Online Business Courses

BA-101 Introduction to Business

4 credits, Fall/Winter/Spring Offered Online every term

Introduction to the American business system including business organization, accounting, finance, marketing, and management. Also offered as an online course. Recommended: Placement in RD-115.

BA-131 Introduction to Business Computing [C]

4 credits, Fall/Winter/Spring Offered Online every term

Use and application of Microsoft Office. Use Word, Excel, Access, and Powerpoint to create business documents. Internet features, multitasking, and File management. Designed for business majors. Also offered as an online course. Meets computer literacy requirement. Recommended: Placement in RD-115. Prerequisite: Pass BT-120 or instructor consent.

BA-156 Applied Economics

3 credits, Winter

Basic economic principles applied to business decision-making, forecasting, and critical thinking skills related to budgeting, planning, financial analysis, and application of business policy, and practice. Designed for business majors. Recommended: Placement in RD-115.

BA-205 Solving Communication Problems with Technology [C]

4 credits, Winter/Spring Offered Online every term

Skills and technology needed to communicate effectively. Organize and present business information electronically, including data collection, correspondence, business reporting, business presentations, and corporate communications. Meets computer literacy requirement. Recommended: Placement in RD-115. Prerequisite: Pass WR-121, pass BA-131.

BA-206 Management Fundamentals

4 credits, Fall/Winter/Spring

Concepts and theories of management with focus on planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling. Organizational structures, planning principles, and international management techniques. Also offered as an online course. Recommended: Placement in RD-115.

BA-211 Financial Accounting I

4 credits, Fall/Winter/Spring Offered Online every term

Basic principles of accounting cycle for service and merchandising companies, journals, ledgers, accounting for cash, end-of-period operations, worksheets, entries, and financial statements. Emphasis on procedure and theory. Also offered as an online course. Recommended: Placement in RD-115.

BA-212 Financial Accounting II

4 credits, Fall/Winter/Spring Offered Online every term

Principles and practices in service and merchandising corporations, cash controls, receivables, assets, short-term and long-term liabilities and debt, and financial statements. Corporate analysis of financial position including the cash flow statement. Also offered as an online course. Recommended: Placement in RD-115. Prerequisite: Pass BA-211.

BA-213 Decision Making with Accounting Information

4 credits, Fall/Winter/Spring Offered Online every term

Accounting for manufacturing operations, cost systems, capital budgeting, variances and budget performance reports, job order, and process, flow, and standard costing. Presentation and interpretation of accounting data to aid decisions. Also offered as an online course. Recommended: Placement in RD-115. Prerequisite: Pass BA-212.

BA-218 Personal Finance

3 credits, Spring Offered Online every term

Goal setting, budgeting, use of credit, personal financial statements, consumer spending and saving, investment options, risk management, and estate and tax planning. Financial planning tools and practical self-assessment. Also offered as an online course. Recommended: Placement in RD-115.

BA-223 Principles of Marketing

4 credits, Fall/Winter/Spring

Survey and application of marketing principles and vocabulary in profit and non-profit organizations. Product planning, distribution, promotion, price, and customer service are analyzed and applied. Also offered as an online course. Recommended: Placement in RD-115.

BA-225 Business Report Writing

3 credits, Spring

Focuses on the skills and techniques required to write and produce professional business reports, including research, writing, formatting, and presentation. Recommended: Placement in RD-115. Prerequisites: Pass WR-121 & pass BA-205 or instructor consent.

BA-226 Introduction to Business Law I

4 credits, Fall/Winter/Spring Offered Online every term

Concepts, principles, and rules of law applicable to business transactions. Emphasis on constitution, courts, business crimes, torts, and consumer contract law. Also offered as an online course. Recommended: Placement in RD-115.

BA-227 Business Law II

4 credits, Winter Offered Online every term

Emphasis on real and personal property, negotiable instruments, insurance, documents of title, secured transaction, bailments, commercial paper, agency, bankruptcy, suretyship, bulk sales, and estate planning. Also offered as an online course. Recommended: Placement in RD-115. Prerequisite: Pass BA-226.

