Courses -- Fall 2024 | �첥��Ƶ Coast College

All Courses -- Intersession & Spring 2025

�첥��Ƶ Coast College's Division of Business and Computing offers a comprehensive array of courses, certificate and degree programs that give students the knowledge and skills they need to gain or grow in a career, or to support transfer to a four-year college or university. Business certificate programs offer students the opportunity to gain current, practical business fundamentals and career-specific skills such as accounting, business management, Microsoft Office skills, social media, marketing, and computer information systems. Students interested in computer science will find a comprehensive offering of courses that prepare students for transfer to local universities.

ACCT - Accounting --- Intersession/Srping 2025

Fundamentals of financial accounting relating to corporations. Application of widely used accounting theory and practice for both service and merchandise enterprises. Preparation and analysis of financial statements. This course may also be offered online.

Introduction to management's use of accounting information for planning, control, and decision-making within an organization. Covers both traditional and contemporary topics, including product costing, overhead, budgeting, cash flow, financial statement analysis, and decision-making tools. This course may also be offered online.

This course includes a detailed study of accounting using Excel spreadsheet software. Topics include the use of functions and formulas in Excel with emphasis on accounting as a financial analysis tool. Students are expected to have a working knowledge of Windows.

QuickBooks is a complete computerized accounting system for small businesses. Topics include a review of basic accounting concepts, preparation of business reports and graphs, and the creation of a company using QuickBooks accounting.

Topics will include rules related to the organization, life, and dissolution of corporations, partnerships, S-corporations, and LLCs. Tax research and planning issues are considered.

Designed to expose students to a comprehensive coverage of ethical and professional issues encountered by accounting professionals. Prepares students to meet part of the ethics requirement for becoming a Certified Public Accountant in the State of California. Primarily focuses on ethics pertaining to the Accounting profession.

Creation of a payroll cycle, recording of payroll information, payroll transmittal and verification with Output reports that reflect both Federal and State of California's laws and policies. Prepares students for FPC Designation Exam.

A continuation of the intensive study and application of GAAP and IAS begun in ACCT A212. The emphasis in this course is on the valuation and presentation of long-term liabilities, stockholders equity, revenue recognition, revenue and related income statement accounts, income taxes, leases, footnote disclosures required by GAAP and IAS, and other special/current accounting topics.

BUS - Business --- Intersession/Spring 2025

A survey of the many dimensions of business with a focus on careers: organization, management, marketing, legal aspects, international business, business climate, financial operations, the banking system, and investments. This course may also be offered online.

This course is designed to understand social media concepts and strategies to promote an idea or business. This course includes a review of basic marketing concepts, social media methods and the development of a social media strategy.

Focuses on the legal and regulatory environment of business and management, including the legal system and methods of resolving disputes. The court system, trials and appeals, the Constitution, crimes and torts, contracts, product liability, employment, antitrust, law and ethics, corporate social responsibility, stakeholder relationships, ethical decision making, sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited partnerships, limited liability partnerships, limited liability companies, corporations, corporate structure and governance and international perspectives will be examined. Case studies will be presented. This course may also be offered online.

Provides an overview of international business. Explores political, financial, and legal environments of selected countries and their impacts on firms' international business activities. Emphasis is given to business practices and comparative cultural topics.

Personal financial planning addressing the fundamentals of career planning, budgeting, investments, housing, insurance, taxation, estate planning, retirement planning, consumer credit, and spending. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Topics include spreadsheet concepts, model building, formula development, formula functions, charts, and list functions. Provides preparation for students seeking Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) core certification. Same as CIS A134. Students completing BUS A134 may not receive credit for CIS A134. This course may also be offered online.

Principles of editing written communication applicable to business. Emphasis on fundamentals of grammar and sentence structure. Recommended for all business majors. This course may also be offered online.

Designed to develop writing skills necessary for effective business communications. Emphasizes skill in applying, planning, writing, and verbalizing business communication techniques. Students will need a fundamental knowledge of English and the mechanics of writing. This course may also be offered online.

Introduction to the basic principles, components, and techniques of effective public relations. Topics include publicity and promotion, advertising, media and community relations, and approaches to problem solving. Same as CMST A185. Students completing BUS A185 may not receive credit for CMST A185.

Basic concepts of investing in stocks and bonds with emphasis on market mechanics, types of orders, role of market professionals, margin accounts, selling short, commissions, and choosing a broker. Comprehensive study of approaches to price patterns, value investing, and the development of a rational investment philosophy.

Create templates and macros using Visual Basic for Applications to automate Excel tasks, formula auditing, data validation, complex problem solving, importing data, routing changes, PivotCharts, PivotTables, and trendlines. Provides preparation for students seeking Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification. Same as CIS A234. Students completing BUS A234 may not receive credit for CIS A234. This course may also be offered online.

Study of communication functions, choices, and roles for professionals in business. Practice in using verbal, nonverbal, and writing skills to communicate one-on-one, electronically, and in groups. Same as MGMT A239. Students completing BUS A239 may not receive credit for MGMT A239. This course may also be offered online.

This course examines essential activities required for launching a new business venture. Some of the topics students are exposed to include: feasibility analysis, components of a business plan, business model, intellectual property, marketing, ethics, taxes, break-even analysis, and etc. This course may also be offered online.

