Academic Catalogs

Business

The Business Department offers a variety of courses, certificates and degree programs that prepare students to enter a career, or to advance or change course in their current career in business.  Some Business programs and classes prepare students for transfer to a business program at a four-year college or university. 

The Business Department offers Associate's Degrees in Accounting and Business Administration, and Certificate of Achievement programs in Accounting, Business Administration, Marketing, Management, and Real Estate.  Individual courses and Certificates of Specialization for focused, short-term study and skill-building are offered in Accounting Data Analytics, Entrepreneurship, E-Commerce, Finance, International Business, Social Media, and more.  

Programs are designed to serve the needs of both first-time college students, as well as working adults with or without another degree, who are looking to gain new skills and knowledge. Courses are offered both on campus, during day and evening hours, and online, to serve the needs of working adults.  

Department Contact Information

Danielle Scane, Business Department Lead
dscane@occ.cccd.edu
(714) 432.5914 x25914

Dennis Morgan, Business Department Co-Chair
dmorgan@occ.cccd.edu
(714) 432-5974

Mark Grooms, Business Department Co-Chair
mgrooms@occ.cccd.edu
(714) 432-0202 x22999

Lee Gordon, Honors Program Lead
lgordon@occ.cccd.edu
(714) 432-0202 x21156

Business Department Website

Credit Courses

BUS A1003 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Introduction to Business  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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. Enrollment Limitation: BUS A100H; students who complete BUS A100 may not enroll in or receive credit for BUS A100H. This course may also be offered online. C-ID: BUS 110

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BUS A100H3 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Introduction to Business Honors  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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. Enrollment Limitation: BUS A100; students who complete BUS A100H may not enroll in or receive credit for BUS A100. C-ID: BUS 110

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BUS A1013 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Social Media for Business  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
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. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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BUS A1103 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Business Law  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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. Enrollment Limitation: BUS A110H; students who complete BUS A110 may not enroll in or receive credit for BUS A110H. This course may also be offered online. C-ID: BUS 125.

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BUS A110H3 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Business Law Honors  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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. Enrollment Limitation: BUS A110; students who complete BUS A110H may not enroll in or receive credit for BUS A110. This course may also be offered online.

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BUS A1183 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Introduction to International Business  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
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. Enrollment Limitation: BUS A118H; students who complete BUS A118 may not enroll in or receive credit for BUS A118H. This course may also be offered online.

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BUS A118H3 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Introduction to International Business Honors  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
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. Enrollment Limitation: BUS A118; students who complete BUS A118H may not enroll in or receive credit for BUS A118.

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BUS A1203 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Personal Financial Success  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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.

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BUS A1342 Units (36 lecture hours)  
Excel 1  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
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. Enrollment Limitation: CIS A134/CIS A134H; students who complete BUS A134 may not enroll in or receive credit for CIS A134 or CIS A134H. This course may also be offered online. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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BUS A1383 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Business English  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
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. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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BUS A1393 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Business Communication  
Prerequisite(s): ENGL A100 or ESL A100.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
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. C-ID: BUS 115.

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BUS A1413 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Introduction to Entrepreneurship  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
This course helps students explore, identify, and develop feasible business opportunities and innovations. Students will determine the feasibility of opportunities through evaluating the marketplace, the product/service, profitability, financial requirements, and possible outcomes. Students could start and operate a business where a business plan is not required. This course may also be offered online. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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BUS A1481.5 Units (27 lecture hours)  
Project Management for Business/Marketing/Entrepreneurship  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Project management is a vital set of skills for all types of organizations looking to bringing a vision to reality. A project could be developing a new product, creating an advertising campaign, initiating an accounting software upgrade, moving business locations, setting up a brand new office, developing a new mobile application and more. Entrepreneurs to large businesses need people who are able to guide others through a process from start to finish. If you have the attitude, aptitude, and skill set, you will always be needed in bringing vision to life to any organization. This course provides an introduction and hands-on experience in establishing the necessary plans to guide a project from start to finish. You will create a project scope, communication plans, schedules, and risk/mitigation analysis to assist others in finishing a project within budget, time, and scope. In the end, you will have the necessary skill set to manage a small project. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. This course may also be offered online.

