BUS 110: Office Methods and Human Resources (3 Credits)
Students will experience the role of an office worker with a variety of tasks to be performed. Office skills and knowledge of procedures will be introduced and explored. This course will cover the importance of human relations and interpersonal communications skills.
Goal Area: Elective
Prerequisite: None
Institutional Outcomes: 3a, 3b, 4a & 4b
BUS 235: Entrepreneurship (3 Credits)
This course examines what it takes to start, operate, and grow your own business. Students will develop the fundamental concepts and techniques necessary to become a successful entrepreneur. The goal is to show that creating a growth mindset is possible, and very attainable. We begin this endeavor with the assumption that there are no clear “rules” for developing a successful, and independent business venture. Unlike other courses that focus on a single functional area of business, this course will concentrate on the complete business scenario. We will use several methods to accomplish the goals of this course. WE will use the textbook, case studies, and discussion boards to better understand the roadblocks and concepts needed to become an effective entrepreneur.
Goal Area: Elective
Prerequisite: None
Institutional Outcomes: 1a, 1b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b & 5a
BUS 251: Business and Its Legal Environment (3 Credits)
Laws and regulations affecting the business environment and managerial decisions will be studied; including the legal system and methods of dispute resolution. Topics include torts, crimes, contracts, product liability, business organization, employment, antitrust, and environmental protection.
Goal Area: Elective
Prerequisite: None
Institutional Outcomes: 1b, 4a, 4b
BUS 270: Business Ethics (3 Credits)
This course is designed to help students take a deeper look at ethics and how business decisions can be affected. It is a general introduction to business ethics and the importance of stakeholder relationships, social responsibility, and corporate governance. The course presents and examines moral theories and how these lead to strong ethical business leaders. The course will also investigate how tribal wisdom is applied to contemporary business ethics.
Goal Area: Elective
Prerequisite: None
Institutional Outcomes: 4a, 4b & 5a
