# Business (BUS) courses Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 26 courses Source: https://sac.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/36813/36822/36833 "Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Spring 2027. ### BUS 100 — Fundamentals of Business - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 Lecture - **C-ID:** BUS 110 - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 9 sections (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/bus.md); Spring 2027, 10 sections (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/bus.md) A survey in business providing a multidisciplinary examination of how culture, society, economic systems, legal, international, political, financial institutions, and human behavior interact to affect a business organization’s policy and practices within the U.S. and a global society. Demonstrates how these influences impact the primary areas of business including: organizational structure and design; leadership, human resource management, organized labor practices; marketing; organizational communication; technology; entrepreneurship; legal, accounting, financial practices; the stock and securities market; and therefore affect a business’ ability to achieve its organizational goals. ### BUS 101 — Business Law - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 Lecture - **C-ID:** BUS 125 - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules Fundamental legal principles pertaining to business transactions. Introduction to the law as an instrument of social and political control in society. Topics include sources of law and ethics, contracts, torts, agency, judicial and administrative processes, employment law, forms of business organizations, and domestic and international governmental regulations. Intended for transfer to Cal State Northridge. All others see Law 105 and Bus 105. Check with counselor for appropriate class. ### BUS 103 — Work Experience - Business - **Units:** 1-4 - **Hours:** 54-216 Lab - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 3 sections (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/bus.md); Spring 2027, 5 sections (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/bus.md) - (Pass/No Pass Only) This work experience course of supervised employment is designed to assist students to acquire desirable work habits, attitudes and skills in a field related to the students’ major so as to enable them to become productive employees. This course also provides students with career awareness for jobs. 54 hours of work equals one unit of course credit. Student repetition is allowed per Title 5, Section 55253. Students may earn a maximum of 14 units of credit for work experience. ### BUS 105 — Legal Environment of Business - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 Lecture - **C-ID:** BUS 120 - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 11 sections (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/bus.md); Spring 2027, 11 sections (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/bus.md) Fundamental legal principles pertaining to business transactions. Introduction to the law as an instrument of social and political control in society. Topics include sources of law and ethics, contracts, torts, agency, judicial and administrative processes, employment law, forms of business organizations, and domestic and international governmental regulations. (Same as LAW 105). ### BUS 106 — Culture and International Business - Kiss, Bow or Shake Hands - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 Lecture - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/bus.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/bus.md) In today's globalized business landscape, mastering the nuances of diverse cultures is essential. "Culture and International Business" delves deep into cross-cultural dynamics, giving you the analytical tools and greater understanding of local sensitivities. Discover how key business areas—from marketing to HR—benefit from cultural intelligence. Equip yourself with cultural competence, sharpened negotiation skills, and the latest business theories to stand out in international markets. Embrace the power of diverse insights, as this course melds equity and inclusivity principles, giving you a comprehensive grasp of international business cultures, effective cross-cultural communication, and strategic negotiation techniques. ### BUS 110 — Export Pricing, Quotations and Terms of Trade - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 18 Lecture - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules Learn how to respond to trade inquiries. Learn international trade terms of sale, international pricing and supply chain management. Learn how to calculate landed costs and export pricing. ### BUS 113 — Inventory Management & Technology - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 18 Lecture - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules Explore inventory management and technology used in the field. Learn how warehousing strategies, inventory management, sales forecasting and information impact global operations. Supply chain and distribution management technology and trends will also be introduced. ### BUS 115 — Global Supply Chain and Logistics - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 Lecture - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/bus.md) Learn how to respond to international trade inquiries, understand international trade terms of sale for import and export, and how to calculate landed costs. Learn how to create and issue import and export documents used in selling or buying products globally. Includes the creation and use of actual documents used in global trade. Learn how to ship products internationally and develop a transportation strategy. Learn about transportation terminology, the role of the freight forwarder, transportation documentation, freight cost calculations, major ports of the world, and distribution methods. Create documents for product inspection, health/agricultural registrations, and hazardous materials shipments. Utilize actual documents, software, and resources necessary to effectively complete documentation required for international trade. Get introduced to supply chain management and inventory control. ### BUS 116 — Global Marketing: Selling Around the World - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 Lecture - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/bus.md) This comprehensive Global Marketing course explores the dynamic and evolving landscape of international business, equipping students with the tools and strategies needed to successfully market products and services in global markets. Through an analysis of market entry strategies, cross-cultural consumer behavior, global branding, digital marketing trends, and international trade regulations, students will gain a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in diverse global markets. (Same as MKTG 116, Global Marketing: Selling Around the World) ### BUS 117 — Global Commerce and Management - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 Lecture - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/bus.md) This course provides a comprehensive overview of global commerce, focusing on the creation and management of international business contracts, financial mechanisms, and the regulatory frameworks that govern international distribution. Students will learn about international limited liability companies, foreign direct investment, and how global trade agreements such as NAFTA/USMCA, GATT, and the EU affect businesses. The course also explores management in varying legal environments and U.S. export regulations. Emphasis will be placed on using the U.N. Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods and managing cross-border transactions. Through this course, students will gain insight into how countries cooperate to form global markets and regulate international trade. (Same as PARA 117, Global Commerce and Management) ### BUS 118 — Importing: Global Sourcing and Markets - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 Lecture - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/bus.md) This course provides a comprehensive guide to import operations and global sourcing, covering the essential procedures, regulatory requirements, and e-commerce strategies for managing an importing business. Students will learn how to evaluate international suppliers, manage logistics and supply chain costs, and comply with import regulations and record keeping requirements. The course also emphasizes cost-effective importing operations, including how to optimize shipping and manage international payments. Additionally, the course will cover e-commerce strategies, the course prepares students to effectively import and sell goods in global and digital marketplaces. By the end of the course, students will have practical knowledge to start or manage an importing business. ### BUS 119 — Doing Business in Latin America and Asia - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 Lecture - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules This course offers an in-depth exploration of the opportunities and challenges of conducting business in Latin America and Asia. