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GBS120: Workplace Communication Skills – 3 credits

Reviews planning, organization, development, and evaluation of written and oral communication in business settings, including informative and persuasive messages. Prerequisites: None.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
11141
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
08/2510/17
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • S. Peterson
Closed
Contact Enrollment Services for registration assistance
    • Notes: This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester.
      Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
11817
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
10/2712/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • S. Peterson
Open
12 of 25 seats available
    • Notes: This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester.
      Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

GBS132: Personal and Family Financial Security – 3 credits

Principles and practices of personal and family financial planning, includes savings, budgeting, credit, buying versus renting, and general principles of consumerism. Prerequisites: None.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
11651
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
10/2712/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • N. Francone
Open
7 of 25 seats available
    • Notes: This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester.

GBS151: Introduction to Business – 3 credits

Characteristics and activities of current local, national, and international business. An overview of economics, marketing, management and finance. Prerequisites: None.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
11821
Scottsdale
Business Bldg. BUS 103
In Person
08/2512/19
Fall 2025
M,W
9:00AM – 10:15AM
  • J. Guess
Closed
Contact Enrollment Services for registration assistance
12071
Scottsdale
Business Bldg. BUS 103
In Person
08/2512/19
Fall 2025
M,W
9:00AM – 10:15AM
  • J. Guess
Closed
Contact Enrollment Services for registration assistance
11652
Scottsdale
Business Bldg. BUS 101
In Person
08/2512/19
Fall 2025
M,W
10:30AM – 11:45AM
  • B. Crockett
Closed
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    • Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
      Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
12138
Scottsdale
Business Bldg. BUS 101
In Person
08/2512/19
Fall 2025
M,W
12:30PM – 1:45PM
  • B. Crockett
Closed
Contact Enrollment Services for registration assistance
    • Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
      Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
12035
Scottsdale
Business Bldg. BUS 103
In Person
09/0912/19
Fall 2025
Tu
6:00PM – 8:50PM
  • L. Harnish
Closed
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    • Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
      Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
11875
Scottsdale
Business Bldg. BUS 103
In Person
08/2612/19
Fall 2025
Tu,Th
9:00AM – 10:15AM
  • D. Kramp
Closed
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11150
Scottsdale
Business Bldg. BUS106
In Person
08/2612/19
Fall 2025
Tu,Th
10:30AM – 11:45AM
  • J. Wilk
Closed
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    • Notes: Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
11971
Scottsdale
Business Bldg. BUS106
In Person
09/0912/19
Fall 2025
Tu,Th
12:30PM – 1:55PM
  • J. Wilk
Closed
Contact Enrollment Services for registration assistance
    • Notes: Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
35216
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
09/0812/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • K. Hamilton
Closed
No seats available
35531
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
09/0812/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • K. Underwood
Closed
No seats available
35588
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
10/2712/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
22 of 50 seats available
11151
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
08/2512/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • S. Sandblom
  • K. Hamilton
Closed
No seats available
11152
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
09/0812/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • J. Wilk
Closed
Contact Enrollment Services for registration assistance
11355
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
10/2712/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Closed
No seats available
    • Notes: This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester.
11136
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
08/2510/17
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • S. Sandblom
  • J. Mora
Closed
No seats available
    • Notes: This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester.
11891
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
11/1012/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
2 of 30 seats available
34397
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
10/2712/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • A. Mora
Open
1 of 25 seats available
    • Notes: This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester.

GBS205: Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues in Business – 3 credits

Legal theories, ethical issues and regulatory climate affecting business policies and decisions. Prerequisites: None.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
11143
Scottsdale
Business Bldg. BUS 103
In Person
08/2512/19
Fall 2025
M,W
10:30AM – 11:45AM
  • J. Guess
Closed
Contact Enrollment Services for registration assistance
    • Notes: Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
11137
Scottsdale
Business Bldg. BUS 101
In Person
08/2612/19
Fall 2025
Tu,Th
9:00AM – 10:15AM
  • M. Barton
Closed
Contact Enrollment Services for registration assistance
    • Notes: Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
34873
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
10/2712/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
21 of 50 seats available
    • Notes: This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester.
      Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
33724
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
08/2512/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • B. Gahan
Closed
Contact Enrollment Services for registration assistance
11138
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
08/2512/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • M. Barton
Closed
No seats available
    • Notes: Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
11142
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
08/2510/17
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • H. Langdon
Closed
Contact Enrollment Services for registration assistance
    • Notes: This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester.
      Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
11144
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
10/2712/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • H. Langdon
Closed
No seats available
    • Notes: This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester.
      Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

GBS220: Quantitative Methods in Business – 3 credits

Business applications of quantitative optimization methods in operations management decisions. Prerequisites: (A grade of C or better in MAT150 or MAT151 or MAT152) or satisfactory District math placement.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
33828
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
08/2512/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • A. Jacobson
Closed
Contact Enrollment Services for registration assistance
34601
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
09/0812/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • A. Jacobson
Closed
Contact Enrollment Services for registration assistance
12036
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
08/2512/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • A. Jacobson
Closed
Contact Enrollment Services for registration assistance
26065
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
09/0812/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • A. Jacobson
Closed
Contact Enrollment Services for registration assistance
33574
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
08/2510/17
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • G. Speckmann
Closed
Contact Enrollment Services for registration assistance
    • Notes: This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester.

