Business
14 courses · Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
NBIZ 001 Introduction to Computers
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- 20-40 Lecture, 0 Lab
This course is designed to enable efficient operation of the alphanumeric keyboard on a computer. Common keyboarding techniques are applied to develop speed and accuracy. Students create typed document files and learn editing/formatting functions on Microsoft® Word® and a variety of word processing programs in order to prepare school assignments, personal and essential business correspondence.
NBIZ 002 Keyboarding and Word Processing
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- 20-40 Lecture, 0 Lab
This course is designed to enable efficient operation of the alphanumeric keyboard on a computer. Common keyboarding techniques are applied to develop speed and accuracy. Students create typed document files and learn editing/formatting functions in order to prepare school assignments and personal and business correspondences.
NBIZ 003 Microsoft Word Essentials
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- 24-48 Lecture, 0 Lab
This course prepares students for independent and confident use of Microsoft Word. Students will create documents applying to a variety of editing features including the following: adjusting margins and tab settings; copying, pasting, moving texts; formatting layout; running the integrated grammar and spelling review; modifying header and footer areas; creating tables and graphs. Students will prepare a variety of documents for school and office environments, including creating a professional resume.
NBIZ 004 Microsoft Excel Essentials
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- 24-48 Lecture, 0 Lab
This course is an orientation to the primary functions of spreadsheets for data management using Microsoft® Excel®. Topics include creating cell data, formatting cells and worksheets, and applying formulas and functions. Students will learn how to analyze and organize data, present data visually by creating charts, and manage the worksheet and workbook environment.
NBIZ 005 Microsoft Outlook and Powerpoint
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- 24 Lecture, 0 Lab
In this course, students gain skills necessary for dynamic uses of Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft PowerPoint for personal, school, or work-related contexts. Students explore various features of email communication, digital files sharing, and calendar management in Outlook, and learn how to create animated electronic presentations using PowerPoint tools. Students practice by making a presentation with supporting visual slides.
NBIZ 006 Microsoft Access Essentials
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- 24 Lecture, 0 Lab
In this course, students learn to use Microsoft Access, a widely used database management system in business environments. Students learn design guidelines for developing database structures in order to customize tables, queries, forms, and reports for various business needs. Students learn to edit tables, design and establish query criteria, customize forms, and format reports for professional printouts.
NBIZ 007 Introduction to Information Systems
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- 12-24 Lecture, 12-24 Lab
This course introduces students to computer concepts and information systems that support the productive use of digital technology for a variety of personal and work-related tasks. Designed for students with limited computer experience, the course provides orientation to common operating systems and applications useful for online communication, digital media sharing, and personal data organization, including personal finance management. Attention is given to Internet navigation safety, information privacy, and digital security protections.
NBIZ 008 Information Systems for Business
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- 12-24 Lecture, 12-24 Lab
This course provides a fundamental understanding of how information technology is used in business to develop and maintain efficient, accessible, and strategic operations. Students are introduced to essential concepts in business information systems and gain familiarity with data management systems for supporting communication, networking, and business planning. The course also provides practical orientation to career entry in the technology industry and guidance for exploring opportunities for training, certification, and job placement.
NBIZ 020 Workforce Preparation: 21st Century Skills
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- 15-30 Lecture, 0 Lab
This course orients students to essential capacities for professional and collegial workplace performance: critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and cultural humility. Additionally, students gain practical guidance in resumé composition and job interview preparation.
NBIZ 038 Real Estate Practice
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- 48 Lecture, 0 Lab
This class is an introduction to the professional aspects of the real estate industry. The focus of the course is on the agency responsibilities of a salesperson, including office management, listing and prospecting property, selling and marketing techniques, advertising, securing loans, and closing procedures. Students also acquire general knowledge of other pertinent fields as they relate to real estate, including finance, appraisal, escrow, and investing. This course is approved by the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) to fulfill education requirements for the California Real Estate Salesperson License, and may be applied toward the California Real Estate Broker License requirements. Taken in sequence with Real Estate Finance (NBIZ 039), students can earn the Certificate of Completion in Real Estate Practice and Finance.
NBIZ 039 Real Estate Finance
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- 48 Lecture, 0 Lab
This course is designed to help the pre- and new licensee, the experienced real estate agent, the investor, and the lender gain a better understanding of the complex world of real estate finance. It covers all aspects of real estate financing from completing loan applications, navigating the escrow process, to closing loans. The course details current lending policies, qualifying standards, and disclosure requirements. This course is approved by the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) to meet the elective education requirements for the California Real Estate Salesperson License and the California Real Estate Broker License. Taken in sequence with NBIZ 038, students earn the Certificate of Completion in Real Estate Practice and Finance.
NBIZ 040 Real Estate Principles
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- 48 Lecture, 0 Lab
This is a foundational real estate course that covers the basic laws and principles of land and property transactions. Course topics include overview of property laws, land descriptions, titles, acquisition and transfer, liens and encumbrances, taxation, contract law, landlord and tenant laws, and real estate mathematics and finance. Students will become familiar with terminology and forms commonly used in everyday real estate transactions. This course is approved by the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) to fulfill education requirements for the California Real Estate Salesperson License. Taken in sequence with NBIZ 041, students earn the Certificate of Completion in Real Estate Principles and Appraisal.
NBIZ 041 Real Estate Appraisal
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- 48 Lecture, 0 Lab
This course provides a comprehensive overview of real estate appraisal principles and procedures. Topics include land values and their characteristics, the process of appraising, capitalization theory, site analysis, and construction methods. Students gain guided practice in accrued depreciation analysis, income and expense analysis, and techniques in the income approach method of appraising. This course is approved by the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) to meet the elective education requirements for the California Real Estate Salesperson License and the California Real Estate Broker License. Taken in sequence with NBIZ 040, students earn the Certificate of Completion in Real Estate Principles and Appraisal.
NBIZ 050 California Property Taxation and Assessment
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- 24 Lecture, 0 Lab
This course provides students with a fundamental knowledge of California’s property tax system for assessing purposes. The course provides students with an overview of Proposition 13, who apply its provisions to various property assessment situations, including appraisals, changes in ownership, exemptions, and assessment appeals.