Business (BUS) Courses
BUS 100 English for the Professional
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:or ESLR 320 and ESLW 320.
- Advisory:BUSTEC 302 and 303
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
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 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 stressed throughout the course. The course is recommended for all business majors during their first semester.
BUS 105 Business Mathematics
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is a review of basic mathematical skills and introduces equations and formulas in solving for unknowns. Applications of mathematics in business include such areas as banking, commercial discounts, retail and wholesale markup-markdown, payroll computations, simple and compound interest, bank discount, present value, taxes, insurance, depreciation, and financial statements. This course is recommended for every major in business.
BUS 215 Entrepreneurial Opportunity and Business Planning
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course provides students with insight and knowledge into developing their entrepreneurial opportunity and creating a business plan for it. Students will research entrepreneurial ideas and determine how to turn an idea into a successful startup enterprise given the current and anticipated demographic, technological and social climates. Students will also be offered an organized, step-by-step approach to preparing a business plan. Once students are able to assess the feasibility of their own business ideas based on their personal strengths, skills, and financial goals, they will develop and produce a comprehensive business plan. Students will analyze the organization and management of a new business and map out how to execute a new business venture. The plan will enable the students to solve problems "on paper" before they become operational or money problems.
Students with little entrepreneurial experience or have business idea they would like to pursue will benefit from this course.
BUS 295 Independent Studies in Business
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
An independent studies project involves an individual student or small group of students in study, research, or activities beyond the scope of regularly offered courses. See the current catalog section of "Special Studies" for full details of Independent Studies.
BUS 299 Experimental Offering in Business
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This is the experimental courses description.
BUS 300 Introduction to Business
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- C-ID:C-ID BUS 110
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course provides a survey of all business areas, including accounting, law, human resources, management, marketing, economics and finance. The course is designed to be taken by all beginning students interested in business. It is a core requirement for business majors. This course provides an overview often very helpful in assisting students' selection of a specific career in the field of business.
BUS 310 Business Communications
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:BUS 100 with a grade of "C" or better
- Advisory:Ability to key 30 or more words a minute and use a current office-level word processing program.
- Transferable:CSU
- General Education:AA/AS Area II(a)
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is designed to emphasize the use of communication theory in planning and composing various types of effective business letters and reports. The course stresses style, appearance, grammar, punctuation, tone, vocabulary and reader appeal. Interpersonal communication and listening, cross-cultural communication, electronic communication technology, and ethical and legal guidelines are included. A formal report with graphics is required.
BUS 320 Concepts in Personal Finance
- Same As:ECON 320
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:BUS 105
- Transferable:CSU
- General Education:AA/AS Area V(b)
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is designed to assist individuals in analyzing 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. Students will be using mathematical concepts as well as reading and interpreting written and oral instructions. The course provides a solid base for a career in financial planning services. This
course is the same as ECON 320, and only one may be taken for credit.
BUS 330 Managing Diversity in the Workplace
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- General Education:AA/AS Area V(b); AA/AS Area VI; CSU Area D7
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
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 340 Business Law
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- C-ID:C-ID BUS 125
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course focuses on the law and its relationship to the environment of business. The course covers the legal system; court process and procedures; alternative dispute resolution; government regulation of business; constitutional law; contracts, both under the common and the Uniform Commercial Code (U.C.C.); torts; business organizations; property rights; and agency and employment law. While covering a broad range of substantive laws related to business, the course also stresses critical thinking and analytical evaluation of legal issues surrounding business including ethics and social responsibility.
BUS 345 Law and Society
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:AA/AS Area V(b); CSU Area D8; IGETC Area 4G
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is an introduction to the American legal system emphasizing the nature, purpose, sources and functioning of American law but including some comparative analysis of other historical and contemporary legal systems. It stresses the evolution of legal concepts as a reflection of the social environment and the role of the judiciary. A theoretical rather than practical viewpoint is used through analysis of selected cases and legislation in the areas of individualism, socioeconomic groups, the family, the economy, crime, criminal procedure and punishment, church and state separation, the environment, and torts. This course should not be taken in place of BUS 340 when required.
BUS 350 Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This class provides an overview of the various elements involved in starting and operating a small business. It introduces such topics as developing a business plan, finding financial resources, developing personal and business goals, meeting legal requirements, understanding marketing concepts, and other topics of interest to the entrepreneur.
BUS 354 Students in Free Enterprise
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
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 in Free Enterprise (SIFE). 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. This course is designed to prepare students for the SIFE competition; therefore it may be taken a maximum
of four times for credit.
BUS 495 Independent Studies in Business
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Hours:27 - 216 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
An independent studies project involves an individual student or small group of students in study, research, or activities beyond the scope of regularly offered courses. See the current catalog section of "Special Studies" for full details of Independent Studies.
BUS 498 Work Experience in Business
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Hours:27 - 216 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must be in a paid or unpaid internship, volunteer position or job related to career goals in Business.
