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course descriptions
BU 213–Principles of Finance (3)
Prerequisites: ACCT 102 and any credit mathematics
Overview of financial sectors and tax environment;
ratio analysis; forecasting profits; working capital
management; investment decisions with present
value emphasis and investments under uncertainty;
valuation and cost of capital; and long-term financing.
BU 221–Public Relations (3)
Prerequisites: [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95
and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Introduces basic principles that business and
administrative organizations have found to be
successful in building and maintaining favorable
public relations. Attention to the various tools
of public relations such as the broadcast media,
newspapers, periodicals, brochures, photographs and
exhibits.
BU 223–Human Resource Management (3)
Prerequisites: [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95
and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Introduces basic concepts of Human Resource (HR)
Management in organizations. Provides an overview
of the primary elements of HR management,
including human resource planning, recruitment,
selection, training and development, performance
management and employee motivation/retention,
compensation and benefits, workplace safety, labor
relations, and legal/ethical issues.
BU 225–Marketing (3)
Prerequisites: [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95
and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Explores problems and organization of systems
that distribute goods and services in the business
world. Promotion through retail and wholesale
parallels; consumer buying habits; pricing, budgeting,
transportation and warehousing; and sources and
uses of marketing information.
BU 227–Principles of Management (3)
Prerequisites: [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95
and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Provides an introduction to basic principles of
management in business and other organizations.
Emphasizes management functions including
planning, organizing, staffing, directing, controlling
and coordinating. Explores the role leaders play in
strategic planning, change management, innovation,
decision making, and motivating employees/teams.
BU 251–Introduction to International
Business (3)
Presents the management and decision-making
aspects of international business situations. Studies
the functions of international business as it relates
to economics, monetary systems, law, finance and
accounting.
BU 272–Supervisory Management (3)
Prerequisites: [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95
and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Prepares the student for the transition from employee
to supervisor. The course evaluates styles of leadership
and develops skills in human relations management.
BU 273–Business Communications (3)
Prerequisites: [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95
and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Emphasizes the theory and practice of oral, written,
and interpersonal communication used in the
workplace. Classroom activities and assignments
will focus on writing business correspondence
and reports, planning and delivering effective
presentations, and developing teamwork and
collaboration skills.
BU 274–Customer Relations (3)
Prerequisites: [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95
and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Examines the role of customer relations in business
and emphasizes the theory and practice of
developing, fostering and managing relationships
between the company and the customer. The course
will focus on those practices that lead to customer
loyalty and retention. Value equation applications
and a systems approach to service excellence are
introduced in the course. The course will also address
building excellent customer relations into the mission
of the company and committing to customer service
as competitive advantage.
BU 275–Fundamentals of Leadership (3)
Prerequisite: EN 50A or EN 61 or ESL 95 or ESL 73
Emphasizes the theory and real-time practice of
leadership skills used in the workplace. Classroom
activities and assignments will focus on strategies for
navigating change, leading with priorities in mind,
managing conflict, giving and receiving constructive
feedback, visioning, preparing mission statements,
and setting goals.
BU 281–Global Awareness in theWork
Environment (3)
• GenEd Interdisciplinary & Emerging Issues/
Multicultural Issues & Perspectives; Cultural
Competence
Prerequisites: [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95
and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Promotes student awareness of the cultural diversity
in the workplace whether in the US with multicultural
coworkers or abroad. Stresses student thinking
about the global work environment by analyzing
and applying course information. Utilizes a variety
of classroom and Internet activities and projects to
develop an understanding of the workplace cultural
surroundings.
BU 290–Project Management (3)
Prerequisite: CIS 101
Introduces concepts and practices of project
management and their universal application to all
types of organizations. Students will analyze the
roles of the project manager and project team and
utilize techniques for effective project planning,
management, control, closeout, and evaluation.
Accounting (MGT)
(Continuing Education/Noncredit)
MGT 252–Become a Certified Bookkeeper
The course focuses on preparing you for the national
Certified Bookkeeper examination by helping you
truly master the skills and knowledge required
for certification. Subject areas to be covered are
adjusting entries (accruals and deferrals), correction of
accounting errors (including the bank reconciliation),
basic book and tax depreciation, basic payroll
(includes paying wages, withholding, reporting taxes,
use of basic forms), and recording and costing out
merchandise inventory. You will use 5 workbooks,
one for each exam subject. Exams are administered at
Prometric Test Centers. Exam fees are additional.
To become a certified bookkeeper, you will need at
least 2 years of working bookkeeping experience and
will have to sign a written code of ethics. Certification
can increase your earning potential, enhance your
standing as a professional and give you an edge in
the most competitive job market.
CH: Chemistry
CH 100–Chemistry and Society (4)
• GenEd Science
Prerequisites: [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95
and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73), and MA 82 or MA 85
Intended for non-science majors. Explores important
concepts of modern chemistry. Emphasizes
connection between basic scientific principles and
the current technologies of our society. Laboratory
experiments illustrate the process of scientific
discovery. No background in science is required. Will
not serve as a prerequisite for CH 102, CH 201 or
advanced science courses. For non-science majors.
CH 101–General Chemistry (4)
• GenEd Science
Prerequisites: Completion of high school chemistry
strongly recommended, [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52]
OR (ESL 95 and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73), and MA
82 or MA 85
Intended for science majors, technology majors and
pre-allied health majors. Examines the concepts
underlying modem chemistry, including atomic
and molecular structure, bonding, states of matter
and solutions. Laboratory experiments illustrate the
lecture material.
CH 102–General Chemistry (4)
• GenEd Science
Prerequisite: CH 101
Continues examining the concepts underlying
modem chemistry, including kinetics, equilibrium,
acid-base theory, nuclear chemistry, electro-
chemistry, chemistry of the elements and an
introduction to organic and biochemistry. Laboratory
experiments illustrate the lecture material.