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LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE | 08-09 CATALOG [REV. 11/08] Business administration
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| PROGRAMS OFFERED |
Associate of Arts:
Accounting
Advertising
Bookkeeping
Business Administration
Business Law (See “Law”)
Finance & Banking
Management
Management, Business Offices
Management, Small Businesses
Marketing
Real Estate
Certificates:
Accounting Technician
Automated Accounting
Business Administration
Business Micro-Computer Application
Finance & Banking
Management
Management, Small Business
Management, Retail
Marketing
Real Estate - Finance, Investment & Marketing Specializations
Our Business, Accounting and Real Estate programs will give students a solid foundation from which to advance to university Bachelor degree and MBA programs. For students who do not plan to go on to a university, LACC business programs will prepare you for entry level and supervisory positions in a variety of roles for a wide range of businesses. Employment opportunities include bookkeeper, sales, ad agency staffer, office manager, supervisor, banking and investment staffer, marketing department staff and real estate agent. The business courses are also ideal for students considering starting their own businesses or those who already own small business. Even students not planning to major in business will find taking courses in the subject to be useful. Virtually every organization must manage people, finances and other resources, and do some level of marketing. Additionally, every organization relies on outside businesses to function.
| DEGREE PROGRAMS |
ACCOUNTING
Associate of Arts Degree
Career Program
Designed for students who are interested in a career in accounting, in private industry, or in public service, or who may choose to become accounting technicians with a public accounting firm. Students who already possess a Bachelor’s degree and contemplate preparing for the Certified Public Accountant certificate should contact the State Board of Accountancy
([213] 620-4300) for eligibility requirements.
The curriculum outlined below is for students who do not intend to transfer to a four year college or university. Transfer students should consult the transfer requirements in the Transfer Requirements section, elsewhere in this catalog.
COURSES UNITS
First Semester
Accounting 1..................................................................................... 5
Accounting 55....................................................................................1
Business 1..........................................................................................3
Accounting 31 or Business 38......................................................3/3
Second Semester
Accounting 2..................................................................................... 5
Accounting 17 or 18....................................................................... 2/3
Supervision 1.................................................................................... 3
Accounting 23...................................................................................3
Following Semester
Accounting 25 or 27.........................................................................3
Management 31................................................................................3
CSIT 101 or 103................................................................................4
Finance 2.......................................................................................... 3
Business 17.......................................................................................3
Accounting 15...................................................................................3
Business 15...................................................................................... 3
Total Units ..................................................................................... 45
Suggested General Education Electives: Supervision 1; Management 2; Finance 8, 15; Law 1.
To complete general education requirements in this area of study, Plan B for the AA/AS Degree is required.
PLAN B: Please consult with a counselor about specific courses needed or see the college catalog "Graduation Requirements" section. Plan B is not designed for transfer to a four-year college.
3 Units English Composition
3 Units Communication/Analytical Thinking
3 Units Natural Sciences
3 Units Humanities
3 Units Social/Behavioral Sciences (including American History & Governments)
3-4 Units Health/Physical Education
3-5 Units Math Competency
ADVERTISING
Associate of Arts Degree
Career Program
Designed by the Business Administration Department, this program is for students who wish to enter the advertising field. It offers training leading to employment as an advertising salesperson, copywriter, layout technician, or research production employee.
COURSES UNITS
Business 1........................................................................................ 3
Marketing 1.......................................................................................3
Marketing 21.....................................................................................3
Art 103............................................................................................... 3
Marketing 11 and 13......................................................................3/1
CSIT 101 or 103.............................................................................4
Business 17......................................................................................3
Management 31..............................................................................3
Management 33..............................................................................3
International Business 1.................................................................3
Electives: Accounting 21 and 41.................................................4/1
Total Units .................................................................................... 33-36
To complete general education requirements in this area of study, Plan B for the AA/AS Degree is required.
PLAN B: Please consult with a counselor about specific courses needed or see the college catalog "Graduation Requirements" section. Plan B is not designed for transfer to a four-year college.
3 Units English Composition
3 Units Communication/Analytical Thinking
3 Units Natural Sciences
3 Units Humanities
3 Units Social/Behavioral Sciences (including American History & Governments)
3-4 Units Health/Physical Education
3-5 Units Math Competency
BOOKKEEPING
Associate of Arts Degree
Career Program
The Business Administration department has designed the Bookkeeping curriculum for students who wish to become bookkeepers in private industry or government service. It is so arranged that students forced to terminate their schooling after completing one, two, or three semesters will have acquired skills necessary for employment. Students expecting to serve in the Armed Forces will find this a suitable preparation for many military classifications. Students who wish to become public accountants should take the Accounting curriculum.
COURSES UNITS
First Semester
Accounting 21 and 41......................................................................... 4
Accounting 31 or Business 38..........................................................3/3
Business 1............................................................................................ 3
Management 13................................................................................. 3
Second Semester
Accounting 17 or 18...........................................................................2/3
Accounting 22 and 42.......................................................................3/1
Accounting 23..................................................................................... 3
Following Semesters
Accounting 25 or 27..........................................................................3
Finance 8........................................................................................... 3
Management 31................................................................................3
Accounting 15....................................................................................3
Supervision 1......................................................................................2
Elective ...............................................................................................3
Total Units .................................................................................... 35-40
Suggested General Education Electives: Accounting 27 or 55, Business 10, CSIT 130, CSIT 133, Finance 2, 15, CAOT 1, Management 2.
