BA 101

Business and Technical English 1 (3/3)

Communication for technical and business students. Students develop skill in writing business letters, memos, e-mail, and employment communications. They study the principles of business writing style, learn organizational strategies for different types of business communications, and review grammar and mechanics.

 

BA 102

Business and Technical English 2 (3/3)

BA 101 or previous college English course is recommended.

A technical writing course for business and technical students. Topics include the process of writing, guidelines for producing effective written and oral business communications, research, and page design. Some of the types of communications required include memos; letters; instructions; proposals; informal, formal, and oral reports; and graphics.

 

BA 103

Introduction to Business (4/4)

Keyboarding and prior computer knowledge recommended.

Introduces business and non-business majors to the private enterprise system; the role of business in global markets; the establishing, financing, and managing of businesses; the producing and marketing of goods and services; careers in business; and the technology used to compete in business.

 

BA 105

Entrepreneurship (3/3)

This course introduces the student to the exciting world of entrepreneurs and the entrepreneurial process from both a historical and a research perspective. The role and nature of entrepreneurship as a mechanism for creating new ventures and affecting economic development are presented. This course will introduce important concepts in entrepreneurship and help the student see the entrepreneurial process through the eyes of the entrepreneur. Students will delve into the financial and psychological characteristics of entrepreneurs. In this course students will also investigate viable new ventures.

 

BA 106

Starting a Business (3/3)

Students must be able to use Microsoft office for word processing and spreadsheet applications.

The course centers on the business planning process—opportunity recognition, business concept development, feasibility testing, and the Business Plan. The Business Plan for a new venture includes four major sections: Management and Organization Plan, Product/Service Plan, Marketing Plan, and Financial Plan. Students gain the knowledge, skills, concepts, and strategies relevant for start-up and early-stage entrepreneurs. A practical, hands-on approach encourages students to immerse themselves in the vision, research, and planning aspects of a new venture.

 

BA 120 (2/2)

Editing and Proofreading

Prerequisite: EN100/EN101/BA101 with C- or better

Editing and Proofreading is designed to elevate the editing and proofreading proficiency of business students so that they are able to prepare professional written communications. Emphasis is on recognition of inaccuracies (grammar, usage, mechanics, punctuation) and searching and applying reference sources efficiently. This course equips the student with desired proficiencies for all courses in which writing is required.

 

 

BA 125

Office Ethics and Etiquette (2/2)

Students will learn the functions and responsibilities of office support personnel pertaining to office ethics, office culture, confidentiality, diversity, communication etiquette, dining etiquette, dress code, and sexual harassment. This course is required in the Office Administration program.

 

BA 130

Computer Keyboarding (2/2)

On the computer, students develop basic touch keyboarding skills including proficiency in keyboarding alpha characters, top-row numbers, symbols, ten-key numeric pad and special function keys. Designed for business, data entry, and personal applications. (An introduction to word processing is included.)

 

BA 133

Business Word Processing 1 (2/2)

Prerequisite: BA 130 with a grade of C- or higher.

Introduces the formatting of personal communications, reports (including footnotes and endnotes), business letters and memorandums, and tables; further develops speed and accuracy of computer keyboarding.

 

BA 136

Business Word Processing 2 (4/4)

Prerequisite: BA 133 (or BA133 Challenge Exam)

Students use computer software to produce letters, memos, reports, tables, and other business documents. Improvement of keyboarding speed and accuracy as well as production rate is emphasized.

 

BA 145

Computer Applications in Business 1 (4/4)

Prerequisite: BA 133 Word Processing 1 or BA 133 Challenge Exam

Students learn to solve typical business problems using the computer as a management tool. Students become familiar with current methods of information processing by employing word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and database software. The preparation of business documents is emphasized throughout the course.

 

BA 150

Business Mathematics (4/4)

The study of mathematics in business including percentages, discounts, payroll calculations, marking goods, taxes, investments, debt payments, and consumer credit.

