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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION and MANAGEMENT

with specializations in:
Business Administration-Program: AAS-5041
Marketing-Program: AAS-5042
Insurance-Program: AAS-5043

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 

ACG 2001 Principles of Financial Accounting I
ACG 2011 Principles of Financial Accounting II 
BUL 2241 Business Law
CGS 1061C Introduction to Computers and Information Systems
ECO 2013  Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics 
FIN 2000  Principles of Finance
GEB 1011 Introduction to Business
INP 1390 Human Relations in Business and Industry
MAN 2021 Principles of Management
MAN 2300 Principles of Personnel Management
MAR 2011 Principles of Marketing
PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Program AAS-5041 - Specialization in Business Administration
ACG 2071 Managerial Accounting 
CGS 1100 Business Applications on Microcomputers
ENC 2210 Introduction to Technical and Professional Writing
Program AAS-5042 - Specialization in Marketing
MKA 2511 Advertising 
MKA 2021  Principles of Selling 
MKA 2041  Principles of Retailing 
Program AAS-5043 - Specialization in Insurance 
CGS 1100 Business Applications on Microcomputers
RMI 1613 Principles of Insurance - Registered Customer Service Representative
RMI 1631 Principles of Liability & Claim Adjusting - Accredited Claims Adjuster
RMI 2616 Principles of Property Insurance - General Lines Agent
NOTE 1: Students who have completed the GLA, RCSR or ACA exams can be awarded credits for specified courses. See Program Manager for more information.
NOTE 2: Keyboard skills required for all computer related courses.   
TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS - 64 
ACG 2001 Principles of Financial Accounting I
3 hrs., 3 credits.
Students will study basic accounting principles relating to the accounting cycle. The course will focus on journals, ledgers, and basic financial statements. Topics include cash, receivables, inventories, plant and intangible assets.

ACG 2011 Principles of Financial Accounting II
3 hrs., 3 credits. Prerequisite: ACG 2001
Students will study accounting principles and concepts related to generally accepted accounting principles, partnerships, corporations, consolidated financial statements, cash flows, and financial statement interpretation.

ACG 2071 Managerial Accounting
3 hrs., 3 credits. Prerequisite: ACG 2011
The study of the relationship of managerial accounting to control and decision making functions of management. The course includes a study of how costs are classified and analyzed in terms of material, labor, and overhead for job order, process cost and activity-based cost systems.

BUL 2241 Business Law
3 hrs., 3 credits.
This is an introductory course that enables students to examine and better understand the legal framework that surrounds our everyday personal and business activities. The course includes a survey of the federal and state court systems, with emphasis on the Uniform Commercial Code and other law affecting: (l) contracts, (2) agency and
employer/employee relationship, (3) real property, and
(4) personal property and bailments.

CGS 1061C Introduction to Computers and Information Systems
3 hrs., 3 credits.
Students will learn the basic terminology associated with computers with a special emphasis on the micro. They will also become familiar with word processing, spreadsheets, Powerpoint, and the Windows environment. Hands-on labs will be used to reinforce class work. For this class, the laboratory time required averages 3 hours per week.

CGS 1100 Business Applications on Microcomputers
3 hrs., 3 credits. Prerequisite or with instructor's permission
Students will learn how microcomputers can be used as tools in the solution of business-related problems. Specifically, Microsoft Office Suite (in a non-secretarial environment) will be taught. This will give the student the capability of using these techniques in the study of other courses in computer information systems as well as in other programs. For this course, the laboratory time required averages 3 hours per week. Hands-on labs will be used to reinforce class work.

ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics
3 hrs., 3 credits.
An introduction to the theory of national income determination with discussion of monetary and fiscal policies. Basic macroeconomic issues are examined based on current economic information and theory. Topics include supply and demand, product market, including international trade and payments, money and labor markets, aggregate supply and demand, and business cycles. Gordon Rule word requirement: 2,000

ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics
3 hrs., 3 credits.
An introduction to the behavior of households and firms. The role of government, and current economic problems and theories are examined. Topics include consumer behavior, supply, demand, production, costs, competitive and monopolistic product markets and factor markets. Gordon Rule word requirement: 2,000

ENC 2210 Introduction to Technical and Professional Writing
3 hrs., 3 credits. Prerequisite: ENC 1101
Students preparing for careers in business, industry, or government receive instruction in the specialized skills of technical and professional writing. Through familiarity with long and short reports, graphic illustrations, and directions and instructions, students develop criteria for judging and producing technical and professional writing. Controlled group work, oral presentations, and practice in resume writing and interviewing can build confidence as students acquire the skills needed to make them competitive as promotable employees.