To complete general education requirements in this area of study, Plan B for the AA/AS Degree is required.
PLAN B: Please consult with a counselor about specific courses needed or see the college catalog "Graduation Requirements" section. Plan B is not designed for transfer to a four-year college.
3 Units English Composition
3 Units Communication/Analytical Thinking
3 Units Natural Sciences
3 Units Humanities
3 Units Social/Behavioral Sciences (including American History & Governments)
3-4 Units Health/Physical Education
3-5 Units Math Competency
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Associate of Arts Degree
Career Program
The Business Administration curriculum is designed for students who are interested in an encompassing, formal business education. Upon successful completion of this program, the student will have an extensive background in the principles and practices of the business world.
COURSES UNITS
First Semester
Business 1......................................................................................... 3
Business 38 or Accounting 31........................................................3
Management 31 ...............................................................................3
Management 33 ...............................................................................3
Second Semester
Finance 8 ........................................................................................ 3
Marketing 11..................................................................................... 3
Management 2..................................................................................3
Third Semester
Business 15...................................................................................... 3
Business 17...................................................................................... 3
Marketing 21..................................................................................... 3
Fourth Semester
Accounting 21 and 41....................................................................3/1
Management 13...............................................................................3
Supervision 13 .................................................................................3
Total Units..................................................................................... 40
To complete general education requirements in this area of study, Plan B for the AA/AS Degree is required.
PLAN B: Please consult with a counselor about specific courses needed or see the college catalog "Graduation Requirements" section. Plan B is not designed for transfer to a four-year college.
3 Units English Composition
3 Units Communication/Analytical Thinking
3 Units Natural Sciences
3 Units Humanities
3 Units Social/Behavioral Sciences (including American History & Governments)
3-4 Units Health/Physical Education
3-5 Units Math Competency
Finance & Banking
Associate of Arts Degree
Career Program
The Finance and Banking curriculum has been planned by the Business Administration department to provide training for employment in such fields as banking, corporate finance, stocks and bonds, credits and collections, and savings and loan businesses.
COURSES UNITS
First Semester
Business 1.........................................................................................3
Business 38 or Accounting 31.......................................................3
Management 31...............................................................................3
Second Semester
Accounting 21 and 41......................................................................4
Finance 8.......................................................................................... 3
Business 17.......................................................................................3
Supervision 1....................................................................................3
Following Semesters
Accounting 22 and 42......................................................................4
Finance 2........................................................................................... 3
Finance 15......................................................................................... 3
Real Estate 1...................................................................................... 3
Management 2................................................................................... 3
Total Units..................................................................................... 38
To complete general education requirements in this area of study, Plan B for the AA/AS Degree is required.
PLAN B: Please consult with a counselor about specific courses needed or see the college catalog "Graduation Requirements" section. Plan B is not designed for transfer to a four-year college.
3 Units English Composition
3 Units Communication/Analytical Thinking
3 Units Natural Sciences
3 Units Humanities
3 Units Social/Behavioral Sciences (including American History & Governments)
3-4 Units Health/Physical Education
3-5 Units Math Competency
Management
Associate of Arts Degree
Career Program
The Management curriculum has been planned by the Business Administration Department for students going into business for themselves or for those who are ambitious to advance to positions of leadership in any organization.
COURSES UNITS
First Semester
Business 1........................................................................................ 3
Business 38...................................................................................... 3
Management 2.................................................................................3
Second Semester
Accounting 21 and 41......................................................................4
Supervision 1.................................................................................... 3
International Business 1..................................................................3
Third Semester
Accounting 22 and 42
(for those who have already completed Accounting 21 and 41).. 3/1
CSIT 101 or Business 17.................................................................... 4/4
Finance 8................................................................................................ 3
Fourth Semester
Management 13................................................................................. 3
Management 33................................................................................. 3
Total Units .................................................................................... 36
To complete general education requirements in this area of study, Plan B for the AA/AS Degree is required.
PLAN B: Please consult with a counselor about specific courses needed or see the college catalog "Graduation Requirements" section. Plan B is not designed for transfer to a four-year college.
3 Units English Composition
3 Units Communication/Analytical Thinking
3 Units Natural Sciences
3 Units Humanities
3 Units Social/Behavioral Sciences (including American History & Governments)
3-4 Units Health/Physical Education
3-5 Units Math Competency
Management - Business Offices
Associate of Arts Degree
Career Program
The Business Administration department has planned the Business Office Management curriculum for students who aspire to the middle management positions in business and industry concerned with the administration of general business offices and the supervision of office personnel. To help train students for these positions, the curriculum offers courses in the various functions of office services.
COURSES UNITS
First Semester
Accounting 21 and 41.................................................................. 3/1
Business 1........................................................................................3
Business 38......................................................................................3
Second Semester
Finance 2......................................................................................... 3
Accounting 25..................................................................................3
Management 13..............................................................................3
Third Semester
Business 17...................................................................................... 3
Finance 8..........................................................................................3
Finance 15........................................................................................3
Fourth Semester
Management 2.................................................................................3
Management 31...............................................................................3
Management 33...............................................................................3
Supervision 1....................................................................................3
Total Units...................................................................................... 40
To complete general education requirements in this area of study, Plan B for the AA/AS Degree is required.
