
BMGT 1301 Supervision
3 Hours (3-0)
The role of the supervisor. Includes managerial functions as applied to leadership, counseling, motivation, and human relations skills. Students will explain the role, characteristics, and skills of a supervisor; identify the principles of management at the supervisory level; identify and discuss the human relations skills necessary for supervision; explain motivational techniques; and cite examples of how motivational techniques can be used by a supervisor in a working environment.
BMGT 1305 Communications in Management
3 Hours (3-0)
Basic theory and processes of communication skills necessary for the management of an organization’s workforce. Students will explain the communication process; identify and remedy major communication barriers; describe how communication contributes to effective management.
BMGT 1327 Principles of Management
3 Hours (3-0)
Concepts, terminology, principles, theories, and issues in the field of management. Students will explain various theories, processes, and functions of management; apply theories to a business environment; identify leadership roles in organizations; and describe elements of the communication process.
BUSA 1313 Investments
3 Hours (3-0)
An overview of the theory and mechanics of business investment decisions and management of business financial assets using quantitative management techniques. Topics include time value of money, cash flow, capital budgeting, sources of funds, break-even analysis, and investment decisions. Students will define terms related to investments; apply basic concepts and calculations to planning and control of investments; and identify analytical models used for financial decision-making.
BUSG 1191 Special Topics in Business
1 Hour (1-0)
The student will gain exposure to a variety of topics that pertain to current issues and problems in the business administration field. This course may be repeated for additional credit using a different topic.
BUSG 1291 Special Topics in Business
2 Hours (2-0)
The student will gain exposure to a variety of topics that pertain to current issues and problems in the business administration field. This course may be repeated for additional credit using a different topic.
BUSG 1303 Principles of Finance
3 Hours (3-0)
Financial dynamics of a business. Includes monetary and credit theory, cash inventory, capital management, and consumer and government finance. Emphasizes the time value of money. Students will identify the processes and structures of monetary policy; relate the sources of capital to business, consumers, and government; define the time value of money and its relationship to credit; and describe the characteristics of financial intermediaries and related markets.
BUSG 1304 Introduction to Financial Advising
3 Hours (3-0)
A study of the financial problems encountered by financial advisors when managing family financial affairs. Includes methods to advise clients on topics such as estate planning, retirement, home ownership, savings, and investment planning. The student will identify the concepts associated with the time value of money; identify the differences among various savings and investment programs and classes of securities; identify the options for personal insurance; describe retirement and estate planning techniques; explain owning versus renting real property; and describe consumer protection legislation.
BUSG 1391 Special Topics in Business
3 Hours (3-0)
The student will gain exposure to a variety of topics that pertain to current issues and problems in the business administration field. Prerequisite: 12 hours of business-related courses or permission of instructor. This course may be repeated for additional credit using a different topic.
BUSG 2309 Small Business Management Enterprise
3 Hours (3-0)
Starting, operating, and growing a small business. Includes essential management skills, how to prepare a business plan, accounting, financial needs, staffing, marketing strategies, and legal issues. Students will identify management skills for a small business; outline issues related to choosing a business, succeeding in a business, and obtaining a return on investment; and create a business plan.
BUSG 2380, 2381 Cooperative Education - Business, General
3 Hours (1-0-20)
Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through work experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary.
BUSI 1301 Business Principles
3 Hours (3-0)
Students will learn business operations, will develop a business vocabulary, and will direct their thinking to the field of business best suited to their interests and talents. Students will analyze the specialized fields within the business organization, such as management, accounting, personnel, marketing, and finance. Students will also explore the role of business in modern society.
BUSI 2301 Business Law
3 Hours (3-0)
The student will develop an understanding of the legal framework of business and will develop an awareness of legal responsibilities and rights when dealing with persons and institutions in the business world. The student will understand the basic principles of law of torts, contracts, bailments and personal property. Special emphasis will be placed on sales contracts.
MRKG 1311 Principles of Marketing
3 Hours (3-0)
Introduction to the marketing mix functions and process. Includes identification of consumer and organizational needs and explanation of environmental issues. Students will identify the marketing mix components in relation to market segmentation; explain the environmental factors which influence consumer and organizational decision-making processes; and outline a marketing plan.
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