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Overview Degrees/Certificates Courses

The Folsom Lake College business curriculum is designed to provide an entrance into an exciting career. Many opportunities are available that can lead to immediate employment or career advancement. FLC offers a variety of degrees and certificates to meet students’ present and future needs. Whether it is one class or a step toward a degree, there are a variety of options.

Degrees and Certificates Offered

A.S.-T. in Business Administration 2.0
A.A. in Accounting
A.A. in Business Analyst/Data Analytics
A.A. in Business: General
A.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences
A.A. in Public Management/Civil Service
A.A. in Small Business Management: Entrepreneurship
Business Information Worker I Certificate
New World of Work Certificate
Public Management/Civil Service Certificate
Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship Certificate
Business Analyst Certificate
Business Information Professional I Certificate
Small Winery Marketing Certificate

Division Dean Carlos Lopez
Department Chair Jennifer Black
Phone (916) 608-6849
Email lopezc@flc.losrios.edu

Associate Degrees for Transfer

A.S.-T. in Business Administration 2.0

The Associate in Science in Business Administration 2.0 for Transfer Degree program provides students with a major that fulfills the general requirements for transfer to the California State University. Students with this degree will receive priority admission with junior status to the California State University system. Students should work closely with their Folsom Lake College counselor to ensure that they are taking the appropriate coursework to prepare for majoring in Business Administration at the institution they wish to transfer to because major and general education requirements may vary for each CSU and the degree may only transfer to specific institutions.

This program has the following completion requirements:

(1) Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:

(A) The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education – Breadth Requirements.

(B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.

(2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

ADTs also require that students must earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.

Catalog Date: January 1, 2025

Degree Requirements

Course Code	Course Title	Units
ACCT 301	Financial Accounting	4
ACCT 311	Managerial Accounting	4
BUS 300	Introduction to Business	3
BUS 340	Business Law (3)	3
or BUS 345	Law and Society (3)
ECON 302	Principles of Macroeconomics	3
ECON 304	Principles of Microeconomics	3
MATH 341	Calculus for Business and Economics (4)	4 - 5
or MATH 343	Modern Business Mathematics (4)
or MATH 400	Calculus I (5)
STAT 300	Introduction to Probability and Statistics (4)	3 - 4
or ECON 310	Statistics for Business and Economics (3)
Total Units:		27 - 29

The Associate in Science in Business Administration 2.0 for Transfer (AS-T) degree may be obtained by completion of 60 transferable, semester units with a minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0, including (a) a minimum grade of "C" (or "P") for each course in the major or area of emphasis described in the Required Program, and (b) either the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education-Breadth Requirements.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

identify and explain the major functional areas of the business organizations including management, marketing, finance, and accounting.
apply commonly used computer application programs to create relevant business documents.
apply accounting and mathematical concepts and principles in making decisions about business operations.
assess the relationships and interdependencies of economic, social, legal, and global environments in which businesses operate.

Career Information

Account executive, analyst, bank employee, buyer, manager, entrepreneur, financial planner, government service, insurance representative, investment counselor, public administration, purchasing agent, retail/industrial sales, stockbroker. Some options may require more than 2 years of study and additional licensing.

Associate Degrees

A.A. in Accounting

The Accounting degree is designed for students planning to seek accounting positions in business, industry, or government upon completion of two years of college study. The program also meets the needs of employed individuals seeking to learn applications of accounting theory as practiced in the field. The program provides the foundation for individuals to prepare financial statements and record business transactions for all types of business and industry. Students develop a strong knowledge base of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accounting procedures. Communication skills, teamwork, computer technology, and ethical behavior are also emphasized.

For those students interested in transferring to a four-year college or university to pursue a bachelor’s degree in this major, it is critical that students meet with an FLC counselor to select and plan the courses to fulfill major requirements. Schools vary widely in terms of the required preparation. The courses that FLC require for an A.A. degree in this major may be different from the requirements needed for a Bachelor’s degree.

Catalog Date: January 1, 2025

Degree Requirements

Course Code	Course Title	Units
ACCT 103	Intermediate Accounting - Part I	4
ACCT 104	Intermediate Accounting - Part II	4
ACCT 107	Auditing	3
ACCT 111	Cost Accounting	3
ACCT 301	Financial Accounting	4
ACCT 311	Managerial Accounting	4
ACCT 341	Computerized Accounting (3)	3
or ACCT 342	Accounting Information Systems (SAP) (3)
BUS 340	Business Law	3
BUSTEC 363	Introduction to Electronic Spreadsheets	1
BUSTEC 364	Intermediate Electronic Spreadsheets	1
ECON 302	Principles of Macroeconomics (3)	3
Total Units:		33

The Accounting Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus the local FLC General Education Requirement, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See FLC graduation requirements.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

record, classify, summarize and report the business transactions of a company.
prepare financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
analyze and prepare financial information for management decision-making.
communicate financial information effectively within a business environment
provide management support in the budgeting, planning and decision-making processes.
understand the role of ethics and standards of professional conduct in the accounting profession.
integrate the principles of business, business law, taxation, and economics into accounting functions.
apply principles of accounting to business situations and to understand other functions of business: marketing, management, finance and information processing.

