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The Business Administration program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Students select their accounting, marketing, or organizational leadership concentration electives as they enter the second semester. Program graduates seek employment opportunities in diverse sectors including business, banking, education, public relations, law, marketing, and accounting.

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This course presents accounting as an information system that produces summary financial statements, primarily for users external to a business or other enterprise. Students study the forms of business organization and the common transactions entered into by businesses. The emphasis is on understanding and applying basic accounting principles and other concepts that guide the reporting of the effect of transactions and other economic events on the financial condition and operating results of a business. How to analyze and interpret historical financial statements and the limitations of using these in making forward-looking business decisions is included. The primary concept emphasis will be accounting for current assets and liabilities, long-term assets and liabilities, stockholder equity, corporations' cash flow statements, and financial statement analyses.

A survey of the basic business principles is covered. Some of the units studied are business in the economy, making firms successful, marketing strategy, sources of financing, using information systems, personnel management, labor problems, government and business relations.

A study of computer concepts, including the information processing cycle, file organization, data communications and operating systems and systems software. Applications software, including spreadsheets, database, word processing, presentation software, computer communications, operating systems, and Internet access and use with business-oriented computer hardware and software concepts emphasis. PREREQUISITE: Recommended one semester of typing.

Composition I is an introductory course in composition and rhetoric emphasizing expository prose. Major focus is on organization, paragraph structure, and elimination of mechanical errors. The writing course sequence will (1) develop awareness of the writing process; (2) provide inventional, organizational, and editorial strategies; (3) stress the variety of uses for writing; and (4) emphasize critical skills in reading, thinking, and writing. Grade of C or better is required for IAI transfer credit.

This course contains the basic principles of writing technical reports for business and industry. The students will receive training and practice in the preparation, writing, and the revising of technical reports, as well as develop skills in the comprehension of industry documents (reports, procedural plans, etc.). Topics covered include: basic grammatical rules, the organization and presentation of technical information, and the role of technical report writing.

This course helps students develop essential personal skills for success in college and in life. Topics include accountability, creative thinking, cultural awareness, ethical reasoning, financial literacy, global learning, industry-specific knowledge and skills, inquiry and analysis, integrative learning, interpersonal development, leadership, problem-solving, professionalism, reading, teamwork, and technology literacy.

A survey of the study of human and animal behavior with emphasis on the scientific nature of contemporary psychological investigation. Topics may include the biology of behavior, sensation, motivation, emotion, life-span development, personality, abnormal behavior and its therapies, social behavior, and individual differences. NO PREREQUISITE.

This course centers on those human relations skills that students need to successfully interact in today's changing world: communication, motivation, authority, leadership styles and strategies, attitude adjustment and coping. Students will learn the fundamentals necessary for adjusting to cultural diversity, economic fluctuations and changes in responsibility.

This course presents accounting as a system of producing information for use in internally managing a business. The course emphasizes the identification, accumulation, and interpretation of information for planning, controlling, and evaluating the performance of the separate components of a business. Included is the identification and measurement of the costs of producing goods or services and how to analyze and control these costs. Decision models commonly used in making specific short- and long-term business decisions also are included. PREREQUISITE: ACC 2101 Financial Accounting or equivalent.

This course introduces students to principles of business management and develops skills needed to manage people and resources. Objectives, strategies, leadership, organization structure, motivation, quality, teaming, change and operational procedures are covered.

This course is designed to broaden a user's knowledge of Excel or other spreadsheet program. The course will focus on various calculation functions, customizing tables, plotting charts, and filtering records.

This course is designed to build upon the foundations of FYE1198 by focusing on students’ professional, academic, and personal readiness for the next stage of their educational or career journey. Through experiential activities and applied projects, students will learn strategies for resume and cover letter development, networking, interviewing, and job/transfer searches. Additional emphasis will be placed on financial literacy, health and wellness, cultural awareness, and personal branding. Students will engage in individual and group projects, including a service-learning component, to strengthen transferable skills and prepare for successful transitions into the workforce or four-year institutions.

Short informative and persuasive speeches are prepared and presented. This course places emphasis on selection and organization of materials, methods of securing interest and attention, and elements of delivery as well as characteristics of effective criticism and listening.

An introduction to the basic theories and concepts relevant to face-to-face interaction. Emphasis is placed on the role of communication in the creation, maintenance, and termination of social, romantic, familial, and professional relationships.

