Catalog 2018-19 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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BUS 101 - Intro to Business 4.00 credits
Survey course exploring historical, social, political, economic, and legal environments of business. Interrelationships of the functional areas of management, finance, marketing, accounting, and international business are introduced. The class will stress fundamental concepts, terminology, ethics, and career opportunities.
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BUS 111 - Intro to Accounting 4.00 credits
Presents double-entry accounting as related to service businesses. Provides an understanding of the accounting cycle, debits and credits, and financial statements for these businesses. Also introduces journalizing and posting to the general ledger.
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BUS 150 - Intro to Entrepreneurship 3.00 credits
Students will learn the basics of entrepreneurship, including the personal aspects of entrepreneurs, opportunity identification, and organizational structuring. This course will introduce information on becoming an entrepreneur, selecting a type of ownership, developing a business plan, marketing a business, hiring and managing a staff, and financing, protecting, and insuring the small business.
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BUS 156 - Business Economics 3.00 credits
This survey course covers basic microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts, the history of economic theory, and development of the present United States economic structure. Topics such as supply and demand, opportunity costs, economic growth, productivity, and current specific economic issues are discussed.
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BUS 177 - Payroll Accounting 3.00 credits
Provides the fundamental skills needed to prepare a business payroll. Introduces payroll and personnel recordkeeping, calculation of pay, payroll journalizing, regulations covering Social Security, withholding, and unemployment. Prerequisite: BUS 111 or BUS 211 with a grade “C” or better, CAS 170 with grade “C ” or better, or instructor approval.
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BUS 178 - Customer Service Fundamentals 1.00 credits
This course focuses on the skills necessary to deliver exceptional customer service in a retail or service business or organization. Topics will include developing communication skills and an attitude of service, enhancing customer relationships, dealing with difficult customers, active listening and problem solving to address customer needs, and strategies to remain self-motivated in the service industry.
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BUS 198 - Independent Study: Business & Management 3.00 credits
Offers individualized study at an advanced level in areas of BUS not considered in other courses to meet special interests or program requirements. Students must complete a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in BUS.
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BUS 199 - Special Studies: Business & Management 3.00 credits
Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of BUS not usually covered in depth in other BUS courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in BUS.
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BUS 203 - Intro to International Business 3.00 credits
Explores the processes of international trade and examines the functional, economic, political, and financial aspects of international business. Cultural differences, human resource management techniques, and corporate strategy for international markets are addressed. Provides a panorama of key international business activities and issues within a framework for further study in international business.
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BUS 206 - Management Fundamentals 3.00 credits
A study of the basic management and organizational principles within business entities. Introduces the concepts of planning, organizing, leading, control, implementation of change, ethical behavior, and corporate culture. Provides opportunities for students to apply concepts to actual workplace scenarios and evaluate impact on global business activities.
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BUS 206M - Management Fundamentals 5.00 credits
A study of the basic management and organizational principles within business entities. Introduces the concepts of planning, organizing, leading, control, implementation of change, ethical behavior, and corporate culture. Provides opportunities for students to apply concepts to actual workplace scenarios and evaluate impact on global business activities.
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BUS 211 - Principles of Accounting I 4.00 credits
Introduces financial accounting theory, including the accounting cycle, analysis and recording of transactions, and reporting financial information in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Recommended: Successful completion of BUS 111 or knowledge of debits and credits.
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BUS 212 - Principles of Accounting II 4.00 credits
Continues the presentation of fundamental issues begun in BUS 211. Topics covered will include notes, accrued interest, bad debts, inventory, and plant assets, including depreciation. Also introduces accounting for partnerships, corporations, and long-term liabilities and investments. Prerequisite: BUS 211 with grade “C” or better.
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BUS 213 - Managerial Accounting 4.00 credits
Covers managerial accounting, including the cost/volume/profit relationship, manufacturing costs, cost decisions, management planning, budgeting, and responsibility accounting. Prerequisite: BUS 211 with grade “C” or better.
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BUS 214 - Business Communication 3.00 credits
This course covers concepts and skills necessary to communicate in today’s constantly changing business environment. Students will learn how to create a wide range of business documents and oral presentations, addressing the needs of diverse audiences, and ethical implications of the communication process. Prerequisite: CAS 133 and WRI 121 or instructor approval.
