Business Administration

ACC*113, Principles of Financial Accounting (3 Credits) FALL 2017: This course replaces ACC*115.  Students may not get credit for both ACC*113 and ACC*115. An introduction to financial accounting fundamentals.  The basic accounting equation, recording procedures and analysis of corporate statements and specific business accounts are studied.  Prerequisites: Eligible for ENG*101 E or ENG*101, and eligible for MAT*137 OR permission of instructor. (New course, Fall 2017)

ENG*101E, Composition Embedded (3 credits/4 contact hours)    $$ Supplemental Course Fee Gen Ed Competency: Written Communication in English Composition focuses on the study and practice of effective written communication across a variety of rhetorical situations. The course develops skills in applying language conventions, engaging with and using authoritative sources, and crafting logical arguments. Composition with Embedded support meets the same outcomes as ENG*101, but offers students additional support through supplemental instruction, increased time on task, focused workshops, and/or tutoring. Reading Prerequisite: ENG* 073 or ESL *173 with a grade of “C” or better, or placement, or SAT/ACT scores; Writing Prerequisites:  ENG*063 with a grade of “C-” or better; or placement; or SAT/ACT scores; or ENG*096 with a grade of “C” or better.  (Updated Fall 2017)  (Fulfills an “L” course requirement for students who enrolled in a degree program prior to the Fall 2016 semester.)

MAT*137, Intermediate Algebra (3 credits) This course cannot be used to satisfy the Quantitative Reasoning competency for transfer programs or pathways. This course is a further study of algebra and mathematical modeling of functions and relations represented by tables, graphs, words, and symbols. Polynomial functions and expressions with special attention to linear, quadratic, exponential, rational, and radical functions are studied. There is an emphasis on modeling and applications for all topics.   A graphing calculator is required for this course. Prerequisites: • Eligible for either ENG*101E or ENG*101, together with Math placement into MAT*137 • OR Eligible for either ENG*101E or ENG*101, and either MAT*085 or MAT*095 with a grade of “C+” or better (Updated Fall 2017)

ACC*117, Principles of Managerial Accounting (3 credits) FALL 2017: This course replaces ACC*118.  Students may not get credit for both ACC*117 and ACC*118. An introduction to managerial accounting fundamentals.  It is the study of accounting that generates confidential information for use in decision-making and managing and operating a business.  It studies cost-benefit criteria, behavioral implications of actions and strategies for setting long and short-range goals.  Prerequisite: ACC*113 or ACC*115. (New course, Fall 2017)

ACC*115, Financial Accounting (4 Credits) Gen Ed Competencies: Continuing Learning/Information Literacy, Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking FALL 2017: This course will be replaced by ACC*113.  Students may not get credit for both ACC*113 and ACC*115. An introduction to financial accounting fundamentals. The basic accounting equation, recording procedures, and analysis of corporate statements and specific business accounts are studied. A computerized commercial practice problem is incorporated into the course. Transferability may be limited to 3 credits. Prerequisites: Eligible for ENG*101 E or ENG*101, and eligible for MAT*137 OR permission of instructor. (Updated October 2014)

BBG*115, Business Software Applications (3 credits) FOR STUDENTS WHO TOOK THIS COURSE PRIOR TO THE FALL 2016 SEMESTER Historically, BBG*115 and CSC*101 were treated as the same course.  Students cannot get academic credit for both courses if both were taken prior to the Fall 2016 semester.  Course content was reorganized such that both courses are unique, as of the Fall 2016 semester.

BMK*201, Principles of Marketing (3 credits) Gen Ed Competencies: Continuing Learning/Information Literacy, Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking An overview of the multifaceted discipline of marketing in a service-oriented economy. Consideration is given to market segmentation, target markets, consumer and industrial markets. Emphasis is placed upon developing a marketing mix,including product planning; pricing; the role of distribution; and promotional strategies. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENG*101.  (Updated Fall 2017)

BBG*231, Business Law I (3 credits) Gen Ed Competency: Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking An introductory study of the legal system of the United States and its relationship to the business manager. Topics include contracts, sales (general background in torts and product liability under Article 2 of the UCC), negotiable instruments and administrative agencies. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENG*101. (Updated Fall 2017)

BBG*234, Legal Environment of Business (3 credits) Gen Ed Competency: Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking An in-depth study of business organizations including agency and securities regulation and antitrust regulations with emphasis on real and personal property including an in-depth study of secured transactions under Article 9 of UCC. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENG*101. (Updated Fall 2017)

ENG*102, Literature and Composition   (3 credits)  Gen Ed Competencies: Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking, Written Communication in English Students will learn how to develop interpretations of literature through reading short fiction, poetry, drama, and essays.  They will be introduced to literary terminology and to standard critical approaches. They will also learn how to use source materials in order to clearly express their views about literature in several argumentative essays, which includes at least one research essay.  Prerequisite: Either ENG*101ALP, ENG*101E, or ENG*101 with a “C” or better.  (Updated Fall 2017)  (Fulfills an “L” course requirement for students who enrolled in a degree program prior to the Fall 2016 semester.)

