Prepares students to be able to successfully start-up a small business and provides the skills for success as an entrepreneur. Provides the knowledge and skills to assess a business idea, create an individualized business plan, finance a business, open and market a business, and expand and manage business problems. Total of 32 hours lecture and 48 hours laboratory. Grading: Non Credit Course

   #3297  1:30pm- 4:30pm MTu     LecLab  CEC210 MEDINA E    

         Short Term: 08/27/12-10/17/12

       &  1:30pm- 5:30pm W               CEC210 MEDINA E    

   #3333  6:00pm- 9:00pm MTu     LecLab  CEC135 MEDINA E    

         Short Term: 08/27/12-10/17/12

       &  6:00pm-10:00pm W               CEC135 MEDINA E    

Develop basic skills in keyboarding techniques using the touch method. Emphasis on keyboard mastery and preparation of basic documents. Total of 9 hours lecture and 27 hours laboratory. Grading: Non Credit Course

   #3185  8:00am-10:15am MW      Lecture CEC226 STABLER F   

         Short Term: 08/27/12-10/17/12

   #3184  6:00pm- 8:15pm MW      Lecture CEC226 KREECK S    

         Short Term: 08/27/12-10/17/12

Emphasis on development of speed and accuracy, good keyboarding techniques, and correct formatting of business documents to produce documents that meet business standards. For students with prior keyboarding experience. Recommended keyboarding speed of 25 words per minute. Total of 9 hours lecture and 45 hours laboratory. Grading: Non Credit Course

   #3186  8:00am-11:20am M       LecLab  CEC226 VALDEZ CAROL

   #3188  6:00pm- 9:20pm M       LecLab  CEC226 NIKODEM M   

Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Recommended Preparation: None
This course provides the student with resources to identify capital to start a business or focus on a financial road map that can lead to positive business funding strategies. Total of 54 hours lecture. Grading: Non Credit Course

   #3143  6:00pm- 9:20pm Th      Lecture CEC134 DELVECCHIO D

Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Recommended Preparation: None
Understanding the nature of a business opportunity, how the government regulates them, and the steps for developing, investing, or buying a business opportunity. Students will understand how to become a licensor or seller of a business opportunity and how statutes vary from state to state. Total of 54 hours lecture. Grading: Non Credit Course

   #3183  1:10pm- 2:45pm TuTh    Lecture CEC228 CHUN J K    

Prepares students to work efficiently within the Microsoft Windows operating system. Topics include Windows desktop, help, file and folder management, accessing applications and communicating, and customizing a computer using the control panel. Recommended BUS 2601A or keyboarding speed of 25 words per minute. Total of 36 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory. Grading: Non Credit Course

   #3197  8:00am-11:20am M       Lecture CEC226 CORTEZ J J  

   #3212  6:00pm- 9:20pm M       Lecture CEC226 HOLLAND H   

Information and hands-on training using word processing software programs such as Microsoft Word. Introduction to beginning application skills and knowledge to a wide variety of simple documents, such as letters and memoranda, columnar tables, text tables, manuscripts, mail merges, graphics, and mailing list documents. Recommended BUS 7301 and keyboarding speed of 25 wpm. Total of 36 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory. Grading: Non Credit Course

   #3270  9:30am-12:50pm TuTh    Lecture CEC226 VALDEZ CAROL

         Short Term: 08/28/12-10/18/12

   #3253  6:30pm- 9:50pm TuTh    Lecture CEC226 HOLLAND H   

         Short Term: 08/28/12-10/18/12

Basic study of business applications using Microsoft Excel software. Commands, formats, and functions of the software with emphasis on its use as a problem solving and financial analysis tool. Macros, customizing toolbars and menus, and integrating Excel with other applications. Recommended BUS 7301 and keyboarding speed of 25 words per minute. Total of 36 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory. Grading: Non Credit Course

   #3287  9:30am-12:50pm TuTh    LecLab  CEC226 MEDINA E    

         Short Term: 10/23/12-12/13/12

   #3291  6:30pm- 9:50pm TuTh    LecLab  CEC226 CLARKE D    

         Short Term: 10/23/12-12/13/12

Basic principles and procedures of record storage, control, retrieval and management by manual, electronic, and micrographic methods. Emphasis is also placed on sustainable environmental policies regarding records storage and management. Speed and accuracy in indexing, filing and finding documents in such systems as alphabetic, numeric, geographic, and subject. Total of 18 hours lecture and 36 hours laboratory. Grading: Non Credit Course

   #3214  9:30am-12:50pm MW      LecLab  CEC226 KREECK S    

         Short Term: 10/22/12-12/12/12

   #3213  6:30pm- 9:50pm MW      LecLab  CEC226 KREECK S    

         Short Term: 10/22/12-12/12/12

Introduction to basic business memoranda, letters, e-mail messages, employment documents, and short reports. Creating messages that inform, persuade, and convey negative news is stressed. Emphasis is on the concepts of basic writing style such as organization, coherence, and unity as well as principles of grammar and punctuation of written business documents. Instruction in oral communication, speaking skills, and oral presentations. Communication technology, communication across cultures, listening skills, nonverbal communication, and workplace ethics are included. Recommended BUS 7301 or BUS 7302. Total of 36 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory. Grading: Non Credit Course

   #3282  8:00am-11:20am Tu      LecLab  CEC226 CORTEZ J J  

   #3276  6:00pm- 9:20pm Tu      LecLab  CEC226 CORTEZ J J  

Techniques for effective time-management; goal setting; study skills; proper work habits, attitudes, ethics, and standards of dress for success in the workplace. Total of 36 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory. Grading: Non Credit Course

   #3248  8:00am-11:20am W       Lecture CEC226 HOLLAND H   

   #3233  6:30pm- 9:50pm W       Lecture CEC226 NIKODEM M   

Basic Business math skills and its relevance to everyday applications. Solving mathematical problems, analyzing and interpreting data, and applying sound decision-making skills. Recommended BUS 7303. Total of 36 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory. Grading: Non Credit Course

   #3271  9:30am-12:50pm Th      LecLab  CEC226 KREECK S    

   #3273  6:30pm- 9:50pm Th      LecLab  CEC226 KREECK S