 

BA 153

Personal Finance (3/3)

This course reviews the exciting and challenging areas of personal financial planning. This class is designed for all majors. Units of study include basic concepts for economic decision making, earning power, protection of income, spending patterns, saving and investment options, housing options and expenses, stocks and bonds, borrowing and financing, financial planning techniques, wills, estate planning, trusts, and retirement income possibilities.

 

BA 156

Accounting Fundamentals (3/3)

Students learn double-entry accounting and its use in a service business. Students complete the accounting cycle, learn methods of cash control, and prepare payroll records.

 

BA 158

Accounting for Entrepreneurs (4/4)

This is an introduction to accounting for small business owners. The course will emphasize the use of financial and managerial accounting information in the decision making process, and will include a computerized accounting lab component using Quickbooks. This course is required for the Entrepreneurship Certificate. This course is not a substitute for BA 256 or BA 257.

 

BA 160

Computerized Accounting (2/2)

Prerequisite: BA 156 or BA 256 recommended.

Students receive hands-on instruction in a computerized accounting program suited for very small and home-based businesses (Quickbooks). Cash disbursements, cash receipts, accounts receivable, accounts payable, billing, purchasing, inventory control, payroll and general ledger are covered.

 

BA 170

Principles of Retailing (3/3)

The principles of retailing in a competitive economy. Determination of store locations and layouts, buying techniques, organizing and staffing, store security. Included are aspects of consumer buying behavior, retail advertising, and personal selling.

 

BA 172

Sales (3/3)

Principles of selling, presenting a sales demonstration, overcoming objections, closing sales, servicing the sales, and preparing and presenting a sales presentation.

 

BA 174

Advertising (3/3)

The role of the advertising agency; copy structure, trademarks, illustrations, layout, market research and advertising production, use of newspapers, magazines, radio, television, outdoor advertising, direct mail, display, and packaging.

 

BA 180

Cooperative Education in Business – 1 (3/3)

Prerequisite: Approval of Co-op Coordinator

Students participate in a cooperative program of work and learning involving area employers.  They work a minimum of 15 hours per week (30 hours in summer) under supervision at approved employment, and their performance is monitored by the instructor.  In addition, students are required to attend seminars or develop a project.  Students MUST have the permission of the cooperative education coordinator before they register for this course.

 

BA 181

Cooperative Education in Business – 2 (3/3)

Prerequisite: Approval of Co-op Coordinator

For students in the second semester of cooperative education.  Students participate in a cooperative program of work and learning involving area employers.  They work a minimum of 15 hours per week (30 hours in summer) under supervision at approved employment, and their performance is monitored by the instructor.  In addition, students are required to attend seminars or develop a project.  Students MUST have the permission of the cooperative education coordinator before they register for this course.

 

BA 183

Supervision (3/3)

The management functions of planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling are related directly to the first level of management. Distinctions are drawn between supervising union versus non-union situations.

 

BA 201

Business Communication (3/3)

Recommended: BA 101 or EN 101

A survey of interpersonal oral and written communication: presentational speaking, interviewing skills, listening, nonverbal communication, conflict resolution, group dynamics, letter and memo writing, developments in business communication technology.

 

BA 204

Electronic Commerce (3/3)

BA204 introduces the student to the exciting world of e-commerce and the e-commerce process from both an historical and a research perspective. This course will introduce important concepts in e-commerce and help the student see the e-commerce process through the eyes of the business professional and entrepreneur.
In addition the course will help the student understand e-commerce's impact on traditional and modern business models. This course will help the student learn how to succeed in a digital economy.

 

BA 205

Internet Marketing (3/3)

BA205 introduces the student to the exciting world of Internet marketing and the Internet marketing process from both an historical and a research perspective. This course will introduce important concepts in Internet marketing and help the student see the Internet marketing process through the eyes of the business professional and entrepreneur. In addition this course will help the student understand Internet marketing's impact on traditional and modern business models. This course will help the student learn how to succeed in a digital economy.

 

BA 207

Business Law 1 (3/3)

Introduction to legal rights, jurisdiction and the courts, dispute resolution, torts, business crimes, contracts, warranty and product liability, agency, consumer, environmental, employment and property law.

