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SBS200: Small Business Operations – 2 credits

In-depth analysis of and individual plan development for the "day-to-day" problems encountered in the operation of a small business. Includes the development of an individual business operations plan including finance, purchasing, production scheduling, maintenance, shipping/receiving,personnel management and insurance/risk management requirements. Investigation of daily problems related to inventory control and business expansion. Prerequisites: None.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
12768
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
5/4 – 6/22
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • Y. Facio
Open
8 of 10 seats available
  • Eight (8) Week Class
    All materials will be provided through RioLearn.
    The final lesson includes the recording of an oral reflection. You will need a microphone for this assignment (a camera is optional). Detailed instructions on how to record and submit this project will be provided within the course.
    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
12769
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
7/6 – 8/10
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • R. Embleton
Open
9 of 10 seats available
  • Eight (8) Week Class
    All materials will be provided through RioLearn.
    The final lesson includes the recording of an oral reflection. You will need a microphone for this assignment (a camera is optional). Detailed instructions on how to record and submit this project will be provided within the course.
    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

SBS204: Small Business Marketing and Advertising – 2 credits

Introduction to marketing and advertising strategies and methods including business image, target market analysis, and customer buying behavior profile. Analysis and selection of advertising/business promotion methods and timing. Methods of deciding product and market segment focus included. Design of an individual marketing and advertising/promotion plan. Prerequisites: None.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
12777
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
5/4 – 6/22
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • R. Karshen
Open
34 of 35 seats available
  • Eight (8) Week Class
    All materials will be provided through RioLearn.
    The final lesson includes the recording of an oral reflection. You will need a microphone for this assignment (a camera is optional). Detailed instructions on how to record and submit this project will be provided within the course.
    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.
12778
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
7/6 – 8/10
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • R. Embleton
Open
13 of 15 seats available
  • Eight (8) Week Class
    All materials will be provided through RioLearn.
    The final lesson includes the recording of an oral reflection. You will need a microphone for this assignment (a camera is optional). Detailed instructions on how to record and submit this project will be provided within the course.
    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.

SBS213: Hiring and Managing Employees – 1 credit

Methods and techniques for managing employees in a small business. Includes supervisor's role, leadership styles, interpersonal communications, staff planning, employee work styles, techniques for handling problem employees, and employee motivation. Focuses on real life situations to enable the business owner to gain high performance from their employee team. Includes segment on hiring, new employee orientation, training, benefits, and developing future staffing needs assessment. Prerequisites: None.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
12647
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
5/4 – 6/22
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • Y. Facio
Open
8 of 10 seats available
  • Six (6) Week Class
    All materials will be provided through RioLearn.
    The final lesson includes the recording of an oral reflection. You will need a microphone for this assignment (a camera is optional). Detailed instructions on how to record and submit this project will be provided within the course.
    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.
12648
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
7/6 – 8/10
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • R. Embleton
Open
34 of 35 seats available
  • Six (6) Week Class
    All materials will be provided through RioLearn.
    The final lesson includes the recording of an oral reflection. You will need a microphone for this assignment (a camera is optional). Detailed instructions on how to record and submit this project will be provided within the course.
    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.

SBS214: Small Business Customer Relations – 1 credit

Developing and improving customer relations for the small business. Planning and delivering quality customer service. Includes topics on attitude of employees, customer perceptions and motivations, handling customer dissatisfaction, and developing customer, supplier, vendor, and distributor loyalty. Prerequisites: None.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
12652
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
5/4 – 6/22
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • Y. Facio
Open
8 of 10 seats available
  • Six (6) Week Class
    All materials will be provided through RioLearn.
    The final lesson includes the recording of an oral reflection. You will need a microphone for this assignment (a camera is optional). Detailed instructions on how to record and submit this project will be provided within the course.
    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.
12653
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
7/6 – 8/10
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • R. Embleton
Open
9 of 10 seats available
  • Six (6) Week Class
    All materials will be provided through RioLearn.
    The final lesson includes the recording of an oral reflection. You will need a microphone for this assignment (a camera is optional). Detailed instructions on how to record and submit this project will be provided within the course.
    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.

SBS216: Planning for a Small Business – 2 credits

Relates business management issues to a specific small business through development of an individual study plan. Provides on-site review of business operation by trained instructor. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (SBS200 and SBS204) or SBS220 or permission of Instructor.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
12747
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
5/4 – 6/22
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • Y. Facio
Open
10 of 10 seats available
  • Eight (8) Week Class
    All materials will be provided through RioLearn.
    The final lesson includes the recording of an oral presentation. You will need a microphone for this assignment (a camera is optional). Detailed instructions on how to record and submit this project will be provided within the course.
    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.
12748
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
7/6 – 8/10
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • Y. Facio
Open
5 of 5 seats available
  • Eight (8) Week Class
    All materials will be provided through RioLearn.
    The final lesson includes the recording of an oral presentation. You will need a microphone for this assignment (a camera is optional). Detailed instructions on how to record and submit this project will be provided within the course.
    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.

SBS217: Starting/Managing A Home Business – 1 credit

Analysis of the successful operation of a home-based business. Includes study of economic feasibility, practicality, and adjustments for the family. Analysis of the advantages/disadvantages of operating a home based business, versus a storefront business. Review of current trends in home business opportunities and franchises. Descriptions of home businesses that have succeeded in local, national, and international markets. Prerequisites: None.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
13098
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
5/4 – 6/22
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • Y. Facio
Open
6 of 10 seats available
  • Six (6) Week Class
    Software Required
    Microsoft Word or similar word processing software
    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
13099
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
7/6 – 8/10
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • Y. Facio
Open
9 of 10 seats available
  • Six (6) Week Class
    Software Required
    Microsoft Word or similar word processing software
    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

SBS220: Internet Marketing for Small Business – 2 credits

Focuses on "e-Commerce"-doing business on the Internet and planning a web site. Topics include: how the Internet can help growth and success of business; examples of successful marketing on the Internet; availability of Internet services; necessary hardware and software for marketing on the Internet; determining products/services appropriate for Internet marketing; budget constraints and ongoing operations of the Internet site. Prerequisites: None.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
12654
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
5/4 – 6/22
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • M. Reese
Open
34 of 35 seats available
12655
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
7/6 – 8/10
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • M. Reese
Open
34 of 35 seats available

SBS230: Financial and Tax Management for Small Business – 2 credits

An overview of accounting and recordkeeping for the successful management of a small business. Develops an understanding of the accounting cycle and preparation of financial statements. Includes section on tax consequences and the choice of legal entity choice based on taxation. Prerequisites: None.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
12659
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
5/4 – 6/22
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. Evans
Open
31 of 35 seats available
  • Ten (10) Week Class
    8-week class option available
    Software Required
    MyLab is required for the course and is bundled with the eText. Students may purchase these materials directly through Pearson using the link in the syllabus.
12660
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
7/6 – 8/10
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. Evans
Open
35 of 35 seats available
  • Ten (10) Week Class
    8-week class option available
    Software Required
    MyLab is required for the course and is bundled with the eText. Students may purchase these materials directly through Pearson using the link in the syllabus.