Business Administration The Business Administration curriculum is designed to introduce students to the various aspects of the free enterprise system. Students are provided with a fundamental knowledge of business functions, processes and an understanding of business organizations in today s global economy. Course work includes business concepts such as accounting, business law, economics, management, global business and marketing. Skills related to the application of these concepts are developed through the study of computer applications, communication, team building and decision-making. Through these skills, students gain a sound business education base for lifelong learning. Graduates are prepared for employment opportunities in government agencies, financial institutions and large to small business or industry. For more information, call the Business Administration Division office at 704.330.6595. Visit Career Coach for career information. Business Administration (A25120) The Business Administration curriculum is designed to introduce students to the various aspects of the free enterprise system. Students are provided with a fundamental knowledge of business functions, processes, and an understanding of business organizations in today's global economy. Course work includes business concepts such as accounting, business law, economics, management, global business and marketing. Skills related to the application of these concepts are developed through the study of computer applications, communication, team building and decision-making. Through these skills, students will have a sound business education base for lifelong learning. Graduates are prepared for employment opportunities in government agencies, financial institutions and large to small business or industry. Degree Awarded The Associate in Applied Science Degree Business Administration is awarded by the college upon completion of this program. The Business Administration degree is available in four tracks: Business Administration (A25120B) (p. 1) Business Administration - Global Business Track (A25120G) (p. 2) Business Administration - Human Resources Management Track (A25120H) (p. 3) Business Administration - Marketing Track (A25120M) (p. 3) Admissions A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Submit a completed application to CPCC. Submit high school transcripts and any former college transcripts to Admissions, Records & Registration. Request that all former college transcripts be evaluated for transfer credit. Accounting, business and economic college level courses taken more than 10 years ago are not accepted. CPCC placement tests are required in reading comprehension and algebra. Developmental courses in English and mathematics are available for students to build basic skills and knowledge. All developmental courses needed must be completed prior to beginning courses with the following prefixes: ACC, BUS, ECM, INT, LOG and MKT. Attend a counseling/orientation appointment following placement testing. Meet with the Program Chair for advisement regarding program sequence of courses and course registration. Call the Business and Accounting Division at 704.330.6595 for an appointment. Many courses have prerequisites or co-requisites. Check the Courses section for details. Method of Study Business Administration Degree courses are offered either fully online or web-enhanced. Testing may be available at one of the campuses of CPCC or online. Check with the instructor or the Business and Accounting Division Office at 704.330.6595 for details. Transferring to Senior Institution Students intending to transfer to a senior institution should check with the senior institution for that college s general education, program requirements and GPA in order to transfer courses more effectively. Information on transfer institutions is available through the Business and Accounting Division Office. For More Information The Business Administration program are in the Business and Accounting Division. For information, call the Business and Accounting Division office at 704.330.6595. Visit Career Coach for career information. Business Administration (A25120B) ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry 3.0 Select 3 credits from the following courses: 3.0 ENG 112 ENG 113 ENG 114 Writing and Research in the Disciplines Literature-Based Research Professional Research & Reporting or COM 231 Public Speaking Select 3 credits from the following courses: 3.0 MAT 143 MAT 152 MAT 171 Quantitative Literacy Statistical Methods I Precalculus Algebra Select 3 credits from the following courses: 3.0 ART 111 ART 114 ART 115 HUM 120 HUM 130 MUS 110 MUS 112 PHI 215 PHI 240 REL 110 Art Appreciation Art History Survey I Art History Survey II Cultural Studies Myth in Human Culture Music Appreciation Introduction to Jazz Philosophical Issues Introduction to Ethics World Religions Select 3 credits from the following courses: 3.0 ECO 252 Principles of Macroeconomics 1