 

BA 208

Business Law 2 (3/3)

Introduction to intellectual property, sales contracts, negotiable instruments, banking, secured transactions, creditor rights, bankruptcy, business organizations, antitrust, estate planning and international law.

 

BA 209

Business Ethics (3/3)

Students learn perspective of business practices and policies, which critically examines current issues in business as they relate to business and its internal and external environments. Students learn to make knowledgeable decisions when confronted with conflicts in practice. The issue of business ethics is emphasized throughout the course, and a practical approach to recognizing, avoiding, understanding and resolving ethical problems confronting individuals in a business environment is discussed.

 

BA 230

Business Simulations (4/4)

Prerequisite: BA 120 (or Department Approval), BA 136 and BA 145

Students will use Microsoft Office applications to produce letters, memos, manuscripts, tables, and other executive communications. Production and timed writings are used to build and measure production rates.

 

BA 236

Input Technologies (2/2)

Prerequisite: BA 120 (or Department Approval), BA 136 and BA 145.

Students will use a variety of input technologies including Digital Voice Recording equipment and software, Dragon Naturally Speaking voice input, Palm© handheld computers, email, and voicemail to transcribe and produce mailable business documents.

 

BA 245

Records and Information Management (3/3)

Prerequisite: BA 145 or CO 170

An introduction to the principles of records and information management. Students will learn how to establish a records management program, plan the retention and disposition of records, manage active and inactive records, and plan for records safety and security.

 

BA 247

Advanced Computer Applications in Business (4/4)

Prerequisite: BA 136 and BA 145 required.

Students will develop problem-solving abilities while applying advanced software skills to real-world situations by creating enhanced and integrated business documents. Students learn how data can be used, analyzed, and synthesized in business situations.

 

 

BA 248

Contemporary Office Procedures (3/3)

Prerequisite: BA 125 (or Department Approval)

This course addresses the duties, skills, and personal qualities needed by office employees including the office environment, equipment and supplies; information processing; appointments and office visitors; telecommunications; travel arrangements; meeting preparation; negotiating the workplace; human relations skills and career opportunities.

 

BA 254

Business Statistics (3/3)

Prerequisite: One Year of Algebra

An introduction to the statistical concepts of organizing and interpreting business data. Includes collecting, tabulating, and analyzing data; averages, measures of dispersion, probability, sampling, tests of hypotheses, analysis of variance, correlation and regression analysis, introduction to time series, nonparametric tests.

 

BA 256

Principles of Accounting – 1 (4/4)

A study of principles of financial accounting. This course includes asset, liability, and stockholders' equity classifications, the accounting cycle for service businesses and merchandisers, accounting information systems, internal control, control of cash, accounts and notes receivable, inventory, plant assets and depreciation, current liabilities, and payroll.

 

BA 257

Principles of Accounting – 2 (4/4)

Prerequisite: BA 256 or equivalent, with a grade of C (not C-) or better strongly recommended.

A study of accounting for corporate organizations, short and long-term investments, cash flow analysis, survey of cost accounting, standard costs, budgeting, managerial accounting techniques, and cost-volume-profit analysis.

 

BA 260

Computerized Accounting 2 (2/2)

BA 156 or BA 256 recommended.

Students learn to convert a company’s set of books to a computerized accounting system in this advanced computerized accounting course. Employing a popular software package used in many small to medium businesses (Peachtree), students will cover such topics as general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable payroll, inventory, job costing, and adjusting and closing entries. This is a hands-on course taught in a computer classroom.

 

BA 262

Cost Accounting (3/3)

Prerequisite: BA 257 required.

Cost systems and cost accumulation methods including job order and process cost principles and practices. Planning and control of materials, labor, and factory overhead. Standard cost system with variance analysis.

 

BA 264

Intermediate Accounting (3/3)

Prerequisite: BA 257 required.

A study of financial reporting concepts and processes. The course includes financial statement preparation and the accounting theory by which it is governed. It also includes accounting of balance sheet items: cash, marketable securities, receivable, inventory valuation procedures; plant asset acquisitions, depreciation, and retirement.

