, and reader appeal are stressed for effective oral and written communication. Organizational communication is emphasized. A minimum 1000-word keyed formal research paper using APA style citations will be required. The results of the research paper will be presented to the class in an oral presentation.

BUS 320    Concepts in Personal Finance (Same as FCS 304)    3 Units

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ENGWR 50 or ESLW 50 with a grade of "C" or better.
General Education: AA/AS Area E2
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is designed to assist individuals to analyze their financial affairs. Elements and conceptual basis of financial planning analysis, and decision making in areas of budgeting, taxes, borrowing, money management, insurance, investments, and retirement will be examined with an emphasis on principles to develop students' economic decision making.

Schedule: 16 Week, Jan 28-May 21
F            06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   S.Batarseh           West Sac WSO 150     22169
First class meeting - February 1, 2008 (Friday).
Off-Campus - West Sacramento Center, 1275 Halyard Drive, West Sacramento.

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Mar 24-May 15
Th           07:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   K.Handy              SCC MAIN BUS 204     21860
TBA          TBA               LEC   K.Handy               TBA TBA             21860
Hybrid Class. This is a combination of face-to-face and online instruction. Students are expected to attend during the times indicated above, and will need a computer with Internet access for the online portion.
On-Campus

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
M            12:00PM-01:20PM   LEC   M.Parmelee           SCC MAIN BUS 151     21108
TBA          TBA               LEC   M.Parmelee            TBA TBA             21108
Hybrid Class. This is a combination of face-to-face and online instruction. Students are expected to attend during the times indicated above, and will need a computer with Internet access for the online portion.
On-Campus

T            06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   D.Claugus            SCC MAIN BUS 151     21862
On-Campus

BUS 330    Managing Diversity in the Workplace    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area 7
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: The 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, race, ethnicity, and disability. Workforce issues related to the diversity of the American consumer and global consumer impact on the United States are analyzed.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
T            05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   D.Pease              SCC MAIN BUS 225     21441
TBA          TBA               LEC   TBA                   TBA TBA             21441
Hybrid Class. This is a combination of face-to-face and online instruction. Students are expected to attend during the times indicated above, and will need a computer with Internet access for the online portion.
On-Campus

BUS 340    Business Law    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is an introduction to law in its relationship to the environment of business. The course covers the American legal system as an instrument of economic, social, and political control. It stresses basic business torts, business crimes, contracts and sales transactions, agency, legal structures of business, government regulation, and property rights.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
TTh          10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   W.McGrath            SCC MAIN BUS 240     19677
MW           12:00PM-01:20PM   LEC   F.Dawkins            SCC MAIN BUS 143     19678
T            07:00PM-09:55PM   LEC   T.Stock              SCC MAIN BUS 145     19679
On-Campus

TTh          02:30PM-03:50PM   LEC   T.Stock              Davis Cntr Davis 102 21442
Off-Campus - Davis Center, 1909 Galileo Court, Davis.

MW           11:30AM-12:50PM   LEC   A.Tobia              Downtown DT 103      23922
Off-Campus - Downtown Center, 1209 4th Street, Sacramento.

BUS 345    Law and Society    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course benefits students in every major by making all students aware of their rights and obligations under the law. They will be introduced to the American common law system, with emphasis on the practical aspects, theory behind the law, and on the law as a reflection of society. Areas studied include the U.S. Constitution, the Court and legal systems, law of Crimes, Torts, Contracts, Landlord-Tenant Relationships, Employment, and Family Law. This course is not to be taken in place of BUS 340, Business Law, where required.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
MW           10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   F.Dawkins            SCC MAIN BUS 143     20439
On-Campus

BUS 350    Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This class covers the various elements in starting and operating a small business. Students will learn to develop a business plan, find financial resources, meet legal requirements, develop management techniques, understand marketing concepts, and techniques and other topics of interest to the small business entrepreneur.

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Mar 24-May 15
TTh          01:00PM-04:10PM   LEC   J.Hunter             SCC MAIN BUS 225     21243
On-Campus

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
M            06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   K.Morgan             SCC MAIN BUS 225     22191
On-Campus

BUS 380    Introduction to Insurance    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC
Description: This introductory insurance course will provide students with a basic background of the modern property/casualty insurance system. Topics will include how insurance products and services are distributed to the consumer, how insurance company departments function, and how reinsurance is used to create an insurance company and insure large property and high liability values/limits. Students will gain an understanding of civil laws or tort and contract, the basic commercial and personal ISO insurance contracts, and the importance of the risk management process.

Schedule: Eight Week - First, Jan 19-Mar 14
T            07:00PM-09:00PM   LEC   J.Dias               SCC MAIN BUS 238     22213
On-Campus

BUS 382    Personal Insurance    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course will assist students in learning basic information regarding personal insurance. This course will be of value to anyone majoring in business or anyone who does not possess the knowledge to handle his/her personal insurance needs. This course includes information about automobile insurance; homeowners insurance; other residential insurance such as fire and earthquake insurance; marine insurance; other personal property and liability insurance; financial planning; life insurance; and health insurance.

