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A.A.S. in Business Administration:
General and Business Administration Courses
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Concentration in Finance
Concentration in General Management
Concentration in Marketing
General Education Courses
(in addition to Business Administration courses)
- CSS 101 College Success Seminar
The cornerstone of the general education program is a three-credit course designed to provide students with the tools necessary for collegiate success. This course provides support to new students as they develop confidence in their academic endeavors, greatly helping you throughout your business administration courses. (3 credits)
- ECO 105 Principles of Economics I
A study of basic economic concepts emphasizing analysis of the aggregate economy. The fundamental concepts of national income and its determination, economic fluctuations, monetary and fiscal policies, and economic growth are covered. (3 credits)
- WRT 101 College Composition I
Instruction in and application of the principles and skills involved in effective expository writing, with most readings from nonfiction prose. Introduces students to the writing process with special attention to constructing arguments, working with sources, and crafting effective sentences and paragraphs. (3 credits)
- WRT 151 College Composition II
Further development of the expository writing and reading skills taught in English. An introduction to literature and the development of library skills leading to a documented research paper. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: WRT 101 - SPH 105 Basic Speech Communication
Study of the fundamentals of verbal communication including public speaking, interpersonal communication, and small group interaction. Training in methods of obtaining and organizing materials and ideas for effective verbal communication. (3 credits)
- MAT 125 Finite Mathematics
Review of elementary algebra and selected topics in statistics and probability. Sets, real numbers, graphing, linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, relations and functions, solving systems of linear equations, descriptive statistics, frequency distributions, graphical displays of data, measures of central tendency and dispersion, introduction to probability. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Placement Exam, MAT 100 or 101, or equivalent - Behavioral Science Course
Example courses include ANT 101 Anthropology, PSY 110 Introductory Psychology, and SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology. (3 credits)
- Science Course
Example courses include BIO 101 Humanity and the Biological Universe, PHY 115 Humanity and the Physical Universe, and PHY 120 Journey Through the Universe. (3 credits)
Required Business Administration Courses
- MGT 201 Business Organization and Administration
A core among the business administration courses, this class is a study of organizations and of the activities of the manager in an organization. The course follows a functional approach, analyzing such management concepts as organizing decentralization, use of staff, human relations, conflict, decision making, planning, supervision, communication, and financial and production control systems such as budgeting and PERT. (3 credits)
- MIS 101 Introduction to Computer Applications
This course provides an introduction to computers and management information systems. Topics include operating system, networks and the Internet, productivity tools used in business including word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation programs, management information systems and office automation. (3 credits)
- ECO 110 Principles of Economics II
An examination of the processes of price determination, output, and resource allocation in perfect and in imperfect competition. Also covers labor economics, international trade and finance, and alternative economic systems. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: ECO 105 - ECO 201 Money and Banking
The structure and function of the banking system and financial markets in the United States. The use of monetary policy in the regulation of the national economy. The role of the Federal Reserve System. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: ECO 110 - ACC 101 Accounting I
A study of accounting fundamentals. Topics include the accounting cycle, statement preparation, systems, asset valuations, accounting concepts, and principles for the sole proprietorship. (3 credits)
- ACC 110 Managerial Accounting
Special emphasis is placed on the collection and interpretation of data for managerial decision-making purposes. A study is made of cost concepts used in planning and control, cost-profit-volume analysis, and budgeting. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: ACC 101 - FIN 201 Corporation Finance
An overview of the financial management function in modern business, emphasizing the time value of money and financial analysis. The financial and economic environment and capital markets and securities are covered. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: ACC 101, ECO 201, MAT 125 - MKT 101 Introduction to Marketing
One of the introductory business administration courses, this class provides a study of the process by which consumers needs and wants are analyzed and satisfied within the context of a modern marketing system. Investigation of current developments in the external environment affecting the marketing process. The role of marketing institutions in facilitating the flow of goods and services from producers to consumers is analyzed. (3 credits)
- MAT 151 Business Calculus
Applications of calculus to business and social science. Intuitive use of limits and continuity. Derivatives, extrema, concavity, and applications such as marginal analysis, business models, optimization of tax revenue, and minimization of storage cost. The exponential and logarithm functions. Antiderivatives and the definite integral. Areas and consumer's surplus. Some concepts of probability extended to discrete and continuous sample spaces. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MAT 125, MAT 141 or MAT 135 - MGT 302 Statistical Sampling Theory
