All Courses -- Fall 2024
- Accounting
- Business
- Computer Information Systems
- Computer Science
- Leadership Studies
- Management
- Marketing
- Real Estate
ACCT - Accounting --- Fall 2024
Fundamentals of financial accounting relating to corporations. Application of widely used accounting theory and practice for both service and merchandise enterprises. Preparation and analysis of financial statements. This course may also be offered online.
Introduction to management's use of accounting information for planning, control, and decision-making within an organization. Covers both traditional and contemporary topics, including product costing, overhead, budgeting, cash flow, financial statement analysis, and decision-making tools. This course may also be offered online.
This course includes a detailed study of accounting using Excel spreadsheet software. Topics include the use of functions and formulas in Excel with emphasis on accounting as a financial analysis tool. Students are expected to have a working knowledge of Windows.
Covers cost accounting concepts and practices. Includes the determination, analysis, and control of product costs (materials, labor, and overhead) through traditional and advanced costing systems. Other managerial tools such as budgeting and break-even analysis and cost accounting on government contracts are also considered.
An intensive study and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Accounting Standards (IAS) for asset valuation, income measurement, and financial statement presentation for business organizations, including the processes through which GAAP and IAS have evolved. The emphasis in this course is on the basic financial statements and related footnotes, the time value of money, the valuation and presentation of assets, current liabilities, and related income statement accounts, and other special accounting topics. International accounting standards (IAS) will be presented parallel to GAAP due to the convergence of both sets of standards within the next five years. Suitable for CPA Exam preparation.
Examines the use of financial statement audits and details the audit process. Topics include professional responsibilities of auditors, audit design, sampling approaches, substantive testing, testing controls, and audit report formulation and communication.
BUS - Business --- Fall 2024
A survey of the many dimensions of business with a focus on careers: organization, management, marketing, legal aspects, international business, business climate, financial operations, the banking system, and investments. This course may also be offered online.
A survey of the many dimensions of business with a focus on careers: organization, management, marketing, legal aspects, international business, business climate, financial operations, the banking system, and investments.
This course is designed to understand social media concepts and strategies to promote an idea or business. This course includes a review of basic marketing concepts, social media methods and the development of a social media strategy.
Focuses on the legal and regulatory environment of business and management, including the legal system and methods of resolving disputes. The court system, trials and appeals, the Constitution, crimes and torts, contracts, product liability, employment, antitrust, law and ethics, corporate social responsibility, stakeholder relationships, ethical decision making, sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited partnerships, limited liability partnerships, limited liability companies, corporations, corporate structure and governance and international perspectives will be examined. Case studies will be presented. This course may also be offered online.
Focuses on the legal and regulatory environment of business and management, including the legal system and methods of resolving disputes. The court system, trials and appeals, the Constitution, crimes and torts, contracts, product liability, employment, antitrust, law and ethics, corporate social responsibility, stakeholder relationships, ethical decision making, sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited partnerships, limited liability partnerships, limited liability companies, corporations, corporate structure and governance and international perspectives will be examined. Case studies will be presented. This course may also be offered online.
Personal financial planning addressing the fundamentals of career planning, budgeting, investments, housing, insurance, taxation, estate planning, retirement planning, consumer credit, and spending. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.
Topics include spreadsheet concepts, model building, formula development, formula functions, charts, and list functions. Provides preparation for students seeking Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) core certification. Same as CIS A134. Students completing BUS A134 may not receive credit for CIS A134. This course may also be offered online.
Principles of editing written communication applicable to business. Emphasis on fundamentals of grammar and sentence structure. Recommended for all business majors. This course may also be offered online.
Designed to develop writing skills necessary for effective business communications. Emphasizes skill in applying, planning, writing, and verbalizing business communication techniques. Students will need a fundamental knowledge of English and the mechanics of writing. This course may also be offered online.
Introduction to the basic principles, components, and techniques of effective public relations. Topics include publicity and promotion, advertising, media and community relations, and approaches to problem solving. Same as CMST A185. Students completing BUS A185 may not receive credit for CMST A185.
Provides students with the fundamentals of financial management. The course addresses financial organizations, financial analysis and planning, working capital, the budgeting process, sources of financing, mergers and acquisitions, and cash flow analysis.
Modern stock and bond portfolio management practices and techniques. Focus is on risk management strategies, ethical issues, and industry standards as they relate to conflicts of interest, performance measurement, and presentation of results.
Create templates and macros using Visual Basic for Applications to automate Excel tasks, formula auditing, data validation, complex problem solving, importing data, routing changes, PivotCharts, PivotTables, and trendlines. Provides preparation for students seeking Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification. Same as CIS A234. Students completing BUS A234 may not receive credit for CIS A234. This course may also be offered online.