 

BA 268

Tax Accounting (3/3)

Prerequisite: BA 256 (BA 257 strongly recommended)

An introductory course in Income taxation and tax procedure for accounting majors and other business students. Emphasis will be placed on tax issues and return preparation for individuals and unincorporated businesses. Primary focus is on the development of working familiarity with tax forms, documentation and solution of tax problems affecting individuals. Federal taxation emphasized.

 

BA 270

Marketing (3/3)

Students without business experience should first complete BA-103.

This course introduces the student to the exciting world of marketing and the marketing process. The role and nature of marketing as a mechanism for creating new customers, products, and services are presented. This course will introduce important concepts in marketing and help the student see the marketing process through the eyes of the marketing professional.
Students will learn how to develop winning marketing strategies and to exceed customer expectations. Students will learn to develop product, price, promotion, and distribution channel strategies. This course includes consumer buying behavior, product concepts, international and service marketing, ethics, and the future of marketing.

 

BA 272

Marketing Problems (3/3)

Prerequisite: BA 270 required.

The course will provide the student with a variety of case problems and marketing situations varied in content and mode of presentation. Cases will deal with all sizes of companies, multinational to small proprietorship products and services; profit and nonprofit organizations. Participants will design and execute a marketing research project as integral part of their classroom responsibility.

 

BA 282

Organizational Behavior (3/3)

A survey of factors affecting the ability of an individual to adapt to the human elements in an organization and how these factors impact career mobility. Selected topics include personal and organizational communication, self-esteem, conflict resolution, dealing with diversity, organizational etiquette and tactfulness, influence and office politics, reward systems, stress management, and participation in teams.

 

BA 283

Business Management (3/3)

The fundamentals of management planning, organizing, directing and controlling.

 

BA 284

Human Resources Management (3/3)

The human resources or personnel functions: planning, employment and recruiting, compensation systems, training and development, labor and employee relations, safety and health, benefits and services. The responsibilities of the human resources function and the line person’s expectations and working relationship with this unit of the organization are studied.

 

BA 286

Small Business Management (3/3)

BA 103 or prior business experience recommended.

This course emphasizes the managerial considerations involved in establishing a small business and the challenges confronting the entrepreneur. Students will be able to identify entrepreneurial and managerial skills needed to become a successful business manager and/or business owner.

 

BA 288

Introduction to International Business (3/3)

BA 103 or equivalent recommended.

Students will examine international business form a truly global perspective. The relationship between business and government will be addressed by reviewing business as well as policy concerns. Students will learn relevant theoretical and practical insights so that the real world international business is better understood.

 

FM 105

Introduction to Fashion and Interiors (3/3)

An overview of the fashion industry. Clothing and interior furnishings are observed through books, speakers, and field trips. Retailing, manufacturing, and fashion publications are investigated in showrooms, company offices, retail businesses, and the classroom. Personal and professional development, knowledge, and skills are stressed.

 

FM 107

Clothing Selection and Design (3/4)

For students entering the fields of fashion merchandising or design. Emphasis is placed on developing awareness, attitudes and knowledge necessary to be successful in a career. Includes aspects of fashion history, fashion trends, terminology, designers and cosmetics. Principles of line design and color are emphasized. Four hours lecture/laboratory combination.

 

FM 108

Clothing Construction (3/6)

This course provides experience in the basic principles of clothing construction, altering and using patterns, and fitting of garments. Two hours lecture, four hours lab.

 

FM 110

Textiles (3/3)

This course is designed to study natural and man-made fibers used in clothing and home furnishings. Emphasis is on end use and care of fabrics by consumers. Three hours lecture.

 

FM 111

Floral Design (1/1)

This course would add applicable knowledge in designing and creating traditional and contemporary floral arrangements. It will broaden the students’ knowledge and employment possibilities through mastering this skill.

 

FM 119

Sewing for Fashion (1/1)

An introduction to the principles of clothing construction. With the use of a sewing machine and serger, students will construct simple garments. The student is responsible for the supplies necessary for projects.

