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BUS& 101Intro to Business5 CR ELEC, SOCSS, F, W, Sp
Surveys the business environment and many important elements of business including
marketing, finance, accounting, computers, labor unions, small business management,
economics, and the functions of management.
BUS& 201Business Law5 CR SOCSF, W, Sp
Introduces the law, sources of law, legal thinking, structure of courts, alternative
dispute resolution, basic civil procedure, business organization, government constitutional
authority and regulation, agency, employment and criminal law as relating to business,
real property and landlord/tenant law, torts, international business law issues and
ethics. Includes extensive concentration on contract law including Article 2 of the
Uniform Commercial Code.
Prerequisites: ENGL& 101 OR BUS 119, or equivalent, with a grade of C or better, or
instructor permission.
BUS 100Foundations of Business Success3 CR REELS, F, W, Sp
Explores foundational issues for success in college that correlate to success in business.
In order to improve college achievement and business acumen, students will learn strategies
in reading, study habits, test-taking, communications, mathematics, critical thinking,
and teamwork. Lab hours are required for this course.
BUS 118Business & Corporate Ethics5 CR REEL
Surveys current business ethical and personal integrity issues through a case study
model. Students develop an understanding of the ethical decision making process,
focusing on relevant cases, making considerations through a lens of social responsibility,
and current ethical perspectives. Emphasis of ethical considerations will be placed
on the digital business environment, artificial intelligence, corporate social responsibility,
corporate culture, gender identity, and environmental sustainability.
BUS 144Management of Human Relations: DIV5 CR DIV, SOCSS, F, W, Sp
Introduces and emphasizes the many aspects of human behavior as they affect individuals
and groups in the workplace. Teaches human relations skills in the context of understanding
human needs, attitudes, perceptions and motivations, workforce diversity teamwork,
stress management, and interpersonal communications. Focus is on management of human
relations factors within an organization and understanding the effects of discrimination,
prejudice, and intolerance, in the pluralistic workplace.
BUS 150Customer Service/Management5 CRS, F, W, Sp
Introduces the philosophy of service excellence as it pertains to organizations in
today's business environment. Emphasis is on the effects of globalization, cultural
diversity, and workforce diversity in organizations. Topics include developing interpersonal
skills, interacting effectively with employees and customers, and establishing positive
relationships with employees and customers, in the pluralistic workplace. Students
will learn to identify the challenges and advantages of a diverse workforce and diverse
customer base.
BUS 159Principles of Retailing5 CR REELF, Sp
Surveys retailing principles and concepts and studies store management, merchandise
management, pricing, customer services, advertising, and display.
BUS 165Salesmanship5 CR REELW
Surveys multiple aspects of selling, including the importance of selling and salespeople
in business and the rewards of a sales career. Topics include: buying behaviors, the
ethical and legal issues in sales, the buying process, the approach, the presentation,
demonstration of merchandise, handling of objectives, closing the sale, follow-up
and effective sales management.
BUS 207Statistical Projects3 CR NSCI
Provides an opportunity for students to apply the statistical processes learned in
MATH& 146/MATH 246 by designing their own statistical project. Topics may include
nonparametric statistics, sampling techniques, design of experiments and data analysis.
Prerequisite: MATH& 146 or MATH 246 with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment
in MATH& 146 or MATH 246.
BUS 240Principles of Supervision5 CRF
Analyzes basic functions of the supervisory-level management along with emphasis on
skills needed to be an effective leader/manager of a diverse workforce. Emphasis will
be on the differences between supervisors and upper management.
BUS 244Human Resource Management5 CRW
Introduces the fundamental concepts of Human Resource Management, including hiring
skills, long-term planning, employee laws, recruitment, staffing, training, compensation
programs (both direct and indirect), collective bargaining, employee relations, safety
training, health and EAPs (employee assistance programs).
BUS 245Principles of Management5 CRS, F, Sp
Offers the student a history of management and its various theories. Covers the principles
and application of planning, organizing, leading and controlling. Students also view
management from the roles of supervisory, middle and top management.
BUS 259Starting/Managing a Small Business5 CR REELS, Sp
Surveys the characteristics of small businesses, and includes the study of planning
and organizing a new business, starting up a new business, producing products or services,
marketing, planning, and control. Students are required to develop and present a feasibility
plan and business plan for a proposed business.
Prerequisite: ACCT 101, BUS& 101 (was BSAD 110), and BTEC 131 (was CS 121) with a
grade of C- or better, or instructor permission.
BUS 288Cooperative Work Experience1 CR - 15 CR
Provides work-based learning experience in a specific program of study. Individualized
student outcomes are developed, focusing on behaviors that contribute to workplace
success.
Prerequisites: Instructor or Cooperative Education Coordinator permission Concurrent
requirements: COLL 289 or BUS 294 must be taken prior to or concurrent with this
course.
BUS 299Independent Study1 CR - 10 CR
Offers individualized learning opportunities for knowledge or skill development. Content
and expectations are established between the student and instructor, and documented
in an Independent Study contract.
Prerequisites: By instructor permission only.