SUMMER / FALL 2017 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
ACC 101 - ACCOUNTING I 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 Prerequisites : ACC 101 with a grade of C or better . 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 – INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS 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 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 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 140 – HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 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 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 280 – INTRODUCTION TO SPORTS MANAGEMENT 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 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 244 – BUSINESS WRITING 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 . ( Also offered online )
ABT 245 – ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT The study of managerial functions and theory . Special attention is given to issues facing office managers including the analysis of technology , office design implementation , personnel practices and concerns , and overall management of people , procedures , and equipment . ( Also offered online )
ART
ART 100 – INTRODUCTION TO VISUAL ARTS Prerequisites : ( Non-majors only ) Completion of remedial courses in English and Reading . An introduction to the development of the visual arts emphasizing perception and understanding of painting , sculpture , architecture and design , as well as their relationship to the creative process . This is primarily a lecture course .
ART 202 - SURVEY OF ART HISTORY II Prerequisites : Completion of remedial courses in English and Reading . The development of painting , sculpture , and architecture from the Renaissance to the twentieth century . This course explores the history of Western art from both contextual and formal art historical perspectives .
COMMUNICATIONS
COM 101 - INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS Prerequisites : Students must have satisfied all ENG and RDG remediation requirements prior to starting the course . This course is a study of the historical and contemporary principles and concepts of human communication . An examination of the interpersonal communication process will help the student gain an awareness of the elements which both aid and hinder communication . Skills which will increase communication effectiveness will be studied , including verbal and nonverbal behavior , listening , assertiveness , and conflict resolution . Course will incorporate an analysis of theoretical applications .
COM 103 – PUBLIC SPEAKING Prerequisites : Students must have satisfied all ENG and RDG remediation requirements prior to starting the course . Principles and practices of public speaking . Emphasis in public speaking on preparation and presentation of speeches , selection of materials , organization and development , delivery , audience analysis , critical listening , and constructive evaluation . Three researched , informative speeches are required .
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