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	BUS& 101 - Introduction to Business 5 Credits Survey of business and its role in our economy. Explores the world of business today within the context of our global and Internet-influenced economy. Covers management and organization, human resources, marketing, information systems, finance and the securities markets, as well as emerging business topics. Course Note Previously BUSN 100. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day, Online Fall Day, Online Winter Day, Online Spring Day, Online Designed to Serve Students in Certificate and AAS degree programs as well as transfer students wanting an introduction to the world of business. Active Date 20230328T10:32:17 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 32 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Transferable Elective Yes Course Outline 1. Overview of Business 2. International Business 3. Ethics and Social Responsibility 4. Entrepreneurship 5. Management 6. Human Resources 7. Marketing 8. Accounting 9. Securities Markets, Money & Banking 10. Personal Finance Student Learning Outcomes Describe the different elements of capitalism, socialism, communism, and mixed economies and how these function in markets Describe how elements of the global economy such as labor, capital, trade, and natural resources, influence business activities Using business terminology, analyze and explain the major functions of business such as operations, marketing, and finance and their role in meeting organizational goals Define and analyze contemporary business terms and concepts Demonstrate effective critical thinking by analyzing current business issues and recommending effective responses Assess current events to identify and analyze business practices and theories in action
	BUS& 201 - Business Law 5 Credits Introduction to the American legal system and to legal principles important to business relationships and the business environment. Includes an overview of the federal and state court structures and the legislative process. Survey of Business Ethics, Dispute Resolution, Common law, Torts, Criminal Law, Contracts, Real Property and Landlord-Tenant Law, Commercial Transactions, Corporations, Partnerships, Agency Law, Employment Law, and Government regulation and business. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day, Online Fall Day, Online Winter Day, Online Spring Day, Online Designed to Serve Business transfer students and 2 year business degree students; Legal studies students. Active Date 20200330T21:14:31 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 32 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Transferable Elective Yes Course Outline Introduction to law, sources of law, and legal thinking Business ethics Overview of the federal and state courts’ structure and ADR Basic civil procedure Introductory international law issues for US consideration Constitutional Authority to regulate business Torts - Intentional, Negligence, Strict liability & Products Liability Criminal law and business Real property and landlord/tenant law Contracts - elements, analysis, performance, discharge, breach of contract & contracts in cyberspace Intro to the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), Article 2: Sales and contracts Business organizations (sole proprietorship, partnerships, and corporations) law for small business Agency law Employment law Government regulation and business Student Learning Outcomes Accurately describe the structure of U.S. government and the respective roles and functions of the state courts in the legal system. Effectively analyze fact patterns and applicable law using legal professional standards and clearly communicate the analysis using established legal principles. Effectively analyze the merits of legal arguments used in case studies and and how dominant culture attitudes and values affect the outcomes Work effectively with other students as part of a team, demonstrating critical listening and interpersonal skill across varied demographic and social/cultural experiences and perpectives. Accurately describe the major prinicples of busines law including constitutional law, common law and Uniform Commerical code contracts, legal business entities, agency, business torts, real and personal property, and employment law. Analyze the appropriateness of the different Alternative Dispute Resolution methods for hypothetical business-related conflicts. Effectively evaluate the application of ethics, social responsibilty and justice principles to hypothetical business scenarios and articulate appropriate outcomes
	BUSN 102 - Entrepreneurial Thinking for Success 5 Credits Success in any endeavor requires the ability to think creatively, solve problems, and a high degree of perseverance. This highly interactive course is designed to immerse students in the fundamental aspects of an entrepreneurial mindset and the unlimited opportunities and success it can provide regardless of ones chosen professional pathway. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Winter Day Designed to Serve Business Dept programs; other AAS degrees; Continuing Education/Community Active Date 2015-05-29 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Introduction Unraveling the Mystery of Success Mindset defined Power to Choose Recognize Opportunity Ideas to Action Pursuit of Knowledge Creating Wealth Building Brand Creating Community Power of Persistance Student Learning Outcomes Evaluate opportunities, manage risks and learn from the results by using entrepreneurial critical thinking skills Explain the process that enables entrepreneurs with limited resources to transform a simple idea into a sustainable success. Apply entrepreneurial fundamentals to a business action plan. Formulate strategies to achieve entrepreneurial goals by identifying resources and determine the steps required. Effectively report the results of an entrepreneur interview, including talking points and insights gained.
