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Students study the evolution of information and the impact of technology on research, and learn how to access, evaluate, and synthesize acquired research. The research process and papers required, of each student include inquiry into the history of each student’s chosen career along with the assignments on how changes in technology have impacted the communication processes in the career field. Prerequisite or Corequisite: INSM180

This course is a multi-disciplinary course with the infusion of communication theory along with critical analyses of written and presented speech to include a composition/rhetoric/ textual element from the English discipline.

Students develop their expository and persuasive writing skills through varied writing experiences. Information literacy skills and research techniques are introduced and reinforced. Students apply their information literacy and writing skills to produce a paper which incorporates research in appropriate APA citation style.

This course builds on the research and writing skills developed in the previous English course. Students make critical decisions about the research necessary to produce diverse writings appropriate in content, format, and documentation. Using their research, students produce documents that will positively affect varied audiences.

This Course Provides A Background In Advanced Composition Strategies And Advanced Research Methodologies Through The Study Of Qualitative Research Methodologies To Develop And Enhance Professional And Academic Writing Skills. Prerequisite: Engl250 Or Engl230

This introductory course exposes students to the theoretical basis of computing science. Students study the social, educational and career implications of computer hardware and system software, as well as emerging technologies. Learners will apply technology to develop proficiency in the productions, analysis and archiving of electronic communications common in today’s society.

Students employ a wide range of problem solving strategies. This course introduces measurement, consumer math, quantitative reasoning, statistics, different numeration systems, and optional topics according to student needs.

This course is designed to provide a basis for business decisions through an introduction to the fundamental concepts of statistics and to the important methods of statistical inference. Prerequisite: MATH103

This course introduces students to environmental science, and examines the human/environmental relationship, fundamental ecological principles, energy resources, human impact on ecosystems, and industry’s impact on ecosystems, natural disasters, and cutting-edge environmental issues.

Explore and analyze contemporary topics using analytic methods and metacognitive strategies. Emphasis is on the application of these strategies within the dynamic communities of college, career and life. Students complete a career based ethical controversy research paper which contributes to the student learning portfolio.

In This Course Students Study The Rules Of Argument, Inductive And Deductive Reasoning, The Recognition Of Formal And Informal Fallacies, And The Application Of Logical Thinking Inn Work And Social Settings. Prerequisite: Phil201 Or Phil250

This course provides an introduction to the principles of psychological theory and research. This course surveys the sub categories of study including: cognitive, developmental, abnormal, social and biopsychology as it related to the scientific study and understanding of human thoughts, emotions and behaviors.

This Course Applies General Psychological Principles And Research To Study The Individual In Organizational, Workplace Settings. Research-based Principals And Methods Are Utilized To Study A Variety Of Topics Important To The Understanding Of Human Behavior In Career Settings. Emphasis Is Upon The Interactive Effects Of Situational And Individual Variables As They Influence Organizational Behavior. Students Will Learn How Principal Theories And Empirical Findings From Research In Organizational Psychology Are Used To Improve Employee Performance And Satisfaction. Prerequisite: Psyc101 Or Svsc215

Students are introduced to sociological principles through exploring the relationship between the individual, attitudes, behavior and the community. This includes the contemplation of issues like race, gender, class, sex, and age, as well as organizational infrastructures and their tendencies towards power, authority, and status.

This Course Focuses On The Dynamics Of Groups And Interpersonal Relationships Within The Work Setting. Small Group Theory And Research Form The Basis For The Study Of Professional Communication And Group Decision-making Skills. Students Develop A Clearer Understanding Of Their Own Behavior And How It Affects Others In The Workplace. Prerequisite: Sosc101 Or Sosc102

An introduction to accounting concepts, principles, and practices is provided. The focus is upon the accounting cycle, the recording process, financial statement preparation, payroll and cash control.

Accounting concepts, principles and practices are continued. This course includes specific inventory methods, receivables and payables, bad debt, and valuation of plant and equipment. An overview of basic partnership and corporate transactions, cash flows, and cost principles is provided.

Fundamental concepts of financial analysis and planning are covered. Students will apply ratio analysis and techniques to determine strengths and weaknesses of an organization. Capital budgeting, debt and equity fund raising, and forecasting based on budgets and cash projections are included with more advanced focus upon financial statements, cash, and temporary investments. Preparation and interpretation of the cash flow statement relative to the decision making process is also addressed.

This course provides a survey of the organizational and fundamental operations of business enterprises and the concepts of the American economic system. Management, marketing, economics, and finance principles are explored to give insights into business in the global economy.

A survey of the functions of management: planning, organizing, directing, and controlling. Special emphasis is placed on strategic planning, forecasting, and business ethics. Students research management theories and applications. Management cases are analyzed and discussed.