Career Information

Career Opportunities: Entry-level employment opportunities include positions in accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and cost accounting. Job titles include Account Clerk and Payroll Clerk. Promotional opportunities include higher-level responsibilities in these areas and the areas of general ledger, financial statement preparation, and financial statement analysis. Job titles include Senior Account Clerk, Accounting Technician, and Office Manager/Bookkeeper.

A.A. in Business Analyst/Data Analytics

The Business Analyst/Data Analytics program focuses on the skills and technical training necessary to conduct business operations analysis in order to control technical and operational budgets and to develop business strategies. The curriculum explores the use of data in decision-making, project management techniques, and the uses of databases to make business decisions.

Catalog Date: January 1, 2025

Degree Requirements

Course Code	Course Title	Units
ACCT 301	Financial Accounting	4
ACCT 311	Managerial Accounting	4
ACCT 341	Computerized Accounting (3)	3
or ACCT 342	Accounting Information Systems (SAP) (3)
BUS 302	Introduction to Business Analysis	3
BUS 303	Introduction to Business Data and Data Analytics	3
BUS 310	Business Communications	3
COMM 301	Introduction to Public Speaking	3
ECON 304	Principles of Microeconomics	3
PRJMGT 300	Introduction to Project Management	3
STAT 300	Introduction to Probability and Statistics	4
A minimum of 3 units from the following:		3
BUS 300	Introduction to Business (3)
BUS 304	Introduction to Business Process Integration (3)
BUS 340	Business Law (3)
CISC 310	Introduction to Computer Information Science (3)
ECON 302	Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
MAKR 101	The Internet of Things (3)
MGMT 362	Techniques of Management (3)
Total Units:		36

The Business Analyst/Data Analytics Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus the local FLC General Education Requirement, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See FLC graduation requirements.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

describe the process of business analysis.
apply communication theory, effective writing techniques, and presentation skills to business situations.
demonstrate the ability to formulate and implement a project plan given specific scenarios.
analyze data, data analytics, and statistics to solve business problems.
analyze and prepare financial information for management decision-making.

Career Information

Business Analyst, Staff Services Analyst, Administrative Analyst, Manager, Supervisor, Analyst Intern, and Management Analyst Assistant.

A.A. in Business: General

This program provides an overview of business fundamentals for students interested in business occupations including positions in finance, marketing, and management. The program is also recommended for general government service occupations.

Catalog Date: January 1, 2025

Degree Requirements

Course Code	Course Title	Units
ACCT 301	Financial Accounting (4)	4
BUS 300	Introduction to Business	3
BUS 310	Business Communications	3
BUS 330	Managing Diversity in the Workplace	3
BUS 345	Law and Society (3)	3
or BUS 340	Business Law (3)
MGMT 362	Techniques of Management	3
MKT 300	Principles of Marketing	3
A minimum of 3 units from the following:		3
ECON 302	Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
BUS 320	Concepts in Personal Finance (3)
ECON 320	Concepts in Personal Finance (3)
A minimum of 3 units from the following:		3
BUSTEC 360	Word Processing Beyond the Essentials (2)
BUSTEC 367	Database and Records Management (3)
CISC 310	Introduction to Computer Information Science (3)
BUSTEC 362	Comprehensive Electronic Spreadsheets (2)
A minimum of 6 units from the following:		6
Selected from one of the following concentrations: Accounting, Business, BUSTEC, Computer Information Science, Management, Marketing, Project Management, or Real Estate.
A minimum of 1 unit from the following:		1
BUS 498	Work Experience in Business (0.5 - 4)
Total Units:		35

The Business: General Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus the local FLC General Education Requirement, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See FLC graduation requirements.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

identify and explain the major functional areas of business organizations including management, marketing, finance, and accounting.
develop leadership skills that are effective in managing a multicultural workforce.
analyze practical business problems and integrate research and critical thinking to evaluate and recommend alternative solutions.
apply accounting concepts and principles to make decisions about business operations.
integrate management principles in relationship to finance, personnel, products, services, and information.
communicate effectively verbally and in writing in various business settings.
apply commonly used computer application programs to create relevant business documents.

Career Information

Career Opportunities: Account executive, analyst, bank employee, buyer, manager, entrepreneur, financial planner, government service, insurance representative, investment counselor, public administration, purchasing agent, retail/industrial sales, stockbroker. Some options may require more than 2 years of study and additional licensing.