BA-265 eManagement

3 Credits, Winter

Advanced examination of the Internet as a tool; economic realities of electronic commerce, infrastructure and technologies for specific business activities, business strategies for application of electronic commerce. Prerequisites: Pass BA-101, pass BT-184, and pass WR-121.

BA-266 Advanced eMarketing

3 Credits, Spring

Use of the Internet for global marketing efforts. Development of marketing strategy using the Internet for competitive advantage by reaching specific target markets, and for obtaining primary and secondary market research information. Prerequisites: Pass BA-223, pass BT-184, and pass WR-121.

BA-267 Project Team Tools

3 credits, Fall

Individuals and work teams perform needs-analysis, negotiating/contracting for goals and resources, work/task breakdown, project flowchart and schedule, resource allocation, time estimates, critical path, budgeting, contingency planning, project monitoring and reporting. Project documentation software. Prerequisites: Pass BA-285 and pass BT-184.

BT- Courses with this prefix may not transfer with credit to a four-year institution.

Business Technology

BT-101 Intro To Online Learning

1 credit, Fall Offered Online

Introductory course for students who are new to web-based courses. Will include online course fundamentals, internet fundamentals, technical requirements, e-mail techniques, and tips for success.

BT-105 Computerized Accounting

3 credits, Spring

Hands-on experience using integrated accounting software. Currently using Quickbooks. Emphasis on performing general ledger, accounts receivable, and accounts payable functions. Also offered as an online course. Prerequisite: Pass BA-211 or pass BT-115.

BT-120 Personal Keyboarding [C]

2 credits, Fall/Winter/Spring Offered Online every term

Basic instruction on electronic alphanumeric keyboard. Provides practice for speed and accuracy with individuals program. Students will develop the necessary skills to effectively use the Internet, use e-mail, and create simple documents. Meets computer literacy requirement.

BT-122 Keyboarding Skillbuilding

2 credits, Fall

Designed to improve typing proficiency using microcomputers. Students will refine and further develop speed and accuracy skills learned in BT-120 Personal Keyboarding. Prerequisite: Pass BT-120 or instructor consent.

BT-124 Business English I

3 credits, Fall/Winter Offered Online every term

Course builds communication skills through the study of correct usage of grammar, spelling, effective writing and editing principles. Also offered as an online course.

BT-125 Business English II

3 credits, Winter Offered Online every term

Course follows BT-124 and will continue to build communication skills by studying correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, vocabulary usage, and writing principals. Also offered as an online course. Prerequisite: Pass BT-124, "C" or better.

BT-160 MS Word for Windows [C]

3 credits, Fall/Winter/Spring Offered Online every term

Create and print a variety of business documents. Formatting skills include changing margins, indenting text, manipulating tabs, super/subscript test, and creating section/page breaks. Enhance documents using special features. Introduction to Internet. Recommended: 35

words per minute typing skill. Meets computer literacy requirement. Also offered as an online course. Prerequisite: Pass BT-120 or instructor consent.

BT-161 Intermediate Microsoft Word [C]

3 credits, Fall/Winter/Spring Offered Online every term

Create, customize, and print a variety of business documents, such as newspaper columns, merging letters and mailing labels, and tables. Formatting and special features. Internet usage includes creating a web page. Recommended: 40 words per minute typing skill. Meets computer literacy requirement. Also offered as an online course. Prerequisite: Pass BT-160.

BT-170 Access [C]

3 credits, Spring

Study and application of Microsoft Access involving database creation, queries, forms, and reports. Business applications include performing calculations on databases, adding graphics, creating multiple forms enhanced with Internet hyperlink, and composing text. Meets computer literacy requirement. Prerequisite: Pass BT- 120 or instructor consent.

BT-176 Excel for Windows [C]

3 credits, Fall/Winter Offered Online every term

Study and application of Microsoft Excel involving spreadsheets, graphics, and database. Business applications include utilizing web queries, adding hyperlink to a worksheet, saving worksheets as HTML files, and object linking and embedding with other applications. Meets computer literacy requirement. Also offered as an online course. Prerequisite: Pass BT-120.