	BUSN 103 - Career Pathways: M2M 2 Credits Course prepares returning military for transition into manufacturing and related logistics positions. Includes career research, job preparation skills and specific manufacturing related job skills. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Active duty military, Recent Returning vets, Any veteran from previous enlistment, Reservist, National Guard Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit OEE Yes Class Limit 38 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 22 Invasive Procedure Used Yes Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Role of Manufacturing Changing concepts: Lean; Advanced; Sustainability The Manufacturing Process Career options Peripheral sectors: Maintenance/Facilities; Inventory; Shipping/Receiving; Procurement/Supply Chain; Logistics Methodologies: ISO; Six Sigma; 5S Terminology Manufacturing Tools and Safety Equipment Workplace Readiness: Personal qualities; Resume building; interview skills Student Learning Outcomes Explain the role of Manufacturing and related Supply Chain in the United States economy; Explain how manufacturing has changed to include Advanced Manufacturing; Lean Manufacturing; Sustainability practices Define Manufacturing and explain the difference between the manufacturing processes: Raw Material Processing, Design, Machining, Fabrication & Quality Control Research and identify the career opportunities within each manufacturing process Identify and explain the peripheral sectors to the manufacturing process, including career options: Maintenance/Facilities; Inventory; Shipping/Receiving; Procurement & Supply Chain; Logistics Functions Explain manufacturing methodologies such as ISO, Six Sigma, & 5S and Use manufacturing and logistics terminology in a workplace. Explain regulatory issues in the manufacturing & logistics workplace: OSHA, WISHA context. Explain why Math is important in the manufacturing and logistics sectors and Solve relevant workplace problems using basic math concepts. Demonstrate ability to use manufacturing tools such as protractors and Calipers as well as appropriate safety equipment Demonstrate workplace readiness skills to be used in interviewing and on the job success.
	BUSN 105 - Introduction to Logistics 4 Credits Study of the functions and characteristics of transportation companies, air, railroad, sea, truck carriers; advantages and limitations of each form of transportation; major aspects of international transportation, import and export; the role of these transportation companies to the U.S. and world economies; domestic and international cargo documentation including classification, pricing and settlement methods, tariffs and regulations, payment options, Incoterms and laws and regulations; geography; and exploration of employment and career opportunities. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Spring Online Designed to Serve Students pursing employment in the area of international trade and those pursuing and A.A.S. degree in International Business Active Date 20220308T16:47:00 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 30 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Total Contact Hours 44 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes PLA Eligible Yes Course Outline Terminology Cargo classification Carriers Terms of Sale Tariff rules Tariff calculations Math Terms of Payment Documentation Geography Trade Regulation Insurance and Claims Student Learning Outcomes Explain the scope and breadth of the trade and logistics industry in our region and nationwide Produce correct standard industry documents required for select cargo transport situations Using appropriate industry terminology, formulate accurate solutions in response to hypothetical trade and logistics scenarios, based on logical decision-making and industry-specific resources Accurately perform calculations for hypothetical scenarios involving trade and logistics of cargo
	BUSN 112 - Nonprofit Board of Directors 3 Credits This course explores the roles, responsibilities and structures of the nonprofit board of directors. Through case studies and/or community action research students will investigate how nonprofit boards are formed, who participates and why, and strategies for building, developing and maintaining successful boards, with a particular focus on leadership and governance in organizations led by and serving marginalized communities. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Designed to Serve 1. Students and community members who are thinking of starting a nonprofit organization or serving on a nonprofit board 2. Current nonprofit board members seeking to better understand and fulfill their legal and strategic responsibilities to the organizations they serve; 3. Nonprofit staff, volunteers and directors who want to enhance the value that their board provides to their organizations and the communities that they serve; Certificate Non-Profit Management; AAS Small Business; Continuing Education Active Date 20180530T10:02:25 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 32 Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 33 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Legal functions and duties of nonprofit boards Practical and strategic responsibilities of nonprofit boards including organizational mission, strategic planning, hiring, supervision and evaluation of the Executive Director, financial oversight, fundraising, community relations and more Who make good board members and where to find them: Board member recruitment and development Role differentiation and healthy communication between the nonprofit board, Executive Director, staff and volunteers Leadership and governance models in diverse communities Student led case studies or action research projects Student Learning Outcomes Describe legal, fiscal and practical functions of nonprofit boards of directors and the relationship between an effective board of directors and nonprofit organizational success. Differentiate between the responsibilities of nonprofit board members, the Executive Director, and program staff or volunteers Describe effective methods of nonprofit board capacity building Apply two or more board capacity building methods in nonprofit organizations and case studies Measure nonprofit board of directors effectiveness by identifying and quantitatively tracking outcomes. Conduct a case study or community action research project to examine real life issues faced by nonprofit boards of directors in our community.
	BUSN 113 - Nonprofit Financial Management 3 Credits This course introduces the basics of financial management for not-for-profit organizations. Students will be introduced to basic nonprofit financial management, interpreting and analyzing required financial documents, financial reporting, budgeting and producing and reporting out documents that are understood by key stakeholders. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Designed to Serve This class is designed for those with little or no experience in financial management for nonprofit organizations. Students seeking Non-Profit Management certificate; AAS in Small Business; Continuing Education Active Date 20180530T10:02:24 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 32 Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 33 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Overview of financial management Basic budgeting and financial statements Tax filing basics Accounting principles Analyzing and measuring nonprofit transactions Types of budgets and their pros and cons Internal controls Nonprofit assets vulnerable to internal or external misuse Alternative revenues sources Student Learning Outcomes Analyze the financial health of a local nonprofit organization. Describe tax filing basics for a nonprofit organization. Prepare and manage mock budgets for a nonprofit using accounting principles, various nonprofit practices and budgeting skills. Assess a nonprofit management financial case study in order to determine internal controls for misuse.