A.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences

The Interdisciplinary Studies degree is designed for students who wish a broad knowledge of arts and sciences plus additional coursework in a prescribed “Area of Emphasis”. This program is a good choice for students planning on transferring to the California State University or University of California. The student will be able to satisfy general education requirements, plus focus on transferable coursework that relates to a specific major and/or individual interest. This degree will have an "Area of Emphasis" in Social and Behavioral Sciences. These courses emphasize the perspectives, concepts, theories, and methodologies of the disciplines typically found in the vast variety of disciplines that comprise study in the Social and Behavioral Sciences. Students will study about themselves and others as members of a larger society. Topics and discussions to stimulate critical thinking about ways people have acted in response to their societies will allow students to evaluate how societies and social subgroups operate. (Possible majors at a four-year institution include, but are not limited to: history, sociology, social studies, psychology, and family consumer science.)

It is highly recommended that students consult a counselor to determine the classes within each area that will best prepare them for their intended transfer major.

Catalog Date: January 1, 2025

Degree Requirements

Course Code	Course Title	Units
A minimum of 18 units from the following:		18
Select courses from at least 3 different disciplines.
ADMJ 300	Introduction to Administration of Justice (3)
ADMJ 302	Community Relations: Multicultural Issues (3)
ADMJ 320	Concepts of Criminal Law (3)
ANTH 310	Cultural Anthropology (3)
ANTH 319	Visual Anthropology: Introduction to Ethnographic Film (3)
ANTH 323	Introduction to Archaeology (3)
ANTH 330	Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion (3)
ANTH 341	Introduction to Linguistics (3)
BUS 320	Concepts in Personal Finance (3)
or ECON 320	Concepts in Personal Finance (3)
BUS 330	Managing Diversity in the Workplace (3)
BUS 340	Business Law (3)
BUS 345	Law and Society (3)
COMM 325	Intercultural Communication (3)
COMM 341	Organizational Communication (3)
COMM 351	Mass Media and Society (3)
COMM 363	Introduction to Communication Theory (3)
ECON 302	Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
ECON 304	Principles of Microeconomics (3)
ECE 312	Child Development (3)
or PSYC 372	Child Development (3)
ECE 314	The Child, the Family and the Community (3)
ECE 330	Infant and Toddler Development (3)
ECE 430	Culture and Diversity in Early Childhood Education (3)
ETHNS 300	Introduction to Ethnic Studies (3)
ETHNS 320	Introduction to African American Studies (3)
ETHNS 330	Introduction to Asian American Studies (3)
ETHNS 360	Introduction to Chicana/o/x Studies (3)
ETHNS 350	Introduction to Native American Studies (3)
GEOG 310	Human Geography: Exploring Earth's Cultural Landscapes (3)
GEOG 322	Geography of California (3)
HIST 307	History of World Civilizations to 1500 (3)
HIST 308	History of World Civilizations, 1500 to Present (3)
HIST 310	History of the United States (To 1877) (3)
HIST 311	History of the United States (1865 - Present) (3)
HIST 314	Recent United States History (3)
HIST 319	American Environmental History (3)
HIST 331	Women in American History (3)
HIST 344	Survey of California History: A Multicultural Perspective (3)
HIST 368	History of France (3)
JOUR 310	Mass Media and Society (3)
NUTRI 310	Cultural Foods of the World (3)
POLS 301	Introduction to Government: United States (3)
POLS 302	Comparative Politics (3)
POLS 310	Introduction to International Relations (3)
POLS 320	Introduction to Political Theory (3)
PSYC 300	General Principles (3)
PSYC 312	Biological Psychology (4)
PSYC 320	Social Psychology (3)
PSYC 335	Research Methods in Psychology (3)
PSYC 340	Abnormal Behavior (3)
PSYC 356	Human Sexuality (3)
PSYC 368	Cross Cultural Psychology (3)
or SWHS 331	Cross Cultural Psychology (3)
PSYC 370	Human Development: A Life Span (3)
SJS 300	Introduction to Social Justice Studies (3)
SOC 300	Introductory Sociology (3)
SOC 301	Social Problems (3)
SOC 310	Marriage and the Family (3)
SOC 321	Race, Ethnicity and Inequality in the United States (3)
SOC 341	Sex and Gender in the U.S. (3)
SOC 379	Making Social Change (3)
SWHS 302	Introduction to Psychology of Human Relations (3)
Total Units:		18

The Interdisciplinary Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus the local FLC General Education Requirement, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See FLC graduation requirements.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

evaluate how societies and social subgroups operate (Social and Behavioral Sciences).

A.A. in Public Management/Civil Service

This program is designed for students interested in careers in state, county, or municipal governments and community-based nonprofit organizations. The curriculum focuses on various competency areas for those wishing either to upgrade their managerial skills or enhance their existing abilities. This program prepares students for careers in civil service. The courses in the program are transferable to the CSU system.