Introduces the use of statistics in business. Topics covered include descriptive statistics, probability theory, discrete probability distributions, continuous probability distributions, statistical sampling and regression analysis. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MIS 101 and MAT 125 - MGT 209 101 Business Law I
An introductory course with emphasis on the law of contracts and agency. Designed to give a basic understanding of the legal aspects of contractual obligations and agency relationships. (3 credits)
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Concentration in Finance
(to be taken in conjunction with your other business administration courses)
- FIN 205 Financial Management
Focus is on corporate financial decisions and policy. Topics include: capital budgeting and financing decisions, capital structure, mergers and acquisitions and financial failures. Risk/ return considerations are examined in the context of value maximization. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: FIN 201 - FIN 210 Principles of Investment and Security Analysis
An introduction to the investment process. An understanding of how individuals and institutions make their investment decisions. A broad exposure to a range of topics including selection of securities, security analysis, instruments, and investment trends. The risks and returns involved in investing in different financial instruments are examined in this online course. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: FIN 201 - ECO 320 International Economics and Finance
A study of international trade, investment, finance and economic cooperation. Topics will include theory and techniques of international trade, the U.S. in international trade, tariffs and quotas, foreign aid programs, foreign exchange markets and hedging exposure to foreign exchange risk. Operations of multinational corporations, economic integration and cooperation, balance of payments and international adjustment mechanisms and international indebtedness. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: ECO 201 - FIN 310 Fundamentals of Financial Planning
Fundamentals of Financial Planning deals with the basics of financial planning. Topics include the financial planning process; measuring client-risk propensities; communication skills; using time-value analysis in financial planning; basics of insurance, investment, and retirement planning; the regulatory and ethical environment information technology; and a sample financial planning case. (3 credits)
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Conentration in General Management
(to be taken in conjunction with your other business administration courses)
- MGT 315 Human Resources Management
An introduction to the management of human resources for the effective support and achievement of an organization's strategies and goals. The major functions of planning and staffing, employee development and involvement, compensation and reward and employee relations are examined. Decision-making skills in these areas are developed through class assignments. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MGT 201 - MGT 305 New Product Management
Techniques and practices applied to conceiving, developing, launching, and managing new products. An in-depth evaluation of the life cycle concept will analyze various stages and how careful planning and managing can extend it. The product management concept and its effectiveness as a management tool will also be studied. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MGT 101 - MGT 310 Small Business Management
An examination of required skills, resources, and techniques which transform an idea into a viable business. Entrepreneurial decision making will be stressed and the role it plays in idea generation, conception, opportunity analysis, marshalling of resources, implementation of plans, management of ongoing operations, and providing for growth will be stressed. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MGT 201, MKT 101, ACC 101 - History or Political Science Course
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Concentration in Marketing
(to be taken in conjunction with your other business administration courses)
- MKT 301 Management of Promotion
A firm's promotional efforts focus on developing and managing integrated marketing communications. This course studies the planning and implementation of demand stimulating promotion, i.e., advertising, personal selling, sales promotion and publicity/public relations. Promotion is seen as a key element of the marketing mix that contributes to an organization's cohesive marketing strategy. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MKT 101 - MKT 201 Sales Management
Planning, supervising and evaluation of sales force efforts within the guidelines set by strategic marketing planning are the principal responsibilities of sales managers. This course examines both the theory and practices that are encompassed within the role of sales manager. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MKT 101 - MKT 205 Retailing Management
An investigation of the organization of the retail function. Consideration of managerial problems in the operation of large and small retailing organizations, control of retail operations, design of retailing facilities, retailing strategies and current developments in the field. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MKT 101 - MGT 305 New Product Management
Techniques and practices applied to conceiving, developing, launching, and managing new products. An in-depth evaluation of the life cycle concept will analyze various stages and how careful planning and managing can extend it. The product management concept and its effectiveness as a management tool will also be studied. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MKT 101