	BUSN 125 - Exploring E-Commerce 5 Credits Introduces students to the huge impact e-commerce is having on business and our lives. Students will learn to find business information on the Internet and explore career opportunities in the field. They will learn about business strategies for e-commerce, including service, retail, business to business, security issues, public policy and global business. Students will analyze sites and learn about Internet marketing, advertising and sales. Students will get hands-on practice with Web security issues, electronic payment systems and the legal issues involved in creating a functioning online store. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Fall Online Designed to Serve Initially, this course will be offered for tech prep, high school students who want to explore careers and earn college credits. In the future, the course would serve two different types of students. First, it will serve students who are interested in the basics of e-commerce as a compliment to their field, such as travel, hospitality, office. Second it will serve students who plan to pursue e-commerce as a focus of their studies, and need an introductory course to prepare them for 225 (though it won’t be a prerequisite). Active Date 20230328T10:32:20 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 32 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. INTRODUCTION: THE IMPACT OF E-COMMERCE ON OUR ECONOMY. Discussions: Trends, Search Engines, Communication. Daily Assignments: Explore categories on search engines, find specific company information, analyze specific website, research trends 2. TYPES OF E-COMMERCE Services (career search) Business to Consumer (retail) Business to Business 3. GLOBAL, SECURITY AND PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES Consumer Security Government Regulation Challenges in World Market Daily Assignments: Analyze site privacy statements and security measures, research regulations and watchdogs, review sites with international options, research global business barriers. 4. INTERNET MARKETING Advertising Selling on Your Site Distribution, Post-Sales Daily Assignments: Identify various types of online advertising, including banners, links, and search engines; analyze catalog/order usability, research delivery tracking. 5. PLANNING A SITE Site Components Support Services for Design/Maintenance Practice Setting Up Web Security, Electronic Payments Systems, and Legal Issues in Creating a Functioning On Line Store To Do List For Starting Your Own Site Daily Assignments: Analyze sites, research and evaluate resources, make plan for site creation Student Learning Outcomes Utilize internet tools in researching business information. Research e-commerce job descriptions and careers. Explain key business trends influenced by e-commerce Analyze web sites to determine the business and marketing strategies utilized by businesses. Explain the broader context for e-commerce, including global issues, consumer rights, and public policy. Explain the capabilities and limitations of technology tools related to e-commerce.
	BUSN 132 - Advertising 5 Credits This course discusses the history and social impact of advertising. It includes hands-on involvement and analyzing of integrated marketing communication (IMC) campaigns. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Winter Online Designed to Serve General business students, students in other professional-technical programs, and the general public. Active Date 20220330T15:32:38 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Advertising as a social, historical, and economic institution. Types of ads and types of ad agencies, including their services, departments. The marketing mix and the promotional mix, including advertising, sales promotion, direct marketing, personal selling, public relations, publicity, and collateral material. The advantages and disadvantages to various media: newspaper, magazine, direct mail, out door, television, radio, and Internet. The integrated marketing communication (IMC) campaign: identify and target, define objectives, strategies and tactics; develop media plan; devise an assessment plan for measuring the campaign’s effectiveness. Ethics in advertising. Student Learning Outcomes Analyze integrated marketing communications (IMC) for purpose, social change and business need. Critique marketing communication problems and scenarios based on industry standards. Discuss the professional and ethical principles of working in the advertising industry. Explain the appropriate tools and technologies used in current advertising industry standards. Analyze advertisements based on historically significant eras of advertising.
	BUSN 133 - Basic Money Management 3 Credits Anaylsis and examination of budgeting, net worth statements, credit, insurance, real estate, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, precious metals, taxes and tax shelters, retirement plans, and estate planning. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day Designed to Serve General business AAS degree students, those planning to become a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), transfer, international and professional technical program students, and the general public. Active Date 20190612T13:21:12 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Total Contact Hours 33 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Budgeting, net worth, credit, savings accounts. Mutual Funds Compound Interest Precious Metals Insurance Taxes and Tax Shelters Real Estate Investments Retirement Plans Stocks and Bonds Estate Planning Student Learning Outcomes Create a budget that accurately represents spending and cash flow. Discuss the impact of one’s credit score on personal financial health. Assess insurance plans for various life stages. Evaluate the impact of various investment strategies for personal financial wealth, retirement preparation, and estate planning.
