FIRST YEAR | ||
First Semester | Hours | |
BUS-095 | Fundamentals of Accounting BUS-095An introduction to basic accounting principles and techniques designed to give the student a general knowledge of accounting practices and terminology. Students will work through the accounting cycle for both a service and retail business.
| 3.0 |
BUS-142 | Introduction to Business BUS-142Covers the objectives, organization, and role of business in the free-enterprise system. The course is designed to provide an overview of the field of business and to provide a framework into which specialized fields may be studied.
| 3.0 |
CIS-160 | Practical Software Applications CIS-160Provides an opportunity for students to learn computer concepts and to use word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and presentation software. (Repeatable 3 Times)
| 3.0 |
BUS-094 | Business Math ORBUS-094Covers basic applications of mathematics in the business world percentages, elementary algebra, purchasing, selling, interest, future value, present value, etc. It is designed to reinforce and expand business concepts held by the student through the use of mathematics.
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MAT-116 | General Education Math *MAT-116Survey of mathematical topics with emphasis on solutions to real life problems. Topics will include set theory, consumer/financial math, measurement, and statistics. Problem solving projects involving detailed written solutions will be required. Calculators and computers will be used.
| 3.0 |
ENG-095 | Business English ORENG-095Using critical thinking skills, students will study and reinforce the basics of the English language as they apply to business communications. Emphasis is placed on grammar, punctuation, spelling, word usage, and sentence structure.
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ENG-120 | Composition I *ENG-120Students will study the writing process by reading essays that illustrate a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing writing tasks and texts, and writing, revising, and editing short essays.
| 3.0 |
Semester Totals |
15.0 | |
Second Semester | ||
BUS-151 | Financial Accounting *BUS-151A study of the financial statements, the accounting process and the principles and procedures underlying items on the financial statements.
| 3.0 |
ECO-130 | The American Economy ORECO-130Combines Macroeconomics and Microeconomics and focuses on basic supply and demand analysis, national income accounting, business cycles, inflation, unemployment, fiscal and monetary policy, and international economic problems.
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ECO-231 | Principles of Economics I (Macro) ECO-231Focuses on the nature and method of economics, basic supply and demand analysis, national income accounting, business cycles, inflation and unemployment, fiscal policy, money and banking, and monetary policy.
| 3.0 |
BUS-251 | Principles of Management BUS-251Provides an overview of how managers utilize planning, organization, leadership, and control in order to ensure that a firm achieves its goals in the most efficient way possible.
| 3.0 |
BUS-200 | Legal Environ/Business BUS-200An introduction to legal systems and law, especially the U.S. legal system. Business-legal relationships in the areas of criminal law, torts, product liability, and contracts are examined. Consumer, labor, and environmental law are studied.
| 3.0 |
CIS-093 | Access CIS-093An introduction to Microsoft Access, a database management application designed to operate in the Windows environment. (Repeatable 3 Times)
| 2.0 |
Semester Totals |
14.0 |
SECOND YEAR | ||
First Semester | Hours | |
BUS-098 | Intermediate Accounting *BUS-098Provides an in-depth study of accounting theory and current practice. Includes the development of accounting theory, the format and content of the financial statements, and emphasizes revenue recognition and assets.
| 3.0 |
BUS-152 | Managerial Accounting *BUS-152Examines managerial accounting concepts including cost classification, job order and process cost systems, cost-volume-profit analysis, absorption and variable costing, budgeting, standard costs, variance analysis, relevant costs for decision-making, activity-based costing, and capital budgeting.
| 3.0 |
BUS-141 | Business Communications BUS-141Provides students practical strategies for improving written and oral communication, including employment communication, in business settings.
| 3.0 |
BUS-086 | Statistics for Business +BUS-086Develops a working knowledge of some of the statistical tools used in business analysis and decision making.
| 3.0 |
CIS-094 | Excel CIS-094The basics of the Excel software package will be covered. This includes spreadsheet basics, formulas, functions, charting, data management, and collaborative tools. (Repeatable 3 Times)
| 2.0 |
--- --- | BUS or CIS Elective --- ---
| 2.0 |
Semester Totals | 16.0 | |
Second Semester | ||
BUS-099 | Computerized Accounting *BUS-099A capstone course which reinforces financial accounting concepts and procedures through the use of personal computers and popular commercial software. A comprehensive study of computerized accounting systems in both service and merchandising environments.
| 3.0 |
BUS-096 | Federal Tax Accounting BUS-096Focuses on a practical study of the fundamentals of taxation and the current federal revenue act as it relates to individuals.
| 3.0 |
BUS-097 | Principles of Cost Accounting *BUS-097A study of job order, process and standard cost systems and management's uses of cost information for planning and control.
| 3.0 |
BUS-060 | Automated Ofc Procedures *BUS-060Students manage office activities using computer software and equipment in a simulated office environment. Students use word processing, electronic mail and calendaring, and other specialized software.
| 3.0 |
BUS-087 | Accounting Internship * ORBUS-087Designed to provide employment experience in a position that will utilize the specialized skills of the student. The position must be approved by the accounting program coordinator before the student registers for the course.
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--- --- | CIS or BUS Elective --- ---
| 3.0 |
Semester Totals |
15.0 |
Total Program Hours | 60.0 |