Business Administration/Human Resources

Programs

Courses

BLW 201: Business Law

Credits 4
The objective of this course is to familiarize the students with law as it relates to business operations. Legal concepts and principles related to contracts, sales, commercial paper, agency and employment, partnerships, corporations, and property are standard in this course.

BUS 101: Introduction to Business

Credits 4
This course is a study of the characteristics and functions of business in a free enterprise environment and how business impacts the economy in which we live. Characteristics studied may include opportunities, organizations, management, marketing, analysis, and any other activity related to general ownership and operation.

BUS 201: Basic Economics

Credits 3

This course is an introduction to the fundamental principles of economics. The class is designed to assist students in developing the appropriate skills necessary to understand and interpret the impact of human action and the economy, market cycles, and the relationship between economics and government. 

CAR 201: Career Preparation

Credits 4
This course presents to the student information in the behavioral skills necessary to effectively present himself/herself to potential employers with confidence and professionalism. The student will also have acquired skills which enable him/her to maintain a position. The student will be presented with the skills and tasks of preparing personal resumes, letters of application, thank you letters, and employment applications. Interviewing and job search techniques are also studied.

CMP 101 : English Composition

Credits 4

This course is designed to expand the student’s abilities in written communications. Principles of composition are developed through writing and revising various types of communications. Emphasis is placed on construction and composition, including word usage, grammar, and sentence analysis.

COM 101: Effective Communication

Credits 4
This course is designed to focus on the fundamentals of effective oral communication and the application of the fundamental principles of public speaking. The textbook, lectures, speaking assignments and all written work will acquaint the student with the basic theory and practice of public speaking.

CUR 101: Current Events

Credits 4
This course will cover the current issues affecting our lives today. World, National, and Local news, including areas of economics, political science, government, pop culture, and sports will be discussed. This will be presented with an emphasis placed on how it impacts today’s society.

DPS 101: Document and Presentation Software

Credits 3

This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic functions of a word processing program as well as how to properly format documents such as letters and memorandums.  Topics will include mail merge, table of contents, desktop publishing, headers and footers, columns, book fold, sorting, bulleted list, tabs, drop cap, and templates.  You will also be introduced to presentation software.  Topics will include creating, editing, saving a presentation, custom animation, slide transition, bulleted list, tables, design templates, saving a presentation as a web page, pack and go, and sound. 

ELF 201: Employment Law Fundamentals

Credits 4
The Employment Law Fundamentals course is designed to provide students a basic understanding of some of the contemporary issues in U.S. Employment Law. Students will study and analyze major employment laws at both the federal and state levels including statutory, regulatory and common law. Specific topics will include, at a minimum, the following areas: distinctions between labor law and general employment law; contractual and “at-will” employment relationships; compensation and benefits; equal employment opportunity, discrimination, and sexual harassment; wage and hour laws; the interactive process under the ADA and ADAAA including assessment of disabilities and reasonable accommodations within that process; and Family and Medical Leave.

HRX 201: Business Administration/Human Resources Externship

Credits 3
The Business Administration/Human Resources externship is a capstone course that is taken in the last quarter of a student’s training. The student will complete 90 hours at an externship site with the goal of applying classroom skills to a real world environment. The externship is designed to integrate the classroom training and transform it into hands-on application, creating on-the-job experiences.

ITC 101: Introduction to Computers

Credits 4
This course is an introductory course designed to teach students fundamental computer concepts. Students will learn basic computer operations, computer terminology, and basic concepts. Students will receive an overview of various software applications including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications.

LOG 201: Logic and Critical Thinking

Credits 4
This course is designed to teach the practical application of skills necessary to analyze a problem, determine the solutions and options available, and weigh the pros and cons of each to reach a workable solution.

LSP 201: Fundamentals of Leadership

Credits 4
Fundamentals of Leadership will target effective leadership concepts and theories through student practice, reflection and implementation. Students will review leadership development, leadership attributes and behaviors, construct personal credibility, strategies and skills to develop others, analysis of the situation, and leadership through transition.

MAT 101: Math

Credits 4
This introductory course reviews basic concepts involving fractions, decimals, metric system, percentages, markup, markdown, payroll and interest. Emphasis is based on practical application of these concepts in business situations.

MCP 201: Management Concepts and Practices

Credits 4
This course acquaints the student with supervisory training in management. The course focuses upon the managerial process and examining the following managerial functions: planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling. The student, therefore, views the business world through the eyes of higher management.

MKT 101: Marketing

Credits 4
Business and economic activities involved in marketing of goods ranging from producer to consumer are stressed. Attention is given to price, product, promotion, and distribution. Special emphasis is placed on market research dealing with consumer preferences, needs and desires, product, advertising, and price.

PSY 201: Psychology

Credits 4

Students will explore basic psychological principles and will learn terminology and concepts that psychologists use to explain behavior and mental processes. This course applies the study of psychology to real life situations such as work, school, relationships, and personal well-being.

RAW 101: Research and Writing

Credits 4
This course is designed to introduce students to basic research principles and the relationship to effective and valid writing skills. Emphasis will be placed upon a fundamental understanding of MLA and APA writing formats.

SCS 101: Sales and Customer Service

Credits 4
This class is an introduction to principles, terminology, and concepts of sales and customer service. It focuses on the selling skills and service delivery essential to business and organizations. The course framework includes a brief introduction to marketing and incorporates the key ingredients required to identify, sell to, service, and retain a customer. This course is designed specifically for those students with little or no previous experience of the subject matter.

SPA 101: Spreadsheet Applications

Credits 3
This course is designed to introduce the student to spreadsheet application software commonly utilized in the business setting. Topics will include workbooks, linking files and worksheets, charting, database functions and formulas, and templates.

SSS 101: Student Success Strategies

Credits 4
This course is designed to present to the student the various skills and techniques that can be employed to achieve academic, interpersonal, and professional success. At the completion of the course, the student will have been introduced to study and test-taking techniques, interpersonal skills, stress management, time management, and motivation.