HIS 111 HIS 112 HIS 131 HIS 132 POL 120 PSY 150 SOC 210 World Civilizations I World Civilizations II American History I American History II American Government General Psychology Introduction to Sociology ACC 120 Principles of Financial Accounting 4.0 ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics 3.0 BUS 135 Principles of Supervision 3.0 BUS 139 Entrepreneurship I 3.0 ACC 121 Principles of Managerial Accounting 4.0 INT 110 International Business 3.0 BUS 230 Small Business Management 3.0 or ECM 210 Technical Electives Introduction to E-Commerce Select 6 credits from the following: 6.0 ACC 150 BAF 121 BUS 112 BUS 116 BUS 125 BUS 152 BUS 217 BUS 234 BUS 240 BUS 253 INT 115 INT 180 LOG 110 LOG 125 MKT 223 MKT 224 MKT 232 OMT 110 SST 110 SST 210 WBL 112 Accounting Software Applications Economics for Bankers SIFE Business Development Business Law II Personal Finance Human Relations Employment Law and Regulations Training and Development Business Ethics Leadership and Management Skills Travel Study Abroad Introduction to Logistics Transportation Logistics Customer Service International Marketing Social Media Marketing Intro to Operations Mgmt Introduction to Sustainability Issues in Sustainability Work-Based Learning I Total Credits 68 Business Administration - Global Business Track (A25120G) The Global Business curriculum prepares individuals for positions in global business through studies in accounting, business, and specialized courses in global marketing, law, economics, and trade. Students are expected to demonstrate language skills, knowledge of geographic, political, and cultural differences. A degree in global business is available upon the completion of 68 credit hours of specified, required courses. Certificates in global business and global operations are also available upon completion of 18 credit hours (each) of specified, required courses. For more information, call the Business and Accounting Division office at 704.330.6595. ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry 3.0 ECO 252 Principles of Macroeconomics 3.0 Select 3 credits of the following: 3.0 ENG 112 ENG 113 ENG 114 Writing and Research in the Disciplines Literature-Based Research Professional Research & Reporting COM 110 COM 231 Introduction to Communication Public Speaking MAT 143 MAT 152 MAT 171 Quantitative Literacy Statistical Methods I Precalculus Algebra ART 111 ART 114 ART 115 HUM 120 HUM 130 MUS 110 MUS 112 PHI 215 PHI 240 REL 110 Art Appreciation Art History Survey I Art History Survey II Cultural Studies Myth in Human Culture Music Appreciation Introduction to Jazz Philosophical Issues Introduction to Ethics World Religions ACC 120 Principles of Financial Accounting 4.0 ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics 3.0 ACC 270 International Accounting 3.0 INT 110 International Business 3.0 INT 210 International Trade 3.0 INT 220 International Economics 3.0 INT 230 International Law 3.0 LOG 110 Introduction to Logistics 3.0 MKT 224 International Marketing 3.0 or LOG 125 Transportation Logistics Select 4 credits from the following: 4.0 FRE 111 & FRE 181 GER 111 & GER 181 Elementary French I and French Lab 1 Elementary German I and German Lab 1 2
SPA 111 & SPA 181 Technical Electives Elementary Spanish I and Spanish Lab 1 ACC 121 INT 180 BUS 230 WBL 112 BUS 139 OMT 110 BUS 240 BUS 152 MKT 232 BUS 253 BUS 217 BUS 153 BUS 234 INT 115 Principles of Managerial Accounting Travel Study Abroad Small Business Management Work-Based Learning I Entrepreneurship I Intro to Operations Mgmt Business Ethics Human Relations Social Media Marketing Leadership and Management Skills Employment Law and Regulations Human Resource Management Training and Development Total Credits 68 Business Administration - Human Resources Management Track (A25120H) The Human Resources Management curriculum is designed to meet the demands of business and service agencies. The objective is the development of generalists and specialists in the administration, training and management of human resources. Course work includes studies in management, interviewing, placement, needs assessment, planning, legal issues, compensation and benefits and training techniques. Also included are topics such as people skills, learning approaches, skill building and development of instructional and training materials. Graduates from this program will have a sound business educational base for life-long learning. Students will be prepared for employment opportunities in personnel, training and other human resource development areas. For more information, call the Business and Accounting Division office at 704.330.6595. ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry 3.0 ENG 112 ENG 113 ENG 114 Writing and Research in the Disciplines Literature-Based Research Professional Research & Reporting or COM 231 Public Speaking MAT 143 MAT 152 MAT 171 Quantitative Literacy Statistical Methods I Precalculus Algebra ART 111 ART 114 ART 115 HUM 120 HUM 130 MUS 110 Art Appreciation Art History Survey I Art History Survey II Cultural Studies Myth in Human Culture Music Appreciation MUS 112 PHI 215 PHI 240 REL 110 Introduction to Jazz Philosophical Issues Introduction to Ethics World Religions ECO 251 ECO 252 HIS 111 HIS 112 HIS 131 HIS 132 POL 120 PSY 150 SOC 210 Principles of Microeconomics Principles of Macroeconomics World Civilizations I World Civilizations II American History I American History II American Government General Psychology Introduction to Sociology ACC 120 Principles of Financial Accounting 4.0 ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics 3.0 BUS 217 Employment Law and Regulations 3.0 BUS 234 Training and Development 3.0 BUS 256 Recruiting,Selection&Personnel Planning 3.0 BUS 258 Compensation and Benefits 3.0 BUS 259 Human Resource Management Applications 3.0 ACC 121 Principles of Managerial Accounting 4.0 INT 110 BUS 135 BUS 116 WBL 112 BUS 152 BUS 139 BUS 240 INT 115 MKT 232 BUS 253 International Business Principles of Supervision Business Law II Work-Based Learning I Human Relations Entrepreneurship I Business Ethics Social Media Marketing Leadership and Management Skills Total Credits 68 Business Administration - Marketing Track (A25120M) The Marketing and Retailing curriculum is designed to provide students with fundamental skills in marketing and retailing. Course work includes marketing, retailing, merchandising, selling, advertising, computer technology and management. Graduates should qualify for marketing positions within marketing, retailing and service organizations. ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry 3.0 3
