BUS 1, Introduction to Business 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
This course provides the student with an overview of business in an increasingly global society. Students will complete the course with knowledge of the general business environment, economic systems, business ethics, operations and project management, and technology and information systems. In addition, students will learn the fundamentals of economics, business ownership, entrepreneurship, finance, management, and marketing. Key themes woven throughout the course include exploration of career options and development of business problem-solving skills.
1084 8:00a-10:05a MTWTh BUS 207 Shishido L K
1085 10:15a-12:20p MTWTh BUS 207 Shishido L K
1086 10:15a-12:20p MTWTh BUS 106 Rockwell C
Above section 1086 meets for 6 weeks, Jun 30 to Aug 07. Above section 1086 is part of the Summer Institute Program and enrollment is limited to program participants. Please call (310) 434-3501 or visit us at www.smc.edu/highschoolprograms for additional information.
1087 12:30p-2:35p MTWTh BUS 144 Roper-Conley C
1088 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Chandler F G
Above section 1088 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
1089 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Kelly Marcella A
Above section 1089 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
1090 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Kelly Marcella A
Above section 1090 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
4024 6:30p-9:40p MW BUS 144 Clausen A I
Above section 4024 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 16 to Aug 06.
BUS 5, Business Law 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • CAN: Business 8. • Prerequisite: None.
This course studies the legal rights and responsibilities of individuals, agencies, partnerships, and corporations as they apply to contract law. *Maximum UC credit for Business 5 and 6 is one course (three units).
1092 8:00a-10:05a MTWTh BUS 144 Klugman E B
1093 10:15a-12:20p MTWTh BUS 144 Klugman E B
1094 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Sindell S M
Above section 1094 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
1095 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Sindell S M
Above section 1095 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
1096 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Halliday Robert C E
Above section 1096 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
4025 6:30p-9:40p TTh BUS 106 Downs J M
Above section 4025 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 17 to Aug 07.
BUS 20, Principles of Marketing 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
This course introduces modern business marketing concepts and strategies and familiarizes the student with standards, procedures, and techniques used in marketing. Topics include marketing research, consumer behavior, product and pricing strategies, marketing communications, and distribution.
1097 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Veas S
Above section 1097 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
1098 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Veas S
Above section 1098 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
BUS 22, Introduction to Advertising 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
Advertising psychology, strategies, and methods are covered in this introduction to the field. Topics include planning advertising campaigns for all types of media. Class projects give the student practice in creating and communicating ideas using advertising techniques.
1099 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Coplen J S
Above section 1099 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
BUS 28, Integrated Marketing Communications 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
This course addresses strategies marketers may use to best communicate with consumers. Integrated Marketing Communications pulls together all aspects of marketing communication, providing a more complete treatment of sales promotion, point-of-purchase communications, advertising media, personal selling, public relations, and publicity.
1100 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Coplen J S
Above section 1100 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
BUS 32, Business Communications 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: English 1 or Business 31.
This course will survey the principles and techniques of business communication as a tool for business decision-making. Methods of investigating, organizing and presenting business data and ideas are covered. Ethical and legal implications as well as other critical thinking techniques are emphasized. Focus is on effective oral and written business communications.
1101 8:00a-10:05a MTWTh BUS 106 Rockwell C
1102 2:30p-4:35p MTWTh BUS 251 Nasser D M
1103 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Soucy S H
Above section 1103 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
1104 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Soucy S H
Above section 1104 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
1105 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Jung D
Above section 1105 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
BUS 45, Individual Financial Planning 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
This course provides students with the tools to achieve their personal financial goals. It will help them make informed decisions related to spending, saving, borrowing, and investing. Topics covered include personal financial planning; money management; tax strategy; consumer credit; purchasing decisions; insurance; investing in stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and real estate; and estate planning.
Business 45 is the same class as Accounting 45. Students may earn credit for one, but not for both.
4028 6:30p-9:40p TTh BUS 207 Shishido K M
Above section 4028 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 17 to Aug 07.
BUS 46, Introduction to Investments 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
This course provides a comprehensive view of securities, markets, and investment techniques, ranging from simple investment programs to advanced speculative market techniques.
1106 3:00p-6:10p TTh BUS 207 Shishido K M
Above section 1106 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 17 to Aug 07.
BUS 52, International Marketing 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
This course focuses on marketing management problems, techniques and strategies necessary to incorporate the marketing concept into the framework of the world marketplace. This course is designed to promote an understanding of the impact that a country’s culture and environment have on the marketing mix as well as the problems of competing in markets having different cultures.
1107 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Mandelbaum A B
Above section 1107 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
BUS 65, Management Principles 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
This course presents an introduction of management concepts and strategies used by modern businesses. The course is designed to familiarize students with the accepted standards, procedures, and techniques employed by corporate, business, and functional level managers. Further, the course provides students with an understanding of the role of management and how to develop plans and execute strategies in pursuit of organizational goals.
1108 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Babcock L G
Above section 1108 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
BUS 88A, Independent Studies in Business 1 unit
Transfer: CSU
Please see “Independent Studies” section.
1109 Arrange-3 Hours BUS 220 Chandler F G
BUS 88B, Independent Studies in Business 2 units
Transfer: CSU
Please see “Independent Studies” section.
1110 Arrange-6 Hours BUS 220 Chandler F G