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BUS A1711.5 Units (27 lecture hours)  
Data Visualization: Harnessing the Power of Big Data for Business/Marketing/Entrepreneurship  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
This course provides an introduction as well as hands-on experience in data visualization. The course introduces students to design principles for creating meaningful displays of quantitative and qualitative data to facilitate business and marketing decision-making. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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BUS A1853 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Public Relations  
Advisory: ENGL A100.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
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. Enrollment Limitation: CMST A185; students who complete BUS A185 may not enroll in or receive credit for CMST A185.

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BUS A1863 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Not for Profit Management  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
A course utilizing the many dimensions of business in conjunction with regulatory issues required for the challenges and opportunities of Not-for-Profit entities with a focus on communication and critical thinking skill development for leaders. Explores areas of strategic planning, financial management, capacity building, program evaluation, data management and analysis, legal and ethical issues of compliance, fundraising, governance practices, and volunteer and board development in their relation to the accountability, transparency, and persuasiveness of a Not-for-Profit entity. Topics will also include community outreach, endowments and grants, reporting obligations and other legal considerations. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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BUS A1873 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Not for Profit Marketing  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
A survey of the major marketing and branding topics especially for Not-for-Profit entities and new to mid-level professionals. Explores external communications, message development, and conveying the message and mission of the Not-for-Profit. Topics will include communication across a variety of platforms, social and digital media, public events, and one-on-one networking, and fundraising. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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BUS A2003 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Business Finance  
Advisory: ACCT A101 or ACCT A101H.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Provides students with the fundamentals of financial management. The course addresses financial organizations, financial analysis and planning, working capital, the budgeting process, sources of financing, mergers and acquisitions, and cash flow analysis.

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BUS A2103 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Securities Investment  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
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. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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BUS A2123 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Practical Investment Management  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Modern stock and bond portfolio management practices and techniques. Focus is on risk management strategies, ethical issues, and industry standards as they relate to conflicts of interest, performance measurement, and presentation of results. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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BUS A2342 Units (36 lecture hours)  
Excel 2  
Advisory: BUS A134 or CIS A134.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
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. Enrollment Limitation: CIS A234/CIS A234H; students who complete BUS A234 may not enroll in or receive credit for CIS A234 or CIS A234H. This course may also be offered online. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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BUS A2393 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Professional Communication  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
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. Enrollment Limitation: MGMT A239; students who complete BUS A239 may not enroll in or receive credit for MGMT A239. This course may also be offered online. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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BUS A2403 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Entrepreneurship  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
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. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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Noncredit Courses

BUS A086N54 Hours (54 lecture hours)  
Not-for-Profit Management Noncredit  
Grading Mode: P/NP/SP Noncredit, Letter Noncredit
Not Transferable.
This noncredit course utilizes the many dimensions of business in conjunction with regulatory issues required for the challenges and opportunities of Not-for-Profit entities with a focus on communication and critical thinking skill development for leaders. Explores areas of strategic planning, financial management, capacity building, program evaluation, data management and analysis, legal and ethical issues of compliance, fundraising, governance practices, and volunteer and board development in their relation to the accountability, transparency, and persuasiveness of a Not-for-Profit entity. Topics will also include community outreach, endowments and grants, reporting obligations and other legal considerations. Noncredit. Pass/No Pass/Satisfactory Progress or Noncredit Letter Grade. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.

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BUS A087N54 Hours (54 lecture hours)  
Not-for-Profit Marketing Noncredit  
Grading Mode: P/NP/SP Noncredit, Letter Noncredit
Not Transferable.
A noncredit course that surveys of the major marketing and branding topics especially for Not-for-Profit entities and new to mid-level professionals. Explores external communications, message development, and conveying the message and mission of the Not-for-Profit. Topics will include communication across a variety of platforms, social and digital media, public events, and one-on-one networking, and fundraising. Noncredit. Pass/No Pass/Satisfactory Progress or Noncredit Letter Grade. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.

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