General Business
30 courses · Yuba College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
GNBUS-2 Concepts In Personal Finance
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is designed to assist individuals in analyzing their financial affairs. Elements and conceptual basis of financial planning, analysis, and decision making in areas of budgeting, taxes, borrowing, money management, insurance, investments, and retirement will be examined with an emphasis on principles to develop students’ economic decision making. Grades are P/NP Option.
GNBUS-5 Introduction to Supervision
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ENGL-C1000 or ENGL-C1000E or ESL-1A
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduction to the role of the supervisor and understanding of the basic fundamentals of supervision. A practical course designed for the potential working supervisor. Grades are P/NP Option.
GNBUS-6 Principles of Management
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
Managerial and organizational theory and practice; planning, organizing, influencing and controlling. Focusing on the role, functions, and responsibilities of management in a contemporary organization. Grades are P/NP Option.
GNBUS-7 Entrepreneurship
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
Principles of establishing and managing a small business, including the preparation of a business plan; emphasis on goal-setting, types of business organizations, obtaining licenses and permits, financing options, accounting aspects, legal requirements, managing the enterprise, and other aspects in business entrepreneurship. Grades are P/NP Option.
GNBUS-8 Human Resource Management
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
Foundations for the contemporary theory and practices relating to the management of people, managing human resources within an organization, and basic personnel processes. Grades are P/NP Option.
GNBUS-9 Organizational Behavior
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
Assists students in understanding and applying theories of management and psychology to human behavior in the workplace. Increases awareness of individual and group behaviors, conflict, resolution, and leadership and organizational dynamics. Grades are P/NP Option.
GNBUS-10 Introduction To Business
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- BUS 110
A survey of the diverse activities of businesses operating in a changing global environment. Examine 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 globally. 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 within the U.S. and globally. Grades are P/NP Option.
GNBUS-18 Business Law
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
- C-ID
- BUS 125
Law and its relationship to business. Laws and regulations affecting managerial decisions. Dispute resolution, torts, contracts, government regulations and other area of commercial law explored through case analysis. Other legal concepts explored include ethics, employment, consumer transactions, competition, the environment, agency, and business organizations. Grades are P/NP Option.
GNBUS-21 Business Communication
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- ENGL-C1000
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- BUS 115
Application of principles of ethical and effective communication to the creation of letters, memos, e-mails, and written and oral reports for a variety of business situations. Development and refinement of written and oral business communication skills including planning, composing, editing, and revising business documents using word processing software for written documents and presentation software to create and deliver professional-level oral reports. This course is designed for students who already have college-level writing skills. Grades are P/NP Option.
GNBUS-30 Business Computer Applications
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 45 lecture hours, 27 lab hours
- Advisory
- GNBUS-41 and knowledge of mathematics order of operations.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Develop beginning to intermediate skills using computer office applications. Basic features of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software are covered. Hands-on activities will focus on creating simple, integrated documents for business, personal and academic purposes. Typing skills are advised. Grades are P/NP Option.
GNBUS-32 Word Processing Applications
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
- Advisory
- GNBUS-41
- Transfers to
- CSU
Basic and advanced features of word processing. Topics include creating, editing, and saving documents; file management; basic text, paragraph, and page formatting; page numbering; printing options; tables and columns; advanced formatting, chart forms, styles, graphics, borders, shading, drawing, macros, sort, and merge features. Grades are P/NP Option.
GNBUS-33 Spreadsheet Applications
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
- Advisory
- GNBUS-41 and students should have basic math skills: order of operations, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and exponents.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Learn features of spreadsheet software applications using the interface, working with text labels, values, formulas, functions, editing and formatting. Spreadsheets designed for decision-making, creating charts, list and data management. Includes advanced formatting options, financial functions, 3-D formulas, and other advanced functions. Hands-on coursework that focuses on business, academic and personal applications. Grades are P/NP Option.
GNBUS-34 Presentation Application
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 12 lecture hours, 18 lab hours
- Advisory
- GNBUS-41
- Transfers to
- CSU
Learn the basics of presentation application software and more: create presentations, add visuals, include elements and data from other sources, modify master slides and timings. Customize, prepare for distribution and deliver presentations. Familiarity with keyboard recommended. Grades are P/NP Option.
GNBUS-37 Introduction To Database Applications
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 12 lecture hours, 18 lab hours
- Advisory
- GNBUS-41 and students should have basic math skills: order of operations, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and exponents.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Use database applications to develop simple to complex databases in an operating system environment. Design databases, sort and filter records, create input forms and custom-formatted reports. Grades are P/NP Option.
GNBUS-41 Computer Operating Systems
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 12 lecture hours, 18 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
Gain a comprehensive understanding of computer operating systems, including the new features of the operating system. Focuses on daily tasks such as creating and organizing files, customizing the workspace, fine-tuning performance, maintaining and protecting your computer. Additional topics include using the internet, basic e-mail skills, performing searches and networking. Students are challenged to apply what they learn to real-life tasks, preparing them to easily transfer skills to new situations. Grades are P/NP Option.
