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BUSINESS 1100 Introduction to Business 3 credit hours Introduction to the environment and functions of business. Organization and operation of business, the relationships of business to society, and the dominant field and types of business are surveyed. Functions studied include marketing, finance, production, management, retailing, wholesaling, advertising, risk, pricing, personnel and business environment. (3 lecture hours)

BUSINESS 1111 Customer Service 3 credit hours Interacting with customers and responding to customer concerns in-person, on the telephone and electronically. Customer service throughout the organization and as a system for meeting customer expectations. Verbal and nonverbal communications as they relate to customer service. Methods for responding to different types of customers. (3 lecture hours)

BUSINESS 1120 Fundamentals of Personal Investing 3 credit hours Explores various investment vehicles utilized by the personal investor including stocks, bonds, real estate, mutual funds and insurance. Investment vehicle descriptions, values and economic implications are surveyed. Application of investment theory and risk analysis associated with investment decisions as it relates to building a hypothetical personal investment portfolio. (3 lecture hours)

BUSINESS 1161 Entrepreneurship 3 credit hours Exploration of the start-up of small businesses and franchises. Essential business ownership primarily focusing on the marketing and management aspects of entrepreneurship. Product ideas, product development, patents, copyright, and trademarks. Introduction to start-up financing and business planning. (3 lecture hours)

BUSINESS 1170 Electronic Business/Commerce 3 credit hours Overview of resources, knowledge, skills, practices and techniques necessary to conduct business online. Explores nature and impact of e-commerce on business and business operation, resources required versus available resources, e-management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), ordering systems, end-to-end marketing, and performance and control systems. (3 lecture hours)

BUSINESS 1840 Independent Study – Individualized 1 to 3 credit hours Exploration and analysis of topics within the discipline to meet individual student-defined course description, goals, objectives, topical outline and methods of evaluation in coordination with and approved by the instructor. May be taken three times for credit as long as different topics are selected. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. (1to 3 lecture hours)

BUSINESS 2200 Business Budgeting 3 credit hours A hands-on study in the preparation and analysis of reports in the budgeting system. Includes detailed budgets for various departments; budgeted income statements and balance sheets with supporting schedules will be prepared. Special emphasis on the financial manager’s role in budgeting as well as the relationship of the budgeting process with the long-term corporate goals and objectives. Completion of Business 1100 recommended prior to enrollment. Prerequisite: Accounting 1110 or 1140 or equivalent or consent of instructor. (3 lecture hours)

BUSINESS 2210 Principles of Finance 3 credit hours The theoretical and conceptual framework used by financial managers to reach decisions in a dynamic economy including problems related to sources of capital and financial analysis. Emphasis is placed on financial statement analysis, time value of money, cash flow management, risk and return, and sources financing. Completion of Business 1100 recommended prior to enrollment. Prerequisite: Accounting 1110 or 1140 or equivalent or consent of instructor. (3 lecture hours)

BUSINESS 2220 Financial Analysis and Valuation 3 credit hours A comprehensive review of business strategy, financial strategy and the industry environment; includes an analytical review of corporate financial reports. Results provide information for management and investment decisions. Prerequisite: Business 1100, Accounting 1140 and Accounting 1150 or consent of instructor. (3 lecture hours)

BUSINESS 2255 International Business 3 credit hours Theoretical and descriptive exploration of the interdependent world of international business. Explores globalization trends, international trade theories, regulations affecting trade, regional economic integration, and the impact these factors have on developing nations. Examines how company functions such as marketing, finance and management operate in the international setting. Special emphasis is placed on strategy development and the role of culture. Completion of Business 1100 or equivalent is recommended prior to enrollment. (3 lecture hours)

BUSINESS 2260 International Finance 3 credit hours Study the international financial environment from the standpoint of financial managers. Emphasis will be placed on explanations of exchange rate behavior, capital movements and financing international trade. Completion of Business 1100 or equivalent is recommended prior to enrollment. (3 lecture hours)

BUSINESS 2860 Cooperative Education /Internship (Occupational) 1 to 4 credit hours Participation in occupational area of study work experience under supervision of both college and employer. Internship/cooperative education learning objectives developed by student and faculty adviser, with approval of employer, to provide appropriate work-based learning experience. Minimum of 75 clock hours per semester credit, up to four credits. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor or written permission of the Cooperative Education/Internship program staff and faculty adviser, 2.0 cumulative grade point average, and 12 semester credits of related study.

BUSINESS 2865 Cooperative Education /Internship Advanced (Occupational) 1 to 4 credit hours Continuation of Cooperative Education/Internship (Occupational). Participation in occupational work experience under supervision. Learning objectives developed by student and faculty adviser, with approval of employer, to provide appropriate work-based learning experience. Minimum of 75 clock hours per semester credit, up to a minimum of 300 clock hours for four semester credits. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor or written permission of the Cooperative Education/Internship program staff and faculty adviser, 2.0 cumulative grade point average, and 12 semester credits in a related field of study.

BUSINESS 2870 Cooperative Education /Internship (Transfer) 1 to 4 credit hours Participation in transfer area of study work experience under supervision of both college and employer. Internship/cooperative education learning objectives developed by student and faculty adviser, with approval of employer, to provide appropriate work-based learning experience. Minimum of 75 clock hours per semester credit. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor or written permission of the Cooperative Education/Internship program staff and faculty adviser, 2.0 cumulative grade point average, and 12 semester hours of related study.

BUSINESS 2871 Cooperative Education/Internship Advanced (Transfer) 1 to 4 credit hours Continuation of Cooperative Education/Internship (Transfer). Participation in transfer area of study work experience under supervision of both college and employer. Internship/cooperative education learning objectives developed by student and faculty adviser, with approval of employer, to provide appropriate work-based learning experience. Minimum 75 clock hours per semester credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor or written permission of the Cooperative Education/Internship program staff and faculty adviser, successful completion of Cooperative Education/Internship I (Transfer), cumulative grade point average of 2.0, and 12 semester credits in related field of study.

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