CIS - Computer Information Systems --- Intersession/Spring 2025

Introductory computer course for MS Windows and applications. Students learn about the computer operating system and software applications for word processing, spreadsheets, databases, multimedia presentations, the Internet, and social networking tools. Provides preparation for students seeking Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) certification. This course may also be offered online.

Introductory course in the applications of information systems in business. Students will learn about Information Systems, hardware and software components, networks, ethics and security issues, ecommerce, and Web page design. Use of spreadsheet and database management software to create computer-based solutions to business problems. Meets the lower division computer requirement for business majors at some CSU and UC campuses. This course may also be offered online.

Topics include spreadsheet concepts, model building, formula development, formula functions, charts, and list functions. Provides preparation for students seeking Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) core certification. Same as BUS A134. Students completing CIS A134 may not receive credit for BUS A134. This course may also be offered online.

Create templates and macros using Visual Basic for Applications to automate Excel tasks, formula auditing, data validation, complex problem solving, importing data, routing changes, PivotCharts, PivotTables, and trendlines. Provides preparation for students seeking Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification. Same as BUS A234. Students completing CIS A234 may not receive credit for BUS A234. This course may also be offered online.

CS - Computer Science --- Intersession/Spring 2025

Introduction to fundamental concepts and techniques for writing software in the Python programming language. Covers the syntax and semantics of data types, expressions, exceptions, control structures, Input/output, methods, classes, and pragmatics of Python programming.

First course in ANSI/ISO Standard C++ programming language. Topics include data types, strings, operators, expressions, control flow, input/output, functions, pointers, arrays, preprocessor, streams, enumerated data type, dynamic memory allocation, objects, classes, vectors, inheritance, object-oriented design and recursion. This course may also be offered online.

A first Computer Science course taught using the Java programming language. Students will build Java applications. Emphasis will be placed on programming fundamentals such as variables, selection and loops as well as object-oriented programming concepts including classes and inheritance. This course may also be offered online.

A study of data abstraction and algorithm analysis. Data structures include lists, stacks, queues, trees, tables, and graphs. Algorithms include searching, sorting, pattern-matching, tree traversal, and balancing. This is a core course for students who want to study advanced programming, computer science, or engineering.

A course in the architecture of computers. Topics will include Boolean algebra and computer arithmetic, digital logic, micro and macro architecture, Assembly language, performance, datapath and control, memory hierarchies, interfacing and peripherals, and multiprocessing.

Advanced Python programming. Covers classes, modules, using the Python standard library and using third-party libraries.

Second course in ANSI/ISO Standard C++ programming language. Topics include sorting and searching, data structures, operator overloading, memory management, exception handling, name scope management, polymorphism, templates, STL containers, STL algorithm and iterators, and functional programming.

An introduction to the discrete structures used in Computer Science. Topics covered include basic logic, proof techniques, relations, Boolean algebra, logic gates, languages and grammars, finite-state machines, and Turing machines.

An introduction to the discrete structures used in Computer Science with an emphasis on their applications. Topics covered include functions, relations, sets, basic logic, proof techniques, basics of counting, graphs, trees, and discrete probability.

Introduction to probability and statistics with an emphasis on their applications in Computer Science. Topics include continuous and discrete probability distributions, linear and logistic regression, creating models to use for predictive inference, and programmatic analysis of data.

LEAD - Leadership --- Intersession/Spring 2025

MGMT - Management --- Intersession/Spring 2025

An introduction to the tools, practices, policies, and concepts of management in modern organizations. Emphasis will be on planning, organizing, leading, controlling, communication, and decision-making.

A behavior science approach to human relations in business with special emphasis on developing a student’s leadership qualities, understanding, personal characteristics, and attitudes desirable for advancement to greater responsibilities in business management. Designed for on-the-job trainees or mid-management trainees who are seeking further insights in dealing with co-workers and management. This course may also be offered online.

Study of communication functions, choices, and roles for professionals in business. Practice in using verbal, nonverbal, and writing skills to communicate one-on-one, electronically, and in groups. Same as BUS A239. Students completing MGMT A239 may not receive credit for BUS A239. This course may also be offered online.

MKTG - Marketing --- Intersession/Spring 2025

A survey of the major marketing topics of interest to marketing students and practitioners. Studies include: major institutions involved in the marketing process, major tools used by marketers, and environmental forces affecting the marketing process. Emphasis is placed on effective marketing strategy planning. This course may also be offered online.

Theory and practices of the relational selling process. Covers the basic steps in organizing, developing, and preparing a professional sales presentation. Builds self-confidence and competence in selling oneself as well as products, service, and ideas.

Examines the major components of modern advertising and promotion. Key areas explored include the social and economic role of advertising, controls over advertising, planning of the campaign, and the role of research, media playing, advertising strategy and coordination with other elements of marketing. This course may also be offered online.

RE - Real Estate --- Intersession/Spring 2025

Designed for those preparing for the state real estate license examination and for those interested in the various aspects of real estate ownership and sales.

Escrows, sales contracts, trust deeds, landlord tenant, liens, probate sales, joint tenancy, etc. Emphasizes the more complex aspects of real estate law. This course may also be offered online.

Covers the day to day practice of real estate including sales, working with buyers and sellers, the listing and purchase agreement, finance, taxation, property management and investing for real estate. This course may also be offered online.

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