Catalog Date: January 1, 2025

Degree Requirements

Course Code	Course Title	Units
ACCT 301	Financial Accounting	4
ACCT 311	Managerial Accounting	4
BUS 340	Business Law	3
COMM 301	Introduction to Public Speaking	3
ECON 302	Principles of Macroeconomics	3
STAT 300	Introduction to Probability and Statistics	4
Total Units:		21

The Public Management/Civil Service Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus the local FLC General Education Requirement, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See FLC graduation requirements.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

provide a comprehensive introduction of the theoretical and practical field of public management.
develop an understanding of the role of the public manager as it relates to organizational relations, leadership, ethics, fiscal management and policy-making.
develop an understanding of the political, intergovernmental, and external environments in which public managers operate.
enhance the students’ academic writing skills for public sector employment.
prepare students with the skills and knowledge to work in the public and nonprofit sectors.

Career Information

Program career opportunities include entry level public and non-profit agency careers including Public or Civil Service Program Analyst, Public or Civil Service Program Specialist, Public or Civil Service Program Officer, Non-Profit Agency Worker, Auditor, and Non-Profit Agency Assistant Director.

A.A. in Small Business Management: Entrepreneurship

The Small Business Management degree provides training and education for those wishing to own or manage a small entrepreneurial venture. The various elements involved in starting and operating a small business are covered.

Catalog Date: January 1, 2025

Degree Requirements

Course Code	Course Title	Units
ACCT 301	Financial Accounting (4)	4
ACCT 311	Managerial Accounting	4
BUS 300	Introduction to Business (3)	3
or BUS 350	Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship (3)
BUS 340	Business Law (3)	3
or BUS 345	Law and Society (3)
ECON 302	Principles of Macroeconomics	3
ECON 304	Principles of Microeconomics	3
MATH 343	Modern Business Mathematics (4)	4
or STAT 300	Introduction to Probability and Statistics (4)
A minimum of 6 units from the following:		6
BUS 330	Managing Diversity in the Workplace (3)
BUS 355	Introduction to Global Entrepreneurship (3)
MKT 300	Principles of Marketing (3)
A minimum of 3 units from the following:		3
BUSTEC 360	Word Processing Beyond the Essentials (2)
BUSTEC 363	Introduction to Electronic Spreadsheets (1)
CISC 310	Introduction to Computer Information Science (3)
Total Units:		33

The Small Business Management: Entrepreneurship Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus the local FLC General Education Requirement, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See FLC graduation requirements.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

evaluate the feasibility of success when starting a new business venture.
research and compose a business plan that can be used for planning as well as financing.
employ appropriate management, finance, accounting, and marketing techniques required in operating a business.
develop effective oral and written communication skills that can be applied in various business settings.
demonstrate the ability to comprehend, apply, and evaluate standards of ethical behavior in various business settings.
formulate original ideas and concepts in addition to integrating the ideas of others into the problem solving process.

Career Information

Career Opportunities: There are a wide array of job opportunities in business, finance, government, and other sectors for an individual with an undergraduate degree in small business management and/or entrepreneurship. There are opportunities to be a small business owner and entrepreneur. Business firms of all sizes provide employment and career opportunities including jobs in small business finance, small business marketing, and small business management. Federal, state, and local government agencies employ individuals with training in small business management and entrepreneurship to assist small businesses with government services and non-profit services.

Certificates of Achievement

Business Information Worker I Certificate

The Business Information Worker Certificate prepares students for entry-level office, computer, and administrative support positions in a variety of industries. This certification includes courses in: oral and written business communications; computer application skills, including beginning Excel, Word, and Outlook; the fundamentals of computer systems; and critical thinking and problem solving.

Catalog Date: January 1, 2025

Certificate Requirements

Course Code	Course Title	Units
BUS 310	Business Communications (3)	3
BUSTEC 102	Computer Keyboarding 10-Key	1
BUSTEC 110	Business Procedures for Professional Success	3
BUSTEC 126	Outlook: Basics	1
BUSTEC 307	Computer Keyboarding and Skill Building (3)	3
BUSTEC 331	Exploring Computer Environments and the Internet	1
BUSTEC 360	Word Processing Beyond the Essentials (2)	1 - 2
or BUSTEC 333	Exploring Word Processing and Presentation Software (1)
BUSTEC 363	Introduction to Electronic Spreadsheets	1
CISC 310	Introduction to Computer Information Science	3
A minimum of 1 unit from the following:		1
BUSTEC 498	Work Experience in Business Technology (0.5 - 4)
Total Units:		18 - 19

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

demonstrate proficiency in business technology applications.
demonstrate proficiency in business administration skills.
demonstrate proficiency in business communication skills.
apply customer service skills in a business environment and provide a positive customer service experience.

Career Information

Students who successfully complete the Business Information Worker Certificate are prepared for entry-level positions in office, computer, and administrative support positions in a variety of industries.

