Courses
BUS 101: Introduction To Business
(3) F, S - CSU, UC
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 110 or ENG 110H or ENG 110GB
Examines the nature of economic activity in the American free enterprise system. Includes the effects of societal norms and political systems on the American free enterprise system and the distribution and utilization of resources. Provides the student with a broad understanding of the basic principles and practices of business, including social responsibility and ethics, government regulation, culture, globalization, entrepreneurship, economic systems, management, marketing, accounting and finance.
BUS 103: Business Mathematics(3) F, S - CSU
Skills Advisories: MATH 1
Arithmetic approach used to solve business problems dealing with interest, depreciation, percentage, discounts, pricing merchandise, bank discounts, stocks and bonds, partial payments payroll, small loans and installment purchases.
BUS 201: Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Innovation(2) F, S - CSU
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 110 or 110H or ENG 110GB
Course Advisories: BUS 101
An introductory course intended to provide students with a comprehensive overview of the vital importance of entrepreneurship in the 21st century global economy and the critical role that innovation and creativity play in the entrepreneurial process. Students will examine and reflect on their own entrepreneurial potential and evaluate the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship.
BUS 202: Start-Up to Expansion: Analysis & Assessment(2) F, S - CSU
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 110 or 110H or ENG 110GB
Course Advisories: BUS 101 and/or BUS 201
Enables entrepreneurs to explore their personal interests, various business opportunities, and ascertain whether their goals and skills are well suited for developing a new/existing business venture. A significant amount of time is devoted to analyses of industries, markets, competitors and customers.
BUS 203: Marketing Plan Development(2) F, S - CSU
Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 110 or 110H or ENG 110GB
Course Advisory: BUS 202
Project-based ¿crash course¿ in which students develop a marketing plan. In the development of a marketing plan students will examine key marketing factors including, strategic positioning, market segmentation, product design, distribution strategy, logistics management, promotion, internet marketing, pricing, and customer relationship management.
BUS 204: Managing Entrepreneurial Operations(2) F, S - CSU
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for English 110 or 110H or ENG 110GB
Course Advisory: BUS 101 or BUS 203 or MGMT 101
Explores issues facing the entrepreneur in the day-to-day operations of a newly-formed/existing business and provides applied problem-solving techniques. Students will examine core operations management concepts involving operations strategy, project management, forecasting, inventory management, materials requirement planning, scheduling, supply chain management, quality control, and human resource management.
BUS 205: Entrepreneurial Accounting(2) F, S - CSU
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for English 110 or English 110H or ENG 110GB
Course Advisories: BUS 101 or COMP 134A
Introductory accounting course providing entrepreneurs with a broad overview of key accounting concepts and practices involving: the accounting cycle, data entry using computerized (QuickBooks®) and open-source software, financial statement analysis, entering payables, writing checks, entering sales, tracking sales tax, collecting receivables, preparing journal entries, generating internal reports, and creating financial statements.
BUS 206: Entrepreneurial Finance(2) F, S - CSU
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for English 110 or 110H or ENG 110GB
Course Advisories: BUS 101 or BUS 205 or COMP 134A
Focuses on the unique financial issues confronting entrepreneurial firms involving financing, cash flow management, forecasting, debt management, and financial analysis and control. Students will investigate methods for raising start-up and operating capital through a variety of funding sources.
BUS 207: Entrepreneurship Law(2) F, S - CSU
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for English 110 or 110H or ENG 110GB
Course Advisory: BUS 101
Examines the legal and tax implications involved in the creation, acquisition, and/or sale of a new business. Specific legal theory covering business formation, intellectual property, cyber law, employment law, contracts, tax law, and bankruptcy will comprise the central focus.
BUS 208: Business Plan Development(2) F, S - CSU
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for English 110 or 110H or ENG 110GB
Course Advisory: BUS 202 or 203 or 205 or 206
Students will develop and write a market-ready comprehensive business plan for a new/existing venture. Course examines a variety of entrepreneurial issues in the business planning process including: concept testing, product development, marketing, management, financing, and ongoing operations.
BUS 290: Work Experience In Business Administration(1-4) F, S - CSU
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 110 or ENG 110H or ENG 110GB
75 hours of work experience = 1 unit of credit Consists of supervised employment for students whose career objectives, course of study and employment complement each other. Students must accomplish specific course objectives. Class meetings on campus are scheduled each semester.
BUS 299: Independent Study In Business Administration(1-4) F, S - CSU
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 110 or ENG 110H or ENG 110GB
Course Advisories: BUS 101
Limitation on Enrollment: Student must have completed 12 units at SBCC with a G.P.A. of 2.5 and a min of 6 units with a G.P.A. of 3.0 in the Business Department May be taken for one to three units of credit. Each unit of credit requires that the student devote approximately three hours per week to the study. Designed to offer the individual student an opportunity to develop his/her unique talent and interest in the area of business. Designed primarily as a follow-up to a business course where a student can do more intensive study in an area covered more lightly in the previous course. The guidelines are formulated by the student under the direction of a selected instructor. The undertaking of the student requires a certain level of maturity and self-discipline.
