Business Administration Course Descriptions

ACC 131 Principles of Accounting I -- 4 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

Development of double entry accounting theory; recording and posting transactions; adjusting and closing books at the end of the fiscal period; preparation of financial statements; work in accounting principles involving cash, receivables, investments, inventories, plant assets, and payroll.

ACC 132 Principles of Accounting II -- 4 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

Prerequisite: ACC 131 Principles of Accounting I. A continuation of the first semester's work in principles of accounting with emphasis on accounting for the corporate form of business, an introduction to the process of decision-making, managerial accounting including cost behavior and budgeting.

ACC 311 Computer Accounting -- 3 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

Prerequisites: ACC 131 Principles of Accounting I or ACC 111 Introduction to Accounting. An introduction to computer applications of accounting procedures. Includes analysis and design of output forms and operation of microcomputers. Special emphasis on payroll, including setup, processing, and reporting.

BCA 215 Computer Business Applications -- 3 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

Prerequisite: CSC 110 Introduction to Computers or equivalent or instructor approval. This is a course for experienced computer users. This is an upper level applications course utilizing Microsoft Office programs. Special attention will be given to program integration and applying skills to business situations.

BUS 102 Intro to Business -- 3 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

The functions and practices of modern business and the economic institutions that facilitate the operation of individual business units. The interrelations existing in the various phases of business activity: organization, finance, production, and marketing. Extensive time is spent on developing critical thinking and role playing skills. These skills are applied in a business simulation and a stock market game.

BUS 110 Business Math And Calculators -- 3 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

A study of the mathematics of business in its application to a variety of vocations including fundamental mathematical processes, fractions, price and cost, interest, bank discounts, cash and trade discounts, depreciation, payroll and taxes, and financial statements. Students will acquire the skills to use Microsoft Excel to perform each concept, as well as, using the traditional methods.

BUS 161 Human Relations -- 3 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

Emphasizes the importance of the development of proper attitudes toward self and others within an organizational setting. Stresses development of a positive self image, good communication with others, conflict management, and other relationship skills to achieve success in business and life.

BUS 185 Business Law I -- 3 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

This course begins with a study of our legal system and the principles upon which it is based. Emphasizing those which are business-related, the course then reviews torts such as interference with a prospective business advantage, interference with contractual relations, defamation, false imprisonment and abuse of process. The remainder, and majority, of the course is then devoted to a complete understanding of general contract law.

BUS 186 Business Law II -- 3 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

No prerequisite, however BUS 185 Business Law I is recommended. The course begins with a study of Section 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code, which deals with sales. The course turns next to reviewing the various types of employment relations and business associations, including partnerships and corporations. The remainder of the course is spent studying real estate law, and, if possible, trusts.

BUS 191 Professionalism: SIFE -- 1 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

Development of leadership, teamwork and communication skills through learning, practicing and teaching others the principles of free enterprise.

BUS 210 Business Statistics -- 3 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

Prerequisite: Two years of high school algebra or MAT 101 Intermediate Algebra. Study of descriptive and induction statistical methods as they apply to decision-making in business. Topics to be covered: graphical procedures, descriptive statistical measures, probability, distribution, hypotheses testing, sample sizes, regression and correlation, and nonparametric statistics.

BUS 230 Quantitative Methods For Business Decision Making -- 3 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

Prerequisite: MAT 101 Intermediate Algebra. A study of the quantitative methods commonly used in business and related areas. The course includes a basic algebra and probability review, decision theory, models, linear programming, forecasting, and inventory control.

BUS 238 Business Problem Solving -- 3 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

A capstone course for those students in business and computer science programs. The course will apply knowledge learned in business curriculum including accounting, management, marketing, information technology, E-commerce and office systems through the development of business strategy and implementation. Topics to be covered include development of a mission statement, value creation, SWOT analysis and strategy implementation and assessment. Students will share knowledge learned across their individual disciplines to perform case analysis, promoting critical thinking skills, teamwork and a cross-functional business environment. (This course should be taken in the final semester of a student's program.)

BUS 932 Internship -- 4 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

The business department offers, at certain stages of their curriculum, cooperative programs in which students may gain practical office experience. The program features classroom instruction and supervised on-the-job training. When the student has reached a predetermined level of proficiency, each student is placed at a training station for a minimum of 160 contact hours where practical experience can supplement the classroom skill-building.

CIS 402 Cobol -- 3 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

An introductory course in COBOL programming using the interactive and batch input. The course will include problem solving, flowcharts, pseudocode, program structure, programs, conditionals, arithmetic verbs, editing output, control breaks, and validity checking.

CIS 604 Visual Basic -- 3 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

Prerequisites: CIS 604 Visual BASIC, CIS 171 JAVA, and some experience in coding HTML. An introduction to the theory and implementation of interactive Web programming. The course will begin with JAVA script and HTML input forms and move on to interfacing them with simple programs in Perl CGI, ASP, and JSP. The remainder of the semester will focus on PHP and MySQL.

MAT 127 College Algebra & Trigonometry -- 5 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

Prerequisite: Two years of high school algebra or MAT 101 Intermediate Algebra. This course is a modern integrated study of algebra and trigonometry. Topics covered: real number system, functions, graphs, trigonometric functions, exponential functions, logarithmic functions, complex number system, polynomial functions, matrices, and solutions of triangles.

MAT 210 Calculus I -- 4 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

Prerequisite: MAT 127 College Algebra and Trigonometry or equivalent. The study of limits and continuity, derivatives of elementary functions, curve sketching, extreme values, rates of change, integration, and applications of integration.

MGT 101 Principles Of Management -- 3 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

No prerequisite, however BUS 102 Introduction to Business is recommended. Management principles, as applied to all business enterprises, are covered. Planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and coordinating functions in the management cycle are emphasized.

MGT 110 Small Business Management -- 3 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

This course introduces the student to various types of small business opportunities. The course also covers topics relevant to small business management, including marketing, operational management, financial management, human resource management, and regulations.

MKT 110 Principles Of Marketing -- 3 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

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MKT 140 Principles Of Selling -- 3 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

This course introduces the student to the concepts of marketing. Topics presented include a study of the history of marketing, the marketing process, the mix of marketing elements, and the implementation of a marketing strategy. Students are encouraged to view business situations from a marketing perspective including a review of the economic and social aspects of business exchange transactions.

OFF 105 Introduction To Keyboarding -- 1 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

In this course students develop touch control of the keyboard and proper keyboarding techniques, which prepares them to use keyboarding skills more effectively.

SDV 153 Pre-Employment Strategies -- 2 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

Students should take this course in their final semester. This course is designed to aid the student in developing the materials and skills necessary to obtain employment and to emphasize the development of characteristics associated with job success.