New World of Work Certificate

This program contains the skills and knowledge new entrants to the workforce need in preparation for entry-level, non-management, positions in both the private and public sectors.

Catalog Date: January 1, 2025

Certificate Requirements

Course Code	Course Title	Units
BUS 300	Introduction to Business (3)	3
or MGMT 310	Introduction to Public Management (3)
BUS 310	Business Communications (3)	3
or COMM 341	Organizational Communication (3)
HCD 330	Life and Career Planning	1
HCD 345	21st Century Workplace Skills	1
BUS 302	Introduction to Business Analysis	3
A minimum of 3 units from the following:		3
ACCT 301	Financial Accounting (4)
BUS 340	Business Law (3)
ECON 302	Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
PRJMGT 300	Introduction to Project Management (3)
CISC 310	Introduction to Computer Information Science (3)
A minimum of 3 units from the following:		3
BUS 498	Work Experience in Business (0.5 - 4)
MGMT 498	Work Experience in Management (0.5 - 4)
Total Units:		17

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

resolve issues in a positive way utilizing problem solving skills.
demonstrate the ability to collaborate with diverse groups virtually and within a global context.
communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
research using a variety of tools including online resources.
identify their own transferable skills and strengths that can be applied to work situations.
assess the needs and challenges of their customers and coworkers in the development of new solutions and services.
identify the role and responsibilities of the major functional areas of businesses and organizations including planning, management, marketing, human resources, operations, legal issues and accounting and finance

Career Information

Completion of this program will lead to opportunities for careers in entry level business, non-profit organizations, and public agencies.

Public Management/Civil Service Certificate

This program is designed for students interested in careers in state, county, or municipal governments and community based non-profit organizations. The curriculum focuses on various competency areas for those wishing either to upgrade their managerial skills or enhance their existing abilities. This program prepares students entering Civil Service careers.

Catalog Date: January 1, 2025

Certificate Requirements

Course Code	Course Title	Units
ACCT 301	Financial Accounting (4)	4
ACCT 311	Managerial Accounting	4
BUS 300	Introduction to Business	3
MGMT 362	Techniques of Management	3
A minimum of 3 units from the following:		3
MGMT 372	Human Relations and Organizational Behavior (3)
POLS 301	Introduction to Government: United States (3)
PRJMGT 300	Introduction to Project Management (3)
MGMT 498	Work Experience in Management (0.5 - 4)
Total Units:		17

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

identify the various types of public and Civil Service agencies; their administrative structures, lines of authority, roles and accountability.
define the various levels, roles and concepts, and functions of public management and Civil Service.
describe the political, intergovernmental and environmental, and ethical impacts facing public managers.
distinguish the various federal, state and local fiscal planning cycles and their implications for policy making and program evaluation.
review the development and management of government budgets, including budget formats, budget cycles, budget processes, operating budgets, analysis of revenue and expenditures, related expenditure controls, and cash management and accounting.

Career Information

Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship Certificate

This certificate is designed for existing and potential entrepreneurs. It provides an organized course of study that enables students to develop their entrepreneurial skills, recognize opportunities, and learn the basics of starting and managing a small business.

Catalog Date: January 1, 2025

Certificate Requirements

Course Code	Course Title	Units
ACCT 301	Financial Accounting	4
BUS 300	Introduction to Business (3)	3
or BUS 350	Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship (3)
BUS 302	Introduction to Business Analysis	3
BUS 330	Managing Diversity in the Workplace	3
ECON 304	Principles of Microeconomics	3
MGMT 362	Techniques of Management	3
Total Units:		19

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

create a business plan that covers all facets of operating a business.
organize and manage the different business functions necessary for ongoing operations.
appraise and evaluate business opportunities.

Career Information

Certificates

Business Analyst Certificate

The program content includes: customer service and stakeholder analysis, problem solving and critical thinking, the role of the business analyst, business analyst tasks, written and verbal communications, and the use of data and information in making business decisions.

Catalog Date: January 1, 2025

Certificate Requirements

Course Code	Course Title	Units
ACCT 301	Financial Accounting	4
BUS 302	Introduction to Business Analysis	3
BUS 310	Business Communications	3
MGMT 362	Techniques of Management	3
A minimum of 3 units from the following:		3
BUS 300	Introduction to Business (3)
PRJMGT 300	Introduction to Project Management (3)
Total Units:		16

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

describe the process of business analysis.
communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
demonstrate the ability to use data and data analytics in business.

Career Information

Program career opportunities include entry level positions as an analyst intern or administrative analyst trainee.

Business Information Professional I Certificate

The Business Information Professional I Certificate prepares students for entry-level office, computer, and administrative support positions in a variety of industries. This certification includes courses in: oral and written business communications; computer application skills, including beginning Excel, Word, and Outlook; the fundamentals of computer systems; and critical thinking and problem solving. This certificate is a collaborative certificate and courses are available at multiple colleges. Students can reference the required course list to find more information regarding the courses available at each college. This certificate can be completed 100% online.

