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Academic Credits - The number of academic credits for each course
is the number of credits earned in one semester with successful completion
of that course.
Prerequisite and Corequisite - “Prerequisite” means that
the listed course[s] must be successfully completed with the indicated grade.
A “corequisite” may be taken in the same semester. |
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BUS 101
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Introduction to
Business -- Prerequisites: "C" or better in ENG 025,
ENG 032, MAT 044 or assessment/waiver, or BUS program advisor or
designee approval. Examines the American business system in
relation to the economic society. Studies business ownership,
organization principles and problems, management, control
facilities, administration, and development practices of American
business enterprises. 3 lecture hours. |
3
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BUS 102
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Business Law
--Prerequisites: "C" or better in ENG 025, ENG 032, MAT 044 or
assessment/waiver, or BUS program advisor or designee approval.
Describes the judicial system and the nature and sources of law
affecting business. Studies contracts, sales contracts with
emphasis on Uniform Commercial Code Applications, remedies for
breach of contract and tort liabilities. Examines legal aspects of
property ownership, structures of business ownership, and agency
relationships. 3 lecture hours.
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3
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BUS 105
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Principles of Management --
Prerequisite: BUS 101. Describes the functions of managers,
including the management of activities and personnel. Focuses on
application of guidance principles in management. 3 lecture
hours.
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3
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BUS 202
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Human Resource
Management --Prerequisite: BUS 105. Focuses on the
activities of human resource management, with emphasis on
employer-employee relations, job analysis and evaluation, salary
administration, work measurement and standards, performance
appraisal and legal compliance. 3 lecture hours. |
3
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BUS 203
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Business Development
--Prerequisites: ACC 101, BUS 105, MKT 101. Explores
business operations for the self-employed or as a manager of a
small business enterprise. The course includes: Covering the role
of entrepreneur and manager; selecting the appropriate business
organization; developing plans and strategies for small, medium,
and growing firms; securing financing for start-up and growing
operations; exploring growth opportunities; and successfully
managing human and material resources. 3 lecture hours. |
3
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BUS 204
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Case Problems in Business --
Prerequisites: 45 credit hours to include ENG 112 and MAT 111 or
higher, or BUS program advisor or designee approval. Applies
business concepts and principles to specific case studies or
problems. 3 lecture hours. |
3
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BUS 207
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Introduction to International
Business -- Prerequisite: BUS 101. Provides an
overview of the international environment in which business
operates today. Demonstrates the global relationships between
business activities and how events in one part of the world can
influence business decisions and activities in other parts of the
world. 3 lecture hours. |
3
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BUS 208
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Organizational
Behavior -- Prerequisite: BUS 105. Studies human
behavior in organizations at the individual and group level,
including the effects of organizational structure on behavior.
Focuses on using organizational behavior concepts for developing
and improving interpersonal skills. 3 lecture hours.
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3
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BUS 209
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Introduction to
e-Commerce -- Prerequisites: BUS 101 or MKT 101 or BUS
program advisor or designee approval. Focus on how e-commerce
is being conducted and managed, its major opportunities,
limitations, issues and risks. E-commerce applications discussed
include business-to-consumers, business-to-business, and
intra-business. Because e-commerce is interdisciplinary, subject
matter will be directed at managers, professionals, and students
who wish an overview of e-commerce. 3 lecture hours. |
3
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| BUS 210 |
Managerial Finance
--Prerequisites: MAT 111 or higher, ACC 101, BUS 101. An
introductory course in the principles of financial management.
Develops decision-making skills related to the financial resources
of a firm. Includes techniques of financial analysis, time value of
money, capital budgeting, risk and return. 3 lecture
hours.
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3 |
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| BUS 220 |
3
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| Conference Leadership Training --
Prerequisites: None. Stresses the importance of the
conference in business and industry. Emphasizes the practical
application of the various techniques of conference leadership and
an understanding of group dynamics in the conference setting. 3
lecture hours. |
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BUS 221
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Principles of Employment --
Prerequisites: None. This course will take an in-depth look
at the employment process. Emphasis will be placed on the role of
recruiting, selecting and training of employees. Techniques in job
analysis, behavioral interviewing and on-the-job training will be
studied in much detail. 3 lecture hours.
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3
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BUS 222
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Benefits Administration --
Prerequisite: BUS 202. This course provides an in-depth look
at benefit administration. Topics include vacations, holiday pay,
insurance, retirement programs and other employee inducements.
Emphasis will be placed on cost of benefits in relationship to the
overall compensation package. The course will also look at the
relevance of reward and recognition and pay structures. 3 lecture
hours. |
3
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BUS 223
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Occupational Safety and Health --
Prerequisites: None. This course will look at the importance
of safety and health in the workplace. The Occupational Safety and
Health Act of 1970 will be examined in depth with relationship to
businesses and their employees. Emphasis will be placed on
effective practices, costs, labor and management responsibilities,
health hazards, alcohol and drug abuse, worker’s
compensation, physical conditions and training. 3 lecture
hours.
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3
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BUS 227
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Logistics/Supply Chain Management
-- Prerequisite: BUS 101. A study of the basic concepts
included in the field of logistics and supply chain management.
Topics covered include: supply chain strategy, planning and design,
customer service, transportation, purchasing, forecasting,
inventory and warehouse management, and financial control of
logistics performance. 3 lecture hours.
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3
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BUS 228
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Principles of Purchasing --
Prerequisite: BUS 101. This course is designed to teach the
basics of purchasing management. Topics covered include: the
challenge of purchasing and materiels management, objectives and
organization, function, specification, quality control and
inspection, supplier evaluation, selection, and measurement,
supplier development, strategic cost management, contracts and
negotiation, purchasing relationships, purchasing transportation,
purchasing laws and ethics, and global sourcing. 3 lecture
hours.
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3
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BUS 229
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Transportation Systems --
Prerequisite: BUS 101. Transportation Systems examines the
structure and importance of the commercial transportation industry
in the logistics sector of business. Topics covered include an
in-depth examination of the various modes of transportation
including discussions of regulations, economics, characteristics,
and development in major transportation modes. Also discussed are
costing and pricing issues in transportation and relationship
management between buyers and sellers of transportation. 3 lecture
hours.
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3
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BUS 230
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Business Statistics --
Prerequisites: MAT 111 or higher, BUS 101. Designed to build
student competence in the areas of descriptive and inferential
statistics, through emphasis on the application of these
statistical methods. Includes an examination of data, probability
of occurrence, and basic sampling processes. Uses statistical
methods to model results and uses these models for forecasting.
Tests to examine the appropriateness of these techniques are
introduced. 3 lecture hours.
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3
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BUS 280
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Co-op/Internship --
Prerequisites: BUS program advisor or designee approval.
Gives students the opportunity to work at a job site that is
specifically related to their career objectives. Provides
on-the-job experience while earning credit toward an associate
degree. Contact hours vary. |
3
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OPM 103
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Industrial Safety I --
Prerequisites: ENG 025, ENG 032, or assessment/waiver or BUS
program advisor or designee approval. Covers the day to day
responsibilities of management and supervision toward attaining an
accident-free organization. Emphasizes first aid, fire prevention
and control, safety procedures in starting and stopping machines,
accident investigations, and other preventive measures. Covers
methods of advertising good safety practices and rules of plant
protection in relation to safety and OSHA. 3 lecture hours. |
3
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OPM 224
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Operations Management
-- Prerequisites: MAT 111 or higher. Operations Management
is a study of the efficient production of goods and services that
will satisfy the wants and needs of identified customer groups. The
course begins with a more detailed description of what operations
management is, then moves to an examination of the customer and
methods for determining customer demand.
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