PLAN B: Please consult with a counselor about specific courses needed or see the college catalog "Graduation Requirements" section. Plan B is not designed for transfer to a four-year college.
3 Units English Composition
3 Units Communication/Analytical Thinking
3 Units Natural Sciences
3 Units Humanities
3 Units Social/Behavioral Sciences (including American History & Governments)
3-4 Units Health/Physical Education
3-5 Units Math Competency
Management - Small Business
Associate of Arts Degree
Career Program
The Business Administration department has planned the Small Business Management curriculum for those students preparing to be an employee in a small business or planning to own a business.
COURSES UNITS
First Semester
Accounting 21 and 41......................................................................3/1
Business 1......................................................................................... 3
Finance 8........................................................................................... 3
Management 13................................................................................3
Management 33................................................................................3
Second Semester
International Business 1....................................................................3
Accounting 23.....................................................................................3
Marketing 11...................................................................................... 3
Following Semesters
CSIT 101 or 103................................................................................4/4
Finance 2 .......................................................................................... 3
Management 2...................................................................................3
Management 31................................................................................3
Supervision 1..................................................................................... 3
Total Units...................................................................................... 41
To complete general education requirements in this area of study, Plan B for the AA/AS Degree is required.
PLAN B: Please consult with a counselor about specific courses needed or see the college catalog "Graduation Requirements" section. Plan B is not designed for transfer to a four-year college.
3 Units English Composition
3 Units Communication/Analytical Thinking
3 Units Natural Sciences
3 Units Humanities
3 Units Social/Behavioral Sciences (including American History & Governments)
3-4 Units Health/Physical Education
3-5 Units Math Competency
Marketing
Associate of Arts Degree
Career Program
The Marketing degree program provides the student with a wide range of knowledge in marketing, selling, advertising and retailing, as well as decision-making skills in product planning, pricing, and selection of channels of distribution. The capstone course, Marketing 21, provides student with a vehicle for making contacts in the field of marketing with a view toward employment.
The Marketing curriculum shown below serves as a guide to students majoring in the subject area. Students have flexibility in scheduling these classes but are advised to begin their studies with Principles of Marketing (Marketing 21) during their third or fourth semester.
COURSES UNITS
First Semester
Marketing 1....................................................................................... 3
Marketing 21..................................................................................... 3
Business 1......................................................................................... 3
Management 31............................................................................... 3
Second Semester
Marketing 11..................................................................................... 3
Marketing 13......................................................................................1
Business 38....................................................................................... 3
Management 33................................................................................3
Business 17....................................................................................... 3
Following Semesters
Management 13................................................................................3
Management 2...................................................................................3
Supervision 1..................................................................................... 3
Marketing 31...................................................................................... 3
Total Units...................................................................................... 37
To complete general education requirements in this area of study, Plan B for the AA/AS Degree is required.
PLAN B: Please consult with a counselor about specific courses needed or see the college catalog "Graduation Requirements" section. Plan B is not designed for transfer to a four-year college.
3 Units English Composition
3 Units Communication/Analytical Thinking
3 Units Natural Sciences
3 Units Humanities
3 Units Social/Behavioral Sciences (including American History & Governments)
3-4 Units Health/Physical Education
3-5 Units Math Competency
Real estate
Associate of Arts Degree
Career Program
The Real Estate curriculum has been designed by the Business Administration department for students who plan to enter the real estate field in such areas as sales, brokerage, management, and escrows. Individuals who complete the 22-40 unit program with a satisfactory grade or better in each course specified in the Real Estate Certificate program may apply for a California Real Estate Certificate. Applications are distributed in the Real Estate classes at approximately the middle of each semester. Applications should be filed with the Graduation Clerks in the Admissions Office during the semester in which the program is expected to be completed. Education and experience requirements for the broker license are set by the California Department of Real Estate, 107 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA, 90012.
COURSES UNITS
Real Estate 1...................................................................................... 3
Real Estate 3...................................................................................... 3
CSIT 101 or Business 17................................................................ 4/3
Communications Course................................................................ 3
Real Estate 5...................................................................................... 3
Real Estate 7...................................................................................... 3
Accounting 1...................................................................................... 5
Real Estate 6...................................................................................... 3
Real Estate 9...................................................................................... 3
Real Estate 11.................................................................................... 3
Real Estate 14.................................................................................... 3
Real Estate 18.................................................................................... 3
Real Estate 21.................................................................................... 3
Law 1................................................................................................... 3
Marketing 1........................................................................................ 3
Total Units...................................................................................... 48/47
Refer to prerequisites for Accounting 1. Suggested General Education Electives: Real Estate 60; Marketing 21; CSIT 130. Advanced courses for practicing real estate agents are suggested as follows: CSIT 130 (word processing, data base, spreadsheet) Real Estate 60. Real Estate 60 is also recommended for pre licensing students.
To complete general education requirements in this area of study, Plan B for the AA/AS Degree is required.
PLAN B: Please consult with a counselor about specific courses needed or see the college catalog "Graduation Requirements" section. Plan B is not designed for transfer to a four-year college.
3 Units English Composition
3 Units Communication/Analytical Thinking
3 Units Natural Sciences
3 Units Humanities
3 Units Social/Behavioral Sciences (including American History & Governments)
3-4 Units Health/Physical Education
3-5 Units Math Competency
| CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS |
Accounting Technician
Certificate
A Certificate in Accounting-Technician will be issued by the Business Administration department upon application of the student with the department and successful completion of the following course work with a satisfactory grade.