Catalog Date: January 1, 2025

Certificate Requirements

Course Code	Course Title	Units
ENGWR 300	College Composition (3)	3
or BUS 100	English for the Professional (3)
MATH 300	Introduction to Mathematical Ideas (3)	3¹
BUSTEC 126	Outlook: Basics	1²
BUSTEC 305	Introduction to Business Information Technology	3
BUSTEC 307	Computer Keyboarding and Skill Building	3
BUSTEC 309	Computer Familiarization	1³
BUSTEC 360	Word Processing Beyond the Essentials	2⁴
BUSTEC 362	Comprehensive Electronic Spreadsheets	2⁵
BUSTEC 366	Electronic Presentations	2⁶
A minimum of 0.5 units from the following:		0.5
BUSTEC 498	Work Experience in Business Technology (0.5 - 4)
Total Units:		20.5

¹Substitute course, BUS 105 - Business Mathematics, is available at American River College and Cosumnes River College.

²Substitute course, CISA 126 - Outlook: Basics, is available at American River College.

³Substitute course(s), CISC 300 - Computer Familiarization, is available at American River College and CISC 302 - Computer Familiarization, is available at Cosumnes River College.

⁴Substitute course, CISA 305 - Beginning Word Processing, is available at American River College and Cosumnes River College.

⁵Substitute course, CISA 315 - Introduction to Electronic Spreadsheets, is available at American River College and Cosumnes River College.

⁶Substitute course, CISA 340 - Presentation Graphics, is available at American River College and Cosumnes River College.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

demonstrate proficiency in business technology applications.
demonstrate proficiency in business administration skills.
demonstrate proficiency in business communication skills.
apply customer service skills in a business environment and provide a positive customer service experience.

Career Information

Students who successfully complete the Business Information Professional Certificate are prepared for entry-level positions in office, computer, and administrative support positions in a variety of industries.

Small Winery Marketing Certificate

The program offers comprehensive marketing and management training and workforce development to wine growers, vintners and tasting room operators in the El Dorado and Amador wine areas.

Catalog Date: January 1, 2025

Certificate Requirements

Course Code	Course Title	Units
BUSTEC 332	Integrated Business Projects	3
BUSTEC 363	Introduction to Electronic Spreadsheets	1
MKT 300	Principles of Marketing	3
VITI 304	Wine Component Tasting, Hospitality and Service, and Food Pairing	3
VITI 306	Wines of California (1.5)	1.5
VITI 307	Wines of the Sierra Foothills	1.5
A minimum of 2 units from the following:		2
WEXP 498	Work Experience in (Subject) (0.5 - 4)
Total Units:		15

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

record, classify, summarize and report the business transactions of an organization.
develop a comprehensive winery marketing plan.
evaluate the benefits of using a variety of marketing tools including advertising, publicity, social media marketing and customer relationship marketing.
identify marketing techniques used to create high velocity sales including online tools, social marketing and customer relationship marketing tools.

Career Information

Winery tasting room coordinator Winery social marketing associate Winery event coordinator Winery customer relationship specialist

Business (BUS) Courses

BUS 100 English for the Professional

Units:3
Hours:54 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Catalog Date:January 1, 2025

This course is designed to prepare the student for business communication. It presents principles of correct and effective English usage as applied in business. The course focuses on skills and techniques of effective business written communication including appropriate sentence structure, word usage, punctuation, spelling, business vocabulary, and business document formatting. Critical thinking and effective writing techniques are emphasized. This course focuses on teaching students the ability to analyze, compose, and organize written communication into effective business documents. Proofreading skills are stressed throughout the course. This course is required of all business technology majors and recommended for all business majors.

BUS 295 Independent Studies in Business

Units:1 - 3
Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
Prerequisite:None.
Catalog Date:January 1, 2025

BUS 299 Experimental Offering in Business

Units:0.5 - 4
Prerequisite:None.
Catalog Date:January 1, 2025

This is the experimental courses description.

BUS 300 Introduction to Business

Units:3
Hours:54 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Transferable:CSU; UC (UC credit limitation: BUS 300 and BUS 330 combined: maximum credit, one course )
C-ID:C-ID BUS 110
Catalog Date:January 1, 2025

This course provides a survey of various business areas, including accounting, regulation, negotiation, ethics, information technology, management, marketing, global competition, economics, finance, environmental factors, implementation, communications, leadership, and business planning. The course is designed to be taken by all beginning students interested in business.

BUS 302 Introduction to Business Analysis

Units:3
Hours:54 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Transferable:CSU
Catalog Date:January 1, 2025

Business analysis includes the practical skills to increase organizational efficiency and effectiveness through business process improvement. This course teaches the essential business skills needed to implement activities and processes that solve basic business problems through the analysis of business data and information. Students will learn the basics of problem solving, analysis of data and information, and basic business mathematic equations, in order to improve business operations.

