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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
The Business Administration and Management Program trains students with skills needed to begin an exciting and challenging career in any number of today’s business fields. With the growth of the Internet industry and e-commerce opportunities, there is an even greater need for well-rounded business training. In this dynamic age, you will succeed with a diverse, broad-based knowledge of vital business policies and procedures. The core curriculum will enable you to enter the job market in a number of capacities. Moreover, co-op is required of each student in the degree program. Co-op contributes to the overall skill development which builds self-confidence, maturity, and the ability to work independently.
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE
The following applies for the Business Education Program:
SHORT CERTIFICATE
The following applies for the Business Education Program:
SHORT CERTIFICATE
The following applies for the Business Education Program:
ACCOUNTING (ACC)
ACC 129 - Individual Income TAXES - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course introduces the relevant laws governing individual income taxation. Emphasis is placed on filing status, exemptions for dependents, gross income, adjustments, deductions, and computation of tax. Upon completion, students should be able to complete various tax forms pertaining to the topics covered in the course.
ACC 140 -
Payroll Accounting - 2 Hours This course covers federal and state laws pertaining to wages, payroll taxes, payroll tax forms, and journal and general ledger transactions. Emphasis is placed on computing wages; preparing appropriate payroll tax forms; and journalizing/posting transactions. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze data, make appropriate computations, complete forms, and prepare accounting entries.
ACC 149 - Intro To Accounting SPREADSHEETs - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): ACC 115 or ACC 241 and/or as required by program This course provides a working knowledge of computer spreadsheets and their use in accounting. Topics include pre-programmed problems, model-building problems, beginning-level macros, graphics, and what-if analysis enhancements of template problems. Upon completion, students should be able to use a computer spreadsheet to complete many of the tasks required in accounting.
Prerequisite(s): ACC 115 and/or as required by program This course introduces microcomputer applications related to the major accounting systems. Topics include general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, payroll, and correcting, adjusting, and closing entries. Upon completion, students should be able to use a computer accounting package to solve accounting problems.
BANKING AND FINANCE (BFN)
BFN100 - Principles of Banking - 2 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course is an introduction to the broad area of banking. Topics include the evolution of banking, Federal Reserve System, documents and forms used, rudimentary laws and regulations, as well as a study of the specialized services offered. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to perform basic banking functions.
BFN101 - Law And Banking PRINCIPLES - 2 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course is an introduction to banking law and legal issues, with special emphasis on the Uniform Commercial Code. Topics include the role of regulators, torts, contracts, real estate, bankruptcy, and the legal implications of consumer lending. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to work with basic banking documents.
BFN 102 - Law And Banking APPLICATIONS - 2 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course is an introduction to laws pertaining to secured transactions, letters of credit, the bank collection process, check losses and the legal issues related to processing checks. Topics include negotiable instruments, authorized signatures, collection routes, forgery and fraud, letters of credit and secured transactions. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to work with more complex banking documents.
BFN 103 - Personnel And The Law - 1 Hour Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course is an introduction to some basic laws essential to the management of bank personnel. Topics include the Civil Rights Act, EEOC, ERISA, COBRA, and OSHA. Upon completion of this course the student will be able to understand what rights he or she has in the workplace.
BFN 207 - Essentials Of Banking - 1 Hour Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course provides an orientation to the essential principles, concepts, and operations of banking. Topics include sweep accounts, branches, Federal Reserve System, importance of banks in the economy, laws and regulations, and financial statements. Upon completion of this course, the student will have the rudimentary skills to perform basic banking functions.
BUSINESS (BUS)
BUS 100 - Introduction To BUSINESS - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This is a survey course designed to acquaint the student with American business as a dynamic process in a global setting. Topics include the private enterprise system, forms of business ownership, marketing, factors of production, personnel, labor, finance, and taxation.
BUS 146 - Personal Finance - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course is a survey of topics of interest to the consumer. Topics include budgeting, financial institutions, basic income tax, credit, consumer protection, insurance, house purchase, retirement planning, estate planning, investing, and consumer purchases.
Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course is a survey of monetary and credit systems. Topics include the role of the Federal Reserve System, sources of capital, including forms of long-term corporate financing, and consumer credit in the financial structure of our economy.
BUS 150 - Business Math - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course is a study of practical business mathematics. Topics include fundamental processes of arithmetic with emphasis on decimals and percentages, markup, discounts, bank reconciliation, simple and compound interest discounting notes, depreciation methods, and present value.
BUS 186 - Elements Of SUPERVISION - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of supervision. Topics include the functions of management, responsibilities of the supervisor, management-employee relations, organizational structure, project management, and employee training and rating.
BUS 188 - Personal DEVELOPMENT - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course provides strategies for personal and profession development. Topics include business etiquette, personal appearance, interviewing techniques, and development of a self-concept necessary for business success.
BUS 189 - Human Relationships - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course enables employees to better understand actions and motivations within the organizational structure. Topics include general principles of human behavior operating in the workplace.
BUS 190 - Management workshop i - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course is a part of a series of workshops where in current topics of interest are presented. They are offered upon demand and can be tailored for the needs of individuals, business and industry.
BUS 191 - Management workshop ii - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course is a part of a series of workshops where in current topics of interest are presented. They are offered upon demand and can be tailored for the needs of individuals, business and industry.
Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course is a part of a series of workshops where in current topics of interest are presented. They are offered upon demand and can be tailored for the needs of individuals, business and industry.
BUS 194 - Business Co-Op ii - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course is part of a series wherein the student works in a degree/program related job. Emphasis is placed on student's work experience as it integrates academic knowledge with practical application through exposure to practices in the business environment. The grade is based on the employer's evaluation of each student's productivity, content of a descriptive report submitted by the student, and student development and assessment of a learning contract.
BUS 198 - Computer Information systems in a call center - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): Instructor Approval and Minimum and/or as required by program This course is a "hands-on" introduction to the computer systems used in a typical call center. Topics include computer fundamentals, basic hardware, and specific software applications common to the call center industry. Working within a customer information database and basic keyboarding will also be a component of this course.
BUS 202 - Professional development - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): Instructor Approval and Minimum and/or as required by program This course equips the student with the skills to effectively present themselves for call center interviews. Topics include resume writing, presentation skills and interviewing techniques.
BUS 210 - Introduction To accounting - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course is an introduction to accounting and financial reporting concepts and the use of accounting information for financial and managerial decisions. Information is presented from a financial statement user approach.
BUS 215 - Business Communication - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course covers written, oral and nonverbal communications. Topics include the application of communication principles to the production of clear, correct, and logically organized faxes, e-mail, memos, letters, resumes, reports, and other business communications.
BUS 241 - Principles of accounting i - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course is designed to provide a basic theory of accounting principles and practices used by service and merchandising enterprises. Emphasis is placed on financial accounting, including the accounting cycle, and financial statement preparation analysis.
BUS 242 - Principles of accounting ii - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): BUS 241 and/or as required by program This course is a continuation of BUS 241. In addition to a study of financial accounting, this course also places emphasis upon managerial accounting, with coverage of corporations, statement analysis introductory cost accounting, and use of information for planning, control, and decision-making.
BUS 246 - Accounting on The microcomputer - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): BUS 242 and/or as required by program This course utilizes the microcomputer in a study of accounting principles and practices. Emphasis is on the preparation and analysis of financial statements, measuring business activity, and making rational business decisions.
BUS 248 - Managerial accounting - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): BUS 241, 242, and/or as required by program This course is designed to familiarize the student with management concepts and techniques of industrial accounting procedures. Emphasis is placed on cost behavior, contribution approach to decision-making, budgeting, overhead analysis, cost-volume-profit analysis, and cost accounting systems.
