MABS 404

storefront apps for E-Business

Course Description:

This course will demonstrate and utilize online website builders needed to build and maintain an e-business and e-store. Topics include building an online store, business strategy, online and mobile storefront options, offering products and services, sales activities, managing customers and orders, product and market research, advertising and marketing promotions, and search engine optimization.

Student Learning Objectives

Overview of E-Store Website Builder apps such as Square Online, Wix E-Commerce, WordPress/WooCommerce, and others.
Build an online store utilizing a website builder for e-business and e-commerce.
Create and manage an e-business and e-store website.
Create, assemble, and organize e-business and e-commerce content using a dedicated e-store builder.
Overview of the process of selling products and services.
Integrate e-business content, tools, and apps into a website.
Utilize mobile e-store and e-business apps.
Understand and apply search engine optimization and website analytics tools.
Use online advertising and marketing tools to promote a website.

MABS 404 - CRN 73147

Section 931 - 3 Units Credit

fall 2025 - online

This is an online class offered through city online and has a 16-WEEK semester.

This is a fully online class with no REQUIRED face-to-face meetings.

The course begins on 09/2/2025 and ends 12/19/2025

Assignments will be posted on our Canvas online learning system and will be completed using online storefront builders and apps. There is no prerequisite for this course. Beginners as well as intermediate students are welcome.

Free tuition is available for City College students who have established California residency and live in San Francisco. Students apply for Free City by completing the one-page Free City Application which is included as a screen within the online registration process. Registration is open now.

Instructor Contact

Julian Skolnick CCSF Business Faculty

Email for more information: Julian.Skolnick@mail.ccsf.edu

Canvas Inbox: Preferred method of contact during the Semester.

Phone Number: 415-452-7701

Office Hours: By Appointment via CityZoom.

The best way to contact me during the Semester for online courses is by Canvas Inbox. I will check my Canvas Inbox during the week (M-F) during the semester and I will usually respond within 24 - 48 hours. Emails sent on Friday after 5 PM will be answered on Monday.

ADDING the Class

Admissions/Enrollment & Financial Aid Office

Assisting students in CCSF application process, scheduling placement tests, registration, use of Web4 and student email, unofficial transcripts, student ID cards, financial aid and info.on other resources.

For more information call: (415) 9206000 or (415) 920-6067

Adding the course after the beginning date: On the first day of class students may submit a course add request using their MyRam student account. You must submit an e-mail describing your interest in this course. Upon approval, students may register for the course.

Academic Accommodations

Students who need academic accommodations should request them from the Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) located in the Rosenberg Library, Room 323 on the Ocean Campus. Telephone: 415-452-5481 (V) 415-452-5451 (TTY). DSPS is the campus office responsible for verifying disability-related need for academic accommodations, assessing that need, and for planning accommodations in cooperation with students and instructors as needed and consistent with course requirements.

Please see the Disabled Students Programs and Services for more information.