BUS 303 Introduction to Business Data and Data Analytics

Units:3
Hours:54 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Advisory:MATH 120
Transferable:CSU; UC
Catalog Date:January 1, 2025

This course provides an introduction to the core concepts in data and information management. It is centered around the core skills of identifying organizational information requirements used to make business and management decisions. This course covers the fundamental database design, structures, and management systems. The course includes instruction in simple query language to build equity-relationship diagrams a study of data modeling and relational operations to provide management information solutions.

BUS 304 Introduction to Business Process Integration

Units:3
Hours:54 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Advisory:ACCT 301
Transferable:CSU
Catalog Date:January 1, 2025

This course provides an introduction to business process integration through an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Key business processes including procurement, fulfillment, production, warehouse management, and material planning will be discussed. With hands-on practice, students will learn how to execute key business processes, understand the integrated nature of the processes, and their impact on financial accounting and inventory in the ERP system.

BUS 310 Business Communications

Units:3
Hours:54 hours LEC
Prerequisite:Eligibility for ENGWR 300
Advisory:Ability to key 30 or more words a minute and use a current office-level word processing program.
Transferable:CSU
General Education:AA/AS Area II(a)
Catalog Date:January 1, 2025

This course applies the theory and principles of ethical and effective written and oral communication to the creation of letters, memos, emails, and written and oral reports for a variety of business situations. The course emphasizes planning, organizing, composing, and revising business documents and creating and delivering professional-level oral reports using word processing software and presentation software. Analytical skills are used to plan, organize, compose, critique, and revise letters, memos, emails, and reports. Messages are broken into their component parts for a critical analysis of organization, content, style, tone, grammar, format, and appearance. Students conduct primary and secondary research to draw conclusions and make recommendations. A formal analytical research paper using APA or MLA style citations and graphics is required. The results of the formal research paper are presented in an oral presentation using presentation software.

BUS 320 Concepts in Personal Finance

Same As:ECON 320
Units:3
Hours:54 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Transferable:CSU; UC
General Education:AA/AS Area V(b); AA/AS Area III(b)
Catalog Date:January 1, 2025

This course is designed to assist individuals in analyzing their financial affairs. Elements and conceptual basis of financial planning, analysis, and decision making in areas of budgeting, taxes, borrowing, money management, insurance, investments, and retirement will be examined with an emphasis on principles to develop students' economic decision making. Students will be using mathematical concepts as well as reading and interpreting written and oral instructions. This course is not open to students who have received credit for ECON 320.

BUS 330 Managing Diversity in the Workplace

Units:3
Hours:54 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Transferable:CSU; UC (UC credit limitation: BUS 300 and BUS 330 combined: maximum credit, one course. )
General Education:AA/AS Area V(b); AA/AS Area VI; CSU Area D; IGETC Area 4
Catalog Date:January 1, 2025

This course examines the leadership skills and abilities needed to manage a multicultural workforce. A primary focus is placed upon the workplace impact of various historical, social, and cultural experiences/perspectives related to gender, age, ethnicity, race, and disability. Workforce issues related to the diversity of the American consumers' and global consumers' impact on the United States are analyzed.

BUS 340 Business Law

Units:3
Hours:54 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Transferable:CSU; UC (BUS 340 and 341: maximum credit, one course)
General Education:AA/AS Area V(b)
C-ID:C-ID BUS 125
Catalog Date:January 1, 2025

This course is an introduction to law as it relates to business. The course covers the American legal system as an instrument of economic, social, and political control. It stresses basic business torts, crime and business, agency, employment, and the legal structures of business. Students may be required to subscribe to the weekly (M-F) edition of a general circulation newspaper.

BUS 345 Law and Society

Units:3
Hours:54 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Transferable:CSU; UC
General Education:AA/AS Area V(b); CSU Area D; IGETC Area 4
C-ID:C-ID BUS 120; C-ID LPPS 110
Catalog Date:January 1, 2025

This course is an introduction to the American legal system emphasizing the nature, purpose, sources, and functions of American law but including some comparative analysis of other historical and contemporary legal systems. It stresses the evolution of legal concepts as a reflection of the social environment and the role of the judiciary in establishing social policy. Students may be required to subscribe to a daily newspaper and to bring the paper to class.

BUS 350 Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship

Units:3
Hours:54 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Transferable:CSU
Catalog Date:January 1, 2025

This class provides an overview of the various elements involved in starting and operating a small business. It introduces such topics as developing a business plan, finding financial resources, developing personal and business goals, meeting legal requirements, understanding marketing concepts, and other topics of interest to the entrepreneur.

