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Each 5-week ON-CAMPUS course meets once per week for 4 hours at the SCC Business Institute. [Other locations noted.] Each ONLINE class has weekly due dates. Materials and assignments are on the web for 24/7 access. Since there are no scheduled meetings to attend, study at your convenience.

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ACC110 Understanding and Using Accounting Systems      3 credits

Develops basic accounting skills including analyzing and journalizing transactions, comprehension of the balance sheet, income statement, and equity and cash flow statements. Explores usage of specialized journals and subsidiary ledgers in a computerized system. Studies the impact of various transactions on an enterprise, including payroll, receivables, payables, inventory, cash and credit card receipts.

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on-campus
@ The Business Institute

# weeks - dates day - times class #
5wks. 2/1-3/8 Mon. 6-10PM 48834
Spring 2010

online

# weeks - dates day - times class #
5 wks. 1/25-3/1 48642
5 wks. 2/22-4/5 48644
5 wks. 4/5-5/10 48646
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GBS120 Workplace Communication Skills
3 credits

Reviews planning, organization, development and evaluation of written and oral communication in business settings, including informative and persuasive messages.
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on-campus
@ The Business Institute

# weeks - dates day - times class #
5 wks. 4/13-5/11 Tue. 6-10PM
48656
Spring 2010
online # weeks - dates day - times class #
5 wks. 1/25-3/1 48648
5 wks. 2/22-4/5 48650
5 wks. 4/5-5/10 48652
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GBS200 Understanding the Business Environment   3 credits

Provides an overview of the external environmental factors affecting business policies and decisions; economic, legal and regulatory, political, social and cultural, industry, and ethical.
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on-campus

# weeks - dates day - times class #
@ The Business Institute 5 wks. 3/24-4/21 Wed. 6-10PM 48676
@ SCC main campus 5 wks. 1/28-2/25 Thr. 6-10PM 55713
Spring 2010
online # weeks - dates day - times class #
5 wks. 1/25-3/1 48672
5 wks. 3/22-4/26 48674
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GBS205 Legal, Ethical, & Regulatory Issues in Business   3 credits

Legal theories, ethical issues and regulatory climate affecting business policies and decisions. Includes overview of torts, cyberlaw, investor protection, regulatory agencies, court systems, criminal conduct, product liability, property law, business organization, environmental law, employment law, and many other topics of interest to business owner or employee.
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on-campus
@
The Business Institute
# weeks - dates day - times class #
5 wks. 2/10-3/10 Wed. 6-10PM 48840
8 wks. 3/4-4/29 Thr. 6:30-9:30PM 48842
Spring 2010
online # weeks - dates day - times class #
5 wks. 1/25-3/1 48678
5 wks. 2/22-4/5   48680
5 wks. 3/22-4/26   48682
5 wks. 4/5-5/10   48684
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IBS201 International Studies for Business   3 credits

Provides an overview of the major issues faced by managers in international business. Focuses on cultural sensitivity issues and applying concepts of real-world business situations through case studies and experiential exercises.
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on-campus
@
The Business Institute
# weeks - dates day - times class #
5 wks. 2/10-3/10 Wed. 6-10PM 48846
Spring 2010

online

# weeks - dates day - times class #
5 wks.3/22-4/26 48696
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MGT109 Developing Professional Skills & Standards   3 credits

Explores the skills and qualities necessary to develop and maintain a successful professional life. Topic include management/leadership skill development, effective job search, image development, career advancement, gender issues, professional conduct, time/financial management, and human relations.
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on-campus
@
The Business Institute

# weeks - dates day - times class #
5 wks. 3/2-4/6 Tue. 6-10PM
48706
Spring 2010
online

# weeks - dates day - times class #
5 wks. 1/25-3/1 48700
5 wks. 2/22-4/5 48702
5 wks. 4/5-5/10 48704
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MGT126 Customer Service Skills and Strategies   3 credits

Explores strategies to improve job performance and develop a service-oriented philosophy. Uses practical training concepts and techniques to demonstrate how superior customer service can lead to competitive advantage and profitability in business. Focuses on both internal and external customers.
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on-campus
@
The Business Institute
# weeks - dates day - times class #
5 wks. 3/24-4/21 Wed. 6-10PM 48716
Spring 2010

online

# weeks - dates day - times class #
5 wks. 1/25-3/1 48712
5 wks. 3/22-4/26   48714
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MGT127 Managing & Leading for Competitive Advantage   3 credits

Practical training in the development of skills and expertise necessary to achieve organizational goals, with and through people. Examines functions and work activities that result in a more productive and harmonious workforce.

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on-campus
@
The Business Institute

# weeks - dates day - times class #
5 wks. 1/26-2/23 Tue. 6-10PM
48948
Spring 2010

online

# weeks - dates day - times class #
5 wks. 2/22-4/5 48718
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MGT179 Utilizing the Human Resource Department   3 credits

Provides the opportunity to learn how to appropriately utilize the human resources department within an organization in order to improve job performance. Topics include staffing, training and development, manpower planning, compensation and benefits, federal labor laws and why people seek outside representation.

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on-campus
@
The Business Institute
# weeks - dates day - times class #
5 wks. 2/9-3/9 Tue. 6-10PM 48730
Spring 2010

online

# weeks - dates day - times class #
5 wks. 3/22-4/26 48724
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MGT253 Owning and Operating a Small Business   3 credits

Starting, organizing and operating a small business, including location, finance, management processes, advertisement and promotion, credit, inventory control and ethics.
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on-campus
@ the SCC main campus

# weeks - dates day - times class #
5 wks. 3/4-4/8 Thr. 6-10PM 49048
Spring 2010
online # weeks - dates day - times class #
5 wks. 1/25-3/1 48732
5 wks. 2/22-4/5 48734
5 wks. 3/22-4/26 48736
5 wks. 4/5-5/10 48738
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MKT210 Applied Marketing Strategies
3 credits

Examines the principles and terminology utilized in the marketing/function and their value and application in the day-to-day operation of a business. Focuses on marketing planning, market segmentation, positioning, targeting and aspects of international marketing. Reviews product development, pricing, promotion and distribution and explores careers in marketing.
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on-campus
@
The Business Institute
# weeks - dates day - times class #
5 wks. 2/1-3/8 Mon. 6-10PM 48748
Spring 2010

online

# weeks - dates day - times class #
5 wks. 3/22-4/26 48746
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SBU200 Society and Business
3 credits

The study and scientific inquiry of issues and demands placed on business enterprise by owners, customers, government, employees and society. Included are social, ethical, and public issues and analysis of the social impact of business responses. This class counts for Social/Behavioral Science credit at MCCCD and ASU COB.arrowClick here to register online.

on-campus
@ the SCC main campus

# weeks - dates day - times class #
5 wks. 4/15-5/13 Thr. 6-10PM 48758
Spring 2010
online # weeks - dates day - times class #
5 wks. 1/25-3/1 48754
5 wks. 3/22-4/26 48756
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