REQUIRED COURSES UNITS
Accounting 21 & 41.............................................................................4
Accounting 22 & 42.............................................................................4
Accounting 17..................................................................................... 2
Accounting 23..................................................................................... 3
Accounting 31 or Business 38..........................................................3/3
Accounting 55..................................................................................... 1
CSIT 101 or Business 17..................................................................4/3
Accounting 25 or 27...........................................................................3/3
Business 1........................................................................................... 3
Accounting 15..................................................................................... 3
Management 13................................................................................. 3
Total Units...................................................................................... 33
Automated Accounting
Certificate
A certificate in Automated Accounting will be issued by the Department of Business Administration upon application of the student and successful completion of requirements for Accounting-Technician certificate and completion of the following course work with a satisfactory grade.
REQUIRED COURSES UNITS
Accounting 21 & 41............................................................................. 4
Accounting 22 & 42............................................................................. 4
Accounting 17..................................................................................... .2
Accounting 23...................................................................................... 3
Accounting 25 or 27.......................................................................... .3/3
Accounting 31 or Business 38..........................................................3/3
Accounting 55..................................................................................... 1
Business 1.............................................................................................3
CSIT 101 or CSIT 103 or Business 17........................................4/4/3
Management 13.................................................................................. 3
Accounting 15..................................................................................... 3
Total Units...................................................................................... 32-33
Business Administration
Certificate
A certification in Business Administration will be issued by the Business Administration department after application to the department by the student upon successful completion of the following course work with a satisfactory grade. This curriculum is designed for students who are interested in entering the general business field in Management, Marketing, International Business, and Finance.
COURSES UNITS
Business 1......................................................................................... 3
Business 15....................................................................................... 3
Business 38....................................................................................... 3
CSIT 101 or CSIT 103 or Business 17........................................4/4/3
Finance 2 or 8..................................................................................3/3
Management 2 or 13.......................................................................3/3
Management 31 or 33.....................................................................3/3
International Business 1..................................................................3
Marketing 21.....................................................................................3
Accounting 21 & 41.........................................................................4
Total Units...................................................................................... 31-32
All courses must be completed with a satisfactory grade or better.
Business-Micro Computer Application
Certificate
A certificate in Business Micro-Computer Application will be issued by Business Administration department upon application of student with the department with successful completion of the following course work with a satisfactory grade.
COURSES UNITS
Business 1......................................................................................... 3
Business 17 or CSIT 133................................................................3/3
CSIT 104 or Business 38................................................................3/3
CSIT 130........................................................................................... 3
CSIT 148 or CSIT 133.....................................................................3/3
CSIT 157 or CSIT 160.....................................................................4/3
CSIT 167........................................................................................... 3
Marketing 11 or Marketing 21.......................................................1/3
Management 2 or Management 31 or 33...................................3/3/3
CAOT 84........................................................................................... 3
Total Units...................................................................................... 27-28
Finance & Banking
Certificate
A certification in Finance and Banking will be issued by the Business Administration department upon application of the student to the department and successful completion of the following course work with a satisfactory grade.
COURSES UNITS
Accounting 21 & 41............................................................................. 4
Accounting 55...................................................................................... 1
Finance 15............................................................................................ 3
Business 1............................................................................................. 3
Business 38 or Accounting 31........................................................... 3/3
CSIT 101 or CSIT 103 or Business 17.............................................4/4/3
Finance 2.............................................................................................. 3
Finance 8...............................................................................................3
Management 31.................................................................................. 3
Supervision 1 or Management 13....................................................3/3
Business 15......................................................................................... 3
Total Units..................................................................................... 32-33
All courses must be completed with a satisfactory grade or better.
Management
Certificate
A certificate in Management will be issued by the Business Administration department upon application of the student with the department upon successful completion of the courses listed below. This curriculum is designed for students who are planning on going into business for themselves or to advance into leadership positions within an organization.
COURSES UNITS
Business 38...................................................................................... 3
Business 1......................................................................................... 3
CSIT 101 or CSIT 103 or Business 17.........................................4/4/3
Finance 2.......................................................................................... 3
Finance 8.......................................................................................... 3
Management 2.................................................................................3
Management 13...............................................................................3
Management 31.............................................................................. 3
Management 33...............................................................................3
Marketing 21..................................................................................... 3
Supervision 1.................................................................................... 3
Total Units...................................................................................... 33-34
Small Business Management
Certificate
A certificate in Small Business Management will be issued by the Business Administration department upon application of the student with the department upon successful completion of the following course work with a satisfactory grade.
COURSES UNITS
Accounting 21 & 41 or 23.................................................................4/3
Business 1......................................................................................... 3
Business 38 or Accounting 31........................................................3/3
CSIT 101 or 103 or Business 17...................................................4/4/3
Supervision 12 .......................................................................................3
Management 13............................................................................... 3
Management 31................................................................................3
Management 33................................................................................3
Marketing 1........................................................................................ 3
Marketing 11......................................................................................3
Finance 8...........................................................................................3
Total Units..................................................................................... 33-35
retail management
Certificate
This curriculum prepares students for management careers in the retail industry. Emphasis is on retail merchandising, human relations, human resource management, communications, and computer applications. Curriculum was developed in cooperation with the Western Association of Food Chains.