A Survey Of Operations Management Techniques And Procedures, This Course Topic Includes Tqm, Aggregate Planning And Budgeting, Projecting Operational Time Lines And Continuous Improvement. Emphasis Is Placed Upon Strategic Considerations And Profit Maximization. Prerequisite: Math290 Or Math309

As a senior capstone course, students integrate and apply Business curriculum concepts. A detailed strategic plan is developed consisting of the goals, action steps and budget which are aligned with an organization’s mission. Students test various aspects of the plan and evaluate results. Prerequisites: Final Semester or Dean’s Permission

This course will introduce the students to issues in macro theory through the use of models, principles and econometric analysis. Topics will include: opportunity costs, supply and demand, market equilibrium, and the assessment of GNP/GDP. Discussions will focus on the impact of business cycles, the role of government in the economy, the financial system, the role of monetary policy and the major issues facing the U.S. economy

This social science course, based upon the “allocation of scarce resources,” examines basic economic assumptions and models. Though the economic functions of government and aggregate concepts are addressed, the course primarily has a microeconomic focus. Opportunity costs, supply and demand, market equilibrium and the GNP/GDP are covered. The impact of business cycles, economic policies, deregulation, environ-mental protection and labor on both the market and the individual organization is also highlighted.

Students Explore The More Advanced Concepts Utilized In Spreadsheet And Database Technology. A Continuation Of The Students’ Proficiency Development Using The Integrated Office Suite Is Accomplished Through The Application Of Advanced Skills. Prerequisite: Inft100 Or Ofst200 Or Inft111 Or Csci100 Or Insm180 Or Tech100

This survey course provides a general overview of financial management with a focus on the tools and techniques used in financial decision making. Students are introduced to the fundamentals of business finance and will learn the basic concepts of time value of money, asset valuation and risk and return

Field experience under the supervision and evaluation of a cooperating facility and the college. Students utilize knowledge and skills gained in the career program for a minimum of 90 clock hours. Students also attend classroom seminars for coordination and evaluation of the Internship experience and the development of a professional marketing plan. Prerequisites: Minimum 45 Earned Credits

Financial planning process; client/planner interactions; time value of money applications; personal financial statements development and assessment; cash flow and debt management; asset acquisition; education planning; planning elements of risk management; investment planning; and retirement planning; special needs planning review; integrating planning recommendations; financial planning ethics review; overview of practice management concepts. Note: This course will only be offered online

This course introduces students to risk management and insurance decisions in personal financial planning. Topics include insurance for life, health, disability, property and liability risks, as well as annuities, group insurance, and long term care. Note: This course will only be offered online

This course provides the student with an understanding of the various types of securities traded in financial markets, investment theory and practice, portfolio construction and management, and investment strategies and tactics. Note: This course will only be offered online.

The course focuses on principles and current law and practice of income taxation and its impact on financial planning for individuals, couples and families in their roles as investors, employees and business owners. Note: This course will only be offered online

Retirement planning focuses on preparation for retirement. The course will include the importance of retirement planning, an evaluation of the client’s needs, and an understanding of Social Security and Medicare, and qualified and non-qualified retirement plans. Note: This course will only be offered online

Estate Planning focuses on the efficient conservation and transfer of wealth, consistent with the client’s goals. It is a study of the legal, tax, financial and non-financial aspects of this process, covering topics such as trusts, wills, probate, advanced directives, charitable giving, wealth transfers and related taxes. Note: This course will only be offered online

In this course students will design, execute and present the outcomes of a capstone project conducted during a practicum field experience. Students will be challenged to use their knowledge, skills and behaviors developed over the course of their program studies to solve real-world problems in their career discipline. Students will be evaluated from both academic and professional standards. The capstone project will be a portfolio development exhibit.

This course emphasizes mastery of grammar and punctuation usage, paragraph structure, and strategy. Prerequisite: Placement determined by placement test score.

This course is a study of the fundamentals of mathematics in the following areas: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, and percentages. Prerequisite: Placement determined by placement test score.

This course is intended to help students develop their ability to write and express ideas in an organized, unified, coherent manner that reflects an appropriate awareness of purpose and audience. Through writing, reading, and discussion, students will learn to synthesize their thoughts as they communicate more effectively. Course concepts are applied to essays, research projects, and specialized writing. Regular writing and revision will improve students’ grammar, punctuation and usage skills. Prerequisite: Passing grade in Foundations of English II or placement determined by STEP assessment score.

The oral communication course: (1) develops awareness of the communication process; (2) provides inventional, organizational and expressive strategies; (3) promotes understanding of and adaptation to a variety of communication contexts; and (4) emphasizes critical skills in listening, reading, thinking and speaking. Prerequisite: none

A study of the rules of valid judging and reasoning, both inductive and deductive, in a traditional, language-centered context rather than a symbolic context. Logical analysis of both formal and informal fallacies and of the consistency and logical consequences of a given set of statements. Logical analysis is applied to concrete problems dealing with our knowledge of reality. Prerequisite: English Composition

This course offers an introduction to the most common literary genres: fiction, poetry, drama, and literary non-fiction. Students will study the basic elements of each genre, learn how to compare genres, become familiar with sample texts that illustrate the particularities of each genre, and practice the skills of analyzing and writing about literary texts. Reading and analysis of texts will include a variety of literary forms and periods. Students will engage in approaches to determine literary meaning, form, and value. Prerequisite: none [English Comp. recommended]

40 hours, 4 credits This course provides students with the skills to achieve mastery of algebraic terminology and applications including, but not limited to, real number operations, variables, polynomials, integer exponents, graphs, factoring, quadratic equations, and word problems. Prerequisite: Passing grade in Foundations of Math or placement determined by STEP assessment score.

