Business Management

Provides knowledge of fundamental accounting standards, concepts and practices utilized in the preparation and analysis of financial reports for non-corporate and corporate business entities. Topics include business transactions and accounting records, the accounting cycle, financial statements, internal controls, current assets and liabilities, fixed assets and depreciation. Minimum ”C” grade required. 

A survey of the business world covering business terminology, concepts and current business issues. The student will develop a business vocabulary, foster critical and analytical thinking and refine business decision-making skills. A major goal of this course is to help students become citizens who can contribute and compete in an increasingly global business environment. This course serves as a foundation for additional business subjects.

In this course, students will study the three major driving forces behind E Commerce, which include technology change, business development and social issues. Students will gain an understanding of the field through a conceptual framework.

This course will introduce word processing skills that can be combined with students’ basic skills to create complex documents. Students will utilize Microsoft Word to create and format documents and tables; create mail merges, macros, templates and fill-in forms; set and manipulate tabs; insert charts, graphics and hyperlinks; and import and export data. Students will also look at different ways of sharing documents with others. This course will help prepare the student for the Microsoft Word certification exam.

Covers basic mathematical calculations commonly used in business settings. Course covers computing fractions and decimals, the order of operations for combined computations and solving equations and word problems. Also provides instruction on the use of a calculator for business applications.

Provides a foundation for gaining the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for college success. Students will learn to make a successful transition to higher education by setting up a pattern of success that will last the rest of their lives. Students will define goals and develop thinking skills, learning strategies and personal qualities essential to both academic and career success. Please note: Students who have served active military duty (excluding basic training and AIT) may be exempt from the Student Success course. Student must provide a copy of DD214 or other official military documentation to the registrar for verification.

Continuation of ACCT 110. Topics include payroll, partnership and corporate accounting, investments, long-term debt, statement of cash flows, financial analysis and departmental accounting. Prerequisite: ACCT 110. Minimum ”C” grade required. 

Introduction to marketing concepts and terminology. Establishes the origins, roles, purposes and scope of marketing as a business process and activity. Introduction to the marketing environment, as well as the different aspects of the marketing mix: products, price, promotion and distribution, is presented.

Review of business law terms and concepts applied to business. A background in legal rights, social forces, administrative agencies, government regulations and consumer protection is presented. Contracts, personal property and bailments are discussed. Law terms and definitions are learned.

Customer service is a critical element in the success and future of all businesses that compete in today’s economy. It is more challenging than ever to attract and retain customers because more companies are competing for the same customer. This course is a study of issues in the workplace relating to effective customer service and emphasizes three different aspects of customer service: the profession, skills for success, and building and maintaining relationships. Through role play scenarios, collaborative learning activities, and application of concepts to real-world situations, students are introduced to the issues of ethics, problem solving, strategy implementation, empowerment, communications, motivation and leadership necessary for the delivery of exceptional customer service and customer retention.

In this course, students will learn about the challenges of entrepreneurship, different options for opening a business, how to write a business plan of their own, marketing issues and how to create a successful financial plan. Students will gain the tools to launch a new venture and the knowledge for entrepreneurial success.

A basic study of insurances available in the market today. The major areas covered include the types of term and permanent policies, annuities, how much insurance is needed, policy provisions, riders and health insurance plans.

Detailed instruction on the use of Microsoft Excel covering beginning, intermediate, and advanced concepts. Concepts covered include working with formulas and functions; creating and formatting charts graphs and pivot tables/pivot charts; sorting and filtering lists; data consolidation between multiple worksheets and workbooks; using Solver and the Scenario Manager; importing and exporting of data, and creating Macros. This course will help prepare the student for the Microsoft Excel certification exam.

This course is designed give students the opportunity to learn about the various aspects of Finance. Students will examine topics such as: credit ratings, financing assets, investments, banking services, along with many other financial tools.

Computer programs used to produce reprints and solve problems. Quickbooks accounting software is emphasized.

Principles of selling and skills required by today’s sales and marketing professional. Students will develop a variety of skills including communication, critical thinking, building relationships with customers, and ethical decision making. This course introduces advertising via all media – print, digital, video, TV, Internet, etc., as well as consumer behavior and contemporary media issues.

This course provides detailed instruction on the use of Microsoft Access covering introductory, intermediate, and advanced concepts. Proper procedures for designing and administering a database suitable for both professional purposes and personal use will be explored. Concepts covered include importing and exporting data, working with tables, queries, forms, reports, and data macros. Students are exposed to practical examples showcasing Access as a useful tool. Students will discover the underlying functionality of Access allowing them to become more productive.

Students will learn how an organization’s efficiency is impacted by the effectiveness of its human resource department. Human resource planning, recruitment, selection, development, compensation and benefits will be explored throughout the course.

This course explores the ever-changing world of social media and its impact on the business world. Students will explore emerging social media technologies and study their application in contemporary practice. Through hands-on learning, students will design, implement and measure a digital marketing strategy for a business while participating in social networks, forums, blogs, wikis, micro-blogs and more.

Supervised internship performed off campus in a business setting.