COURSES UNITS
Marketing 21...................................................................................... 3
Marketing 31...................................................................................... 3
Management 2.................................................................................. 3
Management 31.................................................................................3
Management 33.................................................................................3
Business 38....................................................................................... .3
Speech 101........................................................................................ 3
Supervision 12 ......................................................................................3
CAOT 84 or CAOT 85......................................................................3/3
Accounting 21 & 41...........................................................................4
Accounting 22 & 42...........................................................................4
Total Units..................................................................................... 35
Marketing
Certificate
The Marketing certificate has been designed to provide the student with a vehicle for acquiring valuable knowledge, expertise, and marketable skills with which to obtain employment — or to attain promotions — in sales, marketing, retailing, advertising, or new product planning. The student will also learn the means of succeeding in businesses of their own, without having to complete the related and elective units of study required for the Associate of Arts degree.
COURSES UNITS
Business 1........................................................................................ 3
Business 38 or Accounting 31......................................................3/3
Supervision 12.................................................................................3
CSIT 101 or Business 17..............................................................4/3
International Business 6................................................................3
Management 13 or 31...................................................................3/3
Management 6 or Supervision 1.................................................3/3
Marketing 1......................................................................................3
Marketing 11 ..................................................................................3
Marketing 21....................................................................................3
Marketing 31....................................................................................3
Total Units..................................................................................... 33 - 34
REAL ESTATE
Certificate with Specialization
CORE COURSES UNITS
Real Estate 1...................................................................................... 3
Real Estate 3...................................................................................... 3
Real Estate 5...................................................................................... 3
Real Estate 7..................................................................................... .3
Real Estate 9...................................................................................... 3
CSIT 101 or CSIT 103.....................................................................4/4
Business 1......................................................................................... 3
Core Courses Sub-Total................................................................ 22
Additional required courses for the specializations are:
Real Estate: Finance Specialization
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED COURSES UNITS
Real Estate 6..................................................................................... 3
Real Estate 11................................................................................... 3
Real Estate 21................................................................................... 3
Finance 2.......................................................................................... 3
Finance 8.......................................................................................... 3
Sub-Total...................................................................................... 15
Total (Core + Specialization)..................................................37
Real Estate: Investment Specialization
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED COURSES UNIT
Real Estate 11................................................................................... 3
Real Estate 14................................................................................... 3
Real Estate 18................................................................................... 3
Real Estate 21................................................................................... 3
Finance 2.......................................................................................... 3
Finance 8.......................................................................................... 3
Sub-Total...................................................................................... 18
Total (Core + Specialization)..................................................40
Real Estate: Marketing Specialization
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED COURSES UNITS
Real Estate 6..................................................................................... 3
Real Estate 11................................................................................... 3
Real Estate 14................................................................................... 3
Marketing 1....................................................................................... 3
Marketing 11..................................................................................... 3
Marketing 21..................................................................................... 3
Sub-Total...................................................................................... 18
Total (Core + Specialization)..................................................40
All courses must be completed with a satisfactory grade or better. This certificate satisfies the statutory college course requirement necessary for the California Real Estate Broker license. A college degree and/or additional experience is also required.
Please consult with the California Department of Real Estate.
| COURSE DESCRIPTIONS |
NOTE: Not every class is offered each semester. Refer to the current class schedule for current class offerings.
PREREQUISITES: Specified prerequisites must be completed with a satisfactory grade or equivalent.
Also see Computer Applications/Office Technology (CAOT), Computer Science/Information Technology (CSIT), Law and Speech Communications
UC Credit Limit: maximum credit allowed, one course from Business 15 or Mathematics 225.
ACCOUNTING
ACCOUNTING
1
Introductory Accounting I
5 UNITS - (UC:CSU)
Prerequisite: Completion of Business 38 or Accounting 31 with a satisfactory grade or
better.
Credit allowed for only Accounting 1 or Accounting 21 with Accounting 41 and Accounting 22
with Accounting 42. Accounting 1 is intended for transfer students. All others should
consider taking Accounting 21 with Accounting 41.
Introduction to fundamental accounting principles and concepts. Includes analysis and
recording of various business transactions in the journals and ledgers; preparation of
basic financial statements of service and merchandising firms; detailed study of cash
receivables, inventory, plant assets including depreciation; intangible assets and
amortization; payables; payroll and related payroll taxes.
ACCOUNTING
2
Introductory Accounting II
5 UNITS - (UC:CSU)
Prerequisite: Accounting 1
or 22 with a satisfactory grade or better.
Continues the introduction to fundamental accounting principles and concepts including the
recording of transactions unique to partnerships and corporations. Preparation of cash
flow statements, financial analysis and interpretation and introduction to basic cost
accounting concepts and procedures.
ACCOUNTING
12
Auditing
3 UNITS - (CSU)
Co-requisite: Accounting 4
with a satisfactory grade or better.
The principles of auditing and the steps to be followed in conducting an audit,
preparation of audit working papers and audit reports, and solution of an audit case.
ACCOUNTING
15
Tax Accounting I
3 UNITS - (CSU)
Prerequisite: Accounting 1
with a satisfactory grade or better.
Tax laws, accounting procedures required in the preparation of Federal and California
State income tax returns for individuals. Can be utilized to meet the basic qualifications
for registering as a tax preparer and the continuing education requirements of the
California Tax Preparer
Act.