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Mar 24-May 15
TTh          07:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   B.Grimm              SCC MAIN BUS 225     23923
On-Campus

BUS 498    Work Experience in Business    1-4 Units

Prerequisite: None
General Education: AA/AS Area E
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 300 hours LAB
Description: This course is designed to provide students with effective job development skills that will assist them in obtaining and keeping an internship or a job in the field of Business. Course content will include understanding the application of education to the workforce; the responsibilities of an internship (where applicable); completion of Title V Education Code papers (the student's Application, Learning Objectives, Time sheet, and Evaluations), which document the student's progress and hours spent at the work or internship site; and developing workplace (soft) skills identified by the Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) Competencies, as well as by local employers. In addition, the student is required to fulfill 18 hours lecture and 75 hours of related, paid work experience or 60 hours of volunteer work experience for one unit; 75 or 60 hours of related work experience for each additional unit. The program allows the transfer student to combine practical, paid or non-paid work experience with college training. The course may be taken up to four times when there is new or expanded learning on the job for a total of 16 units. This course is transferable to any CSU campus. Only one Work Experience course may be taken per semester. Business includes Accounting, Business, Computer Information Science, Management, Marketing, and Real Estate. Students learn the principles and applications of the success oriented Management-by-Objectives procedures related to their own jobs. The class will explore the use of modern personnel management principles such as employee appraisal, interviewing, and self-motivation.

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Mar 24-May 15
TBA          TBA               LEC   B.Barker             SCC MAIN Online     20950
TBA          TBA               LAB   B.Barker             SCC MAIN Online     
Online Class. Students who have never taken a Work Experience class must purchase a "Work Experience Orientation" DVD from the College Bookstore. If, after viewing the DVD, students have questions, they may attend the following Information Session:
Main Campus - Tuesday, March 25 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm - LRC 141
Students may take only one Work Experience Class per semester.

TBA          TBA               LEC   S.Goldberg           SCC MAIN Online     20952
TBA          TBA               LAB   S.Goldberg           SCC MAIN Online     
Instructor's permission required to enroll in section 20952
Online Class. Students who have never taken a Work Experience class must purchase a "Work Experience Orientation" DVD from the College Bookstore. If, after viewing the DVD, students have questions, they may attend the following Information Session:
Main Campus - Tuesday, March 25 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm - LRC 141
Students may take only one Work Experience Class per semester.

TBA          TBA               LEC   W.Slobodnik          SCC MAIN Online     20954
TBA          TBA               LEC   R.Fulgham            SCC MAIN Online     20954
TBA          TBA               LAB   W.Slobodnik          SCC MAIN Online     
Instructor's permission required to enroll in section 20954.
Online Class. Students who have never taken a Work Experience class must purchase a "Work Experience Orientation" DVD from the College Bookstore. If, after viewing the DVD, students have questions, they may attend the following Information Session:
Main Campus - Tuesday, March 25 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm - LRC 141
Students may take only one Work Experience Class per semester.

TBA          TBA               LAB   R.Fulgham            SCC MAIN Online     
Instructor's permission required to enroll in section 20954.
Online Class. Students who have never taken a Work Experience class must purchase a "Work Experience Orientation" DVD from the College Bookstore. If, after viewing the DVD, students have questions, they may attend the following Information Session:
Main Campus - Tuesday, March 25 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm - LRC 141
Students may take only one Work Experience Class per semester.

TBA          TBA               LEC   E.Spears             SCC MAIN Online     22410
TBA          TBA               LAB   E.Spears             SCC MAIN Online     
Instructor's permission required to enroll in section 22410.
Online Class. Students who have never taken a Work Experience class must purchase a "Work Experience Orientation" DVD from the College Bookstore. If, after viewing the DVD, students have questions, they may attend the following Information Session:
Main Campus - Tuesday, March 25 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm - LRC 141
Students may take only one Work Experience Class per semester.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
TBA          TBA               LEC   W.Slobodnik           TBA TBA             20946
TBA          TBA               LAB   W.Slobodnik           TBA TBA             
Online OR Face-to-Face. Face-to-Face students - Class will meet Monday, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm in SG 234.
Online Class. Students who have never taken a Work Experience class must purchase a "Work Experience Orientation" DVD from the College Bookstore. If, after viewing the DVD, students have questions, they may attend the following Information Session:
Main Campus - Thursday, January 24 - 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm - LRC 141
Students may take only one Work Experience Class per semester.

TBA          TBA               LEC   S.Goldberg           SCC MAIN Online     20948
TBA          TBA               LAB   S.Goldberg           SCC MAIN Online     
Online Class. Students who have never taken a Work Experience class must purchase a "Work Experience Orientation" DVD from the College Bookstore. If, after viewing the DVD, students have questions, they may attend the following Information Session:
Main Campus - Thursday, January 24 - 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm - LRC 141
Students may take only one Work Experience Class per semester.