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BUS101

Introduction to Business
3 Credit Hours, 3 Lecture Hours
Electives:
Business, Open/Free, Reading Content
Prerequisites/
Proficiencies:
Course Description
This course will introduce students to the environment in which business is transacted in modern times by presenting an overview of functional areas of business and the basic concepts of the business world. Recommended for beginning business and non-business majors.

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BUS102

Introduction to Entrepreneurship
3 Credit Hours, 3 Lecture Hours
Electives:
Business, Open/Free, Reading Content
Prerequisites/
Proficiencies:
Course Description
An introductory course to Entrepreneurship, designed to help potential and current small business owners understand the basics of business. The course provides the skills needed to successfully identify, analyze and develop a business idea into a business plan. It covers topics such as exploring/planning, managing/marketing, and business practices/accounting. The course is case-based; students will apply what they are learning to problems and issues faced by real businesses in the community. The course is competency-based; students will be graded on their plans, presentations, and other demonstrations of skill, in addition to traditional tests. Students will work individually and in teams.

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BUS105

Managerial Business Communications
3 Credit Hours, 3 Lecture Hours
Electives:
Business, Open/Free, Reading Content
Prerequisites/
Proficiencies:
Course Description
This area of study will focus on the application of business communication skills through a variety of informal and formal experiences. The performance-based course will emphasize effective written, interpersonal, and team building skills. Technology will be used to create and deliver presentations, to extend problem-solving situations, and to practice critical thinking and decision-making. Business ethical, cross-cultural, and international issues associated with communications are explored and analyzed. Research strategies such as a job interview, research paper, or a final project will culminate this course.

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BUS110

Leadership Theory
3 Credit Hours, 3 Lecture Hours
Electives:
Business, Open/Free, Reading Content
Course Description
This course will explore leadership from the perspective of theory, application and skill development. Leadership qualities are in high demand, but what are these qualities? How does one develop such qualities? How do leaders impact the organizations they work in, the people they work with? In this course, we will explore leadership effectiveness and ineffectiveness, influence, power and organizational performance.

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BUS211

Business Law I
3 Credit Hours, 3 Lecture Hours
Electives:
Business, Open/Free, Reading Content
Prerequisites/
Proficiencies:
Basic Reading proficiency and ENG101 English Composition I Minimum Grade of: C-
Course Description
A course presenting an integrated approach to the legal environment of business with a fresh up to date introduction to those aspects of our legal system which cut across all areas of law, establishing a vital foundation for understanding the substantive subjects such as the American system of jurisprudence, constitutional law, the dual court system, administrative agencies, consumer protection, environmental law, Uniform Commercial Code, torts and crimes and a thorough understanding of the Law of Contracts.

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BUS212

Business Law II
3 Credit Hours, 3 Lecture Hours
Electives:
Business, Open/Free, Reading Content
Prerequisites/
Proficiencies:
BUS211 Business Law I Minimum Grade of: C
Course Description
Continuation of BUS211 Business Law I, developing a basic understanding and application of the Uniform Commercial Code consisting of sales, commercial paper, Law of Agency, banking, Letter of Credit, bulk transfer, documents of title, investments and secured transactions, and a general understanding of business organizations, bankruptcy, and estates and trusts.

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