GBS221: Business Statistics – 3 credits

Business applications of descriptive and inferential statistics, measurement of relationships, and statistical process management. Includes the use of spreadsheet software for business statistical analysis. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in GBS220 or MAT217 or MAT218.

General Education Designations: CS

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
11536
Scottsdale
Business Bldg. BUS 103
In Person
08/2612/19
Fall 2025
Tu,Th
12:30PM – 1:45PM
  • S. Force
Closed
Contact Enrollment Services for registration assistance
11139
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
08/2512/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • G. Tarr
Closed
Contact Enrollment Services for registration assistance
11808
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
10/2712/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
9 of 25 seats available

GBS233: Business Communication – 3 credits

Internal and external business communications, including verbal and nonverbal techniques. Prerequisites: ENG101 or ENG107 with grade of "C" or better, or permission of Department or Division.

General Education Designations: L

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
11145
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
08/2510/17
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • S. Peterson
Closed
No seats available
    • Notes: This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester.
12160
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
10/2712/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • B. Crockett
Closed
No seats available
    • Notes: This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester.
      Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
33725
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
10/2712/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • D. Nathan
Closed
No seats available
    • Notes: Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
33830
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
08/2510/17
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • D. Nathan
Closed
Contact Enrollment Services for registration assistance
    • Notes: This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
34394
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
10/2712/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
10 of 50 seats available
    • Notes: This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
34605
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
08/2510/17
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • B. Crockett
Closed
Contact Enrollment Services for registration assistance
    • Notes: This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester.
34826
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
10/2712/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • B. Gahan
Closed
No seats available
    • Notes: This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

GBS261: Investments I – 3 credits

Evaluation of various investment forms including study of inflation, taxation, government securities, stocks and bonds, real estate and retirement plans. Securities industry knowledge and skills for individuals to prepare for careers in Financial Services. Includes capital markets, types of products and their risks, trading, customer accounts, prohibited activities, and regulatory agencies and their functions. Helps to prepare students for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Examination required for entry-level positions in the security industry.
Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: Concurrent enrollment in GBS261LL recommended but not required. Note: Students interested in taking the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Examination should also enroll in the GBS261LL Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam Prep course.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
11886
Scottsdale
Live Online Instruction
Live Online
08/2510/17
Fall 2025
M,W
6:00PM – 8:45PM
  • J. Niemiec
Closed
Contact Enrollment Services for registration assistance
    • Notes: ACCELERATED LEARNING COMMUNITY. Concurrent enrollment required in both GBS261-11886 (LIVE ONLINE, MW/6:00-8:45 PM, 8/25-10/17) and GBS261LL-11887 (LIVE ONLINE, MW/6:00-8:45PM, 10/27-11/21).
      This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester.
      This class is graded on a Credit or No Credit (P/Z) basis.
      GBS261 covers the content tested on FINRA's Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam.

GBS261LL: Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam Prep – 1 credit

Helps to prepare students for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Examination required for prospective securities industry professionals. Focuses on reviewing key concepts, practicing skills, and preparing to successfully demonstrate existing knowledge on the SIE certification exam. The course is designed to provide an overview of exam topics and study and test-taking strategies. It also will include structured study time, group discussions, and the use of practice exams to assess test readiness.
Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: Concurrent enrollment in GBS261 recommended but not required. Note: GBS261 is recommended for students who are not already employed in the financial services industry and need more in-depth content related to the SIE exam.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
11887
Scottsdale
Live Online Instruction
Live Online
10/2711/21
Fall 2025
M,W
6:00PM – 8:45PM
  • J. Niemiec
Open
15 of 25 seats available
    • Notes: ACCELERATED LEARNING COMMUNITY. Concurrent enrollment required in both GBS261-11886 (LIVE ONLINE, MW/6:00-8:45 PM, 8/25-10/17) and GBS261LL-11887 (LIVE ONLINE, MW/6:00-8:45PM, 10/27-11/21).
      This class is graded on a Credit or No Credit (P/Z) basis.
      GBS261LL prepares students for the FINRA's Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam. Students take and must pass the SIE exam to pass this class. The national exam is taken through FINRA/Prometric at an additional cost of $80, paid for by the Business Department for students who have successfully completed GBS261.