Study of communication functions, choices, and roles for professionals in business. Practice in using verbal, nonverbal, and writing skills to communicate one-on-one, electronically, and in groups. Same as MGMT A239. Students completing BUS A239 may not receive credit for MGMT A239. This course may also be offered online.
This course examines essential activities required for launching a new business venture. Some of the topics students are exposed to include: feasibility analysis, components of a business plan, business model, intellectual property, marketing, ethics, taxes, break-even analysis, and etc. This course may also be offered online.
CIS - Computer Information Systems --- Fall 2024
The student will develop basic keyboarding skills on a computer keyboard using correct stroking techniques on letter, number, and symbol keys. Emphasis on developing accuracy and speed. No credit will be given to students who can already type 30 words per minute. This course may also be offered online.
Keyboarding on the computer for students who can type by touch control and know alphabetic, numeric, and symbolic keys presented in Computer Information Systems A090. Emphasis on speed and accuracy on straight copy material, introduction to MS Word, formatting of memos, personal letters, business letters, one-page reports, and simple tables. This course may also be offered online.
Introductory computer course for MS Windows and applications. Students learn about the computer operating system and software applications for word processing, spreadsheets, databases, multimedia presentations, the Internet, and social networking tools. Provides preparation for students seeking Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) certification. This course may also be offered online.
Introductory computer course for MS Windows and applications. Students learn about the computer operating system and software applications for word processing, spreadsheets, databases, multimedia presentations, the Internet, and social networking tools. Provides preparation for students seeking Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) certification. This course may also be offered online.
Introductory course in the applications of information systems in business. Students will learn about Information Systems, hardware and software components, networks, ethics and security issues, ecommerce, and Web page design. Use of spreadsheet and database management software to create computer-based solutions to business problems. Meets the lower division computer requirement for business majors at some CSU and UC campuses. This course may also be offered online.
Introductory course in the applications of information systems in business. Students will learn about Information Systems, hardware and software components, networks, ethics and security issues, ecommerce, and Web page design. Use of spreadsheet and database management software to create computer-based solutions to business problems. Meets the lower division computer requirement for business majors at some CSU and UC campuses. This course may also be offered online.
This course will provide a practical understanding of HTML and CSS to design and format web pages. Text editors will be used to create and format Web pages incorporating various types of styles. This course may also be offered online.
Intended for students who know how to create web pages using HTML. This course covers advanced Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) techniques such as designing responsive Web sites for tablets, mobile devices, and desktops. This course may also be offered online.
Topics include spreadsheet concepts, model building, formula development, formula functions, charts, and list functions. Provides preparation for students seeking Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) core certification. Same as BUS A134. Students completing CIS A134 may not receive credit for BUS A134. This course may also be offered online.
Topics include spreadsheet concepts, model building, formula development, formula functions, charts, and list functions. Provides preparation for students seeking Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) core certification. Same as BUS A134. Students completing CIS A134 may not receive credit for BUS A134. This course may also be offered online.
The basics of communicating by email. Students will use basic computer concepts for learning Microsoft Outlook. Other topics include the use of the calendar, weather, management of contacts, tasks, notes, appointments, mail merge, scheduling, integrating Outlook with other applications, and working in the cloud. Provides preparation for students seeking Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification. May be offered online.
Personal qualities and office skills required of an office assistant in a high tech, multicultural labor force. Office applications generated with Microsoft Office, enhanced verbal and written communications skills, reprographics, telephone and mail procedures, records management, time and stress management, office ethics, and career planning. This course may also be offered online.
For students who already know how to create Web pages using HTML, this course introduces the fundamentals of JavaScript, a scripting language used to create interactive Web pages. Students will create dynamic Web pages using dialog boxes, forms, menus, rollover buttons, and image manipulation. This course may also be offered online.
For students who already know how to create web pages using HTML and understand JavaScript, this course covers advanced features of Front-End development. Topics include closures, advanced Javascript OOP patterns, utilizing jQuery, manipulating Document Object Model (DOM), and writing AJAX scripts.
Create templates and macros using Visual Basic for Applications to automate Excel tasks, formula auditing, data validation, complex problem solving, importing data, routing changes, PivotCharts, PivotTables, and trendlines. Provides preparation for students seeking Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification. Same as BUS A234. Students completing CIS A234 may not receive credit for BUS A234. This course may also be offered online.
Create templates and macros using Visual Basic for Applications to automate Excel tasks, formula auditing, data validation, complex problem solving, importing data, routing changes, PivotCharts, PivotTables, and trendlines. Provides preparation for students seeking Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification. Same as BUS A234. Students completing CIS A234 may not receive credit for BUS A234. This course may also be offered online.
