2012 Catalog PDF - Feather River College

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BUS 110 PAYROLL ACCOUNTING 3 UNITS
HOURS: 3 leC
CSU
Provides a knowledgeable background in all phases and aspects of payroll accounting. A survey of tax procedures
required by the employer in filing the correct forms for social security, federal and state tax returns.
BUS 113 LEGAL OFFICE PROCEDURES 3 UNITS
HOURS: 3 leC
CSU
Introduction to and orientation of the operation of a modern law office. Includes analysis of court structures and
procedures (state and federal), and the preparation of basic legal documents and pleadings. Internal procedures
of a law office will be explored with special emphasis on calendaring court appearances, response and answering
dates, the importance of confidentiality, including computer security, and the management and maintenance of time
records for billing.
BUS 115 BUSINESS LAW 3 UNITS
HOURS: 3 leC
CSU, UC
Survey of principles and terminology in business law to include: the legal system and environment, contracts,
personal property, sales, negotiable instruments, agency and employment, business organization, insurance, and
real property.
BUS 116 HUMAN RELATIONS IN BUSINESS 3 UNITS
HOURS: 3 leC
CSU
Exploration of contemporary behavioral science concepts as applied to human problems in business. Special
attention to creative theories in management and motivation.
BUS 117 CODEs & ETHICS 1 UNIT
HOURS: 1-2 leC
This Code and Ethics course is designed for Business or Administrative Office Management students but will be of
benefit to any student. The course addresses ethical considerations an individual should support in order to succeed
in any business environment. The course presents ethical issues that employees may encounter in any business
situation.
BUS 118 PERSONAL FINANCE 3 UNITS
HOURS: 3 leC
CSU
Management of personal income and expenditure emphasizing financial security. Topics include: problems
associated with borrowing money, buying on credit, maintaining commercial and savings accounts,
buying insurance, paying taxes, purchasing and maintaining a home, investing money and estate
planning; effects of the business cycles and inflation, business law and selected governmental activities.
BUS 120 ENGLISH FOR THE PROFESSIONAL 3 UNITS
HOURS: 2 leC; 3 LAB
CSU
Improvement of skills and competencies necessary to write effectively and professionally for business. Curriculum
includes review of grammar and mechanics of writing. Instruction and practice in writing various types of business
documents that may include letters, memos, reports, e-mail, press releases, and abstracts. This is an online course that
requires a great deal of writing. Advisory: ENGL 101 and AOM 002.
BUS 121 INTRODUCTION TO 1 UNIT
HOURS: 1 LEC ENTREPRENEURSHIP CSU
This course is designed to provide a global introduction to the process of turning an idea into a successful startup
enterprise. Students having little or no pre-existing entrepreneurial experience, but having an idea he or she
would like to pursue, will benefit from the course. Information will be presented on the challenges and rewards of
entrepreneurship. Students will learn the role of entrepreneurial businesses in the United States and the impact on
our national and global economy.
BUS 122 ENTREPRENEURIAL MARKETING 1.5 UNITS
HOURS: 1.5 leC
CSU
In this course, the student will gain essential knowledge in the steps of marketing an entrepreneurial venture. Through
study of successful entrepreneurs and ventures, the student will analyze varying marketing philosophies and identify
which strategies to apply to different circumstances. The student will customize a marketing plan to launch an
entrepreneurial venture and a marketing plan to implement during the first two years of business operation.
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