Supervisory Leadership

BUS 101 Business Principles/Practices
3-3-0 (Lecture/Discussion)/3-0-0 (Web) This is a survey of the functions related to general business operations such as the role of business in the community, the forms of ownership, the means of production in modern industry, the relationship of labor and management, the trends in contemporary business, the system of marketing, and the dimensions of business finance. It includes a hands-on study of the stock market.

BUS 102 Math for Business & Industry
4-4-0 (Lecture/Discussion)/4-0-0 (Web) This course is a practical application of mathematics to the problems of business and industry including percentage, simple interest and discounts, averages, compound interest, and commission. Units of the course will cover depreciation, payroll, taxes, tables, and charts.

BUS 103 Business Computer Applications
3-3-1 (Lecture/Standard Lab) This introductory course demonstrates how a computer operates and its common uses, using laboratory assignments utilizing spreadsheets, database management, word processing, and presentation software demonstrating end-user competency. Both internal and external networking will be utilized through applications, e-mail, and Internet assignments.

BUS 115 Small Business Management
3-3-0 (Lecture/Discussion) This course is an introduction to the procedures involved in owning or operating a small business such as planning considerations, marketing plans, financing, legal issues, inventory control/purchasing, insurance, pricing, location, ethics, and social responsibility.

BUS 160 Business Writing Skills
3-3-0 (Lecture/Discussion) This course reinforces the usage of correct language and style skills required in business writing, such as grammar, commas, semicolons, colons, and other punctuation marks. Effective sentences, paragraphs, and proofreading skills are stressed. Business memos, persuasive letters, public relations letters, response letters, and informative letters are also stressed. In addition, effective methods for communicating electronically are covered in this course. Prerequisites: BUS 111 or keyboarding 40 wpm, BUS 109 or MS Word experience.

BUS 201 Business Law I
3-3-0 (Lecture/Discussion) This course offers an overview of the legal environment as it relates to common business transactions and obligations. Topics include negligence and other torts, sales law, contracts and other selected topics.

BUS 207 Organizational Behavior
3-3-0 (Lecture/Discussion)/3-0-0 (Web) This is an experiential examination of interpersonal relationships as they affect one's ability to function in the world of work. Topics include self-understanding, as well as the understanding of others, motivation and productivity, morale, conflict and change management, stress, ethics, diversity, goal setting and self-managed work teams. Prerequisites: BUS 101 or instructor permission.

BUS 210 Quality Management
3-3-0 (Lecture/Discussion)/3-0-0 (Web) This is an in-depth course in total quality management. Emphasis will be placed on motivation and job-skills relationships, organization for TQM, technical aspects of TQM, and continuous improvement/customer satisfaction.

BUS 215 Project Management
2-2-0 (Lecture/Discussion)/2-0-0 (Web) This is an introductory course in project management. The course explores the life of a project, people as the key to success, project planning and control, and project management software. Prerequisites: BUS 110 or instructor permission.

BUS 220 ISO Standards
1-1-0 (Lecture/Discussion) This is a comprehensive overview of the ISO 9000 family of standards that explains which is used when and by what types of organizations. The course explores the ISO 9000 numbering system as well as the various steps in implementing the standards and preparation for ISO certification. Prerequisites: BUS 110 or instructor permission.

BUS 263 Supervision
3-3-0 (Lecture/Discussion) Emphasizing a practical skills-building approach, the course includes applications in the basic functions of supervision: planning, organizing, staffing, leading, evaluating employees, supervising groups, controlling quality, productivity improvement, managing change and conflict, labor relations, and time and stress management. Prerequisites: BUS 101 or permission of the instructor.

ENG 110 College Writing I
3-3-0 (Composition)/3-0-0 (Web) This college writing course will help students become more competent and confident writers. It will enable students to practice and become more skillful in the different stages of the writing process: generating ideas, planning and organizing, rough-draft writing, revising, refining, and proofreading. Students will write a variety of papers, no less than six, such as papers narrating and describing experiences, summarizing information, explaining an idea or concept, and supporting an opinion. Other assignments may include a journal, a letter seeking employment, a letter to the editor, and answering essay exams. Research skills, such as using the library and following appropriate documentation style in citing sources, will be taught. Students will improve their grammar, style, and thinking skills and learn how to produce writing necessary for success in further academic and employment pursuits. Prerequisites: Minimum ACT Writing Skills score of 18 or COMPASS score of 70 or ENG 098 or ENG 099 and ACT Reading score of 14 or COMPASS score of 65 or TRS 096 and TRS 105 or ENG 099.