College Catalog - SUNY Adirondack

COuRSE DESCRIpTIONS
bus BuSIneSS
Many business courses require some computer use. It is
expected that business students will have basic computer
literacy such as word processing and familiarity with the
Internet. Students without such literacy should take a computer
based course (such as BUS 100 or CIS 111) early in
their educational program.
BuS 141 > Business Communications
3 CREDIT HouRS • lECTURE: 3 HOURS
BuS 100 > Word Processing in Windows
3 CREDIT HouRS • lECTURE: 3 HOURS
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A beginning-level course which provides an overview
of the Windows environment, use of the mouse, and
basic experience in creating text, modifying text, and
applying attributes to text in different types of documents
using a Windows word processing program.
BuS 101 > Introduction to Business
3 CREDIT HouRS • lECTURE: 3 HOURS
This course provides an understanding of the environment
in which business operates. Topics include
economics, finance, the security markets, ownership
structure, banking, management and marketing. The
integration of these topics into everyday business operations
will be stressed. A stock market project will be
completed.
BuS 102 > Principles of Management
3 CREDIT HouRS • lECTURE: 3 HOURS
This course develops both the content and process issues
of management. Defines the functional activities
of planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling,
while stressing the areas of communications,
decision making, group dynamics, conflict resolution,
motivation, leadership, and individual self-improvement.
The art of delegation is explored in the issues of
authority, accountability, and responsibility.
BuS 103 > Principles of Marketing
3 CREDIT HouRS • lECTURE: 3 HOURS
This course covers the history of marketing and development
of current marketing practices. Emphasis
is on the marketing concept and the decision-making
process. Includes practical applications designed to
develop student interest in the field of marketing.
BuS 118 > Keyboarding
1 CREDIT HouR • lECTURE: 1 HOUR
A basic keyboarding/typewriting course providing
correct and efficient knowledge for input on standard
equipment and/or a computer.
A course in the theory and application of a variety of
communication forms used in business. letters, memos,
reports, resumes, meetings, press releases, and
other topics are considered.
BuS 146 > Financial Accounting
4 CREDIT HouRS • lECTURE: 4 HOURS
An introduction to financial accounting as used in the
decision-making process with a focus on the external
user of accounting information as related to operating,
investing, and financing activities. Topics include:
the accounting processes and systems, classified financial
statements, concepts and practices relating to
current and long-term assets, inventories, current and
long-term liabilities, equity, cash flows, and other current
topics. Computer applications may be part of this
course. Prerequisites: MAT 097 or Regents Math Course 2
with a Score of 75 or better, Regents Math A with a Score
of 65 or better, Integrated Algebra Exam within four years
with a grade of 80 or better, or permission of instructor.
BuS 146a > Financial Accounting
3 CREDIT HouRS • lECTURE: 3 HOURS
The course material in bUS 146A & bUS 146b is exactly
the same as bUS 146 but is covered in a two-semester
format. Students who may be less prepared for accounting
may find the two-semester format with the
additional lecture of value in successfully completing
financial accounting. Prerequisites: MAT 097 or Regents
Math Course 2 with a Score of 75 or better, Regents Math
A with a Score of 65 or better, Integrated Algebra Exam
within four years with a grade of 80 or better, or permission
of instructor.
BuS 146B > Financial Accounting
3 CREDIT HouRS • lECTURE: 3 HOURS
A continuation of bUS 146A. Prerequisites: BUS 146A
with a Grade of C or better.
suny adirondack 2010/12