BMG*204, Managerial Communications (3 credits) Gen Ed Competencies: Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking, Oral Communication in English The development of effective written, oral and electronic business communication. Selected assignments include writing business memos, letter and short reports, nonverbal communication, oral presentations, electronic mail and listening. Prerequisite: ENG*101 or ENG*101E. (Updated Fall 2017)  (Fulfills an "L" course requirement for students who enrolled in a degree program prior to the Fall 2016 semester.)

ACC*271, Intermediate Accounting I (3 credits) Gen Ed Competencies: Continuing Learning/Information Literacy, Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking An examination of generally accepted accounting principles related to preparation of the financial statements, including the cash flow statement.Valuation and disclosure of current assets including cash, accounts receivable,and inventory are studied in detail. A computerized commercial accounting project is incorporated into the course. Prerequisite: ACC*118.  (Updated October 2014)

BFN* 201, Principles of Finance (3 credits) Gen Ed Competencies: Continuing Learning/Information Literacy, Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking This course provides basic principles involved in the process of making financial decisions. Topics include the time value of money, ratio analysis of financial statements, leverage, cash flow and working capital and the relationship of risk to return. Prerequisites: A grade of "C-" or better in all of the following courses: ACC*113 or ACC*115, ECN*101, ECN*102, and MAT*167 or MAT*168.  MAT*167 or 168 may be taken concurrently. (Updated Fall 2017)

MAT*167, Principles of Statistics (3 credits)  Gen Ed Competencies: Quantitative Reasoning, Scientific Reasoning This course replaces MAT*168, "Elementary Statistics & Probability" (4 credits).  Students may not get credit for both MAT*167 and MAT*168. Graphs and charts, measures of central tendency and variation. Elementary probability theory, random variables, probability distributions, with emphasis on the binomial and normal. Sampling distributions, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, correlation and linear regression. Use of technology included.  Prerequisites: Eligible for ENG*101 or ENG*101 E and MAT*137 or MAT*137 E (or higher) with a grade of “C” or better OR eligible for ENG*101 or ENG*101 E and math placement.  (New course, Fall 2017)

BBG*295, Cooperative Work Experience I (3 credits) Gen Ed Competency: Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking This course enables a student who has completed 24 credits with a G.P.A. of 2.5or higher to earn college credit for work experience in a career which correlates with his/her business program of study. Student must work a minimum of 15 hours per week in a college-approved position as well as attend seminars. Prerequisite: completion of 24 completed college credits, GPA 2.5 and permission of the instructor. (Updated Fall 2017)

BMG*220, Human Resource Management (3 credits) Gen Ed Competency: Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking This course examines the decision-making process of managing human resources. Topics include organizational environments; recruitment, selection, training and development, and performance appraisal; leadership and motivational philosophies and strategies; and group behavior. Emphasis upon current labor market and case study analysis. Prerequisite: BMG*202. (Updated Fall 2017)

BBG*294, Business Internship (3 credits) Gen Ed Competency: Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking This course will enable students, individually and as part of a team, to become involved in problem-solving and decision-making activities in the business community. A research project or activity will be cooperatively undertaken by the students and representatives from business and industry. The students will participate in seminars presented by the instructor. To be eligible, students must demonstrate academic ability,personal ability to be self-paced and work with people in various business situations. Prerequisites: completion of 24 college credits and permission of the instructor. (Updated Fall 2017)

BMG*210, Principles of Organizational Behavior (3 credits) Gen Ed Competency: Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking This course examines concepts and theories that help managers understand, motivate, and supervise employees. Emphasis is placed upon interaction of individuals and groups relative to management’s actions and the organization’s needs. Contemporary case studies are presented to develop an effective management skill set. No credit awarded to students who have previously taken BMG*105, Supervision and Organizational Behavior. Prerequisite: BMG*202.  (Updated Fall 2017)