ACCOUNTING
16
Tax Accounting II
3 UNITS - (CSU)
Prerequisite: Accounting 15
with a satisfactory grade or better.
This course includes tax laws, accounting procedures, and preparation of income tax
returns for corporations, partnerships, estates, and trusts. Estate and gift tax laws, and
preparation of related returns are also discussed.
ACCOUNTING
17
Payroll Accounting
2 UNITS - (A)
Advisory: English 28/31 or
equivalent.
Concerned with procedures and practices involved in a firm’s payroll system, includes
familiarizing students with current State and Federal laws with respect to computation of
regular and overtime pay, withholding of payroll taxes, computation of employer’s
payroll taxes, and the preparation of payroll tax returns and reports.
ACCOUNTING 18
Computerized Payroll Accounting
3 UNITS - (A)
Prerequisite: Accounting 21
with a satisfactory grade or better.
Concerned with procedures and practices involved in a manual or automated payroll system.
Includes familiarizing students with current state and federal laws affecting payroll,
computation of payroll taxes and preparation of payroll tax returns.
ACCOUNTING
21
Bookkeeping and Accounting I
3 UNITS - (UC:CSU)
Co-requisite: Accounting
41.
Credit allowed for only Accounting 1 or the combination of Accounting 21 with 41 and 22
with 42.
Fundamentals of double-entry accounting; the accounting cycle; preparation of the trial
balance, adjusting entries and three basic financial statements; use of controlling
accounts; accounting for merchandise and cash transactions; special journals and periodic
reporting.
UC limit: Accounting 21 and 22 equal five units allowable.
ACCOUNTING
22
Bookkeeping and Accounting II
3 UNITS - (UC:CSU)
Prerequisite: Accounting 21
Co-requisite Accounting 42
Accounting 22 students must enroll in Accounting 42 at the same hour and with the same instructor as Accounting 22. This class covers accounting for receivables, payable and bad debts, deferrals and accruals, merchandise inventories, plant and equipment, accounting for partnerships and corporations, Cash Flow statement, comparative financial statement analysis, and accounting for manufacturing enterprises.
ACCOUNTING 23
Record Keeping for Small Business
3 UNITS - (A)
Prerequisite: Accounting
21/41 and CSIT 101 with satisfactory grades or better.
Builds on knowledge and background gained from Accounting 21/41. Introduces cash basis
concept of accounting, single-entry accounting systems and a small business computerized
accounting software. Student will complete simulated accounting projects designed for
different types of small business firms using both manual and microcomputer systems.
ACCOUNTING
25
Accounting: Automated Accounting Methods and Procedures
3 UNITS - (A)
Prerequisite: Accounting 21
and CSIT 101 with satisfactory grades or better.
Designed for hands-on experience with the micro computer in the accounting environment.
Basic emphasis will be computerized accounting with special emphasis to maintenance of
general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll records. Also, the
preparation of worksheets, financial statements, and payroll records.
ACCOUNTING
27
Accounting: Automated Accounting Methods and Procedures II
3 UNITS - (A)
Prerequisite: Accounting 1
with a satisfactory grade or better.
Computer applications in the preparation of special journals, payroll register, bank
reconciliation, aging account receivable inventory costing and depreciation. Analysis
reconciliation, aging accounts receivable, inventory costing and depreciation. Analysis of
financial statements and preparation of a computerized practice set.
ACCOUNTING
31
Mathematics of Accounting
3 UNITS - (CSU)
Advisory: English 28/31 or
equivalent.
Review of mathematical fundamentals, followed by bank reconciliation, payroll computations, depreciation and allocation of overhead, trade and cash discounts, simple and compound interest computations, multiple payment plans, present value, sinking fund and amortization.
ACCOUNTING
41
Accounting: Laboratory for Accounting 21
1 UNIT - (A)
Prerequisite: Accounting 21
with a satisfactory grade or better.
Note: Accounting 41 students must also enroll in Accounting 21 at the same hour and with
the same instructor as Accounting 41. Fundamentals of double-entry accounting; the
accounting cycle; preparation of the trial balance; adjusting entries and three basic
financial statements; use of controlling accounts; accounting for merchandising and cash
transactions; special journals and periodic reporting.
ACCOUNTING
42
Laboratory For Accounting 22
1 UNIT - (A)
Prerequisite: Accounting 41
with a satisfactory grade or better.
Co-requisite: Accounting 22 which meets at the same hour.
Accounting 42 students must also enroll
in Accounting 22, at the same hour and with the same instructor.
This laboratory course is
designed to reinforce the lecture and discussion in Accounting 22.
ACCOUNTING 55
Accounting: Accounting Computer Laboratory
1 UNIT - (A)
Advisory: CSIT 101 and English 28/31
with satisfactory grades or better.
This is a computer laboratory which provides the student with an opportunity to apply the
accounting computer concepts being studied in an other accounting class section.
ACCOUNTING 285
Directed Study — 2 UNITS (CSU)
ACCOUNTING 385 Directed Study — 3 UNITS (CSU)
Conference 1 hour per unit.
Allows students to pursue Directed Study on a contract basis under the direction of a
supervising instructor. Refer to the “Directed Study” section of this catalog
for additional information.
Credit Limit: A maximum of 3 units in Directed Study may be taken for credit.