	BUSN 134 - Principles of Sales 5 Credits Examines consumer need and motivation, principles and techniques of selling. Includes theoretical and practical application of the selling process. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Spring Online Designed to Serve General business students and students of other professional technical programs as well as the general public Active Date 20220330T15:32:39 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline The professional salesperson and selling psychology Communication and listening skills The six-step selling process Relationship building and ethical issues Time management in selling Student Learning Outcomes Evaluate and discuss the relationships between major selling elements Apply professional selling techniques in various role play activities Analyze and interpret sales models and their relationship to various selling situations Considering the audience, demonstrate effective communication using appropriate industry terminology
	BUSN 135 - Business Mathematics 5 Credits Teaches practical mathematical applications in business; emphasis on percentages, cash and trade discounts, markup and markdowns, depreciation, interest, present values, annuities and consumer credit. Learn how to make business math calculations by hand on paper and by using the spreadsheet program Excel. Deals with the theory and application to case situations. Extensive practice with the problem analysis, problem setup, making necessary calculations and making conclusions based on the calculations. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day, Online Fall Day, Online Winter Day, Online Spring Day, Online Designed to Serve General business students and students in other professional technical programs. Active Date 2013-09-30 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes ProfTech Related Instruction Computation Course Outline I. Fractions II. Decimals III. Percentage A. Finding the percentage B. Finding the rate C. Finding the base IV. Trade Discounts A. Terminology B. Trade discount problem-solving rules C. Discount series D. Net Decimal Equivalent E. Single Decimal Equivalent V. Cash Discounts A. Invoice terms B. Partial payments VI. Merchandising A. Merchandising problem-solving rules B. Markdown and loss C. Calculating the percentage of markup D. Taxes and shipping cost VII. Depreciation A. Straight-line method B. Units-of-production method C. Sum-of-the-years-digits method D. Declining-balance method E. Partial-year depreciation VIII. Simple interest and discounting A. Simple add-on interest B. Calculating interest C. Calculating the principle D. Rate and time E. Discounting a note F. Discount rate versus interest rate IX. Compound interest (Future values) A. Nominal interest rate versus effective interest rate B. Finding the amounts of compound interest C. Rule of 72 X. Present value A. Conversion periods and interest rate B. Interchanging compound interest and present values C. Finding the present value of interest-bearing notes XI. Annuities A. Future values of annuities B. Present values of annuities C. Sinking funds Student Learning Outcomes Analyze business problems and make conclusions based on the calculations performed. Explain conclusions in words Perform arithmetic with the math operations: add, subtract, multiply, divide, exponents, parenthesis and the order of operations. Use Excel to perform business math calculations with an emphasis on data type, Number Formatting and formulas. Develop abilities to use fractions, decimals, and percentages to help make business decisions by hand on paper and by using the spreadsheet program Excel. Calculate various types of Cash Discounts and Trade Discounts by hand on paper and by using the spreadsheet program Excel. Calculate various types of Depreciation by hand on paper and by using the spreadsheet program Excel. Make simple interest, compound interest, futures value and present value calculations by hand on paper and by using the spreadsheet program Excel. Use calculations and concepts to make business and personal decisions
	BUSN 138 - Principles of Marketing 5 Credits Introduces the concepts of marketing as used in business today. Description and evaluation of the ways in which goods and services are developed to meet customer and consumer needs and distributed for domestic and international consumption; economic, government, social, and other environmental forces in relation to the marketing function; emphasis on relevant social problems and responsibilities. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Fall Online Designed to Serve General Business students and other professional-technical students Active Date 20220330T15:32:41 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline An overview of strategic marketing The marketing environment Marketing ethics and social responsibility Target markets: segmentation and evaluation Consumer buying behavior Consumer buying behavior Marketing research and information systems Product concepts Developing and managing products Marketing channels and Supply chain management Distribution Wholesaling Retailing Promotion Advertising and publicity Personal selling and sales promotion Pricing concepts Strategic market planning Implementing strategies and measuring performance International marketing Student Learning Outcomes Articulate the essential role of marketing activities for a firm. Apply the concept of the marketing mix: Product, pricing, promotions, and distribution of a basic marketing plan. Construct a situational analysis (SWOT analysis) for the firm. Develop a detailed marketing plan.
	BUSN 139 - Pre-internship Seminar 2 Credits To be taken at least one quarter before student plans to do an internship; prepare for internship by drafting resumes, cover letters and thank you letters; participate in mock interviews and brainstorm internship options in the public and private sectors. Course Note Taken before student plans to do an internship. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Spring Online Designed to Serve General and International Business degree students Active Date 20190612T13:21:09 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Total Contact Hours 22 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Finding an internship Resumes Cover letters Interviews Networking Student Learning Outcomes Successfully network to locate an internship in chosen career path. Construct a professional and effective resume specific to one’s career plans. Practice appropriate interview techniques in preparation for real-life applications. Prepare professional portfolio that incorporates the value using internship for professional growth.
