Business
15 courses · San Diego Mesa College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
BUSE 100 Introduction to Business
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Advisory
- BUSE 92 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This introductory course for both business and non-business majors provides a broad understanding of the business community, including how culture; society; economic systems; legal, international, political, and financial institutions; and human behavior interact to affect a business organization's policies and practices within the U.S. and a global society. Topics include business functions and terminology; organizational structure and design; leadership; human resource management; organized labor practices; marketing; organizational communication; technology; entrepreneurship; legal, accounting, and financial practices; the stock and securities market; and business career planning. This course is intended for students majoring in Business or anyone interested in the function and role of the business community.
BUSE 101 Business Mathematics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of Intermediate Algebra with a grade of C or better or appropriate placement Milestone M40 or M50 based on California Title 5 regulation.
This course provides a comprehensive study of mathematical concepts, quantitative reasoning, and computational techniques used in business and finance. Topics include quantitative information development, presentation, and analysis; algebraic equations; functions; geometric series; and descriptive statistics. These mathematical techniques are applied to solve a variety of problems in fields such as banking, investments, insurance, inventory control, pricing, payroll, taxes, and loans. Throughout the course, students develop, present, use, and analyze quantitative information in order to select among different options in business-related decisions. This course is intended for students majoring in business or others who work or intend to work in a business setting.
BUSE 115 Statistics for Business
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of Intermediate Algebra with a "C" or better or appropriate placement based on California title 5 regulations.
- Advisory
- CBTE 140 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or CBTE 143 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is a study of statistical analysis. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability, sampling and sampling distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance (ANOVA), and regression and correlation analyses as aids for business decision making. This course is designed for students majoring in business, economics, information technology, social science, or related fields.
BUSE 119 Business Communications
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course applies the principles of effective and ethical communication to the creation of letters, memos, emails, and written and oral reports for a variety of business situations. The course emphasizes the development, analysis, organization, and composition of various types of professionally written messages, analytical reports, and business presentations using word processing and presentation-graphics software. Other topics include interpersonal communication, electronic media, and international/cross-cultural communication. This course is intended for students majoring in business and for others working in a business environment.
BUSE 120 Personal Financial Management
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
This course is an introduction to the principles of personal finance and money management. Students examine their personal relationships with money and explore the psychological, sociological, and physiological factors that influence financial decisions. Emphasis is placed on financial goal setting, culminating in the development of a personal budget and financial plan. Other topics include income generation and career planning; effective spending decisions including major consumer purchases and real estate; savings strategies; credit building; insurance; retirement and estate planning; investment options; and the interrelationships among financial, social, physical, and mental health. This course is intended for all students interested in personal finance and money management.
BUSE 127 Social Media for Business
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
This course explores the use of social media in business. Students learn how to develop a social media strategy to promote business and build strong customer relations utilizing best practices in digital content development and distribution. Topics include foundations of social media and digital marketing, overview of social media platforms and methods for measuring and evaluating performance. This course is designed for students majoring in business or marketing, others working in a business environment or those interested in digital marketing.
BUSE 129 Introduction to Entrepreneurship
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
Students in this course develop an understanding of the complex tasks faced by individuals engaged in entrepreneurial activities. Emphasis is placed on understanding and identifying the psychological traits and behaviors of the entrepreneurial mindset, the ideation process, feasibility planning, financial projections and startup budgets, resource acquisition, pitching a business idea, and the conceptual steps for launching a new business venture. This course is designed for all students interested in understanding entrepreneurship and how small businesses prepare to launch.
BUSE 140 Business Law and the Legal Environment
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or BUSE 92 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course introduces students to the legal system, the laws that govern business in America, and the principles underlying fundamental legal concepts. Topics include judicial and administrative systems; ethics; contracts; torts; bankruptcy; agency; business organizations and ownership types; government agencies and regulation; protection of intellectual property interest; and the international business environment. This course is intended for students majoring in business and for others interested in business law.
BUSE 150 Human Relations in Business
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
This course introduces students to human behavior as it relates to business. Topics include leadership, communication, goal-setting, conflict resolution, problem-solving, team dynamics, and ethics. This course is intended for students majoring in business and others who work or intend to work in a business setting, such as managers, supervisors, and work team members.
BUSE 155 Small Business Management
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Advisory
- BUSE 101 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent and BUSE 100 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is a study of the elements involved in successfully operating a small business. Topics include human resource management, marketing for small business, and legal issues. This course is intended for students majoring in Business or anyone interested in owning or operating a small business.
BUSE 190 Academic and Career Opportunities in Business
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 16 - 18 hours lecture
This course is a study of career options in the field of business administration. Emphasis is placed on the identification of career-related strengths and interests and information on post-baccalaureate options in related fields within business administration. This course is designed for students interested in majoring in business administration.
BUSE 201 Business Organization and Management
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or ENGL 105 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course covers business organization and management fundamentals with a focus on the managerial functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Other topics include managerial ethics, corporate social responsibility, and personal management skills and techniques. This course is intended for students majoring in business and for others who work or intend to work in a position of organizational responsibility such as managers and supervisors.
BUSE 210 Human Resources Management
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
This course introduces human resource management in business. Topics include the scope of human resource management, employee advocacy, employment law, recruiting, training, employee development, performance management, compensation and benefit programs, managing diversity and global operations, collective bargaining, and using human resources as a competitive advantage. This course is intended for students majoring in business and for others who work or intend to work in business settings such as supervisors, managers, or in human resources.
BUSE 270 Business Internship / Work Experience
- Units
- 1-4
- Hours
- 54 - 216 hours other
This course provides on-the-job learning experiences for students employed in a business-related job or internship. Students develop workplace competencies, critical thinking skills, and problem solving abilities through the creation and achievement of job-related learning objectives. This course may be taken up to four times. One unit of credit may be earned for every 54 hours of work experience. A maximum of fourteen credit hours for all work experience subject areas may be earned during one enrollment period. This course is intended for students majoring in Business or those interested in the business field.
BUSE 290 Independent Study
- Units
- 1-3
- Hours
- 48-162 hours other
This course is for students who wish to conduct additional research, a special project, or learning activities in the field of business. It is not intended to replace an existing course in the discipline. In this course students will have a written contract with their instructor for activities such as: preparing problem analysis, engaging in primary research, preparing reports, and meeting with the instructor at specific intervals.