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GBS109: Introduction to Esports Management – 3 credits

Introduction to Esports will introduce the business, economics, operations and marketing of the Esports industry. Historical and cultural implications will be examined from the early days of competitive video gaming, to today's billion dollar industry. Global awareness and diverse cultural viewpoints and trends will be studied as they relate to the Esports industry. This course will introduce students to the numerous business opportunities to work and grow in the dynamic Esports industry. Prerequisites: None.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
31263
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/2510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • J. Anderson
Open
21 of 25 seats available
31264
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
23 of 25 seats available

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
25736
South Mountain
BE 133
Hybrid In-Person
10/2012/19
Fall 2025
M
6:00PM – 8:45PM
  • J. Berry
Open
6 of 25 seats available
13835
Phoenix
B327
Hybrid In-Person
09/2412/17
Fall 2025
W
5:40PM – 6:55PM
  • C. Pete
Open
3 of 24 seats available
31542
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/2510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • P. Genung
Open
4 of 25 seats available
31807
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
09/1510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • C. Roa
Open
9 of 11 seats available
30356
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/2510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • V. Vogel-Scheidt
Open
1 of 25 seats available
30357
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
14 of 25 seats available
31033
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/2510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • P. Genung
Open
2 of 25 seats available
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

GBS131: Business Calculations – 3 credits

Review of basic arithmetic and application of mathematics to business problems, includes percentage, interest, discount, and markups. Prerequisites: None.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
27588
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/2510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • A. Di Scala
Open
10 of 25 seats available
27589
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
23 of 25 seats available
17353
Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Online
Online
10/2012/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • G. Speckmann
Open
4 of 28 seats available

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
28465
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/2510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • M. Main
Open
13 of 25 seats available
28466
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
23 of 25 seats available
25391
South Mountain
ONLINE
Online
10/2012/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • A. Hardin
Open
15 of 30 seats available
    • Notes: This class is part of the Entrepreneurial Studies Series. Students receive a certificate for completing EPS 150, EPS 160, EPS 180 or EPS 195 and GBS 132. Students must earn a "C" or better in all courses within the program to receive the certificate. Required class to be eligible for microfinance program.
      Students enrolled in this course receive priority use of the Community Entrepreneurship Center Incubator Facility
      Requires MyLab
      This class is offered Online. Click the link to view a video on how the class will be
      held: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VE29UfWcGsQ What is an Online Class?
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
14763
Paradise Valley
J 139 - Classroom
Hybrid In-Person
10/2112/19
Fall 2025
Tu
1:00PM – 2:30PM
  • J. Castro II
Open
7 of 32 seats available
  • Costs include GBS Course Fee: $40.00
    • Notes: Hybrid Class meets in-person on campus at the designated location, days and times. Additional online work will be required. This type of class is designed for highly motivated, self disciplined, technology-literate students; requires reliable Web and e-mail address for communication and assignments outside of the classroom. Contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
    • Additional Notes: Course fees cover online access to course textbook and additional course materials, which can include quizzes, exams and additional student resources.
15524
Paradise Valley
J 139 - Classroom
In Person
09/2312/19
Fall 2025
Tu,Th
8:30AM – 10:10AM
  • J. Murphy
Open
1 of 32 seats available
  • Costs include GBS Course Fee: $40.00
    • Additional Notes: Course fees cover online access to course textbook and additional course materials, which can include quizzes, exams and additional student resources.
19605
Glendale
Online Class
Online
10/2012/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • B. Kleinman
Open
7 of 24 seats available
27765
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/2510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • A. Durham
Open
4 of 22 seats available
    • Notes: Fourteen (14) Week Class
      8-week class option available
      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
26847
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
2 of 25 seats available
    • Notes: Fourteen (14) Week Class
      8-week class option available
      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
35588
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
10/2712/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
19 of 50 seats available
26876
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
13 of 25 seats available
    • Notes: Fourteen (14) Week Class
      8-week class option available
      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
26901
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/2510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • A. Durham
Open
1 of 28 seats available
    • Notes: Fourteen (14) Week Class
      8-week class option available
      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
11891
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
11/1012/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
1 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.