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the cultural, linguistic, legal, and structural differences that influence business practices in these regions. This course explores approaches that companies use to compare unique competitive advantages that exist in the regional markets within Latin America to that of the growing globalization of markets within Asia-Pacific regions. The main themes of this subject cover economics, culture, governance, trade, business, strategy and marketing. ### BUS 120 — Principles of Management - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 Lecture - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/bus.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/bus.md) Principles of Management provides students with an overview of the role of management in business. This course is for students who plan on becoming supervisors and managers in their field. It introduces students to the theories, terminology and foundations of management including the functional areas of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling within the context of social and cultural perspectives related to gender, age, race and ethnicity.(Same as Management 120). ### BUS 121 — Human Relations and Organizational Behavior - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 Lecture - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/bus.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/bus.md) This course explores managing human behavior in organizations and is designed to give students exposure to essential theories, practices and methods used within organizations to promote effective behavior. Topics tie human behavior to organizational dynamics, communication, leadership, power structures, and organizational design. (Same as Management 121). ### BUS 125 — Introduction to International Business - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 Lecture - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 3 sections (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/bus.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/bus.md) Discover how businesses, while strategizing their international expansion, consider the importance of cultural inclusivity, local market sensitivities, and equitable management practices. Explore international marketing strategies, cross-border finance mechanisms, international standards, and efficient logistics and supply chain operations. Recognize and respect varied business practices and norms. Learn about the nuances involved in product development, international distribution, and sales strategies that are responsive to the diverse needs and preferences of international consumers. ### BUS 127 — Introduction to E-Commerce - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 Lecture - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/bus.md) Electronic commerce (e-commerce) from a marketing and managerial perspective focusing on the retailing, business-to-business, and service industries. Topics include e-commerce infrastructure, intranets and extranets, electronic payment systems, marketing research, advertising, e-commerce strategies, and privacy issues. (Same as MKTG 127) ### BUS 130 — Personal Finance - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 Lecture - **Prerequisite:** Intermediate algebra or equivalent, or a qualifying profile based on multiple measures. - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/bus.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/bus.md) This course is designed to empower individuals with various tools to manage their money and make sound lifelong financial decisions. Topics include financial planning, income and expense management, investment analysis, retirement planning, consumerism, insurance, estate planning, home ownership and credit management. This course uses financial, tax, and mathematical calculations. Students will take a hands-on approach to such learning and skill development with problem-solving assignments and projects that require them to explain information presented in tax forms and financial statements. They will also obtain the knowledge and skills required to convert financial information into portrayals that contribute to an understanding of present and future personal and family financial needs. Students will also be provided with opportunities to analyze and synthesize on documents and reports. They will develop the logical reasoning skills needed by informed and productive citizens. Moreover, instructors will (a) provide student-centered activity-based instruction, (b) emphasize the conceptual understanding and skills of mathematics and quantitative reasoning, and (c) facilitate the development of competence and confidence in problem-solving abilities. ### BUS 140 — Principles of Finance - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 Lecture - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules An introduction to corporate financial management and the functioning of global financial markets. Includes financial planning and analysis, working capital management, capital budgeting, time value of money, risk analysis, capital markets, and long term financing. ### BUS 141 — The Globalization of Marketing - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 18 Lecture - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules Learn how to adapt marketing techniques to international markets, how to develop marketing strategies, and how to target markets based on the cultural, political and economic environments. Learn how to create forecasts and budgets for international markets. ### BUS 147 — International Commercial Agreements and Distribution Law - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 18 Lecture - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules Learn to create business contracts in the global marketplace and how to use the U.N. Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods. Learn about contracts with foreign sales representatives and laws regulating international distribution. Learn about international limited liability companies and foreign direct investment laws. (Same as Paralegal 147.) ### BUS 150 — Introduction to Information Systems and Applications - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 Lecture - **C-ID:** ITIS 120, BUS 140 - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/bus.md); Spring 2027, 3 sections (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/bus.md) Introduction to computer concepts and management information systems. Application software will be used to solve business problems. ### BUS 160 — Introduction to Stock and Bond Investments - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 Lecture - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules An introductory course in investment decision-making. Topics covered are types of securities, securities markets, stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, value analysis, international investing, portfolio management, and financial planning. ### BUS 163 — International Methods of Payment and Letters of Credit - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 18 Lecture - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules Analyze international methods of payment to determine risks and benefits. Learn how to initiate and utilize a letter of credit and its role in international transactions. Learn how to check customer credit and assign payment terms. ### BUS 170 — Principles of Small Business Management - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 Lecture - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/bus.md) Practical business skills needed to start and operate a small business. Includes information on risk management, site location, legal aspects, financing, budgeting, merchandising, promotion, and management techniques. ### BUS 180 — Finding and Evaluating Products for Import - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 18 Lecture - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules Evaluate the potential of an import business. Contact vendors and source products. Determine import classification, tariffs and taxes and calculate landed costs to import into the U.S. ### BUS 222 — Business Writing - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 Lecture - **Prerequisite:** Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H - **C-ID:** BUS 115 - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 4 sections (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/bus.md); Spring 2027, 4 sections (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/bus.md) Overview of oral and written communication skills used in business. Emphasizes guidelines for improving writing and speaking skills, common solutions to common communication problems, ethical issues facing business communicators today, instructions on how to identify areas of legal vulnerability, and tested techniques for communicating successfully in today's high-tech, international business environment.