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APCS 114 – Computer Applications for Business

3 credit hours

Advanced survey of business application software, which includes spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, and file manipulation on networks. Topics with spreadsheets include design and development, advanced formulas and functions, charting and formatting, and the use of business analysis tools. Topics with databases include design and development of tables, queries, forms and reports for business information purposes. Also included is business communication and presentation software with an emphasis on integrating them with the spreadsheets and databases. Lab experience with microcomputer software.

Prerequisite: LDRS 105

BUSI 201 – Principles of Accounting I

3 credit hours

Concepts and issues of financial accounting as a system of recording, classifying, summarizing, and interpreting business transactions for preparing financial reports.

Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or consent of instructor.

BUSI 202 – Principles of Accounting II

3 credit hours

A continuation of Principles of Accounting I with an emphasis on financial analysis and reporting to aid management in decision making.

Prerequisite: BUSI 201

BUSI 230 – Principles of Management

3 credit hours

Introduction to the management discipline designed to provide a basic understanding of both theory and practice encompassing the planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling functions.

Prerequisite: LDRS 102; BUSI 130 recommended

BUSI 347 – Business Ethics

3 credit hours

Approaches to ethical issues and problems facing business and society today

Same as SOCI 347
Prerequisite: Junior standing

BUSI 460 – Corporate Strategy

3 credit hours

Examines the total business organization and its environment from the perspective of executive management. Attention given to discerning and framing objectives, strategies, and their implementation; management simulation and analysis of business situations through the case-study method are utilized. In this capstone course, students will integrate concepts learned in previous management courses.

Prerequisite: Senior standing in a Business Administration major

ECON 211 – Principles of Microeconomics

3 credit hours

The market economy functioning through demand and supply; focus on consumer decision making, firm decision making in different market structures, worker decision making, and selected microeconomic issues.

Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or consent of instructor

ECON 212 – Principles of Macroeconomics

3 credit hours

National income, employment, price level, money and banking, fiscal and monetary policies, international trade and finance, and comparative economic systems.

Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or consent of instructor

MATH 220 – Statistical Methods

3 credit hours

A study of applied statistics with emphasis on appropriate use of technology. Topics include probability, correlation, regression, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing. Students may not receive credit for both MATH 220 and MATH 336. Offered fall and spring semester.

Prerequisites: MATH 102, 120, 210, or equivalent, or consent of instructor.

BUSI 240 – Entrepreneurship & Innovation

3 credit hours

This course is designed to instruct students on the process of formulating, planning, and implementing a new venture. Students are exposed to detailed descriptions of ‘how to’ embark on a new venture in a logical manner. The final project will be a business plan that could serve a new venture or significant new product line to an existing organization.

Prerequisites: BUSI 230 and Junior standing.

BUSI 246 Consumer Behavior and Research

3 credit hours

This course is an introduction to the world of consumer behavior, building a strong foundation and practical focus on real-world applications for today’s global business environment. Cutting-edge research and current business practices are featured, including coverage of social media influences, increased consumer power, and emerging neuroscience findings, with an increased emphasis on social responsibility and ethics in marketing. Offered every fall.

Prerequisite: LDRS 105

BUSI 246 Consumer Behavior and Research

3 credit hours

This course is an introduction to the world of consumer behavior, building a strong foundation and practical focus on real-world applications for today’s global business environment. Cutting-edge research and current business practices are featured, including coverage of social media influences, increased consumer power, and emerging neuroscience findings, with an increased emphasis on social responsibility and ethics in marketing. Offered every fall.

Prerequisite: LDRS 105

BUSI 270 Accounting Software Applications

3 credit hours

Emphasizes application of computerized financial software commonly used in small businesses. Topics include recording receivables, inventory, payables, payroll, banking activities, jobs and time tracking, and the accounting cycle. Offered every spring.

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