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CURRICULUM COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 263
BUS-230 Small Business Management 3 (3-0) S
Prerequisites: ENG-095
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the challenges of entrepreneurship including the startup and
operation of a small business. Topics include market research techniques, feasibility
studies, site analysis, financing alternatives, and managerial decision making. Upon
completion, students should be able to develop a small business plan. (1997 SU)
BUS-238 Integrated Management 3 (3-0) S
Prerequisites: BUS-137
Corequisites: None
This course provides a management simulation exercise in which students make
critical managerial decisions based upon the situations that arise in operating
competitive business enterprises. Topics include operations management, forecasting,
budgeting, purchasing, facility layout, aggregate planning, and work improvement
techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to perform the variety of
analytical and decision-making requirements that will be faced in a business. (1997
SU)
BUS-255 Organizational Behavior in Business 3 (3-0) S
Prerequisites: ENG-095
Corequisites: None
This course covers the impact of different management practices and leadership
styles on worker satisfaction and morale, organizational effectiveness, productivity,
and profitability. Topics include a discussion of formal and informal organizations,
group dynamics, motivation, and managing conflict and change. Upon completion,
students should be able to analyze different types of interpersonal situations and
determine an appropriate course of action. Whenever possible, students in the A.A.S.
Business Administration program will also be given the opportunity to take
WorkKeys assessment tests that reflect essential job-related skills. (1997 SU)
BUS-260 Business Communication 3 (3-0) FS
Prerequisites: ENG-111; CIS-110, CIS-111, or OST-131
Corequisites: None
This course is designed to develop skills in writing business communications.
Emphasis is placed on business reports, correspondence, and professional
presentations. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate effectively
in the work place. (1997 SU)
CET Computer Engineering Technology
CET-111 Computer Upgrade/Repair I 3 (2-3) F SS
Prerequisites: NOS-110
Corequisites: None
This course covers repairing, servicing, and upgrading computers and peripherals in
preparation for industry certification. Topics include CPU/memory/bus identification,
disk subsystems, hardware/software installation/configuration, common device
drivers, data recovery, system maintenance, and other related topics. Upon
completion, students should be able to safely repair and/or upgrade computer systems
to perform within specifications. (2007 FA)