FIN 2000 Principles of Finance
3 hrs., 3 credits.
This course provides the necessary background for courses in business finance, financial management, monetary theory, public finance, and other related subjects. Students can expect to study the following major topics: the efficiency of the financial system, the creation of capital in the financial systems and the transfer of claims to wealth in the financial system.

GEB 1011 Introduction to Business
3 hrs., 3 credits.
This course examines the role and function of business enterprise within our economic framework. Includes study of the interrelationships of management, marketing, production, and finance. Designed to help students select their field of business specialization and provide a foundation for advanced courses in business.

INP 1390 Human Relations in Business and Industry
3 hrs., 3 credits.
Students study human relations problems as they apply to business and industry. They study how human behavior relates to activities with supervisors, peers, and subordinates. Students do role playing, study cases, and do outside reading for oral and written reports.

MAN 2021 Principles of Management
3 hrs., 3 credits.
This course is a survey of the principles of management as a creative profession. Focus is placed upon aspects of management which underlie the solutions to problems in planning, organization, staffing, leading directing, and controlling. The characteristics and needs for sound management philosophy are identified in the course.

MAN 2300 Principles of Personnel Management
3 hrs., 3 credits.
This course examines the personnel department's role in a business organization as it relates to the staffing function of management. Attention is given to the personnel department's responsibility in recruiting, hiring, orientation, employee development, appraising, training, compensation, and career development.

MAR 2011 Principles of Marketing
3 hrs., 3 credits.
A study of the functions, institutions and methods of marketing goods and services. Relates marketing to the total economic structure and emphasizes the importance of the consumer as the center of focus. This course constitutes a broad overview of the research, planning, development, organization and implementation of marketing functions associated with meeting the needs of manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, industrial and governmental entities and final consumers.

MKA 2021 Principles of Selling
3 hrs., 3 credits.
Students will investigate the principles and problems inherent in personal selling which include: prospecting, pre-approach, approach, demonstration, handling objections, and closing and follow-up skills. Students learn proper attitudes and personal characteristics needed for dealing successfully with the public on a business, personal, and professional basis.

MKA 2041 Principles of Retailing
3 hrs., 3 credits.
An analysis of the development, present status and trends of retailing. The course focuses upon the major functions of retailing including store organization, policies, planning, personnel, layout, buying, merchandising, pricing, promotion, control and special challenges associated with the field of retailing.

MKA 2511 Advertising
3 hrs., 3 credits.
A comprehensive study of the use of promotional strategy and marketing communications to achieve marketing objectives. Emphasis is placed upon promotional objectives, product positioning, media selection, budgeting and measuring promotional effectiveness. Students will develop their own coordinated promotional program.

RMI 1613 Principles of Insurance - Registered Customer Service Representative                                                                                           3 hrs., 3 credits.                                                                          This course is an introduction to the four areas of fire insurance, ocean marine, inland marine insurance, surety and fidelity bond, and multiple-line coverage. For each of the four areas specimen contracts are examined. The course covers each area with regard to the perils, property losses, persons, locations, time and hazard.

RMI 1631 Principles of Liability and Claim Adjusting - Accredited Claims Adjuster                                                                                          3 hrs., 3 credits.                                                                          This course in adjusting examines the principles and practices of adjusting all forms of liability insurance and auto insurance claims.

RMI 2616 Principles of Property Insurance - General Lines Agent                                                                                                            3 hrs., 3 credits.                                                                          This course discusses the general principles of insurance and adjusting, covers risk and insurance surety ship, risk management principles and the insurance contract (limitations on coverage and limitations on amount of loss), the procedure, investigation and reports of adjustment of property losses, and estimations of business losses.

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