BUSINESS
BUSINESS 1
Introduction to Business
3 UNITS - (UC:CSU)
A survey of business including forms of
business
organization, finance, personnel problems, marketing, managerial aids, business-government
relations; and business terms and concepts.
BUSINESS 15
Business Statistics
3 UNITS - (UC:CSU)
Prerequisite: Mathematics 125 with a
satisfactory grade or equivalent.
Collection, tabulation and presentation of data; averages and index numbers, economic
trends and cycles, correlation, and the application of these methods to the solution of
practical business problems.
UC limit: Maximum one course from Mathematics 225 and Business 15.
BUSINESS 38
Business Computations
3 UNITS – (CSU)
Advisory: English 28/31 or equivalent.
Credit allowed for only one of Business 38 or Accounting 31. Problems in ordinary business
situations and on civil service examinations. Arithmetic fundamentals, including addition,
subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers and fractions are reviewed.
Practical problems include interest, cash and trade discount, mark-up and mark-- down,
payrolls, and percentage.
FINANCE
FINANCE 2
Investments
3 UNITS - (CSU)
Advisory: Finance 8 with a satisfactory
grade or better.
The principles of investment, the various types of investments, the operations of
investment markets, and sources of information.
FINANCE 8
Personal Finance and Investments
3 UNITS - (CSU)
Applying the principles of accounting, banking, finance, office methods, management, and production, to one’s personal affairs. Family budgeting, consumer credit, home ownership, life and property insurance, investments and savings plans, social security and retirement plans.
FINANCE 11
Credits and Collections
3 UNITS - (CSU)
Advisory: English 28/31 or equivalent.
Covers the duties of a credit manager in various business establishments.
FINANCE 15
Principles of Banking
3 UNITS - (CSU)
Advisory: English 28/31 or equivalent.
This course is designed to provide an understanding of the basic functions of banking and
a working knowledge of the operation of a bank.
INTERNATIONAL
BUSINESS
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 1
International Trade
3 UNITS - (CSU)
Prerequisite: Business 1 with a
satisfactory grade or better.
A study of the principles of international trade, including the basics of operating an
import and/or export business. Topics covered include: marketing, terminology,
documentation, financial procedures, credits, collections, and
communication.
INTERNATIONAL
BUSINESS 3
Exporting Procedures
3 UNITS - (A)
Identifies, defines, and explains that which is required by the United States regulatory agencies to export from the United States. Emphasis will be placed on how to determine if a commodity is acceptable for export and how to prepare the proper documentation required by the country of destination.
INTERNATIONAL
BUSINESS 4
Importing Procedures I
3 UNITS - (A)
Prerequisite: International Business 1
with a satisfactory grade or better.
Identifies, defines, and explains the United States regulatory agency requirements to
import to the United States. Emphasis will be placed on how to determine what duties
commodities might be subject to and how to prepare and present to the Bureau of Customs
the shipment and its documents.
INTERNATIONAL
BUSINESS 5
Payment Instruments and Procedures
3 UNITS - (A)
Prerequisite: Business 1 and/or
International Business 1 with satisfactory grades or better.
This course explains how to arrange and receive payment for merchandise shipped from one
country to another. Topics covered include how to prepare and fill out documents. Also
included is information regarding credit and political risk
insurance.
INTERNATIONAL
BUSINESS 6
International Marketing I
3 UNITS - (A)
Open to all students.
Emphasizes how to get foreign customers for American made products, how to identify
prospective customers, how to make contact and how to sell the product. Variables include:
culture, trade customs, politics, climate, wealth, business and government structures and
international law.
MANAGEMENT
MANAGEMENT 2
Organization and Management Theory
3 UNITS - (CSU)
Advisory: Business I or equivalent.
A study of the process of management, the establishment and achievement of objectives,
decision making, organization, planning, control, and managerial authority.
MANAGEMENT 6
Public Relations
3 UNITS – (RPT 1) (CSU)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 28/31
or equivalent.
A study of public attitudes and their effect on industry, education, government, and the
community.
MANAGEMENT 13
Small Business Management I
3 UNITS - (CSU)
Advisory: CO SCI 1 or equivalent.
Designed to teach the student how to organize and operate a small business.
MANAGEMENT 31
Human Relations for Employees
3 UNITS - (CSU)
Advisory: English 28/31 or equivalent.
Helps the student to recognize and develop those traits necessary for good relations with
fellow workers, supervisors, subordinates, customers, and other business associates.
MANAGEMENT 33
Personnel Management
3 UNITS - (CSU)
This course covers the essentials of human resource management. Topics include recruitment, selection, training, appraisals, compensations, benefits, labor relations and collective bargaining.
MARKETING
MARKETING 1
Principles of Selling
3 UNITS - (CSU)
The student will learn about selling careers, role of personality in selling, how to use product knowledge, prospecting, how to start the sale, demonstrate the product, handle sales resistance, and close the sale.
MARKETING 11
Fundamentals of Advertising
3 UNITS - (CSU)
Advisory: English 28/31 or equivalent.
Open to all students.
Provides the student with an opportunity to explore the strategies and techniques used by
small business, corporations and advertising agencies to stimulate sales. Business
approach to practices of advertising, includes selection of media, campaign management,
copy writing and layout.
MARKETING 13
Marketing
1 UNIT – (A)
Advisory: Marketing 11 or Marketing 21.
This course teaches student to apply marketing principles in a real-life project.
MARKETING 21
Principles of Marketing
3 UNITS - (CSU)
Open to all students.