BUS 261 - Business Law I - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course provides an overview of legal principles affecting businesses. Topics include contracts, agency and employment, negotiable instruments, bailments, and sale of goods.
BUS 262 - Business Law II - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course is a continuation of BUS 261. Topics include legal principles related to partnerships, corporations, real property and leases, insurance, security devices, bankruptcy, trust and estates; government regulations of business and labor; civil and criminal liability; and business security.
BUS 263 - The Legal And Social of business environment - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course provides an overview of the legal and social environment for business operations with emphasis on contemporary issues and their subsequent impact on business. Topics include the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the legislative process, civil and criminal law, administrative agencies, trade regulations, consumer protection, contracts, employment and personal property.
BUS 275 - Principles Of management - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course provides a basic study of the principles of management. Topics include planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling with emphasis on practical business applications.
BUS 276 - Human Resource management - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course provides an overview of the responsibilities of the supervisor of human resources. Topics include the selection, placement, testing, orientation, training, rating, promotion, and transfer of employees.
Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course offers study of current problems, issues, and developments in the area of management. Students are guided through individual projects and outside research related to their areas of concentration and employment training.
Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course provides an overview of the creation and operation of a small business. Topics include buying a franchise, starting a business, identifying capital resources, understanding markets, managing customer credit, managing accounting systems, budgeting systems, inventory systems, purchasing insurance, and the importance of appropriate legal counsel.
Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course provides a general overview of the field of marketing. Topics include marketing strategies, channels of distribution, marketing research, and consumer behavior.
BUS 296 - Business Internship I - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): Minimum 6 Semester Hours Completed/Minimum GP 2.0 (C) and/or as required by program This two-course sequence allows the student to work part-time on a job closely related to his or her academic major while attending classes on a full-time basis. Emphasis is placed on a student's work experience as it integrates academic knowledge with practical applications in the business environment. The grade is based on a term paper, job-site visits by the instructor, the employer's evaluation of the student, and the development and assessment by the student of a learning contract.
BUS 297 - Business Internship II - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): Minimum 6 Semester Hours Completed/Minimum GP 2.0 (C) and/or as required by program This two-course sequence allows the student to work part-time on a job closely related to his or her academic major while attending classes on a full-time basis. Emphasis is placed on a student's work experience as it integrates academic knowledge with practical applications in the business environment. The grade is based on a term paper, job-site visits by the instructor, the employer's evaluation of the student, and the development and assessment by the student of a learning contract.
BUS 298 - Directed Studies I - 1-3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course offers independent study under faculty supervision. Emphasis is placed on subject relevancy and student interest and need.
BUS 299 - Directed Studies II - 1-3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program
ECONOMICS (ECO)
ECO 231 - principles of macroeconomics - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course is an introduction to macroeconomic theory, analysis, and policy applications. Topics include the following: scarcity, demand and supply, national income analysis, major economic theories concerning monetary and fiscal policies as stabilization measures, the banking system, and other economic issues or problems including international trade.
Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course is an introduction of the microeconomic theory, analysis, and applications. Topics include scarcity; the theories of consumer behavior, production and cost, markets, output and resource pricing, and international aspects of microeconomics.
OFFICE ADMINISTRATION (OAD)
OAD 101 - Beginning Keyboarding - 3 Hours Prerequisite(s): As required by program This course is designed to enable the student to use the touch method of keyboarding through classroom instruction and outside lab. Emphasis is on speed and accuracy in keying alphabetic, symbol, and numeric information using the typewriter or microcomputer keyboard. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate proper technique and an acceptable rate of speed and accuracy, as defined by the course syllabus, in the production of basic business documents such as, letters, reports, and tables, etc.
OAD 125 -
Word Processing - 3
Hours This course is designed to provide the student with basic word processing skills through classroom instruction and outside lab. Emphasis is on the utilization of software features to create, edit and print common office documents. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate the ability to use industry-standard software to generate appropriately formatted, accurate, and attractive business documents such as memo, letters and reports. |
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