 

FM 120

Fashion Designers (1/1)

An introduction to past and present fashion designers. Students will study their biographies and design techniques.

 

FM 122

Merchandising Mathematics (4/4)

Mathematical calculations used by retail merchants including the factors which determine a store’s net profit or loss. Students learn several ratios used in a seasonal merchandise plan, determine various purchase discounts and shipping terms, calculate merchandise pricing and repricing amounts and percentages, and use several inventory valuation methods.

 

FM 180

Cooperative Education in Fashion Merchandising 1 (3/3)

Prerequisite: Approval of coordinator / employment in the field of fashion.

Students participate in a cooperative program of work and learning involving area employers. They work a minimum of 15-20 hours a week, under supervision at approved employment, and their performance is monitored by the instructor. In addition, attendance in the classroom is required one-hour a week, or equivalent. (Students must have the written permission of the appropriate cooperative education coordinator)

 

FM 181

Cooperative Education in Fashion Merchandising 2 (3/3)

Prerequisite: Approval of coordinator / employment in the field of fashion.

Students participate in a cooperative program of work and learning involving area employers. They work a minimum of 20-25 hours a week (245 total hours), under supervision at approved employment, and their performance is monitored by the coordinator. In addition, attendance in the classroom is required one-hour a week, or equivalent. (Students must have the written permission of the appropriate cooperative education coordinator before they register for this course.)

 

FM 213

Fashion Show Production (1/1)

Students will organize and produce a fashion show production for a designated audience. The Instructor will guide the students through the production, with the main responsibility being with the students. Students will be required to schedule time with models and clients outside of the regular class meetings.

 

FM 220

Fashion Promotion (4/4)

Current trends in fashion promotion and display; principles of promotional activities, merchandising methods, use of photography, fashion show production, and display.

 

FM 228

Computer Assisted Fashion Design (3/4)

Students learn to use computer components to generate drawings for apparel applications; includes terminology, techniques, and application of Computer Aided Design (CAD) in designing and drafting styles, patterns and fabrics. Students are assessed a lab fee.

 

FM 230

Display and Visual Merchandising (4/4)

In-depth study of store display and visual merchandise presentations; design principles of harmony, color, balance, and lighting. Applications to a variety of retail stores. Provides the knowledge, skills, and understanding to arrange functionally effective displays.

 

FM 236

Fashion Design (3/3)

Prerequisite: Must know how to use a sewing machine.

The study of fashion designers, the elements of design, past and present fashions and basic design styles. The illustration and creation of simple designs, using advanced sewing techniques.

 

FM 289

Fashion Exploration – New York City (1/1)

Prerequisite: Department Consent Required.

Classes and appointments during a stay in New York City provide for acquisition of first-hand knowledge of the interior furnishings industry and an opportunity for cultural enrichment. Students attend an orientation seminar, visit furniture, textile and accessory showrooms, visit a New York design studio and a museum, and complete a comparative merchandising analysis based on detailed observations.

 

FM 290

Fashion Exploration – Chicago (1/1)

Prerequisite: Department Consent Required.

Classes and appointments during a stay in Chicago provide for acquisition of first-hand knowledge of the fashion industry. Students attend an orientation seminar, visit textile and accessory showrooms, a design school, The Merchandise Mart and Apparel Center, as well as other appointments as they relate to the fashion industry. A comparative merchandising analysis based on detailed observations.

 

FM 298

Independent Study in Fashion Merchandising 1 (1/1)

Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor

Readings, research or independent study performed under the guidance of a faculty member. Students may propose projects in any area of fashions and must have the written permission of the supervising instructor, the appropriate Department Head/Program Director and Dean before they register for this course. Students electing independent studies for the first time should elect IF 298. No student may earn more than two credits in independent studies.

 

FM 299

Independent Study in Fashion Merchandising 2 (1/1)

Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor

Readings, research or independent study performed under the guidance of a faculty member. Students may propose projects in any area of fashions and must have the written permission of the supervising instructor, the appropriate Department Head/Program Director and Dean before they register for this course. Students electing independent studies for the first time should elect IF 298. No student may earn more than two credits in independent studies.

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