School of Professional Studies - William Jessup University

2010-2011
Uses of accounting data for managerial decision-making. Topics include: cost accumulation for product costing; cost structure for
control and motivation; cost-volume-profit relationships; profit planning; standard costing; flexible budgets; and relevant costs for
non-routine decisions.
BUS260 3 units
Legal Implications for Business
A general explanation of the law including its sources, development, and terminology. Specific legal doctrines and principles that
affect business including an introduction to contracts, legal documents, and property are covered. Business organizations such as
corporations and partnerships are described.
BUS302 3 units
Organizational Communication
An introduction to the concepts of effective communication. It will enhance communication in building teams and in other
organizational settings and addresses important interpersonal exchange issues, such as conflict resolution.
BUS320 3 units
Marketing
A general explanation of the analysis of marketing opportunities; planning of marketing programs with emphasis on product,
price, promotion and distribution; control of the marketing effort; social and ethical responsibilities of marketing.
BUS323 3units
Marketing the Non-Profit
Understanding the principles of marketing as applied to the non-profit sector. Examine and evaluate the unique marketing
strategies for social service organizations, foundations and other non-profit organizations. (Prerequisite: BUS320 and BUS373)
BUS342 3 units
Financial Management
An overview of the financial principles and accepted practices which need to be mastered by all managers including banking,
money, credit, financial instruments, investments, financial planning, internal and external auditing, profit, stocks, bonds, and
other financial forms will be examined. (Prerequisite: BUS245)
BUS345 3 units
Cost Accounting
Cost accounting from managerial, conceptual and technical viewpoint; product, labor, material and overhead costing; planning
and control processes; analytical procedures. (Prerequisite: BUS245, BUS246)
BUS347 3 units
Real Estate Finance
Focus on the concepts and tools used by real estate developers, investors, lenders, and government to analyze real estate
developments. Students will understand financing techniques, sources of real estate credit, loan underwriting and investment
analysis. Microcomputers are used to analyze the cash flow and amortization characteristics of fixed-rate, variable-rate, and
graduated-payment mortgages. (Prerequisite: BUS342)
BUS372 3 units
International Business
A study of management functions and practices in an international context; comparison of management and business practices
from various political and cultural perspectives; emphasis on what managers need to be aware of in order to perform in the
international environment.
BUS373 3 units
Non-Profit Management
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