GBS175: Professional Development – 3 credits

Examines personal qualities and professional skills needed to find a good job. Explores techniques required to build a successful career. Prerequisites: None.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
26848
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
22 of 25 seats available
    • Notes: Fourteen (14) Week Class
      8-week class option available
      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.
      Software Required
      Microsoft Word is required.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
      Hardware Required for Course: Webcam or smartphone camera for video assignments
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

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
13600
Phoenix
B317
Hybrid In-Person
10/0912/19
Fall 2025
Th
5:40PM – 6:55PM
  • S. Khan
Open
4 of 24 seats available
32927
Glendale
Online Class
Online
10/2012/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • R. Shortridge
Open
15 of 24 seats available
  • Costs include GBS Course Fee: $40.50
    • Notes: Flex Start Class
  • Textbook info pending
26849
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
8 of 25 seats available
    • Notes: Fourteen (14) Week Class
      8-week class option available
      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
27803
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
09/0210/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • R. Jones
Open
7 of 18 seats available
    • Notes: Fourteen (14) Week Class
      8-week class option available
      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
34873
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
10/2712/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
20 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

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
26850
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
20 of 25 seats available
26831
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/2510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • M. Main
Open
4 of 25 seats available

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
35153
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
09/2212/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • J. Murphy
Open
21 of 24 seats available
    • Notes: Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.

      Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
      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
16257
GateWay
Online
Online
10/2012/18
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • M. Stanfield
Open
17 of 24 seats available
  • Costs include GBS Course Fee: $58.00
    • Notes: The class does not have a specific meeting schedule. However, students may be required to meet virtually with the instructor and/or classmates at agreed-upon dates and times throughout the course. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access. CANVAS is used as the learning management system.

      Students not logging into CANVAS on the first day of class may be withdrawn.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
      Course Introduction video by professor Monique Stanfield: https://youtu.be/Bg0X9QIt3cQ?si=p0ll7Mg4tJG5u_M9
17280
Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Online
Online
10/2012/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • A. Lopez
Open
1 of 28 seats available
10700
Estrella Mountain
Internet/ Online Class
Online
10/2712/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • M. Breaux
Open
1 of 32 seats available
10716
Estrella Mountain
Internet/ Online Class
Online
10/2712/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • M. Breaux
Open
5 of 32 seats available
26832
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/2510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • J. Kielmeyer
Open
4 of 32 seats available
    • Notes: Fourteen (14) Week Class
      8-week class option available
      Software Required
      Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel (any version that includes the Chart Wizard) are required.
      TI-83 or TI-84 calculator recommended (not required) for the course.
26851
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
22 of 25 seats available
    • Notes: Fourteen (14) Week Class
      8-week class option available
      Software Required
      Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel (any version that includes the Chart Wizard) are required.
      TI-83 or TI-84 calculator recommended (not required) for the course.
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
35456
Glendale
GCC TBA
In Person
10/2012/19
Fall 2025
M,W
6:00PM – 8:45PM
  • B. Kleinman
Open
24 of 24 seats available
  • Costs include GBS Course Fee: $4.00
    • 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.
  • Textbook info pending
14804
Paradise Valley
J 137 - Classroom
Hybrid In-Person
09/2312/19
Fall 2025
Tu
12:30PM – 2:00PM
  • J. Murphy
Open
6 of 32 seats available
    • Notes: Hybrid Class meets in-person on campus at the designated location, days and times. Additional online work will be required. This type of class is designed for highly motivated, self disciplined, technology-literate students; requires reliable Web and e-mail address for communication and assignments outside of the classroom. Contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
33677
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
10/2012/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
1 of 24 seats available
    • Notes: Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.

      Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
26852
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
15 of 25 seats available
26897
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/2510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • V. Vogel-Scheidt
Open
3 of 28 seats available
34394
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
10/2712/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
9 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

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
25518
South Mountain
ONLINE
Online
10/2012/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • M. Feldman
Open
15 of 30 seats available
  • Costs include GBS Course Fee: $5.00
    • Notes: This class is offered Online. Click the link to view a video on how the class will be
      held: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VE29UfWcGsQ What is an Online Class?
      Class Meets Second Eight (8) Weeks
      Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
16238
GateWay
Online
Online
10/2012/18
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • M. Zarrugh
Open
9 of 24 seats available
  • Costs include GBS Course Fee: $58.00
    • Notes: The class does not have a specific meeting schedule. However, students may be required to meet virtually with the instructor and/or classmates at agreed-upon dates and times throughout the course. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access. CANVAS is used as the learning management system.

      Students not logging into CANVAS on the first day of class may be withdrawn.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
      Course Introduction video by professor Mo Zarrugh: https://youtu.be/8v6nJu5dvM8?si=9GLw5nMv6MQiXsRk

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.