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Business Administration
2016-2017 Catalog
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INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS
3 units, 3 lecture hours, (Pass/No Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125, 126,
and Mathematics 201.
A survey in business providing a multidisciplinary
examination of how culture, society, economic systems, legal,
international, political, financial institutions, and human
behavior interact to affect a business organization’s policy and
practices within the U.S. and a global society. Demonstrates
how these influences impact the primary areas of business
including: organizational structure and design; leadership,
human resource management, organized labor practices;
marketing; organizational communication; technology;
entrepreneurship; legal, accounting, financial practices; the
stock and securities market; and therefore affect a business’
ability to achieve its organizational goals. (A, CSU, UC)
(C-ID BUS 110)
12
INTRODUCTION TO HOSPITALITY
3 units, 3 lecture hours (Pass/No Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125, 126,
and Mathematics 201.
This course provides an introduction to many facets
of the hospitality industry including lodging, food service,
travel and tourism. The history, growth and development,
current trends and organizational structure of the industry are
explored with a focus on employment opportunities. (A, CSU)
15
INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT
3 units, 3 lecture hours, (Pass/No Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126.
An introduction to the primary management
functions, including strategic and tactical planning; decision-
making; organizational design and systems; leadership,
motivation and communication; and control systems. (A,
CSU)
18
BUSINESS LAW AND THE
LEGAL ENVIRONMENT
4 units, 4 lecture hours, (Pass/No Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126.
The business law course will cover the following
topical areas: sources of law, ethics in law, criminal law,
tort law, contract law, agency, business structures, and
international law with a major emphasis on contracts. The
course will require case study discussions and written briefs.
(A, CSU, UC) (C-ID BUS 120, BUS 125)
19V COOPERATIVE WORK
EXPERIENCE, BUSINESS
1-8 units, 75 hours/unit paid employment or 60
hours/unit volunteer employment (Pass/No Pass)
Supervised employment, directly related to
student’s major in business. May be repeated up to three
times for not more than 16 units total of which only 6 can
be from COTR 19G. (A, CSU)
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STUDENTS IN FREE ENTERPRISE
SIFE/COLLEGIATE ENTREPRENEURS
ORGANIZATION
1-3 units: 1 unit, 1 lecture hour; 2 units,
1 lecture hour, 3 lab hours; 3 units, 2
lecture hours, 3 lab hours, (Pass/No Pass)
(Repeats=3)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126.
This course provides business leadership training
and experience using the student leadership organization,
Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) (an affiliate of the
international organization, Students in Free Enterprise,
Inc.) and the Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization
(CEO) (an affiliate of the national organization, Collegiate
Entrepreneurs’ Organization). Students participate in
intercollegiate competitions while acquiring knowledge and
skills in entrepreneurship, service, leadership, networking,
and communication. (A, CSU)
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HUMAN RELATIONS IN BUSINESS
3 units, 3 lecture hours, (Pass/No Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126.
This class covers traditional human relations
topics and theories while emphasizing interpersonal
skill development. There is an emphasis on motivating,
communicating, goal-setting, managing time, evaluating
performance, and understanding the worker. (A, CSU)
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OPERATION OF THE SMALL BUSINESS
3 units, 3 lecture hours, (Pass/No Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125, 126,
and Mathematics 201.
This course teaches students to take a systematic
approach to developing and managing a small business.
Emphasis is placed on discussions, case studies, and practical
exercises that help students to develop expertise in the
operations, marketing, human resource utilization, and
financing of a small business venture. (A, CSU)