Business
30 courses · College of Alameda · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
BUS 1A Financial Accounting
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture
- C-ID
- account None
Study of purposes, theory, and specific methods of accounting: Systems and methods employed in accumulating data for financial statements, income statement measurement including cost measurement, classification, and expiration, revenue recognition and measurement.
BUS 1B Managerial Accounting
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- BUS 001A
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- Acct 120 none
Uses of accounting data for planning, controlling and decision-making: Sources of business funds, cost systems and analysis, forecasting and budgeting; analysis, uses, and limitations of financial statements and reports.
BUS 2 Introduction to Business Law
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
General survey of business law: Principles of law on contracts, sales agency, torts, partnerships and corporations, and the uniform commercial code.
BUS 24 Computerized Accounting Principles
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- BUS 001A or BUS 020
- Transfers to
- CSU
Intensive practical application of theory and procedures of accounting utilizing computerized accounting systems in single proprietorship, partnership, and corporate forms of business.
BUS 49 Independent Study in Business
- Units
- .5-5
- Hours
- .5 - 5 hours lecture
In-depth exploration of an area or problem of the student's choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in Business. Student must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog.
BUS 54 Small Business Management
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Overview of the factors involved in starting or growing a business: Business plan development; marketing, sales, and promotional strategies; financial management and forecasting techniques; human resources management; and information systems management.
BUS 70 Introduction to Marketing
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Advisory
- BUS 010
Introduction to integrated marketing strategies: Identification and satisfaction of customers' wants and needs with products (goods and/or services), price, place, and promotional strategies; customer relationship management; integration of marketing into strategic business plans.
BUS 103A Business Pitch Competition I
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture
Introduction to financing for entrepreneurial ventures: Opportunities for entrepreneurs and business owners to compete for recognition and financing of their business ventures via pitch, plan and launch competitions.
BUS 112 Logistics Fundamentals
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduction to business management logistics functions: Purchasing, inventory management, transportation, warehousing, related technologies; emphasis on the integration of logistics functions to improve overall supply chain customer service and cost performance.
BUS 114 Supply Chain Management
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Principles of Supply Chain Management: Tools and techniques for design and improvement of any supply chain; optimal use of information, materials, and technology to improve efficiency and reduce costs; integration of the utilization of outside supply chains.
BUS 115 Logistics Technology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Computerized logistics: Use of computers in the supply chain and logistics industry; introduction to available software, including software for enterprise resource planning, demand planning, and warehouse management.
BUS 116 Managing Distribution Centers
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduction to Warehouse Management Operations: Facility location and operation, financial analysis, security, cargo handling, and productivity improvement and measurement.
BUS 119 Inventory Management
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduction to practices for managing inventory of large quantities: Exploration of fundamental differences between manufacturing inventories of finished goods in retail and work-in-process; presentation of real-time information in order to maximize productivity in key areas from physical control and process flow to problem identification and resolution.
BUS 120 Leadership in Business Logistics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Principles of Leadership in Logistics: Theory needed to become effective business leaders; investigation of contemporary leadership theory and practices locally and globally; examination of models of leadership vision, courage, and innovation with a focus on global logistics' issues.
BUS 121 Career Development for Logistics Professionals
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture
Introduction to Career Development for Logistics Professionals: Principles and real life application of industry soft skills necessary in a competitive marketplace and a digital global logistic's workplace; communicating effectively and professionally; strategies for working in teams.
BUS 125 Marketing Research and Testing
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduction to market research, testing and development for successful entrepreneurial ventures: Concept testing with a range of primary and secondary research; the entrepreneurial market research mindset; concept improvement; preparation for the start-up financing phase; and ethics and social responsibility.
BUS 138 Essentials of Entrepreneurship
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduction to entrepreneurship for creating personal wealth: Entrepreneurial mindset; innovation and new concept development; entrepreneurial processes for formulating, planning, and implementing new business ventures including market research and testing and start-up financing; and ethics and social responsibility
BUS 139 Calculation of Product Cost and Price
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Calculation of the product cost and price: Determination of the number of units to be sold to cover the cost of manufacturing, and pricing of the product to make a target profit. Also offered as BUS 520.