BUS 355 Introduction to Global Entrepreneurship

Units:3
Hours:54 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Transferable:CSU
Catalog Date:January 1, 2025

This course provides an introduction to the various elements involved in the development of new global small businesses and the expansion of existing business to a global level. The course introduces topics including: successful traits of a global entrepreneur, the entrepreneur's role in the global economy, the basics of exporting, economic considerations in global business, sources of international marketing data, and international business relations across cultures. Emphasis will be placed on the principle concepts of global entrepreneurship.

BUS 356 Global Business Operations

Units:3
Hours:54 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Transferable:CSU
Catalog Date:January 1, 2025

This class provides an overview of the necessary training to manage global business operations. The course will focus on strategies to effectively operate within differing cultures, following an efficient distribution plan, developing and achieving business goals, political and technological issues on a global scale, and other topics of interest to future participants in the global marketplace. Emphasis will be placed on operations which must be in place to foster global trade and exporting including logistics, trade regulations, economic considerations, and marketing.

BUS 357 Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and New Enterprise Development

Units:3
Hours:54 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Transferable:CSU
Catalog Date:January 1, 2025

This course explores the processes used by entrepreneurs to develop new innovative products and services. The course will provide an introduction to the tools, processes, and insights that are used to create, new innovative products for both domestic and foreign markets. Course topics include new business concept development, the role of entrepreneurship, innovation and technology in new venture development, the importance of intellectual property rights and protection, sources of capital and financing, market analysis and strategy, and business planning.

BUS 490 Individualized Projects in Business

Units:1 - 4
Hours:9 - 36 hours LEC; 27 - 108 hours LAB
Prerequisite:None.
Advisory:At least two semesters of successful work leading to an Associate Degree or Certificate in Accounting, Business, Computer Information Science, Finance, Management, Marketing, Office Administration or other related field.
Transferable:CSU
Catalog Date:January 1, 2025

This course is designed to help the student focus skills previously learned in an area of business. The student, with the help of the instructor, will produce a project that utilizes a variety of skills. The student will describe a problem, plan a process to arrive at a solution, work with the instructor to secure those resources necessary to complete the project, submit progress reports on a regular basis, and present a finished product. This class may be required for some degrees or certificates.

BUS 495 Independent Studies in Business

Units:0.5 - 4
Hours:27 - 216 hours LAB
Prerequisite:None.
Transferable:CSU
Catalog Date:January 1, 2025

BUS 498 Work Experience in Business

Units:0.5 - 4
Hours:27 - 216 hours LAB
Prerequisite:None.
Enrollment Limitation:Student must be in a paid or non-paid internship, volunteer opportunity, or job related to career interests.
Transferable:CSU
General Education:AA/AS Area III(b)
Catalog Date:January 1, 2025

This course provides students with opportunities to develop marketable skills in preparation for employment or advancement within the field of Business. Course content will include understanding the application of education to the workforce; completing required forms which document the student's progress and hours spent at the work site; and developing workplace skills and competencies. Students must complete 27 hours of related paid or unpaid work experience for .5 unit. An additional 27 hours of related work experience is required for each additional .5 unit. The course may be taken for a maximum of 16 units. Students should have access to a computer, the Internet, and some computer media such as a USB drive to store data files. Online students must have an email account. Only one Work Experience course may be taken per semester.

BUS 499 Experimental Offering in Business

Units:0.5 - 4
Prerequisite:None.
Transferable:CSU
Catalog Date:January 1, 2025

This is the experimental courses description.

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Degrees and Certificates Offered

Associate Degrees for Transfer

A.S.-T. in Business Administration 2.0

Associate Degrees

A.A. in Accounting

A.A. in Business Analyst/Data Analytics

A.A. in Business: General

A.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences

A.A. in Public Management/Civil Service

A.A. in Small Business Management: Entrepreneurship

Certificates of Achievement

Business Information Worker I Certificate

New World of Work Certificate

Public Management/Civil Service Certificate

Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship Certificate

Certificates

Business Analyst Certificate

Business Information Professional I Certificate

Small Winery Marketing Certificate

Business (BUS) Courses

BUS 100 English for the Professional

BUS 295 Independent Studies in Business

BUS 299 Experimental Offering in Business

BUS 300 Introduction to Business

BUS 302 Introduction to Business Analysis

BUS 303 Introduction to Business Data and Data Analytics

BUS 304 Introduction to Business Process Integration

BUS 310 Business Communications

BUS 320 Concepts in Personal Finance

BUS 330 Managing Diversity in the Workplace

BUS 340 Business Law

BUS 345 Law and Society

BUS 350 Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship

BUS 355 Introduction to Global Entrepreneurship

BUS 356 Global Business Operations

BUS 357 Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and New Enterprise Development

BUS 490 Individualized Projects in Business

BUS 495 Independent Studies in Business

BUS 498 Work Experience in Business

BUS 499 Experimental Offering in Business

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