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

   #7012 Closed                     1:30pm- 4:30pm MTu     LecLab  CEC210 MEDINA E    

         Short Term: 01/7/13-02/27/13

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

   #7002 Closed                     8:00am-10:15am TuTh    Lecture CEC226 NIKODEM M   

         Short Term: 01/8/13-02/28/13

   #7003 Closed                     6:00pm- 8:15pm TuTh    Lecture CEC226 KREECK S    

         Short Term: 01/8/13-02/28/13

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

   #7013 Closed                     8:00am-11:20am Tu      LecLab  CEC226 VALDEZ CAROL

   #7019 Closed                     6:00pm- 9:20pm Tu      LecLab  CEC226 NIKODEM M   

Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Recommended Preparation: None
This course provides the organizational plan for developing a full business plan that can be utilized to identify business goals, growth, and opportunity. The course focuses on each component of a complete business plan that is acceptable to a venture capitalist, lending institution or business partner. Total of 54 hours lecture. Grading: Non Credit Course

   #7081 Closed                     6:00pm- 9:20pm Th      Lecture CEC226 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

   #7273 Closed                     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

   #7021 Closed                     8:00am-11:20am Tu      Lecture CEC226 MEDINA E    

   #7022 Closed                     6:00pm- 9:20pm Tu      Lecture CEC226 DELVECCHIO D

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

   #7024 Closed                     9:30am-12:50pm MW      Lecture CEC226 VALDEZ CAROL

         Short Term: 01/7/13-02/27/13

   #7025 Closed                     6:30pm- 9:50pm MW      Lecture CEC226 HOLLAND H   

         Short Term: 01/7/13-02/27/13

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

   #7027 Closed                     9:30am-12:50pm MW      LecLab  CEC226 HOLLAND H   

         Short Term: 03/11/13-05/1/13

   #7031 Closed                     6:30pm- 9:50pm MW      LecLab  CEC226 NIKODEM M   

         Short Term: 03/11/13-05/1/13

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

   #7034 Closed                     9:30am-12:50pm MW      LecLab  CEC226 KREECK S    

         Short Term: 03/11/13-05/1/13

   #7054 Closed                     6:30pm- 9:50pm MW      LecLab  CEC226 DELVECCHIO D

         Short Term: 03/11/13-05/1/13

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

   #7055 Closed                     8:00am-11:20am 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

   #7061 Closed                     8:00am-11:20am Th      Lecture CEC226 DELVECCHIO D

   #7065 Closed                     6:30pm- 9:50pm Th      Lecture CEC226 HOLLAND H   

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

   #7167 Closed                     6:00pm- 9:20pm M       LecLab  CEC226 KREECK S    

Principles and practices of bookkeeping, including the fundamentals of double entry bookkeeping, worksheets, and preparation of basic financial statements. Recommended BUS 7303. Total of 36 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory. Grading: Non Credit Course

   #7068 Closed                     9:30am-12:50pm W       LecLab  CEC226 CLARKE D    

   #7075 Closed                     6:30pm- 9:50pm Th      LecLab  CEC226 CLARKE D