or COM 231 Public Speaking ENG 112 Writing and Research in the Disciplines ENG 113 Literature-Based Research ENG 114 Professional Research & Reporting MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy MAT 152 Statistical Methods I MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra ART 111 Art Appreciation ART 114 Art History Survey I ART 115 Art History Survey II HUM 120 Cultural Studies HUM 130 Myth in Human Culture MUS 110 Music Appreciation MUS 112 Introduction to Jazz PHI 215 Philosophical Issues PHI 240 Introduction to Ethics REL 110 World Religions ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics ECO 252 Principles of Macroeconomics HIS 111 World Civilizations I HIS 112 World Civilizations II HIS 131 American History I HIS 132 American History II POL 120 American Government PSY 150 General Psychology SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology ACC 120 Principles of Financial Accounting 4.0 ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics 3.0 MKT 220 Advertising and Sales Promotion 3.0 MKT 225 Marketing Research 3.0 MKT 227 Marketing Applications 3.0 MKT 232 Social Media Marketing 4.0 MKT 123 Fundamentals of Selling 3.0 or MKT 223 Customer Service MKT 224 International Marketing 3.0 MKT 221 Consumer Behavior 3.0 MKT 121 Retailing MKT 229 Special Events Production ENT 211 Entertainment Promotion ECM 210 BUS 153 INT 110 MKT 230 MKT 228 WBL 112 BUS 139 BUS 112 LOG 110 MKT 223 BUS 240 BUS 152 BUS 234 INT 115 BUS 253 BUS 217 MKT 122 Introduction to E-Commerce Human Resource Management International Business Public Relations Service Marketing Work-Based Learning I Entrepreneurship I SIFE Business Development Introduction to Logistics Customer Service Business Ethics Human Relations Training and Development Leadership and Management Skills Employment Law and Regulations Visual Merchandising Total Credits 68 No diplomas offered. a Specialization in Business Management (C25120-C1) (p. 4) a Specialization in Workplace Basic Skills (C25120-C3) (p. 5) a Specialization in Entrepreneurship (C25120-C4) (p. 5) a Specialization in Business Operations (C25120-C5) (p. 5) a Specialization in Human Resources Generalist (C25120-10) (p. 7) a Specialization in Leadership Development (C25120-11) (p. 7) a Specialization in Event Marketing and Promotion (C25120-30) (p. 7) a Specialization in Sales (C25120-31) (p. 7) a Specialization in Customer Service (C25120-32) (p. 7) a Specialization in Marketing (C25120-33) (p. 6) a Specialization in Global Business (C25120-34) (p. 7) a Specialization in Global Operations (C25120-35) (p. 7) Business Management Certificates a Specialization in Business Management (C25120-C1) This certificate is designed to provide the student with a concentrated course of study in the field of business management. Upon completion of the six courses, a certificate is awarded by the college. Courses for this certificate may be applied toward the Associate Degree in Business 4
Administration. For more information, call the Business and Accounting Division at 704.330.6595. or COM 231 Public Speaking ECM 210 Introduction to E-Commerce 3.0 or BUS 230 Small Business Management Total Credits 18 a Specialization in Workplace Basic Skills (C25120-C3) This certificate is designed to provide with a concentrated course of study in the field of workplace business skills, including management, personal finance, and organizational behavior. Students are expected to demonstrate the knowledge of management, business and supervision. Upon completion of the five required courses, a certificate is awarded by the college. This certificate many be applied toward the Associate degree in Business Administration. For more information, call the Business and Accounting Division at 704.330.6595. BUS 125 Personal Finance 3.0 BUS 135 Principles of Supervision 3.0 Total Credits 15 a Specialization in Entrepreneurship (C25120-C4) This certificate is designed to provide the student with a concentrated course of study in the field of entrepreneurship and small business startup and management. Upon completion of the six courses, a certificate is awarded by the college. Courses for this certificate may be applied toward the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Business Administration. For more information, call the Business and Accounting Division at 704.330.6595. BUS 230 Small Business Management 3.0 BUS 139 Entrepreneurship I 3.0 Accounting Elective ACC 150 Accounting Software Applications 2.0 or ACC 120 Principles of Financial Accounting Business Elective Select one of the following: 3.0 BUS 153 BUS 115 BUS 255 INT 110 BUS 135 Human Resource Management Business Law I Organizational Behavior in Business International Business Principles of Supervision Total Credits 17 a Specialization in Business Operations (C25120-C5) This certificate is designed to provide the student with a foundation in business vocabulary in addition to various topics that prepares them for pre-management positions. This certificate may be applied toward the Associate Degree in Business Administration. This certificate also is available to students enrolled in Career & College Promise. For more information, call the Business and Accounting Division at 704.330.6595. Total Credits 15 Human Resources Management Certificates a Specialization in Human Resources Generalist (C25120-10) The Human Resource Generalist certificate is designed to meet the educational demands for generalists and specialists currently within the human resource function and those seeking a career in human resources. Coursework includes studies in human resource management, employment law, workforce planning, selection, training and development, compensation, and benefits. For more information, call the Business and Accounting Division at 704.330.6595. BUS 217 Employment Law and Regulations 3.0 BUS 256 Recruiting,Selection&Personnel Planning 3.0 BUS 258 Compensation and Benefits 3.0 BUS 234 Training and Development 3.0 Total Credits 18 5
a Specialization in Leadership Development (C25120-11) The Leadership Development certificate is designed to meet educational demands for generalists and specialists currently within the human resource function, as well as managers seeking to gain a knowledge of leadership in today's work environment. Coursework includes studies in human resource management, leadership skills, organizational behavior, and training need assessment. For more information, call the Business and Accounting Division at 704.330.6595. BUS 234 Training and Development 3.0 BUS 253 Leadership and Management Skills 3.0 Total Credits 12 Marketing Certificates a Specialization in Event Marketing and Promotion (C25120-30) This certificate is designed to provide the student with a concentrated course of study in the field of marketing. Upon completion of the five courses, a certificate is awarded by the College. Courses for this certificate may be applied toward the Associate Degree in Applied Science in Business Administration Marketing and Retailing. For more information, call the Business and Accounting Division 704.330.6595. MKT 123 Fundamentals of Selling 3.0 MKT 220 Advertising and Sales Promotion 3.0 MKT 221 Consumer Behavior 3.0 Technical Electives MKT 229 Special Events Production 2.0 or ENT 211 Entertainment Promotion Total Credits 14 a Specialization in Sales (C25120-31) This certificate is designed to provide students with a concentrated course of study in the field of sales. Upon completion of the five courses, a certificate is awarded by the College. Courses for this certificate may be applied toward the Associate Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing and Retailing. For more information, call the Business and Accounting Division at 704.330.6595. MKT 223 Customer Service 3.0 Total Credits 12 a Specialization in Customer Service (C25120-32) This certificate is designed to provide students with a concentrated course of study in the field of customer service. Upon completion of the four courses a certificate is awarded by the College. Courses for this certificate may be applied toward the Associate Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing and Retailing. For more information, call the Business and Accounting Division office at 704.330.6595. MKT 223 Customer Service 3.0 Total Credits 12 a Specialization in Marketing (C25120-33) This certificate is designed to provide students with a concentrated course of study in the field of marketing. Upon completion of the five courses, a certificate is awarded by the College. Courses for this certificate may be applied toward the Associate Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing and Retailing. For more information, call the Business and Accounting Division at 704.330.6595. Take one of the following courses: 2.0-3.0 MKT 121 MKT 229 ENT 211 Retailing Special Events Production Entertainment Promotion MKT 232 Social Media Marketing 4.0 MKT 123 Fundamentals of Selling 3.0 Business Administration Certificate with a Specialization in Global Business (C25120-34) This certificate is designed to provide students with a concentrated course of study in the field of global business, including management, marketing, and economics. Students are expected to demonstrate the knowledge of global marketing, economics, and business. Upon completion of the six required courses, a certificate is awarded by the college. This certificate may be applied toward the Associate in Applied Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Global Business. For more information, call the Business and Accounting Division at 704.330.6595. INT 110 International Business 3.0 INT 220 International Economics 3.0 6