	BUSN 140 - Cooperative Education/Internship 5 Credits Cooperative education is an internship with an employer that provides students with the opportunity to combine classroom theory with practical work experience. Experience gained in the workplace will be related to the student’s field of study or career goals. Instructor Permission Required Yes Course Note Requires work experience coordinated with instructor. FeesHD Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Fall Online Winter Online Spring Online Designed to Serve Students who want to gain practical work experience, test career choices and compare classroom theory with workplace practices Active Date 20190612T13:21:06 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5 OEE Yes Class Limit 99 Contact Hours: Field Studies 150 Total Contact Hours 150 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Measurable learning objectives. Setting and accomplishing goals. Career development or exploration through work experience. Successful work habits and attitudes. Interpersonal communication skills. Student Learning Outcomes Create a learning plan in collaboration with employer and advisor which details skills that will be learned in the workplace. Perform assigned duties in a friendly and courteous manner and accept feedback. Communicate effectively with individuals and in a team environment. Demonstrate successful work habits and attitudes reflecting best practices in the workplace. Analyze problems and choose appropriate solutions, seeking clarification when necessary.
	BUSN 155 - Entrepreneurship 3 Credits Overview of contemporary principles and presentation of specific small business management tools and development of skills in analyzing and solving small business management problems. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Designed to Serve General business students, students in other professional-technical programs, and the general public Active Date 2014-02-20 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 33 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Introduction to the Business Plan Purpose of a Business Plan The Business Plan Narrative Outline of a Business Plan Executive Summary 1. Products/Services Description 2. Money Sources of Business Funding Startup Capital Startup Costs Break Even Analysis Source and Use of Funds Financial Assumptions Income Statement Cash Flow Statement Balance Sheet 3. Marketing Products and/or Services and your Unique Selling Proposition Pricing Strategy Sales/Distribution Plan Advertising and Promotions Plan Marketing Calendar 4. Management Ownership Structure Internal Management Team External Management Resources Human Resources Needs 5. Operation/Legal and Government Controls 6. Choices for Entity Structure include proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies, and joint ventures Governance and control Taxation Required reporting 7. State Regulations What type of licenses and/or permits do you need Zoning Explanation of any patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and contracts that will be needed. Product, manufacturing and inventory 8. Taxation Federal, state, and local taxes. 9. Information Sources The Small Business Administration - SBA.gov National Trade Association KCLS.org SBDCnet.org Census.gov WSBDC.org Student Learning Outcomes Explain the purpose of a business plan and key components that are included within the plan Develop an understanding of resources and management tools for small business and how to use them effectively Explain the various entity structures for a small business and the differences in taxation and management control Correctly explain and detail the procedures needed to apply for state and local business licenses. Explain the types and sources of funding for small business. Create a Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flow Budget, and demonstrate an understanding of how these statements are used in small business decision making. Explain the definition of small business as used by the United States Small Business Administration.
	BUSN 156 - Small Business Seminar 4 Credits A series of small business seminars that build on business fundamentals in the areas of marketing, back office operations, and business finance. Each seminar applies to elements and knowledge needed to create a Business Plan. Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Fall Online Winter Online Spring Online Designed to Serve Certificate and AAS students in Small Business/Entrepreneurship program. Any student needing practical small business skills Active Date 2014-04-30 Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Variable Credit Yes Range 1-4 OEE Yes Class Limit 99 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 44 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Seminars include topics such as: 1. Know your Market 2. Smart Marketing Strategies 3. Introduction to Facebook Marketing 4. WordPress 5. Online Marketing 6. Record Keeping 7. Using Statistics to Improve Operations 8. How to Find Money 9. How Much Money Will I Need? 10. Special Topics with Industry Focus Student Learning Outcomes Create a mission statement and outline for a small business idea Understand and explain the basics of financing startup, growth, working capital and fixed assets. List resources where small businesses can find financing options for each stage. Complete the financial section of a business plan which includes income statements and expense and cash flow projections. Develop cost projections for starting and expanding a business and calculate the amount of money needed. Explain the importance of Market Segmentation and develop a marketing plan for a small business venture Develop marketing techniques using Facebook and other online marketing tools. Build a sample website using WordPress and explain the information you will need for the site to be an effective marketing tool.
	BUSN 157 - Grant Writing/Grassroots Fundraising 5 Credits Raising money for nonprofits with focus on organizations serving marginalized communities. Includes strategies for identifying foundation and government grants, conducting research and building relationships, writing letters of inquiry and preparing effective proposals, identifying and analyzing grassroots fundraising strategies to maximize organizational and community assets, finding and cultivating individual donors, making effective asks, and using fundraising as a leadership development tool. Course will include student-led projects to design fundraising tools for local nonprofits. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Spring Evening Designed to Serve Certificate Non-Profit Management; AAS Small Business; Continuing Education Active Date 2015-04-02 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 32 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Charitable giving landscape Targeting and relationship building Goals, objectives and strategies Effective proposals Asset mapping and grassroots fundraising Identifying, asking and upgrading donors (Fund)raising up leaders Student-led community projects Student Learning Outcomes Properly research private foundation and government grants with funding criteria matching NP mission and program. Construct effective letters of inquiry and grant proposals. Select grassroots funding strategies that amplify organizational assets. Create a project that details how fundraising activities can be used to develop leadership in marginalized communities. Create tools to advance a local non-profit's fundraising efforts, based on organizational needs.
