2009-2010 Catalog
Business
BUS 110 Working for Yourself
2 Credits
Introduces small business start-up and offers practical training designed to provide students with a fundamental understanding of the special concerns of self-employment. The course also provides an overview of the subjects needed to become an entrepreneur, including financing, law, insurance, government regulations, record keeping, and taxes. Guest speakers with expertise in the various topics add to the weekly discussion.
BUS 115 Introduction to Business
3 Credits
Focuses on the operation of the American business system. Covers fundamentals of the economy, careers and opportunities, marketing, management, production, governmental regulations, tools of business and social responsibilities.
BUS 116 Personal Finance
3 Credits
Surveys the basic personal financial needs of most individuals. Emphasizes the basics of budgeting and buying, saving and borrowing money, the intricacies of home ownership, income tax and investments, and the wise use of insurance, wills and trusts.
BUS 120 Introduction to E-Commerce
3 Credits
Provides an introduction to electronic commerce; : the business trend of the future. Covers definition of e-commerce, technology and software requirements, security issues, electronic payment and marketing strategies. Focuses on what to expect when creating a dot com as well as the business-to-business use of e-commerce.
BUS 203 Introduction to International Business
3 Credits
Provides student with an understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of international business. Course will cover the development of international business; theories and methods of international trade; financing mechanisms and terms used in export documentation and export finance; the effects of economics, political and cultural environment on international business and trade; impact of geography in business transactions; legal aspects of international business; and developing an effective international marketing strategy.
BUS 216 Legal Environment of Business
3 Credits
Emphasizes public law, regulation of business, ethical considerations, and various relationships existing within society, government, and business. Specific attention is devoted to economic regulation, social regulation, regulation and laws impacting labor-management issues, and environmental concerns. Students develop an understanding of the role of law in social, political, and economic change
BUS 217 Business Communication and Report Writing
3 Credits
Emphasizes effective business writing and covers letters, memoranda, reports, application letters, and resumes. Includes the fundamentals of business communication and an introduction to international communication.
BUS 226 Business Statistics
3 Credits
Focuses on statistical study, descriptive statistics, probability, and the binominal distribution, index numbers, time series, decision theory, confidence intervals, linear regression, and correlation. Intended for the business major.
BUS 241 Cultural Diversity in Business
3 Credits
Covers the business person’s guide to cultural, travel and information resource needs in the international arena. Specifics in negotiation, communications (verbal and non-verbal), networking, and understanding what individual countries needs are as far as business culture.
BUS 275 Special Topics in Business
1-6 Variable Credits
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue special topics of interest in business. The content of this course is designed on an as-needed basis to provide current up-to-date information.
BUS 285 Independent Study
1-6 Variable Credits
Meets the individual needs of students. Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified Instructor.
BUS 287 Cooperative Education/Internship*
1-6 Variable Credits
Provides students with the opportunity to supplement coursework with practical work experience related to their educational program and occupational objectives. Students are placed at approved work stations related to their program of study. They work under the immediate supervision of experienced personnel at the business location and with the direct guidance of the Instructor/ coordinator.