Business & Information Technology

To prepare students for supervisory careers.

• Graduates secure a job in a supervisory capacity within two years.
• Graduates seeking further education transfer to a degree program.

To prepare the students to interact effectively within a diverse business population.

• Students will interact effectively within a diverse student population by working collaboratively.

To prepare the student to communicate effectively within the business environment.

• Students will communicate appropriately with instructors and peers through written or oral assignments.

To train students to solve business problems.

• Students will demonstrate the use of computers as a problem-solving tool.
• Students will understand the application of electronic spreadsheets.

To introduce students to a variety of international business scenarios.

• Students will demonstrate an understanding of worldwide issues related to business.

To prepare students to demonstrate information literacy.

• Students will use traditional and contemporary information technology.
• Students will identify, access, and appropriately use authoritative sources of information.

This course covers the effective oral and written contexts of occupational communications. It includes practice in oral presentations, business letters, resumes,memos, instructional materials and reports, and visual aids. It is designed specifically forA.O.S. degree programs. Prerequisite: A minimum score of 38 on the Nelson- Denny reading test and appropriate evaluation on the placement test writing sample; or successful completion of DS050,DS051, DS081 or SL115, and successful completion of EN099 or SL116.

This course is an introduction to public speaking. It emphasizes the fundamentals of preparing, organizing, supporting, and delivering the speech based on factual material. It includes topic selection, audience analysis, fact vs. opinion, outlining, supporting material, and visual support. Informative, demonstrative, and persuasive speeches are presented. Elements of interpersonal communication, logic, and persuasion are discussed. Prerequisite: EN101 English 1: Composition.

This course provides knowledge of relevant computer skills and a solid foundation in the terminology and concepts of computer technology. Experience is provided with a variety of microcomputer software applications, including word processing, electronic spreadsheets, graphics, file management, and integrated software. Concepts and terms focus on preparing for a technologically oriented society and using the computer as a tool for productivity, research, and communication.

This course introduces the many and varied facets of psychology. Emphasis is on interactions of individuals in their cultural, social, and economic environments as determined by their cognitive, behavioral, and emotional experiences and training.

This course deals with theoretical and applied aspects of the individual in social contexts. Attention is given to interpersonal relations and group dynamics, for better understanding of functioning in social situations.Topics include conformity, aggression, interpersonal attraction, and communication. Prerequisite: PY101 Introduction to General Psychology.

This course introduces economic theory and its relevance to daily life in a market economy. Topics include scarcity, supply and demand, choice, economic growth, taxation, and the role of government in the economy. Attention is given to current economic issues and their impact upon everyday life.

This course develops an understanding of the basic functions of management as well as the social and economic responsibilities of those people engaged in management. Emphasis is placed on the problem of decision-making under conditions of uncertainty.

This course provides a working knowledge of supervisory skills necessary for dealing with human problems within the organization. It covers elements such as communications, motivation, discipline, negotiations, and conflict management. Prerequisites: BM250 Principles of Management.

This course introduces the functions involved with managing the human resources within an organization. Topics include job design and analysis, recruitment and selection, performance appraisals, training, compensation administration, benefits, and employee rights.