	BUSN 158 - Cultivating Individual Donors 2 Credits Finding and cultivating individual donors for non-profit entitites. Relationship building and making the ask of the right person, for the right amount, at the right time. Maintaining a donor database Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Certificate in Non-Profit Management; AAS Small Business/Entrepreneurship; Continuing Education & community Active Date 2014-08-27 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 32 Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 22 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Planning Prospect Research Cultivation Asking Stewardship Student Learning Outcomes Describe and apply techniques for identifying individual donors and strategically building donor base Apply techniques for cultivating donor relationships and maximizing fundraising through individual donations by asking for the right amount of the right person at the right time Explain the process of maintaining an efficient and effective donor database
	BUSN 160 - Human/Labor Relations 5 Credits Study of human/labor relations in the workplace today. This course focuses on the global strategies and management approaches from the perspectives of labor and culture which influence behavior within organizational settings. Topics include contemporary workplace issues faced by employers such as diversity and global matters, the impact of technology, ethics and social responsibility, communication, problem solving, and group dynamics/teamwork. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day, Online Fall Day, Online Winter Day, Online Spring Day, Online Designed to Serve For all students who seek to develop a deeper awareness of the relationship between personal achievement and organizational growth. Active Date 20190619T15:01:40 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 34 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: AA Diversity & Globalism ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes ProfTech Related Instruction Human Relations Course Outline Human Relations Perception Motivation Intercultural communication Creative Problem Solving/Working Within the Organization. Group Dynamic/Teamwork/Goal Setting Diversity/Ethics Cross-Cultural Comparison Leadership/Power/Change Employee rights/Workplace Expectations/Maintaining Balance. Student Learning Outcomes Accurately interpret human relations concepts based on real-world business scenarios. Formulate strategies to strengthen human relations skills based on a series of ongoing self-assessments. Develop an equity lens to respond to diversity awareness and tolerance. Use intercultural competence to practice professional interactions for a diverse environment.
	BUSN 165 - Managing Customer Service 5 Credits Examines concepts of service management and customer relations skills, including customer service levels, service delivery systems and evaluating customer satisfaction. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Customer service certificate students, general business and other professional technical program students Active Date 2012-09-28 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 35 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. Strategic vision and planning 2. Moments of truth 3. Dissatisfied customers 4. Employee empowerment 5. Establishing service levels 6. Delivery systems 7. Measuring customer satisfaction 8. Customer relations Student Learning Outcomes Describe how an understanding of how customer service helps companies succeed Demonstrate the concepts of effective customer service management Develop awareness of how employee empowerment contributes to customer relations skills Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and improve existing customer service delivery systems
	BUSN 175 - Retailing 5 Credits Retailing examines the operations and management of various types of retailing entities around the world. The course covers basic retail management strategies, merchandise planning, sales promotion, customer service, and control practices. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Winter Online Designed to Serve General business students as well as students in other professional-technical programs and the general public Active Date 20220330T15:32:43 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Perspectives on retailing: Definition of retailing, types of retailers, and changes in the retail industry. Retail strategic planning and operations management. Retail customers: Demographic, social, economic, and political trends; consumer behavior model Models of retail competition. Management of the supply chain: Types of chains and retailer-supplier relations. Legal and ethical behavior: Price fixing, promotional constraints; product constraints; supply constraints; ethics in retailing. Market selection and retail location analysis Management of retailer’s finances Merchandise buying and handling: Dollar-merchandise plan; inventory planning; vendor negotiations. Retail pricing: Objectives and policies. Advertising and promotion. Customer services and retail selling. Store layout and design. Managing retail human resources. Student Learning Outcomes 1. Make recommendations about the strategic management of the elements of the retail mix at the operational level in different retail sectors and competitive situations. 2. Identify key factors that make the positioning real for consumers and produce cohesive plans for the store level management to effect the positioning. 3. Produce detailed, actionable, merchandise, space usage, layout and design, and service offering specifications for a retail store. 4. Identify how organizational structure and processes at different level of the organization facilitate cohesive managements of elements of the retail mix in delivery of the positioning in store. 5. Analyze the job content of differing roles in retail management and evaluate the suitability of their knowledge, skills, and inclinations for a career in retailing.
