Business
25 courses · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
BUS A100 Introduction to Business
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- 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. C-ID: BUS 110
BUS A100H Introduction to Business Honors
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- 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
BUS A101 Social Media for Business
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- 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.
BUS A110 Business Law
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- BUS 125
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.
BUS A110H Business Law Honors
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- BUS 125
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.
BUS A118 Introduction to International Business
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- 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.
BUS A118H Introduction to International Business Honors
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- 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.
BUS A120 Personal Financial Success
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Personal financial planning addressing the fundamentals of career planning, budgeting, investments, housing, insurance, taxation, estate planning, retirement planning, consumer credit, and spending.
BUS A134 Excel 1
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- 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.
BUS A138 Business English
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
Principles of editing written communication applicable to business. Emphasis on fundamentals of grammar and sentence structure. Recommended for all business majors.
BUS A139 Business Communication
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- ENGL C1000 or ESL A100.
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- BUS 115
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.
BUS A141 Introduction to Entrepreneurship
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- 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.
BUS A148 Project Management for Business/Marketing/Entrepreneurship
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 27 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- 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.
BUS A171 Data Visualization: Harnessing the Power of Big Data for Business/Marketing/Entrepreneurship
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 27 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- 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.
BUS A185 Public Relations
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000.
- Transfers to
- 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.
BUS A186 Not for Profit Management
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- 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.
BUS A187 Not for Profit Marketing
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
DA 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.
BUS A200 Business Finance
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ACCT A101 or ACCT A101H.
- Transfers to
- 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.
BUS A210 Securities Investment
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- 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.
BUS A212 Practical Investment Management
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- 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.
BUS A234 Excel 2
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours
- Advisory
- BUS A134 or CIS A134.
- Transfers to
- 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.
BUS A239 Professional Communication
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- 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.
BUS A240 Entrepreneurship
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- 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.
BUS A086N Not-for-Profit Management Noncredit
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
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. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.
BUS A087N Not-for-Profit Marketing Noncredit
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
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. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.