Areas Of Study - Lake Area Technical Institute

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BUS 152
BUS 158
BUS 160
BUS 162
BUS 170
BUS 185
BUS 200
BUS 209
BUS 210
BUS 212
BUS 215
BUS 219
BUS 220
DESKTOP PUBLISHING
An introduction to desktop publishing software using Aldus
Pagemaker. Students will be able to lay out ads, brochures,
and newsletters upon completion of this course. 3 credits
PRINCIPLES OF SELLING
An overview of the agricultural sales process, including
selling, buying, customer relations, strategies, legal and
ethical considerations. 3 credits
PRINCIPLES OF SELLING
An overview of the sales process: selling, buying, customer
relations, strategies, legal and ethical considerations.
3 credits
RETAILING
A broad overview: general procedures, career choices, buying
behavior, merchandise control and pricing, human resources
and productivity, store development and management are
some of the topics covered. 3 credits
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Provides a comprehensive understanding of what effective
firms in competitive environments are doing to manage
their human resources successfully. 3 cred its
E-BUSINESS
Students learn the fundamental concepts of electronic
commerce with hands-on activities which they then
apply to their on-line business. This course introduces
students to Web security issues, electronic payment
systems, and legal issues needed in creating a functioning
on-line store. Prerequisites include a basic understanding
of Windows and Web navigation, as well as fundamental
Internet concepts. 3 credits
PRINCIPLES OF BANKING
An analysis of the evolution and organization of the United
States banking system. Also, an overview of contemporary
banking pro ce dures. 3 cred its
PRINCIPLES OF INSURANCE
Topics include laws and regulations, risk management, life,
health, homeowners and auto insurance. 3 credits
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
How to start a business and manage it successfully. In addition
to theory classes, computer-simulated business development
will be utilized. Students must have successfully completed
Accounting I and Accounting II of Financial Management
before enrolling in this course. 3 credits
PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE
Students will construct and evaluate business plans, partake
in an investment and challenge and learn more about money
and banking. 3 cred its
BUSINESS ETHICS
Provides an introduction to business related ethics. Students
will recieve the foundation and training to deal with ethical
challenges and establish ethical business behavior and
regulations. Subjects covered include corporate responsibility,
corporate compliance, and ethnic sensitivity. 3 credits
FUNDAMENTALS OF LENDING I
Preparation for a job in any business that extends credit.
Students acquire knowledge of credit laws and reg u la tions.
Skills are de vel oped in credit computation, set-up and
management of a credit de part ment, com ple tion of loan
applications, and credit interviews. 3 cred its
PERSONAL FINANCE
The emphasis is on development of money man age ment
and in vest ment skills to enable the individual to lead an
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BUS 241
economically satisfying life and gain a secure retirement.
3 credits
FUNDAMENTALS OF LENDING II
Continuation of BUS 219. Evaluation of credit data, credit
de ci sion-making, completion of all documents required for
consumer and real estate loans. 3 credits
WEALTH MANAGEMENT
The objective of this course is to familiarize the student
with general financial principles concerning stocks, bonds,
and investments. We will concentrate our studies on stocks,
mutual funds, stock markets and the process of buying and
selling stocks and mutual funds. 2 credits
MANAGEMENT POLICY
A comprehensive introduction to management theory and
prac tice; designed to help the student meet the challenges of
managing a con tem po rary business effectively. 3 credits
BUSINESS INTERNSHIP/CAPSTONE PROJECT
Practical experience gained through working in a successful
business. Students will experience the complete process,
from resume de vel op ment through the application process
and job procurement to final evaluation. 6 credits
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Emphasis is on determining the time value of money
in decision-making, especially as applied to businesses.
Students must have successfully completed Accounting I
before enrolling in this course. 3 credits
BUSINESS INNOVATION
This course is designed to give students the opportunity
to practice actual marketing business skills. The student
will bring together all of the various theories and concepts
learned in other business courses. Business Innovation will
include community service, business decision making,
problem solving, team building, and creative thinking.
3 credits
BUSINESS INTERNSHIP
3 cred its
AG LENDING
Provide students with the basic skills needed to work in the
field of ag lending. The class will focus on the key financial
statements and ratio analysis for agriculture. Students
will gain a basic understanding of loan structuring and
documentation, as well as basic ag production and marketing
topics. 3 credits
BUS 244 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
The importance of studying international business is varied
for a number of reasons. The world is becoming increasingly
complex and this course will answer any questions you have
about business in different cultures, the impact of geography,
why products are the same (or different) across cultures, why
people have different practices and the effect of the Internet
on international business. By examining all these issues we
can better understand how interrelated our global economy
and competition is. 2 credits
BUS 246 & 247 INTERNSHIP A & B
Work-based learning. Students are placed in ap pro pri ate
jobs in the banking industry. Instructor approval is required.
Students can also take approved electives. 3 credits each
BUS 298 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNDAMENTALS
An introduction to professional digital photography,
including theory and beginning studio techniques.
3 credits