2004-2005 COLLEGE CATALOG - Luzerne County Community ...

BUS 164-Advanced Purchasing 3 Sem.-Hrs.
Basic managerial techniques and decision-making. Purchasing procedures and
systems relative to material management through utilization of detailed case
studies.
Prerequisite: BUS 161.
BUS 165-Logistics 3 Sem.-Hrs.
A review of business logistics concerned with the physical movement and storage
of goods. Special emphasis will be given to the managerial responsibilities of
transportation, inventory, warehousing, packaging, materials handling and customer
service. Recognition is also given to the important relationships between
logistics and production, marketing, and financial management.
BUS 167-Introduction to Materials Management 3 Sem.-Hrs.
Materials management means different things to different people. In this introductory
course, materials management includes all activities in the flow of
materials from the supplier through to the consumer. Such activities include physical
supply, operations planning, control and physical distribution. Other terms
related to materials management are logistics, traffic, and supply chain management.
Our emphasis in this course is the transportation and distribution systems
to control materials management.
BUS 172-Labor Relations 3 Sem.-Hrs.
History of the labor movement; structure and operations of labor organizations;
collective bargaining, contract negotiations and the labor agreement; handling
grievances; the role of government in labor relations; and current issues
and labor problems.
BUS 181-Introduction to International Business 3 Sem.-Hrs.
The fundamentals of international business. Topics range from international
organizations through the uncontrollable forces influencing the management of
international business. The tools of management and strategies designed to increase
the knowledge of the new global markets are examined in detail. World finance,
accounting, logistics are placed in proper perspective. Same course as INB 101;
duplicate credit not possible.
BUS 182-International Marketing 3 Sem.-Hrs.
An introduction to international marketing with special emphasis on international
competition. The current distribution system including pricing and credit
policies, promotional methods including advertising are examined. Trade barriers,
trade agreements and the political, legal, cultural, ethical strategies are offered in
detail. Same course as INB 102; duplicate credit not possible.
BUS 183-International Logistics 3 Sem.-Hrs.
The study of transportation in international business is examined to inform the
student of the necessary legal and mechanical aspect of global marketplace. Various
forms and necessary paperwork required to accommodate the proper government
systems are studied. Same course as INB 103; duplicate credit not possible.
BUS 184-Comparative International Political and Culture 3 Sem.-Hrs.
A study of the international political and culture of the major marketing areas of
the world is presented not only to the student of international business but also to
non-majors to acquaint them with the challenges of the global market. The culture
of various countries is examined and compared to other environments. Same course
as INB 104; duplicate credit not possible.
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