BA 110 Introduction to Business
Basic course introducing major kinds of business organizations and forms of ownership. Study of vocabulary and functions of activities such as financing, marketing, management, personnel administration, and international business.
3 credit hours: 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week. IAI: BUS 911
BA 112 Business Relations II
Provides the basic elements of active participation in business meetings.
1 credit hour: 1 lecture hour; 0 lab hours per week.
BA 113 Business Relations III
Provides an orientation to typical service projects conducted by contemporary businesses.
1 credit hour: 1 lecture hour; 0 lab hours per week.
BA 160 Business Math I
Prerequisite: A minimum score of 32 on COMPASS pre-algebra test or a minimum score of 22 on ACT math.
A short review of basic math concepts and their application to actual business problems. Covers insurance, interest calculations, merchandising discounts, taxes, dividends and basic statistical measures.
3 credit hours: 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
BA 170 Fundamentals of Accounting I
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in or previous completion of BA 170.
Uses computers to provide students with experience in data entry and computerized financial reporting on topics related to BA 170. Also uses the computer as an individual learning resource. Exercises, worksheets, and computerized practice problems are completed by the student. Not for transfer to a four-year college.
3 credit hours: 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
BA 171 Fundamentals of Accounting Lab I
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment or previous completion of BA 170.
Uses computers to provide students with experience in data entry and computerized financial reporting on topics related to BA 170. Also uses the computer as an individual learning resource. Exercises, worksheets, and computerized practice problems are completed by the student. Not for transfer to a four-year college.
1 credit hour: 0 lecture hours; 2 lab hours per week.
BA 230 Principles of Marketing
An in-depth analysis of major contemporary marketing concepts and practices. Covers marketing environments and trends, product development, pricing practices, distribution networks and relationships with advertising agencies and sales forces.
3 credit hours: 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
BA 240 Principles of Management
Prerequisite: BA 110 recommended.
A detailed study of the basic functions and processes of management in a typical organizational setting. Includes coverage of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling, with emphasis on communication, leadership, group dynamics, and motivation.
3 credit hours: 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
BA 242 Principles of Supervision
Course deals with the responsibilities of the supervisor or leader in the industrial and administrative environment. Leadership qualities, human relations skills, motivation, communication, training techniques, and problem of the work group are discussed.
3 credit hours: 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
BA 243 Developing Team Skills
A basic course introducing the team dynamics such as the formation of teams, stages of team development, strengths and weaknesses of teams and the practical application to team skills.
3 credit hours: 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
BE 180 Business Communications
Prerequisite: See assessment and placement guide.
Techniques of effective written communications for business. This will include psychology of communicating with customer service emphasis, focus on international communications, and accuracy and conciseness needed for in-house e-mail.
4 credit hours: 4 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
BL 201 Business Law I
Prerequisite: BA 110 recommended.
A general survey of the basic principles, systems and practices of American law including government agencies and regulation, alternative dispute resolution, torts, employment law, bankruptcy, international law, and consumer protection.
3 credit hours: 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
CS 100 Introduction to Computers
Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score or REA 093 “B” or better.
Introduction to computer concepts, computer applications, and the impact of computers on society. Applications include word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation and web-based software. Basic Algebra or equivalent is recommended.
3 credit hours: 3 lecture hours; 1 lab hour per week.
ECON 221 Principles of Macro Economics
Study of the basic macro economic principles of a capitalistic economy, its strengths and weaknesses including supply and demand, prices, role of government, national income measurement and determination, money, banking, monetary and fiscal policies, inflation and unemployment, international trade and payments.
3 credit hours: 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week. IAI: S3 901
SPEC 101 Principles of Speech Communication
The oral communication course combines communication theory with the practice of oral communication skills. The oral communication course: (1) develops awareness of the communication process; (2) provides inventional, organizational, and expressive strategies; (3) promotes understanding of and adaptation to a variety of communication contexts; and (4) emphasizes critical skills in listening, reading, thinking and speaking.
3 credit hours: 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week. IAI: C2 900
SPEC 111 Business and Professional Communication
Examines factors which influence communication in the organization, including management styles, nonverbal communication, personalities, leadership, formal/informal channels and interviewing.
3 credit hours: 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
