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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.