GNBUS-42 Internet Literacy and Safety
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
- Advisory
- GNBUS-41
- Transfers to
- CSU
Exposes students to a wide range of topics related to the Internet. Students will learn how to perform basic searches, work with email, manage and tune the web browser, and make the Internet a practical and functional part of everyday life. Designed to ease the fears of the novice and enhance the ability of the intermediate user. Grades are P/NP Option.
GNBUS-48 Business Ethics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ENGL-C1000 or equivalent to ENGL-C1000
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course provides an overview of various ethical issues that arise in business and how ethical behavior can be guided to improve ethical decision making in business. Business cases will be used to assess ethical dilemmas in an ever changing business environment. Grades are P/NP Option.
GNBUS-51 Computer and Machine Calculation
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 18 lecture hours, 27 lab hours
Skill development in the operation of the electronic calculators and computer 10-key as it applies to business applications. Functions include: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, memory, percentages, and interest calculations to solve typical business problems. Speed and accuracy by touch method emphasized. Grades are P/NP Option.
GNBUS-52 Business English
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ENGL-C1000 or ENGL-C1000E or ESL-1A
A review of English grammar with applications for written and oral business communications. Grades are P/NP Option.
GNBUS-53 Records and Information Management
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 45 lecture hours, 27 lab hours
This course introduces students to the increasingly complex field of records management. The class emphasizes the importance of effective records management for all types of documents from their creation or receipt, through their processing, distribution, organization, storage, and retrieval, to their ultimate disposition. Students will investigate the management functions necessary to operate a records management program effectively. Grades are P/NP Option.
GNBUS-55A Beginning Keyboarding
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
- Advisory
- GNBUS-41
Acquire beginning level keyboarding skills and document formatting. Grades are P/NP Option.
GNBUS-55B Intermediate Keyboarding
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- GNBUS-55A
- Advisory
- GNBUS-41
Refinement of basic keyboarding and document formatting skills to more advanced speed and accuracy levels. Grades are P/NP Option.
GNBUS-56 Business Mathematics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
Math for business, accounting, management, real estate and marketing. Topics include discussion and calculations for banking, cash/trade/and bank discounting, retail and wholesale markups and markdowns, simple and compound interest, present value, annuities and sinking funds, discounting of notes, buying and selling of mutual funds and stocks, payroll, inventory controls, depreciation, taxes, insurance, financial statements and real estate loans. Grades are P/NP Option.
GNBUS-60 General Office Procedures
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- GNBUS-55A
Skills and procedures necessary in an automated office. Office information systems, including technology and procedures, telecommunications, information processing, mail and phone systems, time management, public relations, human relations skills, and ethics. Grades are P/NP Option.
GNBUS-61 Advanced Office Procedures
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- GNBUS-55A; GNBUS-60
Develop and apply advanced level of principles, knowledge, and skills necessary for the proper operation of the automated office. Emphasis is placed on higher level administrative assistant skills such as analysis, communication, decision-making, and supervision principles. Grades are P/NP Option.
GNBUS-62 Medical Coding
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- GNBUS-64
In this course, students will learn how to transform healthcare diagnoses, procedures, medical services, and equipment into universal medical alphanumeric codes. Students will be prepared to help ensure the codes are applied correctly during the medical billing process, which includes abstracting the information from documentation, assigning the appropriate codes, and creating a claim to be paid by insurance carriers. Grades are P/NP Option.
GNBUS-63 Legal Office Procedures
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
- Advisory
- GNBUS-30; GNBUS-32; GNBUS-41
This class explores the legal office environment, current legal office procedures, and preparation of legal documents using up-to-date office technology. Grades are P/NP Option.
GNBUS-64 Medical Terminology for Office Specialist
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- GNBUS-32; GNBUS-52
- Advisory
- GNBUS-41
Familiarization with and refinement of medical terminology from programmed text outlining word structure, definitions, and usage with word processing applications. Primarily intended for those who are preparing for a career in health or business, with an emphasis on clerical support staff responsibilities. Grades are P/NP Option.
GNBUS-65 Medical Office Procedures
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- GNBUS-55A
- Advisory
- GNBUS-41
Students will learn the role of a front office administrative assistant by mastering medical office duties and becoming proficient in the creation and maintenance of medical records. Grades are P/NP Option.
GNBUS-68 PDF Applications Using Adobe Acrobat
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 lecture hours, 18 lab hours
- Advisory
- GNBUS-41
This course is designed to provide the learner with a basic understanding of Portable Document Format files (PDFs). Topics include creating and working with PDF files. PDF files are used when there is a need to save, share and print information that cannot be changed by readers. Grades are P/NP Option.