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Course Descriptions
2015-2016 Catalog
Business Administration
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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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FUNDAMENTALS OF INVESTING
3 units, 3 lecture hours, (Pass/No Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125, 126,
and Mathematics 201.
This class covers traditional investment tools
including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, real estate, insurance,
and other alternatives as investment and retirement planning
instruments. Personal finance, retirement plans, and related
topics will be explored. (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)
39 FINITE MATHEMATICS FOR BUSINESS
3 units, 3 lecture hours, (Pass/No Pass)
PREREQUISITES: Mathematics 103 or 2 years
high school algebra to include Intermediate Algebra or
equivalent. ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 126.
An introduction to f inite mathematics and
quantitative methods for business majors. May be taken
concurrently with STAT 7. Topics include the application
set theory, counting, probability, expected value, rates of
change, functions, applications and graphing, mathematics
of finance, systems of linear equations and matrices and
linear programming. Meets the business major requirements
for students transferring to Cal State University, Fresno. (A,
CSU-GE, UC)
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CAREERS-BUSINESS
1 unit, 1 lecture hour, (Pass/No Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126.
A course to prepare students for the career work
force. Career and education planning, self-assessment, resume
formatting, cover letter formatting, job applications, and
interviewing. (A, CSU)
52 INTRODUCTION
TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP
3 units, 3 lecture hours, (Pass/No Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125, 126,
and Mathematics 201.
Students in this course will develop an understanding
of the complex tasks faced by individuals engaged in
entrepreneurial activities. This course identifies the methods
for developing a business idea, the process of starting a
business, how to acquire resources, and the key parts of a
business plan. (A, CSU)
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TOPICS IN BUSINESS
.5 unit, .5 lecture hour, (Pass/No Pass)
Examination and contemporary overview of current
business topics. Students taking this course will learn a variety
of business skills such as being able to discuss the historical
development of the topic area, the selection of methods to
appropriately handle certain business situations, and the
evaluation of alternative solutions to contemporary business
problems. Sample topics include Business Ethics, Conflict
and Stress Management, Insurance Essentials, Small Business
Budgeting, etc.