The basic concepts of statistical analysis used in business decision making, including probability and how uncertainty is dealt with in real life. The following concepts and statistical techniques are included: measures of central tendency and variability; random variables and probability distributions; binomial, normal, and sampling distributions; estimation; tests of hypothesis; chi-square tests; linear regression and correlation; and one-way analysis of variance. PREREQUISITE: MTH 1102 College Algebra.

This course focuses on statistical reasoning and the solving of real-life problems, rather than on computational skills. The use of technology-based computations (more advanced than a basic scientific calculator, such as graphing calculators with a statistical package, spreadsheets, or statistical computing software) is required with an emphasis on interpretation and evaluation of statistical results. Topics include data collection processes (observational studies, experimental design, sampling techniques, bias), descriptive methods using quantitative and qualitative data, bivariate data, correlation, and leastsquares regression, basic probability theory, probability distributions (normal distributions and normal curve, binomial distribution), confidence intervals and hypothesis tests using p-values. PREREQUISITE: Two years of college preparatory algebra with a grade of C or better, or sufficient score on the placement test, or consent of instructor.

A survey of the field of the four functions of: price, product, promotion, and distribution. The course emphasizes the changing field of marketing as a facilitation of the flow of goods, services and ideas from producers to consumers. Focus is placed on customer relationships by understanding skills necessary to develop a customer focused organization. Integrated throughout the course is the importance of determining and fulfilling customer needs and expectations while managing quality and maintaining a profitable organization. Throughout the course students will consider the role of marketing in business, non-business and personal applications.

Introduction to the legal system as it affects business activity. Areas of concentration include formation and nature of contracts, the agency relationships, and the Uniform Commercial Code Law of Sales and Commercial Paper.

This course examines the ways in which people evaluate problems concerning human conduct and moral conflict. It explores the connection between personal conduct, work-related behavior, and the challenges of working relations in the marketplace and the business environment. Current business and ethical dilemmas will be presented.

This course presents an analysis of the facts and principles of financial management and control in relation to business formation, expansion, failure, reorganization and liquidation. Financial practices relating to stocks, bonds, marketing of securities and financial policies are studied. PREREQUISITE: ACC 2101 Financial Accounting.

This course will consist of the study of design principles for business presentations and documents, and the use of these principles in developing promotional materials for a business. Development of illustration skills to effectively use graphics will be covered. Limited photo editing (in PowerPoint) for restoration, enhancement, and creation of digital images will also be introduced.

This course is an introduction to aggregate aspects of economics. Subject matter includes an introduction to the sectors of the American economy, business, households, government, the theory of supply and demand, national income accounts, the business cycle, inflation, unemployment, Keynesian theory, the Federal Reserve System and uses of money, international trade, balance of trade, balance of payments, exchange rate systems, and economics of developing countries.

This course is designed to develop fundamental accounting concepts and principles through the use of QuickBooks. The course prepares students to use QuickBooks software on the job by hands-on training of basic functions of the program. The course will demonstrate initial company setup and creation of other core components of computerized accounting. Students will create financial statements, purchase orders, sales invoices, budgets, receivables and payables, adjusting and closing entries, banking, reports, and other areas of the QuickBooks program.

Accounting principles and practices with special reference to factory process cost, job cost, standard cost, and managerial cost accounting are covered. PREREQUISITE: ACC 2101 Financial Accounting and ACC 2102 Managerial Accounting.

This course serves as the culminating experience for accounting students. Students integrate and apply knowledge gained from prior coursework in accounting and business course work to analyze and solve real-world accounting problems. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, ethical decision-making, financial analysis, and professional communication. Through case studies, projects, and applied accounting scenarios, students demonstrate competency in preparing financial reports, evaluating business performance, and presenting accounting information for decision making. PREREQUISITE: ACC 2121 Cost Accounting and ACC 2241 Federal Tax Accounting.

A study of the federal revenue acts as they relate primarily to individuals and businesses including partnership issues. Topics include gross income, deductions for and from adjusted gross income, business-related expenses and losses, tax credits, and property transactions. An overview of the procedural aspects and important issues for those involved in tax practice.

