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BCT 240 Construction Drafting
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
In this course students continue their study of
Auto CAD by completing the set of Resi dential
blue prints started in BCT 127. Auto-CAD file and
layer management is stressed along with construction
details, building upon all previous BCT
course knowledge. Prerequisites: BCT 127.
BCT 296 Independent Study
Variable Credit (Maximum 3) Number of hours
per week to be deter mined by Advisor
The provision allows for a performance contract
between student and a depart ment instructor
to reach mutually agreed upon goals. Credit
earned and grade depend upon quality and effi
ciency of per formance. Prerequisite: Approval
of Department Chair.
Business Administration and
Management (BUS)
BUS 100 Understanding Business
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
The purpose of this course is to introduce students
to the nature and structure of business in
the United States. The scope of the course will
include an overview of the functional areas (i.e.
fi nance, marketing, etc.) as well as the terms
and concepts used in modern organization.
BUS 101 Small Business Management
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
The purpose of this course is to introduce students
to terms, concepts and tools used to start
and/or manage a small business. The course
will analyze typical problems, tasks and responsibilities
confronting man agers of small organizations.
BUS 110 Principles of Supervision
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
The purpose of this course is to introduce students
to the principles involved in working through, and
understanding human resources. It is designed
to enhance the leadership and administrative
skills of exist ing and potential first line managers,
super visors and small business owners.
BUS 115 Leadership and Interpersonal
Relations
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
This course is designed to introduce stu dents
to the concept of leadership, various leadership
styles and the cause and effect relationships in
using the styles. Student successfully completing
this course will learn that leadership is a set
of practices that can be mastered. Participants
will “experi ence” leadership activities by developing
appropriate interpersonal skills through
role playing and other activities.
BUS 120 Employment Law
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
Employment Law (State of Maine and Fed eral)
covers a broad range of subject areas and its
impact develops well before the advertising
and recruiting of personnel. The purpose of this
course is to promote an understanding of acceptable
and unaccept able employment practices
for hiring and supervising employees.
BUS 122 Business Law
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
This course provides an overview of the legal
environment in which both large and small businesses
operate. The course con tent includes discussion
of the Uniform Commercial Code and its
impact on sales and contracts, agency relationships,
govern ment regulation, torts, personal and
real property rights. Prerequisite: BUS 100.
BUS 125 Total Quality Control
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
This course is designed to introduce stu dents
to the concept that Total Quality Con trol is designed
to present the modern field of quality
control as a body of managerial, technological,
behavioral, and economic knowledge together
with the organized application of this knowledge
to the practi cal improvement of industrial or service
operations.
BUS 140 Introduction to Sports
Management
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
This course will discuss sports manage ment
and the scope of opportunities the sports industry
presents. It will discuss major challenges
confronting various segments (collegiate,
professional, and international) of the industry.
The course will also explore the historical,
psychological, sociological, and philosophical
foundations of sports management, organizational
concepts and their application to sport
man agement. Event planning and facility management
will also be introduced.
BUS 145 Facilities Management
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
This course will explore the world of Facili ties
Management. The student will gain an understanding
as to the complexity involved in the
overall programming, operation, maintenance,
promoting and managing var ious types of facilities.
The course will include the theory behind
planning and managing a facility as well as
numerous case studies allowing the student to
apply the theory presented in the beginning of
the course.
BUS 150 Effective Customer Relations
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
A sound and loyal customer base is one of an organization’s
most important assets. This course
details the origin of positive customer relations
and discusses the tools, attitudes and training
required to support a comprehensive program.
BUS 155 Business Retail and
Merchandising Management
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
Considered a major component of econom ic
activity, Retailing surrounds and impacts us on
a daily basis. This course is designed to provide
an understanding of the principles involved in
a successful retail operation and recognize the
dramatic change the activity is undergoing - from
“bricks and mortar” to E-Commerce. Additionally,
25% of the course will concern itself with
merchandising tools, techniques, and strategies.
Note: if a student is interested in a specifi c
field of retailing (i.e. auto parts and service etc.)
their assignments will be directed accordingly.
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