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BUS 218 - Personal Finance 3.00 credits
Studies the role of the consumer in the economy and addresses problems of financing individual and family needs, including budgeting, banking relationships, charge accounts, installment buying, insurance, wills, real estate investing, and personal taxes. Recommended: Placement into MTH 060 or MTH 070.
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BUS 223 - Principles of Marketing 3.00 credits
Study and analysis of the elements of marketing and marketing strategy, stressing product development, policies, pricing strategies, promotion, distribution, international markets, and consumer behavior. Emphasis on the elements of the marketing mix and target markets for consumer and industrial markets.
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BUS 224 - Human Resource Management 3.00 credits
Explores the management of human behavior in the workplace, including employment, employee development, performance appraisals, wage and salary administration, employee rights, discipline and due process, and labor-management relations. Prerequisite: WRI 121 or instructor approval.
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BUS 226 - Business Law I 3.00 credits
This course provides an introduction to the legal environment of business. Focus topics include regulation, court jurisdiction, forms of business organization, the obligations arising from business relationships and transactions, and the liabilities arising from business practices. Prerequisite: WRI 121.
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BUS 228 - Computer Accounting Applications 3.00 credits
Covers use of integrated, computer-based accounting programs. Includes general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll. Prerequisite: Successful completion of BUS 211 or instructor permission.
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BUS 233 - Social Media Marketing 3.00 credits
This course explores principles and technologies related to Internet marketing as part of an organization’s overall marketing strategy. Common social media tools such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and others will be utilized as resources to connect with customers and improve business performance.
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BUS 238 - Sales & Sales Management 3.00 credits
Students will learn fundamental skills related to selling products and services in various markets. Topics include strategies for each stage of the sales process, trends in buying behavior, best practices for developing and maintaining customer relationships, and tools to strategically manage the entire sales function. This course offers a blend of theory and practice using demonstrations, role play, and sales simulations.
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BUS 249 - Retailing 3.00 credits
Covers the selection of target markets and retail strategies, including store planning techniques used by retailers. Includes discussion of the changing retailing environment and the impact of government regulations.
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BUS 250 - Small Business Management 3.00 credits
Practical analysis of principles of small business management and owner operated businesses are covered. Explores management methods, financial support, marketing management, common administration and control, analysis of trends, and professional practices. Students will be exposed to the critical elements of a business plan. Prerequisite: BUS 211 with grade “C” or better, CAS 170 with grade “C” or better, or instructor approval.
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BUS 261 - Consumer Behavior 3.00 credits
This course explores the factors that impact consumer buying behavior and the process that consumers use to make purchasing decisions. Psychological and sociological principles related to consumer behavior and the decision-making process are explored and applied directly to marketing strategy and tools used in a typical retail environment.
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BUS 272 - Financial Analysis & Budget Forecasting 4.00 credits
This course includes the application of business math skills (computation of interest, payroll, discounts, pricing, gross and net margin) and identification and analysis of financial statements and reports. The analysis component includes review of financial and accounting information for effective business decision making, internal controls and profit analysis, preparing operational budgets, preparing pro-forma financial statements and budget forecasts, and identifying accounting concepts and principles related to ethical business decision making practices and performance measures. Recommended: Minimum placement into MTH 095 and basic understanding of general accounting principles.
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BUS 280 - Coop Wk Exp: Business 2.00 credits
On-the-job, paid or volunteer, experiences which allow for the application and development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes learned through the on-campus program so that the student can learn various functional aspects of the industry. Cooperative work experience is offered for variable credit based on the student’s objectives. Instructor permission is required prior to registering and the student must locate a job site for the course. Recommended: Completion of TEX 280 or co-enrollment during same term.
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BUS 285 - Human Relations in Organizations 3.00 credits
This course covers human interactions within organizations, with a particular focus on communication and small group dynamics. Human relations techniques that build better employer/employee relationships are explored, and interpersonal relations both on the job and in everyday life are addressed.
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BUS 285M - Human Relations in Organizations 5.00 credits
This course covers human interactions within organizations, with a particular focus on communication and small group dynamics. Human relations techniques that build better employer/employee relationships are explored, and interpersonal relations both on the job and in everyday life are addressed.
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BUS 298 - Independent Study: Business 3.00 credits
Offers individualized study at an advanced level in areas of BUS not considered in other courses to meet special interests or program requirements. Students must complete a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in BUS.
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BUS 299 - Special Studies: Business 3.00 credits
Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of BUS not usually covered in depth in other BUS courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in BUS.
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