	BUSN 182 - Contract Management 4 Credits This course introduces students to the contract planning process, development, management and legal issues related to business agreements are examined. With an emphasis on contract development, pricing arrangements, & the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), students will learn about solicitation documents, contract clauses, evaluation and award criteria. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Winter Online Designed to Serve Certificate in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management; Certificate/AAS International Business & Trade students; BAS Global Trade/Logistics pathway. Active Date 20220330T15:32:45 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Total Contact Hours 44 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Contract planning process Contract development Contract management Legal issues related to business agreements Pricing arrangements The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Creation of solicitation documents Contract clauses Contract valuation Award criteria Student Learning Outcomes Apply key contract terms and conditions normally included in a standard contract for goods and services to contract portfolio project. Solve case studies focused on the contract management process, including inputs, outputs, tool and techniques. Analyze the process of selecting the appropriate contract pricing method from the buyer’s point-of-view. Create a contract portfolio using the best practices for contract management and at least 7 different contract types. Use a working knowledge of the UCC, RCW 62A and basic knowledge of CISG principles in case study reports.
	BUSN 183 - Materials Management 4 Credits This course introduces students to critical examination of materials management principles, concepts and activities. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Winter Online Designed to Serve Certificate in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management; Certificate/AAS International Business & Trade students; BAS Global Trade/Logistics pathway. Active Date 20220330T15:32:46 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Total Contact Hours 44 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Overview of materials management Purchasing Inventory control Traffic Storekeeping Receiving Inspection Production control Disposal of surplus. Student Learning Outcomes Describe the components of managing inventory investment. Assess the compliance of documents based on warehouse management industry standards. Explain investment recovery principles and the disposal of surplus materials and equipment. Describe how information systems and materials databases are used to improve materials management effectiveness. Explain production planning concepts, including master production scheduling, materials requirement planning and capacity planning.
	BUSN 188 - Importing and Exporting 4 Credits The history and importance of importing and exporting to global business . This course is a skill building course for those new to international trade which includes the logistics of importing and exporting, international transportation and customs procedures, major concepts and terminology. After completion of the course, students have the option of sitting for the IIEI Certified Exporter Exam. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Spring Online Designed to Serve Students in the International Business & Trade and General Business degree programs, as well as students in other professional technical programs. Small Business professionals seeking international trade training Active Date 20220308T16:47:02 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 35 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Total Contact Hours 44 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Brief history of import and export Importance of trade Finding a source of supply and/or international customers International Market Research Import-export terminology International Banking Modes of transportation Customs broker and Freight Forwarders International Pricing Claims, damages Distribution (port of entry to consumer) Student Learning Outcomes Explain the importance of trade to the economy of the US and Washington State using appropriate international trade terminology Evaluate market suitability for a given product based on relevant international market data Accurately calculate international pricing options to include the use of Incoterms and foreign exchange. Select the best markets for imported products based on evaluation of domestic markets, financing options, and modes of transportation Identify and explain career opportunities in the field of international trade Identify and evaluate products that are economically, demographically and culturally appropriate for various international and domestic markets Locate and complete applicable trade documentation for select international transactions
	BUSN 190 - Business Ethics & Sustainability 5 Credits Examines traditional and emerging business practices and standards of behavior, with emphasis on ethical business principles, motivations and an emerging code of business ethics. Specific focus on Sustainable Business practices which involve making decisions that provide for the needs of the world’s current population without damaging the ability of future generations to provide for themselves. This course provides an overview of ethics, social responsibility and environmental sustainability concepts and how to apply them in a business context. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Spring Online Designed to Serve Certificate and AAS degree seekers in Business or the Sustainable Design Program, and any others interested in business ethics and social sustainability. Active Date 20190612T13:21:05 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Introduction to business ethics/social responsibility Basic ethical concepts & approaches to moral decision making Role of culture/background/family/religion in ethics Introduction to Sustainable Business and relationship to ethics Facts about the Bioshere Introduction to the Economy, Growth, and Business Responsibilty Economic Models: a critical look Ecological Economics/Ethics The Business case for Sustainability Sustainable Production, Products & Consumption Sustainable Professions & Communities Student Learning Outcomes Describe specific ethical and sustainability issues in the modern world. Summarize the strengths and weaknesses of ethical decision-making techniques in the context of cultural, demographic, religious and political differences. Formulate effective decisions based on hypothetical business situations/current events that encompass ethical and sustainable leadership principles. Strategize necessary modifications, innovative tools and processes, to transition business/government into more sustainable and ethically responsible practices.