BT-181 FRONTPAGE

3 credits, Fall/Winter/Spring
3 class hours/week

This is an introductory to the web page editing program Microsoft FrontPage.The course will cover web page development and web site management using FrontPage's comprehensiveset of editing and administrative tools. Covers web page design and editing, web site organization and management and fundamental concepts of the WWW.Recommended: BA131 or CS 121

BT-183 Introduction to eCommerce

3 credits, Fall/Winter/Spring Offered Online every term

Overview of eCommerce including fundamental models for business to business and business to consumer. Topics include defining eCommerce, development of the World Wide Web, eCommerce processes, online retailing, and online customer relations. Also offered as an online course. Recommended: Placement in RD-115.

BT 184 Basic eBusiness Methods

3 credits, Winter/Spring Offered Online every term

Using the Internet for business research, peer-networking, information searches, customer access, and customer service, in-depth information on management policies and practices, financial information, organizational behavior, and human resource management. Also offered as an online course. Recommended: Placement in RD-115.

BT-191 Document Design & Publishing

3 credits, Spring

Principles of document design and production for effective communication. Appropriate use of type, page layout techniques, integration of text and graphics, style guides and templates, effective use of color, printing options, and production management. Prerequisite: Pass BA-205 or instructor consent.

BT-220P Desktop Publishing I: PageMaker

3 credits, Winter Offered Online every term

Introduction to electronic page layout and production using Adobe PageMaker. Covers fundamental program functions and techniques for working with text and graphics to create professional-looking business publications. Prerequisite: Pass BT-120 or instructor consent.

The following classes will be offered online by Spring 2003

BA-224 Human Resource Management

3 credits, Fall/Spring

Traditional, current, and emerging personnel practices. Practical and realistic approach to human resource management, employee welfare, working conditions, selection and placement, personnel functions, and the responsibilities of the personnel director. Recommended: Placement in RD-115.

BA-242 Introduction to Investments

3 credits, not offered every term

Studies securities, investment concepts, and economic trends for the private investor. Discusses investment objectives, portfolios, corporate securities, and securities market. Recommended: Placement in RD-115.

BA-250 Introduction to Small Business

3 credits, Spring

Managing a small business, identifying a market opportunity, developing a business plan, and meeting the competition. Also financial accounting and cash-flow projections. Recommended: Placement in RD-115. Prerequisite: Pass BA-101.

BA-251 Office Management

3 credits, Winter

Role and responsibilities of the office manager. Analyzing business, restructuring office systems and training needs, dealing with change, staffing practices affecting human resources, managing human resources, leadership, decision-making and motivational skills, and managing teams. Recommended: Placement in RD-115.

BA-261 Consumer Behavior

4 credits, Spring

Consumer behavior and its application to marketing strategies. Concepts and models of the consumer decision-making process, personal and interpersonal factors and their impact on consumer decisions. Recommended: Placement in RD-115. Prerequisite: Pass BA-101.

BA-285 Human Relations in Business

4 credits, Fall/Winter/Spring

Basic psychology and human relations techniques in building better employer/employee relationships. Interpersonal relations both on the job and in everyday life. Recommended: Placement in RD-115.

BT-104 Business Math

3 credits, Fall/Winter

Math skills applicable to the business environment. Mark-up, mark-down, simple interest, present value, stocks, bonds, mutuals, and credit cards. Introduces accounting topics such as depreciation, financial statements, and ratios. Prerequisite: Pass MTH-050.

BT-109 Payroll Accounting

3 credits, Winter

Basic personnel payroll records necessary in business firms, laws affecting payroll systems, procedures used in computing wages, salaries and deductions, and manual preparation of payroll records and reports. Prerequisite: Pass BA-211 or pass BT-115.

BT-115 Introduction to General Accounting/Bookkeeping

3 credits, Fall/Winter/Spring

Bookkeeping and accounting systems with procedures emphasized. Accounting cycle, general and special journals, subsidiary ledgers, accounting for cash, and end-of-period operations.

BT-150 Wordperfect for Windows [C]

3 credits, not offered every year

Use of basic word processing concepts. Internet includes downloading and copying graphics onto documents and email. Meets computer literacy requirement. Prerequisite: Pass BT-120 or instructor consent