CS - Computer Science --- Fall 2024
Introduction to fundamental concepts and techniques for writing software in the Python programming language. Covers the syntax and semantics of data types, expressions, exceptions, control structures, Input/output, methods, classes, and pragmatics of Python programming.
First course in ANSI/ISO Standard C++ programming language. Topics include data types, strings, operators, expressions, control flow, input/output, functions, pointers, arrays, preprocessor, streams, enumerated data type, dynamic memory allocation, objects, classes, vectors, inheritance, object-oriented design and recursion. This course may also be offered online.
A first Computer Science course taught using the Java programming language. Students will build Java applications. Emphasis will be placed on programming fundamentals such as variables, selection and loops as well as object-oriented programming concepts including classes and inheritance. This course may also be offered online.
A study of data abstraction and algorithm analysis. Data structures include lists, stacks, queues, trees, tables, and graphs. Algorithms include searching, sorting, pattern-matching, tree traversal, and balancing. This is a core course for students who want to study advanced programming, computer science, or engineering.
A course in the architecture of computers. Topics will include Boolean algebra and computer arithmetic, digital logic, micro and macro architecture, Assembly language, performance, datapath and control, memory hierarchies, interfacing and peripherals, and multiprocessing.
Introduction to the concepts, methods, and current practice of software engineering. Study the lifecycle of a software system. Employ engineering methods, processes, techniques, and measurement. Use of tools to manage software development. Project work is required to illustrate the various elements.
Second course in ANSI/ISO Standard C++ programming language. Topics include sorting and searching, data structures, operator overloading, memory management, exception handling, name scope management, polymorphism, templates, STL containers, STL algorithm and iterators, and functional programming.
An introduction to the discrete structures used in Computer Science with an emphasis on their applications. Topics covered include functions, relations, sets, basic logic, proof techniques, basics of counting, graphs, trees, and discrete probability.
A second course in Java programming language. Topics include object-oriented design, inheritance, interfaces, abstract and anonymous inner classes, I/O & exceptions, generics, regular expressions, databases, XML, GUI construction, graphics and multimedia, Java collections, data structures, lambda expressions and multithreading. This course may also be offered online.
LEAD - Leadership --- Fall 2024
Introduction to the concepts and personal skills related to leadership on campus, the community, and business. Course progresses from a study of leadership traits and models to assessment and analysis of personal skills and attitudes and ends with the development of individual student plans for leadership development. An introductory course of the leadership studies program.
MGMT - Management --- Fall 2024
An introduction to the tools, practices, policies, and concepts of management in modern organizations. Emphasis will be on planning, organizing, leading, controlling, communication, and decision-making.
A behavior science approach to human relations in business with special emphasis on developing a student’s leadership qualities, understanding, personal characteristics, and attitudes desirable for advancement to greater responsibilities in business management. Designed for on-the-job trainees or mid-management trainees who are seeking further insights in dealing with co-workers and management. This course may also be offered online.
Study of communication functions, choices, and roles for professionals in business. Practice in using verbal, nonverbal, and writing skills to communicate one-on-one, electronically, and in groups. Same as BUS A239. Students completing MGMT A239 may not receive credit for BUS A239. This course may also be offered online.
MKTG - Marketing --- Fall 2024
A survey of the major marketing topics of interest to marketing students and practitioners. Studies include: major institutions involved in the marketing process, major tools used by marketers, and environmental forces affecting the marketing process. Emphasis is placed on effective marketing strategy planning. This course may also be offered online.
Theory and practices of the relational selling process. Covers the basic steps in organizing, developing, and preparing a professional sales presentation. Builds self-confidence and competence in selling oneself as well as products, service, and ideas.
Examines the major components of modern advertising and promotion. Key areas explored include the social and economic role of advertising, controls over advertising, planning of the campaign, and the role of research, media playing, advertising strategy and coordination with other elements of marketing. This course may also be offered online.
A survey of major international marketing topics of interest to international business students and practitioners. Studies include: tools used by global marketers; institutions and environmental forces impacting the marketing process worldwide; and effective strategic planning for global markets. This course may also be offered online.
A survey of major international marketing topics of interest to international business students and practitioners. Studies include: tools used by global marketers; institutions and environmental forces impacting the marketing process worldwide; and effective strategic planning for global markets.
RE - Real Estate --- Fall 2024
Designed for those preparing for the state real estate license examination and for those interested in the various aspects of real estate ownership and sales.
Escrows, sales contracts, trust deeds, landlord tenant, liens, probate sales, joint tenancy, etc. Emphasizes the more complex aspects of real estate law. This course may also be offered online.
Covers the day to day practice of real estate including sales, working with buyers and sellers, the listing and purchase agreement, finance, taxation, property management and investing for real estate. This course may also be offered online.