MKT 224 International Marketing 3.0 or LOG 110 Introduction to Logistics GEO 111 World Regional Geography 3.0 or INT 115 Total Credits 18 a Specialization in Global Operations (C25120-35) This certificate is designed to provide students with a concentrated course of study in the field of global operations including global trade and logistics. Students are expected to demonstrate the ability to process import/export documentation and knowledge of global economic and business operational practices. Upon completion of the six required courses, a certificate is awarded by the college. This certificate may be applied toward the Associate Degree in Global Business. The Global Operations Certificate is in the Business and Accounting Division. For more information, call 704-330-6595 or check the division website at http://www.cpcc.edu/business_accounting INT 110 International Business 3.0 INT 210 International Trade 3.0 LOG 110 Introduction to Logistics 3.0 LOG 125 Transportation Logistics 3.0 OMT 110 Intro to Operations Mgmt 3.0 Total Credits 18 BUS 110. Introduction to Business. 3.0 Credits. Class-3.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. This course provides a survey of the business world. Topics include the basic principles and practices of contemporary business. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of business concepts as a foundation for studying other business subjects. BUS 112. SIFE Business Development. 2.0 Credits. Class-1.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-2.0. This course provides students with opportunities for practical application of concepts taught in business, marketing, and economics courses. Emphasis is placed on free markets in a global economy, how entrepreneurs succeed, personal financial success skills, and business ethics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge in business, marketing, and economics and display creative problem-solving, public speaking, leadership, and public relations skills. Prerequisites: Take BUS 110 BUS 115. Business Law I. 3.0 Credits. Class-3.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. This course introduces the student to the legal and ethical framework of business. Contracts, negotiable instruments, the law of sales, torts, crimes, constitutional law, the Uniform Commercial Code, and the court systems are examined. Upon completion the student should be able to identify legal and ethical issues that arise in business decisions and the laws that apply to them. BUS 116. Business Law II. 3.0 Credits. Class-3.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. This course includes the study of the legal and ethical framework of business. Business Organizations, property law, intellectual property law, agency and employment law, consumer law, secured transactions, and bankruptcy are examined. Upon completion, the student should be able to identify legal and ethical issues that arise in business decisions and the laws that apply to them. Prerequisites: Take BUS 115 BUS 121. Business Math. 3.0 Credits. Class-2.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-2.0. This course covers fundamental mathematical operations and their application to business problems. Topics include payroll, pricing, interest and discount, commission, taxes, and other pertinent uses of mathematics in the field of business. Upon completion, students should be able to apply mathematical concepts to business. Prerequisites: Take DMA 050 with a minimum grade of C Take DRE 098 or ENG 111 with a minimum grade of C BUS 125. Personal Finance. 3.0 Credits. Class-3.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. This course provides a study of individual and family financial decisions. Emphasis is placed on building useful skills in buying, managing finances, increasing resources, and coping with current economic conditions. Upon completion, students should be able to develop a personal financial plan. BUS 135. Principles of Supervision. 3.0 Credits. Class-3.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. This course introduces the basic responsibilities and duties of the supervisor and his/her relationship to higher-level supervisors, subordinates, and associates. Emphasis is placed on effective utilization of the work force and understanding the role of the supervisor. Upon completion, students should be able to apply supervisory principles in the work place. Take ENG 111 ENG 112 ENG 113 or ENG 114 with a minimum grade of C BUS 137. Principles of Management. 3.0 Credits. Class-3.0. This course is designed to be an overview of the major functions of management. Emphasis is placed on planning, organizing, controlling, directing, and communicating. Upon completion, students should be able to work as contributing members of a team utilizing these functions of management. Take EFL 111 and EFL 112 with a minimum grade of C Take ENG 111, ENG 112, ENG 113, or ENG 114 with a minimum grade of C 7
BUS 139. Entrepreneurship I. 3.0 Credits. Class-3.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. This course provides an introduction to the principles of entrepreneurship. Topics include self-analysis of entrepreneurship readiness, the role of entrepreneur in economic development, legal problems, organizational structure, sources of financing, budgeting, and cash flow. Upon completion, students should have an understanding of the entrepreneurial process and issues faced by entrepreneurs. BUS 152. Human Relations. 3.0 Credits. Class-3.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. This course introduces the concepts of effective human interaction in the business work environment. Topics include effective communication techniques, motivation, ego states, stress, and conflict. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the importance of human relations, apply motivational techniques, and implement strategies for resolving work-related conflicts. BUS 153. Human Resource Management. 