This course prepares the business student for further work in their selected choice of career. Areas of business professionalism are stressed with emphasis placed on each individual's needs for improvement as well as group needs. Class time gives students an opportunity to handle the paperwork routine that is necessary to discuss the various jobs and what has been learned on the job. One credit hour is equivalent to a minimum of 75 hours of supervised work experience. PREREQUISITE: ACC 2101 Financial Accounting and 24 semester hours of classes. Student must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in 12 semester hours of credit in the corresponding discipline.

This course is designed for business students and bookkeepers who want to advance their skills, knowledge, professional status, and compensation. Completion of the course prepares students to complete three certification exams demonstrating knowledge and skills required to conduct all key bookkeeping and accounting functions. The class provides all course materials needed to become a Certified Bookkeeper.

Principles of Retailing covers retail concepts including: location, layout, finance, purchasing, pricing, credit and collection, stock control, personnel, business forecasting, customer service, and customer satisfaction. Some attention is given to principles and problems as they relate to student experiences in a retail position. Internal and external customer satisfaction is integrated throughout the course.

This course is a survey of the methods and techniques of advertising. Course discussion includes the history of advertising, advertising cycle, selection of media, social media, copy and layouts, trademarks, slogans, campaigns, costs and measurement of results.

This is a required course for Marketing Business Management program students. Vocational opportunities, career planning, team relations, customer satisfaction and human relations are studied. On-the-job training or supervised occupational experience in a business environment compatible with enrollee's career objective is required. One credit hour is equivalent to a minimum of 75 hours of supervised work experience. PREREQUISITE: Student must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in 12 semester hours of credit in the corresponding discipline.

A specialized course for the investigation of problems and practices in business as applied to the student's career objective. Case studies, business and management experiences, problem-solving techniques and business observations are described, analyzed and conceptualized by the student into a formal presentation. A literature review from recent periodicals and journals within the area of business management is developed. Student occupation experiences include: team development, labor relations, human resource management, marketing management, inventory management, quality management, quality control, budgeting, supervision, compensation and benefits, retailing, business merchandising and customer satisfaction.

This course emphasizes the application of quality selling techniques in various professional situations. The various stages of a customer relationship sales process are demonstrated including: rapport, need discovery, demonstration, negotiation, closing, prospecting, customer service and follow-up. Application of selling techniques towards the daily activities throughout a student's career is emphasized throughout the course.

Students will explore the basic techniques of planning, conducting, and reporting qualitative human communication research and will be tasked with creating and producing their own social media and viral-marketing campaign. Students will focus on the development, use, critical evaluation, and regulation of new electronic communication and prepare to function as developers and managers of digital communications media.

This course examines the behavior of individuals and groups within organizations. Students explore concepts related to motivation, leadership, communication, organizational culture, team dynamics, and decision-making. Emphasis is placed on understanding how human behavior influences organizational effectiveness and performance. Through case studies, applied activities, and analysis of workplace scenarios, students develop strategies for improving collaboration, leadership effectiveness, and organizational success.

This course is for first-line managers and students interested in becoming human resource management. The course is a survey of human resource planning, selection, interviewing, testing, placement, training and follow up as part of the overall management process. Case studies allow the students to apply theory to practical situations.

This course explores the principles and practices of effective leadership and collaborative teamwork in organizational settings. Students examine leadership styles, communication strategies, group dynamics, motivation, and conflict resolution. Emphasis is placed on developing practical leadership skills through self-assessment, case studies, team projects, and experiential activities. Students learn how effective leaders foster collaboration, build high-performing teams, and guide organizations toward achieving shared goals.

Business opportunities, career planning, team relations, customer satisfaction and human relations are studied. On-the-job training or supervised occupational experience in a business environment compatible with enrollee's career objective is required. One credit hour is equivalent to a minimum of 75 hours of supervised work experience. PREREQUISITE: Student must have completed 12 semester hours of credit in the corresponding discipline.

Students apply their acquired knowledge of management practices to the changing environment of organizational leadership. Application of business management by the student includes: internal business environment, change, interpersonal relationships, team development, employee responsibility and decision making. Special focus directed toward the transition of the student's knowledge acquired in the classroom to application within the workforce.

This course focuses on performance management of employees and the various appraisal methods.

We recommend that you contact an advisor before enrolling in any degree, certificate, or transfer program to ensure all requirements are met including total hours associated with transfer courses.

This is a General Education or Elective course to be selected and therefore has no schedule link.