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The objective of this program is to prepare the student for entry level employment in the field of business management. Graduates of this program will have a working knowledge of fundamental business principles, financial accountability, business ethics, organizational behavior, business law, marketing, retail management, and customer service. 

The program consists of 70 weeks, 76.5 Quarter Credit hours of Business Management theory (including five business electives and 13.5 Quarter Credit Hours of General Education (including two general electives), totaling 90 Quarter Credit Hours.

Business Management Program Information
 
ACC-102: Intro to Accounting 10 Weeks / 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours

Intro to Accounting I provides an introduction to business accounting. Topics include accounting concepts and principles, financial statements, internal control design, and accounting for partnerships.

 

BUS-110: Intro to Business 10 Weeks / 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours

This course provides students with an overview of business in an increasingly global society serving as an introduction to business terminology, concepts, environments, systems, strategies, and current issues. Topics include an overview of the business environment, business ethics, entrepreneurship and global business, management, marketing, production, information systems, and financial elements of business. The course provides a solid business foundation for more detailed and higher-level study in subsequent courses.

 

BUS-200: Business Management 10 Weeks / 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours

This course introduces students to management philosophies in today's changing world. It includes coverage of globalization, ethics, diversity, customer service, and innovation from a managerial perspective.

 

BUS-210: Business Information Systems 10 Weeks / 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours

The purpose of this course is to introduce the various information and communications technologies and to explain how information systems are used to solve problems and make better business decisions.

 

BUS-220: Organizational Behavior 10 Weeks / 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours

This course examines organizational theory and application. A comprehensive review is made of individual, group, and organizational performance in relation to organizational structures in contemporary business settings.

 

BUS-230: Retail Management 10 Weeks / 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours

This business course covers the principles and practices used in managing a retail business. Topics covered include site selection, layout, organization, staffing, positioning, customer service, promotional techniques, and all aspects of the critical buying function.

 

BUS-240: Customer Service 10 Weeks / 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours

This course presents the foundations required for developing skills and knowledge to work effectively with internal and external customers.

 

BUS-290: Business Ethics 10 Weeks / 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours

This course examines the dynamic role of ethics in modern society. Throughout the course, students analyze ethical standards through philosophical beliefs and values in personal and professional settings.

 

MKT-102: Intro to Marketing 10 Weeks / 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours

This business course provides an introduction to marketing principles and practices. It covers the marketing process of taking a product from concept to consumer.

 

BUS-107: Intro to E-Business 10 Weeks / 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours (Elective)

This course provides an introduction to the opportunities, challenges and strategies for conducting successful E-Commerce ventures. Students will explore the impact of E-Commerce on business models, consumer behavior, and market segmentation for both Business-to-Business and Business-to-Consumer operations. The technical and infrastructure requirements for conducting business on the Internet, including security systems, payment systems and client/product support will be explored. Laws, regulations and ethical issues related to E-Commerce business practices will also be discussed.

 

BUS-115: Office Systems 10 Weeks / 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours (Elective)

This course provides the student with an in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Emphasis is placed on applications in a business environment and on reports used to support decision-making.

 

BUS-125: Motivating Employees 10 Weeks / 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours (Elective)

This course focuses on motivating employees to recognize business opportunities. Topics covered include changing markets, customer service, sales, sales management and employee performance.

 

BUS-130: Multi-Media 10 Weeks / 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours (Elective)

This course provides the student with the fundamentals of using multimedia in a business environment. Topics covered include video, online media services, TV, audio, and software systems to support their applications.

 

BUS-215: Human Resource Management 10 Weeks / 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours (Elective)

This course focuses on human resource management skills used by business managers in day-to-day operations. While focusing on the different aspects of human resource management and practices, problem solving and critical thinking skills are applied.

 

BUS-228: Small Business 10 Weeks / 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours (Elective)

This course provides the basic principles of operating a small business. Topics include buying, pricing, promotions, location decisions, and planning.

 

BUS-234: Advanced Office Systems 10 Weeks / 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours (Elective)

This course provides the student with an in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Access and how Access is used in managing data and report development. Emphasis is placed on medical office systems.

 

 
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