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Business 

[ Accounting ] [ Management Studies ] [ Office Professional ]  [ Real Estate ] [ Real Estate - Salesperson's License ] [ Real Estate - Broker's License ] [ Retailing ] [ Small Business Management ]

Business - accounting

Students will develop the knowledge and skills required of an accountant: compiling and analyzing business records and preparing financial reports such as income statements, balance sheets, cost studies, and tax reports.

To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a “C” grade or better. Certificate requirements are available in the evening and on weekends. Some are also available in the day. At least 25 percent of the units must be completed at DVC. Requests for course substitution are made to the accounting and information management department
chairperson.

Certificate of achievement

required courses units
BUSAC 185 Computer Accounting for Business I 1.5
BUSAC 186 Principles of Accounting I 3
BUSAC 187 Principles of Accounting II 3
BUSAC 282 Intermediate Accounting 3
BUSIM 145 Business Spreadsheet Applications 2
plus at least 9 units from:
BUS 294 Business Law 3
BUSAC 283 Auditing 3
BUSAC 284 Cost Accounting 3
BUSAC 285 Federal Income Taxes – Individuals 3
BUSAC 286 Governmental and Not-for Pro fit Accounting 3
plus at least 6 units from:
BUS 109 Intro. to Business 3
BUS 209 International Business 3
BUS 240 Business Statistics 3
BUS 250 Business Communications I 3
BUSMG 191 Small Business Management 3
ECON 220 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
ECON 221 Principles of Microeconomics 3

Total units required

27.5

Business - management studies

This program benefits students preparing to become managers and supervisors, and it is also valuable for persons already holding these positions.

To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a “C ” grade or better. Required courses are available in the evening and during the day.

Certificate of achievement

required courses units
BUSMG 120 Intro. to Management Studies 3
BUSMG 121 Practices and Concepts of Supervision 3
BUSMG 131 Women as Managers 3
BUSMG 132 Human Resource Management 3
BUSMG 194 Personnel Management 3
BUSMG 226 Group Dynamics & Leadership 3

Total units required

18
*To substitute courses requires department chairperson approval. Substitutions are limited to 6 units outside the management department.

Business - office professional

This certificate program prepares students for entry-level positions in small and large business offices requiring support staff such as receptionists, administrative assistants, and general clerical assistance.

To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a “C ” grade or better. Certificate requirements can only be completed by attending both day and evening classes. Course requirements must be completed within three years of entering the program. At least 25 percent of the units must be completed at DVC. Substitutions will be considered on an individual basis. Certificate participants must also meet established keyboarding and ten-key skill levels.

Changes occur rapidly in the office information and technology environment; therefore, students should meet with an office professional certificate advisor in the business division to determine elective coursework that will assist them in reaching their personal and professional goals.

Certificate of achievement

required courses units
BUS 101 Business English 3
BUS 103 Applied Business Mathematics 3
BUS 250 Business Communications I 3
BUSAC 181 Applied Accounting 3
BUSIM 111 Keyboarding II: Document Formatting 3
BUSIM 140 Records Management &Filing Systems 3
BUSIM 145 Business Spreadsheet Applications 2
BUSIM 211 Office Procedures &Technology 3
elective units determined in consultation with certificate advisor 6-9

Total units required

29-32
keyboarding speed:50 wpm
10-Key:120 kspm

Business - real estate

We offer evening classes for those interested in studying real estate in order to become a better-informed consumer, an investor, or a professional in the field.

To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a “C” grade or better. All required courses are available in the evening.

Certificate of achievement

required courses units
select at least 24 units from:
RE 160 Real Estate Principles 3
RE 161 Legal Aspects of Real Estate 3
RE 162 Real Estate Appraisal 3
RE 163 Real Estate Practice 3
RE 164 Real Estate Finance 3
RE 165 Real Estate Economics 3
RE 166 Escrow Procedures 3
RE 167 Real Estate Property Management 3
RE 262 Real Estate Appraisal II 3

Total units required

24

Business - real estate salesperson's license  

In order to take the required examination for the real estate salesperson's license, applicants must complete Real Estate 160-Principles of Real Estate. Also, either before obtaining their original license or within 18 months after they have obtained it, salespeople must complete two additional basic real estate courses. All required courses can be completed by attending in the evening.

required courses units
R E 160 Real Estate Principles 3
plus at least 6 units from:
BUS 294 Business Law 3
BUSAC 186 Principles of Accounting I 3
RE 161 Legal Aspects of Real Estate 3
RE 162 Real Estate Appraisal 3
RE 163 Real Estate Practice 3
RE 164 Real Estate Finance 3
RE 165 Real Estate Economics 3
RE 166 Escrow Procedures 3
RE 167 Real Estate Property Management 3

Total units required

9

Business - real estate broker's license

In order to take the required examination for the real estate broker’s license, applicants must complete the required courses in addition to other experience/education requirements. To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a “C” grade or better. All required courses are available in the evening and one is also available during the day.

Certificate of achievement

required courses units
RE 161 Legal Aspects of Real Estate 3
RE 162 Real Estate Appraisal 3
RE 163 Real Estate Practice 3
RE 164 Real Estate Finance 3
plus at least 3 units from:
BUSAC 186 Principles of Accounting I 3
RE 165 Real Estate Economics 3
plus at least 9 units from:
BUS 294 Business Law 3
RE 160 Real Estate Principles 3
RE 166 Escrow Procedures 3
RE 167 Real Estate Property Management 3
RE 262 Real Estate Appraisal II 3

Total units required

24

Business - retailing  

In this program, students build a solid foundation in all phases of retailing, merchandising, and management, and are then prepared to enter middle-management training positions in large organizations or to assume broad responsibilities in small firms.

To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a “C” grade or better. Certificate requirements can be completed by attending in the day, the evening, or both. For further information contact the business administration department.

Certificate of achievement

required courses units
BUS 103 Applied Business Mathematics 3
BUS 109 Intro. to Business 3
BUS 294 Business Law 3
BUSMK 148 Retailing and Merchandising 3
BUSMK 158 Selling 3
BUSMK 255 Advertising 3
BUSMK 256 Marketing 3
plus at least 3 units from:
BUSAC 181 Applied Accounting 3
BUSAC 186 Principles of Accounting I 3
plus at least 3 units from:
BUSMG 191 Small Business Management 3
BUSMG 226 Group Dynamics and Leadership 3

Total units required

27

 Business - small business management  

This program is designed to prepare students for planning, organizing, and operating a business in manufacturing, wholesaling, retailing, or service trade. The main thrust of the program is on managerial decision making under conditions of uncertainty and fierce competition. Courses involve studying case histories of decision-making issues and using business and management games to simulate the complicated interrelationships of various businesses.

To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a “C” grade or better. Certificate requirements can be completed by attending in the day, the evening, or both.

Certificate of achievement

required courses units
BUS 103 Applied Business Mathematics 3
BUS 109 Intro. to Business 3
BUS 294 Business Law 3
BUSMG 191 Small Business Management 3
BUSMG 192 Entrepreneurship/Venture Management 3
BUSMG 226 Group Dynamics and Leadership 3
BUSMK 158 Selling 3
BUSMK 255 Advertising 3
plus at least 3 units from:
BUSAC 181 Applied Accounting 3
BUSAC 186 Principles of Accounting I 3

Total units required

27

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