Chabot College 2024-2026 183 CREDIT COURSE LISTING, BUS 44 Introduction to Investments 4 Units Application of investment principles and guidelines, including the various types of investments and asset classes. Securities markets, individual portfolio planning, risk and return considerations, investment alternatives, fundamental analysis, and a general overview of technical analysis. The course covers an overview of the corporate bond market, government securities, valuation of fixed- income securities, and investment companies. Lecture: 72 hours 45 Socially Responsible Investing 3 Units Investment principles of Socially Responsible Investing and Corporate Social Responsibility. Analysis of markets and firms with a focus on environmentally and socially responsible businesses. Study of investment basics including risk and return considerations. Equities and Mutual Funds. Creation of several Socially Responsible investment portfolios. Lecture: 54 hours 50A Skills for Supervisors 1 Unit This course will provide survival skills for new supervisors and those who aspire to move to managerial positions. Necessary skills of time management, leadership, planning, motivation, conducting meetings, communication, handling stress, conflict, and performance appraisals will be discussed. Students will be involved in a variety of management exercises, discussions, current trends in supervision, and real-world case studies. Lecture: 18 hours 50C Interviewing for Success 1 Unit This course covers principles and techniques of successful employment interviews starting with interview preparation, selling your qualifications, managing difficult questions and preparing for follow up on the job interview. This course is offered online one time per year. Lecture: 18 hours 50D Resumes and Job Application Letters 1 Unit Research and preparation of persuasive employment search, preparing resumes, job application and follow up communication. Lecture: 18 hours 50J Time Management Skills 1 Unit Practical tips and tools to manage time in academic and business- related situations. Setting short-term and long-term goals. Prioritization of goals and activities. Developing plans; organizing your workplace. Typical time wasters/time leaks, including procrastination, and ways of overcoming them. Lecture: 18 hours 50K Listening Skills 1 Unit Examination of listening styles and skill development for the business environment. Includes exploration of the benefits of listening, listening attitudes, and tips for improving listening. Increase leadership skills and exploring active listening. Lecture: 18 hours 50L Careers in Business 1 Unit Exploration of the wide variety of potential careers in business, and the educational preparation appropriate for those careers. Includes careers in accounting and finance, sales and marketing, real estate and insurance, human resource management, and management and supervision. Lecture: 18 hours 50M Workplace Diversity 1 Unit Tips and tools to value and manage diversity in the workplace. Overview of theoretical and legal perspectives, dimensions of diversity, the impact of diversity on the workplace. Case studies to acknowledge differences and successfully build relationships with people of diverse backgrounds. Lecture: 18 hours 50N Dealing with Difficult People 1 Unit This course explains how to cope with a range of situations with difficult people and to focus on what you can change. Students will understand what makes difficult people tick and how best to handle them. They will learn ways to confidently stand up to others and resist the urge to attack back. Lastly, they will develop strategies to calmly navigate emotionally charged situations. Lecture: 18 hours 50P Quality Customer Service 1 Unit Techniques and tools to understand customer expectations, and to exceed those expectations. Includes analysis of customer needs, delivery of quality customer service, and dealing with challenging customers to win customer loyalty. Lecture: 18 hours 50R Being a Successful Virtual Worker 1 Unit Students will learn about the skills, characteristics, and strategies of successful remote/virtual workers, as well as the aspects that impede successfully working in a virtual position. Students will examine elements related to keeping productivity high and creating a healthy virtual work life and personal life balance. Lecture: 18 hours 50S Managing Virtual Teams 1 Unit Students will discover the characteristics and skills of effective virtual team members and leaders. Students will learn the virtual team life cycle (including establishing and disbanding a virtual team), effective communication in and with a virtual team, and leading virtual team members to keep them engaged. Lecture: 18 hours 70 Health Care Financial Management 3 Units Overview of finance and accounting functions in health care organizations, including the financial structure of both for profit and non-profit healthcare organizations. Particular emphasis on private and third party payment systems, reporting requirements, accounts receivable management, budgeting, and resource allocation. Lecture: 54 hours Strongly Recommended: BUS 1A