The student will explore types of markets and their characteristics, planning the
products, selection of dealers and distributors, promotion of the products, international
marketing.
MARKETING 31
Retail Merchandising
3 UNITS - (CSU)
This course provides the student with a working knowledge of the principles and procedures in retailing, including a study of store location, store layout, store organization, buying, pricing, stock planning, and retail sales promotion.
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE 1
Real Estate Principles
3 UNITS - (CSU)
Open to all students.
Advisory: English 28/31 or equivalent.
This course is required for the California Real Estate examination.
A beginning course in real estate fundamentals and principles, including real estate
economics, terminology and definitions, real estate law, building and construction, real
estate investment, and vocational opportunities in real estate.
REAL ESTATE 3
Real Estate Practice
3 UNITS - (CSU)
Open to all students.
Advisory: English 28/31 or equivalent.
A practical study of the principles, economic aspects, and laws of real estate, including the information needed to obtain a real estate sales/brokers license and/or for better management of personal real estate investments. Topics include legal descriptions and estates, encumbrances, agencies, contracts, financing, appraisal, escrow and title, leases, urban economics, taxation, and vocational careers.
REAL ESTATE 5
Legal Aspects of Real Estate I
3 UNITS - (CSU)
Open to all students.
Advisory: English 28/31 or equivalent.
Legal background necessary for those who plan to take the state examination which is
required in order to obtain a license to be a real estate salesperson or broker, including
principles of property ownership and management in their business aspects, with special
reference to the law of California. Legal aspects as it applies to community property,
deeds, trust deeds, mortgages, leases, brokerage, mechanic’s liens, homesteads,
wills, and estates.
REAL ESTATE 6
Legal Aspects of Real Estate II
3 UNITS - (CSU)
Advisory: English 28/31 or
equivalent.
Covers legal aspects of real estate problems. An advanced and in depth study of agency law
including dual agency, single agency seller, single agency buyer and sub agency. Also
included is the study of living trusts and how to have one prepared.
REAL ESTATE 7
Real Estate Finance I
3 UNITS - (CSU)
Open to all students.
Advisory: English 28/31 or equivalent.
A study of the forms and sources of financing real property, including purchase,
construction, refinance, and other creative permanent financing approaches. Also
included is an assessment of the procedures for obtaining government-sponsored financing
through FHA, DVA, and Cal-Vet. The various loan sources currently being used in the
market place will be evaluated including banks, savings and loans, insurance companies,
mortgage brokers/bankers, pensions, credit unions, and private parties.
REAL ESTATE 9
Real Estate Appraisal I
3 UNITS - (CSU)
Open to all students.
Advisory: English 28/31 or equivalent.
The purposes of appraisals, the appraisal process, and the different approaches of
valuation. The methods and techniques used to determine the value of various types of
properties; The market comparison and cost approaches are emphasized, plus an introduction
to investment property valuation by the income approach.
REAL ESTATE 11
Escrow Principles
3 UNITS - (CSU)
Advisory: English 28/31 or equivalent.
The principles used in handling escrows involving land titles, including the various forms
and procedures used by escrow departments of banks, title companies, and escrow firms.
Sample forms are completed by the students.
REAL ESTATE 14
Property Management
3 UNITS - (CSU)
Open to all students.
Advisory: English 28/31 or equivalent.
Intended for individuals planning to become operators or owners of income-producing
properties. Topics covered include nature and types of property management, leases and
contracts, rent scheduling, selling of space and techniques of renting, tenant selection
and supervision, relations with owners and budgets, purchasing and accounts, reporting,
ethics, and legal and professional relationships.
REAL ESTATE 18
Real Estate Investments I
3 UNITS - (CSU)
Advisory: English 28/31 or equivalent.
A study of real estate investment with respect to identifying and understanding the
language, basic procedures, financing, and facts essential to ownership, conveyance,
environment problems, business organization involvement, and evaluation with other
investments. A comparison and assessment of commercial, industrial, and residential
projects, including location, feasibility studies, zoning restrictions, financing options,
sale and leaseback, and preferential tax benefits.
REAL ESTATE 21
Real Estate Economics
3 UNITS - (CSU)
Open to all students.
Advisory: English 28/31 or equivalent.
This course covers the fundamentals of economic trends and factors which affect the real
estate market. Topics covered include: urban structural relationships, real estate market
analysis, problems of sub-division, and governmental relationship to real estate
development.
REAL ESTATE 60
Real Estate Mathematics
3 UNITS - (CSU)
Advisory: English 28/31 or equivalent.
This course consists of typical real estate mathematics problems which are most common in
actual practice, as well as those necessary for other real estate courses and for those
found in the California Real Estate Licensing examinations.
SUPERVISION
SUPERVISION 1
Elements of Supervision
3 UNITS - (CSU)
Open to all students.
Advisory: English 28/31 or equivalent.
This course is designed to develop leadership ability for those in supervisory positions
in business and industry. Topics discussed include method of training employees, employee
rating, improving quality of production, improving personal leadership, interpreting
organization policies, and improving communications skills.
SUPERVISION 12
Written Communications for Supervisors
3 UNITS - (A)
Advisory:
English 28/31 or equivalent.
This course teaches the fundamentals of written communications, aimed at managers and
supervisors. Includes principles of business letter writing, audience analysis,
preparation of memos, reports and technical documentation.
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