General Business

Introduces and defines basic accounting concepts, principles and procedures for recording business transactions and developing financial accounting reports.

Examines application of basic accounting concepts, principles and procedures to more complex business situations in a corporate setting.

Survey of American business in a global context: business and economic terminology, entrepreneurship, forms of business ownership, accounting, budgeting, operations, human resource management, ethics, corporate social responsibility, and marketing principles.

Students completing the Communications, Business & Media certificate may substitute the following for BUS 112: CMST 205 - Multi-cultural Communication ( 5 credits )

This course examines primary and secondary aspects of diversity, including (but not limited to): race and ethnicity, gender and gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality, mental challenges, social class, and appearance/weight. Students will study effects these issues of diversity have on the ethical, legal, communication, marketing, and organizational change in the workplace of the United States.

Must complete BUS 131 - Integrated Communications 1
or
Be eligible for ENGL& 101 through English Placement Exam or completion of ENGL 097/098.

Marketing presents an opportunity: find a need and fill it! Responding to the wants and needs of the consumer with the right product, price, promotion, and distribution forms the basis of the marketing concept. Marketing is dynamic, highly-visible, and often very controversial. Marketers must demonstrate value, quality, and service exceeding customer demands while maintaining channel relationships and meeting company goals and objectives. Marketing methods vary, but the need for marketing remains constant in the face of changing business practices. Marketing is essential to survival in today's customer-driven business. Prerequisite: Eligible for English 101 through English Placement Test or completion of English 097/098.

Course Substitute : BUS 171 - Information Technology II ( 5 credits )

This Office 2016 for Windows hands-on environment (for PC's not for MAC's) allows students to learn the basics of word processing (Word), spreadsheets (Excel), database (Access), and presentation graphics (PowerPoint). Students will create a variety of business documents and learn editing and formatting techniques. In addition, students will be introduced to file control features such as creating and naming folders; and renaming, deleting, copying, and moving files. Computer Fee.

Covers nature, development and operation of principles of business law relating to contracts, commercial paper, corporations, agency, partnerships and sales.

The course focuses on the usefulness and limitations of statistics and their use in managerial decision making. The following techniques are addressed: descriptive statistics, probability theory, sampling, hypothesis testing, simple regression, correlation and forecasting. Emphasis is placed on problem formulation, technique selection, and results interpretation. Prerequisites: Math 098 or Math 116. Transfer Class.

Must complete BUS 131 - Integrated Communications 1
or
Be eligible for ENGL& 101 through English Placement Exam or completion of ENGL 097/098.

Develop effective business writing skills through preparation of letters, reports, memoranda and employment documents. Emphasizes intercultural aspects of communication. Prereq: BUS 131. Recommended: BUS 104 (S) or BUS 105 (N).

Course teaches responsive interpersonal communication skills. Students learn ways to adapt communication to meet business needs. Class activities introduce students to cultural diversity, non-verbal communication, conflict management, and individual's influence on communication. Techniques for making business presentations and prep for employment interviews are covered. NOTE: English Language (ESL) Level 6 or above is recommended.

Analysis of accounting data as part of the managerial process of planning, decision-making, and control. Concentrates on economic decision-making in enterprises.

This course is an overview of project management from a business perspective. Topics will include project authorization & planning as well as managing project resources, scheduling, budgeting and risk. Students will apply principles to their own project.

Course Substitute : BUS 154 - Exploring Entrepreneurship ( 5 credits )

Designed for those with an interest in starting their own business. This is an opportunity to explore whether you have the Temperament and GRIT (persistence) to successful business owner. Validate or develop your Entrepreneurial Mindset. Understand the process needed to expand your business around your products/services.

Examines the relationships between business, social and economic development and the environment. Explores how emerging technologies are reshaping energy utilization and management for businesses and their communities. Prereq: BUS& 101 or instructor permission.

Analyzes basic functions of supervisory-level management with emphasis on skills needed to be an effective leader/manager of a diverse work force. Covers management functions of planning, organizing, directing, evaluating, and skill development in effective communication, motivation, problem-solving, managing conflict, and selecting employees.

Studies business operations, private enterprise and governmental relationships in a world environment, including investments, marketing, transportation, trade agreements, management, production decisions and financial analysis. Recommended: prior business experience.

Covers the concepts of production, consumption and distribution with emphasis on price determination, production costs and market structures. Application of economic reasoning to public issues and business.

Learn the fundamental elements of the real estate industry, including sales and listing practices, financing, appraising, title, real estate law, escrow and property management. Great introduction class for anyone interested in a real estate related career or investing in real estate. RES 100 and RES 140 Real Estate Sales Practicies prepare students for the Washington State Real Estate Broker Licensing Exam. (Fulfills 60 DOL pre-licensing clock hours.)