3.0 Credits. Class-3.0. This course introduces the functions of personnel/human resource management within an organization. Topics include equal opportunity and the legal environment, recruitment and selection, performance appraisal, employee development, compensation planning, and employee relations. Upon completion, students should be able to anticipate and resolve human resource concerns. BUS 217. Employment Law and Regulations. 3.0 Credits. Class-3.0. This course introduces the principle laws and regulations affecting public and private organizations and their employees or prospective employees. Topics include fair employment practices, EEO, affirmative action, and employee rights and protections. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate organization policy for compliance and assure that decisions are not contrary to law. BUS 225. Business Finance. 3.0 Credits. Class-2.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-2.0. This course provides an overview of business financial management. Emphasis is placed on financial statement analysis, time value of money, management of cash flow, risk and return, and sources of financing. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret and apply the principles of financial management. Prerequisites: Take ACC 120 Minimum grade C BUS 228. Business Statistics. 3.0 Credits. Class-2.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-2.0. This course introduces the use of statistical methods and tools in evaluating research data for business applications. Emphasis is placed on basic probability, measures of spread and dispersion, central tendency, sampling, regression analysis, and inductive inference. Upon completion, students should be able to apply statistical problem solving to business. BUS 230. Small Business Management. 3.0 Credits. Class-3.0. This course introduces the challenges of entrepreneurship including the startup and operation of a small business. Topics include market research techniques, feasibility studies, site analysis, financing alternatives, and managerial decision making. Upon completion, students should be able to develop a small business plan. BUS 234. Training and Development. 3.0 Credits. Class-3.0. This course covers developing, conducting, and evaluating employee training with attention to adult learning principles. Emphasis is placed on conducting a needs assessment, using various instructional approaches, designing the learning environment, and locating learning resources. Upon completion, students should be able to design, conduct, and evaluate a training program. BUS 240. Business Ethics. 3.0 Credits. Class-3.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. This course introduces contemporary and controversial ethical issues that face the business community. Topics include moral reasoning, moral dilemmas, law and morality, equity, justice and fairness, ethical standards, and moral development. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of their moral responsibilities and obligations as members of the workforce and society. Prerequisites: Take BUS 110 with a minimum grade of C Take ENG 111 or DRE 098 BUS 253. Leadership and Management Skills. 3.0 Credits. Class-3.0. This course includes a study of the qualities, behaviors, and personal styles exhibited by leaders. Emphasis is placed on coaching, counseling, team building, and employee involvement. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and exhibit the behaviors needed for organizational effectiveness. 8
BUS 255. Organizational Behavior in Business. 3.0 Credits. Class-3.0. This course covers the impact of different management practices and leadership styles on worker satisfaction and morale, organizational effectiveness, productivity, and profitability. Topics include a discussion of formal and informal organizations, group dynamics, motivation, and managing conflict and change. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze different types of interpersonal situations and determine an appropriate course of action. Prerequisites: Take BUS 110 with a minimum grade of C BUS 256. Recruiting,Selection&Personnel Planning. 3.0 Credits. Class-3.0. This course introduces the basic principles involved in managing the employment process. Topics include personnel planning, recruiting, interviewing and screening techniques, maintaining employee records; and voluntary and involuntary separations. Upon completion, students should be able to acquire and retain employees who match position requirements and fulfill organizational objectives. BUS 258. Compensation and Benefits. 3.0 Credits. Class-3.0. This course is designed to study the basic concepts of pay and its role in rewarding performance. Topics include wage and salary surveys, job analysis, job evaluation techniques, benefits, and pay-for-performance programs. Upon completion, students should be able to develop and manage a basic compensation system to attract, motivate, and retain employees. BUS 259. Human Resource Management Applications. 3.0 Credits. Class-3.0. This course provides students in the Human Resource Management concentration the opportunity to reinforce their learning experiences from preceding HRM courses. Emphasis is placed on application of day-to-day HRM functions by completing in-basket exercises and through simulations. Upon completion, students should be able to determine the appropriate actions called for by typical events that affect the status of people at work. Prerequisites: Take All: BUS 217, BUS 234, BUS 256, and BUS 258 9