Lower Division

BUS 1040 Seminar in First-Year Experience (2 units)
(Formerly Freshman Experience Seminar) (Same as MDIS 1040) Introductory seminar explores relationships between two linked academic courses; supports academic adjustment and skill enhancement; and connects students with faculty, peer advisers, and campus resources and services. Students will have the opportunity to reflect on course content individually and in groups, and define their learning goals. Satisfies G.E. area E1. Corequisite: Identified linked academic courses.

BUS 1500 Introduction to Business (3 units)
Principles of business with a focus on the organization, strategy, operations, and impact of small and publicly traded enterprises in the modern American society. Functional areas include management, marketing, operations, accounting, and finance. Topics examined include the role of entrepreneurship, the importance of customer focus, and the role of ethics and social responsibility in a diverse and global environment. Satisfies G.E. area D2. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

Upper Division

BUS 3000 Introduction to Global Business (3 units)
Fundamentals of the nature, scope, institutions, and mechanics of today’s global business environment. Explanation of the position of the U.S. in the global marketplace as well as its role in promoting its companies involvement in global business activities. Examination of U.S. company strategies for entry and operation in international markets, and development of a broader understanding of global business impact on people’s lives in the U.S. and countries around the world. Satisfies G.E. area F3. Prerequisite: Junior standing. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

BUS 3090 Ethics for Business Professionals (3 units)
Course further develops the initial exposure to theories of ethics, structured decision-making, and the concepts of social responsibility provided by lower division coursework. Course includes in-depth coverage of professional ethics. This is a service learning course. Prerequisites: WP Course (BUS 3100, ENGL 3007, or ACC 3125 as required by major program), BUS 2090 or equivalent, junior standing.

BUS 3100 Business Technical Writing Communication (WP) (3 units)
Course explores concepts, theories, and practices of written communication for managers and professionals. Course integrates the use of language, both in conversation and writing, and includes group work and team interaction. Special emphasis will be placed on the impact of technology and the Internet on business communication and the integration of graphics in written communication. Topics include the practice of formal styles and formats of business writing, preparation of formal reports, development of research skills. Assignments will reflect real issues in the business world. Satisfies upper-division writing proficiency requirement. Prerequisites: Passing the Writing Proficiency Screening Test; junior standing; ENGL 1001 or 1002, and 2000 or equivalents.