BUS 208 Communication Skills for Technicians
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
Development of writing, reading, speaking, and listening for successful communication in technical careers; researching and learning technical material from textbooks; taking notes; communicating with customers, employers, and co-workers; writing repair orders and invoices; producing job applications and resumes; and practicing for formal job interviews.
BUS 209 Fundamentals of Income Tax
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture
Federal and California tax laws and procedures: Individual, partnership and corporation income tax returns from the accounting point of view; brief survey of social security, gift, and estate taxes.
BUS 222 OSHA General Industry 30 Hour Training
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 1.715 hours lecture
Training required for general industry OSHA Course Completion Card: Importance of OSHA in providing a safe and healthful workplace; overview of OSHA; worker rights; employer responsibilities; OSHA standards; practical application of health and safety resources. BUS 222 encompasses the OSHA General Industry 30-Hour Training program.
BUS 240 Introduction to Warehouse Operations
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab
Introduction to warehouse operations: Objectives of the warehouse, software information systems used in warehousing, warehouse safety, and practice with hands on activities that are used in a functioning warehouse.
BUS 247 Logistics Operations for Transportation
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture
Introduction to state-of-the-art logistics technologies: Procedures and terminology relevant to mobile workforce, worksite environment, and “virtual office” environment; handheld devices used in inventory and tracking, GIS (Geographic Information Systems) used in distribution, GPS (Global Positioning Satellites) used in transportation, and survey of logistics/warehousing industry as well as job opportunities and careers.
BUS 451 Occupational Work Experience in Business
- Units
- 1-4
- Hours
- 3.43 - 17.15 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Supervised employment in Business occupations or a related field: Extension of classroom learning to the job site. The employment must be related to the student’s educational or occupational goals. Each 75 hours of paid work equals one unit, while each 60 hours of non-paid work equals one unit. Students can earn at most 16 units through general and occupational work experience courses combined, but may re-enroll in such courses any number of times until the maximum of 16 units is earned.
BUS 510 OSHA General Industry 30 Hour Training
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 1.715 hours lecture
Training required for general industry OSHA Course Completion Card: Importance of OSHA in providing a safe and healthful workplace; overview of OSHA; worker rights; employer responsibilities; OSHA standards; practical application of health and safety resources. BUS 510 encompasses the OSHA General Industry 30-Hour Training program.
BUS 511 OSHA General Industry 10 Hour Training
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- .6 hours lecture
Training required for general industry OSHA Course Completion Card: Importance of OSHA in providing a safe and healthful workplace; overview of OSHA; worker rights; employers responsibilities; OSHA standards; practical application of health and safety resources. BUS 511 encompasses the OSHA General Industry 10-Hour Training program.
BUS 520 Calculation of Product Cost and Price
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture
Calculation of the product cost and price: Determination of the number of units to be sold to cover the cost of manufacturing, and pricing of the product to make a target profit.
BUS 540 Introduction to Warehouse Operations
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 1.15 hours lecture
Introduction to warehouse operations: Objectives of the warehouse, software information systems used in warehousing, warehouse safety, and practice with hands on activities that are used in a functioning warehouse.
BUS 541 Basic Warehouse Operations
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- .575 hours lecture
Introduction to Warehouse operations. Basic operations i.e. Software information systems used in shipping and receiving, inventory management, facilities, financial analysis, material handling, packaging, invoicing and security.
BUS 813 International Field Trip: Business after Pandemic
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 2.572 hours lecture
The course seeks to provide students with a vision on the most recent influence of pandemic on international debates surrounding the complex relationship between unique levels of global growth in production and consumption, and the imperative of environmental protection. Students will learn a wide range of theoretical notions explaining complex post-pandemic international business interplay focusing on sustainable development, green economy, green growth, and sustainable de-growth. Students will be introduced to different case studies of new emerging forms of international organizations, the latest trends in academia, and the corporate sector.