- Transferable:CSU
- General Education:AA/AS Area III(b)
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course provides students with opportunities to develop marketable skills in preparation for employment in their major field of study or advancement within their career. It is designed for students interested in work experience and/or internships in transfer level degree occupational programs. Course content includes understanding the application of education to the workforce; completion of required forms which document the student's progress and hours spent at the work site; and developing workplace skills and competencies. Appropriate level learning objectives are established by the student and the employer. During the semester, the student is required to participate in a weekly orientation and complete 27 hours of related work experience for 0.5 unit. An additional 27 hours of related work experience is required for each additional 0.5 units. Students may take up to 16 units total across all Work Experience course offerings. This course may be taken up to four times when there are new or expanded learning objectives. Only one Work Experience course may be taken per semester.
BUS 499 Experimental Offering in Business
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This is the experimental courses description.
Business Technology (BUSTEC) Courses
BUSTEC 101 Computer Keyboarding: 10-Key
- Units:1
- Hours:18 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course introduces the numeric keypad and develops the ability to key information into a computer with speed and accuracy.
BUSTEC 110 Business Procedures for Professional Success
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:BUSTEC 302 or equivalent, BUSTEC 303 and BUS 100
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course develops skills associated with the business professional, including specialized procedures in electronic workplaces. Students learn critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork, supervision skills, administrative procedures, and information-processing technologies. Specific areas include the 21st century workplace; business technology; business communication; records management; meetings, travel, and financial documents; and the business professional's career. The course emphasizes developing a work-site team through effective communications, dependability, interpreting various management responsibilities, and motivational techniques. Recommended for all management information science and business students.
BUSTEC 120 Skills for Today's Office
- Units:1
- Hours:18 hours LEC; 18 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:BUSTEC 302 or keyboarding speed verification at 25 wam or better, and CISA 305 and 315.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This is a course designed to build upon previous wordprocessing and spreadsheet training in the computer science/business area, and complete the training necessary to perform effectively and become a skilled employee in the modern, computerized office. The course includes preparing and processing information: wordprocessing, spreadsheet, and database documents; communicating via fax, e-mail, voicemail, Internet, and telephone; and using copiers and other office equipment. Students will simulate office situations. This course emphasizes activities and techniques that enhance competencies needed in today's office.
BUSTEC 299 Experimental Offering in Business Technology
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This is the experimental courses description.
BUSTEC 302 Computer-Keyboarding
- Units:2
- Hours:36 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- General Education:AA/AS Area III(b)
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This intensive introductory computer-keyboard course emphasizes operating alphabetic, numeric, and symbol keys by touch. It includes computer-keyboarding techniques, speed-and-accuracy development, proofreading proficiency, communication skills, essential computerkeyboarding
information, and use of basic features of a current office level word processing program. Workplace etiquette and common organizational duties are introduced and reinforced throughout the course. This course is not open to students who have received credit for BUSTEC 306.
BUSTEC 303 Computer-Keyboard Formatting
- Units:2
- Hours:36 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:BUSTEC 302 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This intensive computer-keyboard formatting course emphasizes application of the following formatting concepts: horizontal and vertical centering, business letter styles, memorandums, tables, and reports. The course includes developing proofreading proficiency, reinforcing
communication skills, developing speed and accuracy, and using the features of a current office-level word processing program. Workplace etiquette and common organizational duties are introduced and reinforced throughout the course. This course is not open to students
who have received credit for BUSTEC 306.
BUSTEC 304 Computer-Keyboard Speed-and-Accuracy Building
- Units:2
- Hours:36 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:BUSTEC 302 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course builds upon previous computer-keyboard skills and stresses speed-and accuracy techniques. It includes skills assessment and individually prescribed improvement plans. The student will be reading and interpreting written and oral instructions. Students who feel that they have skills equivalent to the prerequisite are encouraged to apply for credit by examination for BUSTEC 302.
BUSTEC 305 Introduction to Business Information Technology
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course prepares business professionals to use office systems, technologies, and sustainable procedures to support today's digital work environments. Topics include the use of business-related hardware and software, business communication, electronic calendars, project management, records management, business document preparation, cloud-based applications, information storage, and team collaboration. Critical thinking, problem-solving, administrative procedures, and information processing technologies are used to complete assignments and activities applicable in a business environment. Skills learned in this course provide a foundation in information and communications technology used in administrative, business, and management positions. This course is not open to students who have previously taken BUSTEC 110. This course is part of the collaborative degree program Business Information Professional I. This course is only offered at American River College and Folsom Lake College.
BUSTEC 307 Computer Keyboarding and Skill Building
- Units:3
- Hours:44 hours LEC; 30 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:CISC 302 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This intensive introductory computer-keyboard course emphasizes operating alphabetic, numeric, and symbol keys by touch. It includes computer-keyboarding techniques, speed-and-accuracy development, proofreading proficiency, and the use of essential computer-keyboarding information. Students will need access to a computer, the Internet, and an active Los Rios email account. This course is part of the collaborative certificate Business Information Professional I. This course is only offered at Folsom Lake College.
BUSTEC 499 Experimental Offering in Business Technology
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This is the experimental courses description.