SPRING 2017 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
ACC 101 - ACCOUNTING I 3 CR . Prerequisites : A student with two or more remedial requirements cannot take this course . This course is an introduction to financial statements , analysis of the statements , and accounting concepts for business entities . Other topics include cash , receivables , inventory , non-current assets , and current liabilities .
ACC 102 - ACCOUNTING II 3 CR . Prerequisites : ACC 101 This course is a continuing introduction to accounting concepts for business entities . The course focuses on accounting concepts for long term liabilities , stockholders ' equity , financial statement analysis as well as specific accounting concepts relating to statement of cash flows and managerial accounting .
BUS 110 - NTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS 3 CR . An introduction to the role of business in American life as a primary source of goods , services , employment and income . The course provides the beginning business student and the non-business student with an understanding of the basic nature and scope of business and its relation to government and all members of society . Students examine the operation and activities of large and small enterprises and the interrelationship of the various specialized fields of business .
BUS 111 - ENTREPRENEURSHIP 3 CR . An introduction to the management of small business . The course covers the role of small business in the economy , and is designed both for those interested in establishing businesses as well as those who have already established them . Emphasis is placed on development of a managerial philosophy for entrepreneurs , managers , and potential managers . Course work includes operational techniques , legal and environmental relationships , and analysis of the risks and rewards of managing or owning small enterprises .
BUS 112 - PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT 3 CR . An examination of the character and structure of modern business organizations ; how individuals and groups within these organizations conduct themselves as they strive for personal and enterprise goals . Topics covered include planning , organizing , directing and controlling functions of managers ; human relations and motivation ; financial and non-economic considerations which provide the basis of decision making . Students are involved in experiencing a combination of textbook theory and current business practices through problem solving techniques .
BUS 114 - INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 3 CR . An introduction to the challenges and problems faced by American firms in conducting business in world markets . The course will expose students to the concepts and principles dealing with world trade , foreign environments , global operations and the necessary global managerial skills required for success in such activities .
BUS 140 - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 3 CR . Principles of effective human resource administration are discussed in this course . Topics include the human resources department and its objectives , management-labor relations with special references to elements affecting recruitment , selection , training , evaluation and compensation .
BUS 150 - ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR 3 CR . An introductory course that will provide future managers with basic information about employees and their behavior within the context of a business environment . Topics include motivation , communication , decision making , group behavior , team development , conflict , change , empowerment , leadership styles , power , authority , work design , performance appraisal and reward systems .
BUS 180 - SPORT FACILITY MANAGEMENT 3 CR . An overview of the challenges and issues facing sport facility managers . The course will introduce students to issues such as introduction to sport facility management , facility management , facility systems and operations , facility administration and event and activity management .
BUS 280 - INTRODUCTION TO SPORTS MANAGEMENT 3 CR . An overview of the structure of the sports industry , as well as issues facing sports organizations . Emphasis on how management techniques can be applied to solve sports business problems . Discussion of sports management career opportunities will be included .
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY
ABT 205 – ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY INTERNSHIP 3 CR . Prerequisites : ABT 105 and ABT 110 or ABT 254 or permission of the Chairperson . Supervised work experience in financial and government institutions , advertising , travel , publishing , banking , and insurance giving students the opportunity to apply their classroom skills to office situations and alert them to the realities of the business environment . Weekly seminars reinforce work experience .
ABT 235 - E-COMMERCE FOR OFFICE PROFESSIONALS 3 CR . A comprehensive introduction to electronic commerce and the Internet taken from an office worker ' s perspective . This course is designed to help office professionals develop the necessary skills to use the Internet effectively and to provide students with an overview of the field of electronic business and information processing . This course features hands-on exercises for students who want to know how information technologies are tied together to improve business productivity . This course is open to all NCC . No prerequisite .)
ABT 244 – BUSINESS WRITING 4 CR . Prerequisites : ENG 100 or ENG 101 . An introduction to the principles of writing business correspondence . Emphasis on composing and editing business documents , including letters , memos , e-mail messages , and reports . Language arts skills are reinforced . ( 3 lecture , 2 laboratory hours ) Laboratory fee applies .
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