2001-2003 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello

Arkansas-Monticello
FREN 479V Independent Study in French
Variable credit
Consult the Independent Study Courses subheading in
the Academic Regulations section of this catalog for
prerequisites and description.
G B Courses
(General Business)
G B 1023 Introduction to Business
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Business activities, business position in general economic
framework; survey of courses in production, personnel,
marketing, finance, managerial control, and government
relations.
G B 1033 Elementary Computer Keyboarding
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Knowledge and operation of computer keyboards.
Preparation of simple business documents; development
of a competent rate of speed.
G B 2103 Administrative Support Procedures
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Development of a professional image and goals;
development of a knowledge of computerized
administrative tasks performed by office support
personnel in the electronic office; specific training in
areas such as travel, communications, and report
preparation. Some hands-on computer procedures such
as how to maintain a calendar, update a telephone list,
handle electronic mail, complete an expense report, use
file transfer, and make domestic and international travel
arrangements.
G B 2153 Intermediate Computer Keyboarding
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: Keyboarding ability
Development of proficiency in preparation of business
letters, reports, tabular material, and forms. Development
of a competent rate of speed and proofreading
ability.
G B 2273 Word Processing
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: Keyboarding ability
Basic concepts of word processing systems; language arts
skills as applicable to the processing of documents;
development of skill in preparing and revising business
documents using microcomputers equipped with
commercial software.
Course Descriptions
G B 2553 Advanced Computer Keyboarding
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: G B 2153
An intensive course consisting of a variety of “minisimulations”
designed to build confidence and a
productive level of speed in preparing office documents.
G B 3043 Business Communications
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: Keyboarding ability
Composition and preparation of a variety of effective
business letters, including good news, requests, refusals,
collections, sales, and employment letters. Correct and
concise use of English is stressed.
G B 3203 Desktop Publishing
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: G B 2273
Advanced concepts of word processing systems;
production of high volume, high quality documents;
techniques of combining text and graphics to produce
publications.
G B 3301 Teaching of Business Subjects
1 credit: 1 hour lecture
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
Materials and methods of teaching secondary business
subjects. Methods course. Does not count toward subject
matter area.
G B 3353 International Business
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
International business is examined from the perspective
of three business areas: economics, management, and
marketing. The initial third of the course examines the
economics of international trade. The remaining
twothirds of the course will focus on management and
marketing in the international environment.
G B 3443 Special Topics
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and approval of
school dean
Topics vary in accordance with students’ demands.
Presentation form may vary with each offering. Course
may be repeated when different topics are presented.
G B 3533 Legal Environment of Business
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Note: Cannot be taken concurrently with GB 3543
An introduction to law, its relation and effect upon
society, business and the individual. Topics include
business ethics, the federal and state judicial systems,
administrative law, business crimes, torts, contracts, sales,
agency relationships, consumer protection, and
environmental and pollution regulations.
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