Examines astronomical phenomena and concepts, including the solar system, stars and galaxies, planetary motions, atoms and radiation, and the origin and evolution of the universe. Prerequisite: none

Introduction to national income theories, economic fluctuations and growth, money and banking, and international economics. Prerequisite: none

Introduction to price theories, the behavior of the firm under varying market conditions and the behavior of the consumer. Prerequisite: none

This course defines accounting objectives and their relation to business. The student will be taught the fundamental principles of bookkeeping. The trial balance, working papers, financial statements, and completing an accounting cycle are introduced. The course will emphasize valuing assets, including property, plant and equipment, inventory, and accounts receivable, and will address the classification of accounts, notes, payroll liabilities, and monthly adjustments. Prerequisite: none

This course is a further continuation of Financial Accounting I and will stress financial statement analysis for partnerships and corporations. It will also emphasize corporate accounting, corporate issuing and investing in debt and equity securities, financial and cash-flow analysis, and decisionmaking. The course will include manufacturing accounting methods used for budgeting and forecasting. Prerequisite: Financial Accounting I

Course is designed to provide knowledge of the rights, options, and requirements in filing returns for the individual and small business. Prerequisite: Financial Accounting II

This course will introduce students to the field of fraud examination and how fraud occurs and is detected within financial statements. This course will expand in areas of revenue, inventory, liabilities, assets, and inadequate disclosures related to financial statement investigations and fraud. Prerequisite: Financial Accounting II

This course will be a synthesis of the accounting, business, and general education courses offered in the Accounting associate’s degree program. A study of emerging issues and timely topics in financial accounting, professional ethics, and transferable skills necessary for the success of an accounting graduate, and accounting careers will be discussed. This course focuses on research, case analysis, and inter-personal communication and class presentations. Prerequisite: Offered last or second-to-last quarter for associate’s degree students.

This course is a study of the characteristics and functions of business in a free enterprise environment and how business impacts the economy in which we live. Characteristics studied may include opportunities, organizations, management, marketing, analysis and any other activities related to general ownership and operation. Prerequisite: none

This course serves as an introduction to the marketing concept, integrating seven key marketing perspectives. Topics include consumer buying behavior, business-to-business markets and organizational buying behavior, market research techniques, fundamental pricing concepts, marketing channels and logistics, integrated marketing communications, and marketing’s role in electronic commerce. Prerequisite: none

Students enrolled in this course will develop managerial skills and insights by studying management practices. Prerequisite: none

This course teaches communication theory and skills for developing professional documents and oral presentations for audiences in diverse communities and disciplines. To equip students to communicate effectively, this course emphasizes thinking and writing within global contexts, in collaborative situations, and in various electronic environments. Prerequisite: Passing grade in Foundations of English II or placement determined by STEP assessment score.

This course presents an examination of current moral and ethical issues that arise in the world of business, as well as an analysis of the main theories of moral obligation, right and wrong action, and good and bad values. Prerequisite: none

This course presents fundamental principles of law applicable to business transactions. The course relates areas of legal environment of business and sales contracts. Principles of law that apply to government, regulations, commercial paper, property, bailments, agency and business organizations are addressed. Prerequisite: none

40 hours, 3 credits This course teaches students basic to advanced computer concepts and skills, including creating and modifying Word documents, designing databases, spreadsheet creation and analysis, using the Internet and e-commerce tools, and creating presentations with enhanced features and web tools. Prerequisite: none

The course is designed to study the personal and professional characteristics necessary for obtaining and maintaining suitable employment. The student will assemble a complete job-seeking portfolio including his/her resume and references, letters of application and appreciation, documentation of work and educational history, and demonstration of skills through examples of student work. The course includes an in-depth study of selfmarketing approaches, job interviewing techniques and professionalism as well as participation in a mock interview. Prerequisite: none

This course is the standard introduction to the banking profession, financial markets, and financial institutions. It touches on nearly every aspect of financial services, from the fundamentals of negotiable instruments to contemporary issues and developments within the industry. Prerequisite: None

Focus is on computing and paying of wages and salaries, social security taxes and benefits, federal and state employment insurance and taxes, and payroll accounting systems and records. Prerequisite: Financial Accounting I

This course is designed to teach students to accomplish common accounting functions through the use of the computer. Students will learn to maintain accounting records on a computer, input and process information and produce standard accounting reports. This course covers common accounting functions such as maintaining accounts receivable, accounts payable and general ledgers. Prerequisite: Financial Accounting I

This course is designed to investigate the advanced applications and concepts available in Microsoft Office Excel. Students will be introduced to electronic spreadsheet features ranging from the data input and manipulation to charting and PivotTables. This course is designed to help prepare students for the Excel portion of the Microsoft Office Specialist certification exam. Prerequisite: Computer Applications and Business Systems Concepts