	BUSN 199 - Orientation to Business 2 Credits This course is an exploration of the wide range of careers and opportunities possible in business. The educational requirements for both four-year business programs and two-year business programs will be discussed. Students will analyze the interests and skills necessary for success in the business world. This course should be taken in the first or second quarter of a student’s business pathway. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day, Online Spring Day, Online Designed to Serve This course is designed for students at the beginning of their college career who are pursuing a certificate, AAS or Associate of Business transfer degree in the business program, or any other students interested in business, entrepreneurship, and international business. Active Date 20220330T15:32:47 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 35 Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Total Contact Hours 22 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Introduction to business career and disciplines Introduction of students to each other and their student network 2-year degree pathways and 4-year degree pathways to business degree Discussion focusing on success in business mathematics and accounting Hands-on business challenges Guest speakers: 4- year institutions Guest speakers: Industry professionals Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate effective networking skills across a variety of situational contexts (classmates/instructors/visiting professionals). Effectively select an academic path (2-year pathway or 4-year business degree) to reach future professional business goals. Identify the fundamental business disciplines, including accounting, business technology, economics, finance, management, marketing, and human resource management.
	BUSN 204 - Introduction to Human Resource Management 4 Credits This course describes the Human Resource Management Certificate program, the role of human resource management and its practitioners in organizations and the specific disciplines within the human resource career field. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Fall Online Spring Online Designed to Serve Students who want to pursue a career in human resource management and entry and mid-level human resources workers who are seeking broader understanding of the options in their chosen occupation. Certificate in HR Management Active Date 2016-02-18 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 44 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. Program overview and requirements 2. Roles of HR jobs 2.a. Assistant 2.b. Recruiter 2.c. Generalist 2.d. Compensation Analyst 2.e Business partner 2.f. Manager 2.g. Senior HR management 2.h. Executive HR management 3. HR roles in organizations 4. Workforce planning and employment 5. Workforce assessment, training and organizational development 6. Compensation and benefits 7. Employee and labor relations Student Learning Outcomes Describe the HRM program Identify the different HRM specialties and career paths and the job market for HRM professionals Describe the HRM functional areas
	BUSN 205 - International Business 5 Credits A multi-disciplinary study of the forces that shape and define global commerce. This course explores and analyzes the business and social impact of globalization and the inter-relationships among geography, culture, government and economics as they relate to the major business functions in a global marketplace. Specific focus on the winners and losers of globalization with an in-depth look at issues such as access to education, political systems, resources and markets, human rights, child labor, poverty and other development factors that affect international trade policy and the ability of all countries to participate in the global economy. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Spring Online Designed to Serve Students pursuing AAS degrees & certificates in Business and related fields; students pursuing AA transfer degrees (DGS or elective credits). Active Date 20220330T15:32:49 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: AA Diversity & Globalism ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline An Overview of International Business Global Marketplaces and Business Centers Legal, Technical, and Political Forces The Role of Culture Ethics and Social Responsibility in International Business National differences in political economy and culture International trade theory (fair trade and free trade) Foreign direct investment Formulation of Nation Trade Policies The Foreign Exchange Market and international money systems Leadership and Employee Behavior in International Business The strategy and organization of international business Strategic alliances, exporting, importing and counter trade International Marketing International Human Resource Management Pros/cons of Globalization Student Learning Outcomes Explain why companies engage in international business. Explain how geography, culture, technology, political and legal systems impact international business. Explain the difference between domestic and international business activities and how they impact international trade policies and treaties, financial markets, and business expansions into new markets. Analyze the major policy issues, both social and cultural, and economic opportunities and challenges confronting managers in international business. Describe how corporate leadership can contribute to developing sustainable practices in our global economy. Evaluate the ethical impact of Corporate Social responsibility and on global issues.
	BUSN 207 - Cultural Awareness & Business Etiquette 5 Credits Analyze culture through an interdisciplinary lens that provides students with the knowledge, understanding, and skills they need to appreciate and articulate diverse values and experiences and to cooperate effectively across cultural barriers in business, commerce, trade and industry . This course will study the ways that culture is depicted through advertising, television, and marketing and how this impacts business communication across cultures. Students will learn to participate in discussions about the impact and influence of multiple cultural perspectives and expectations, especially historically marginalized groups, and the resulting limits to cultural, social and economic development in their absence. Cultural awareness makes students aware of competing cultural beliefs and perceptions, and shows that diversity broadens and enhances the intellectual culture required to develop and maintain sustainable models of business, trade and commerce. This course also explores regional cultural profiles and business/social etiquette around the world. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Fall Online Winter Day, Online Spring Day, Online Designed to Serve Business students, as well as students in other professional technical programs of study. Active Date 20190619T15:01:47 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: AA Diversity & Globalism ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes ProfTech Related Instruction Human Relations Course Outline Understanding Cultural Awareness Concepts and Elements of Culture Specific (V.S) General approach Human needs (Malsow’s order) Human behavior cross cultures Cultural Sensitivity: Prejudice Discrimination-Stereotypes-Sexism-Ethnicity-Racism. Stages of cultural Awareness Cross-cultural comparison Hofstedes’ Classification Scheme Ethics cross cultures Culture Shock Understanding the principles of business negotiation/etiquette around the world Relationship versus Business Deal High context culture versus Low context cultures Time (Monochronic V.S Polychronic) Formal V.S Informal Non-verbal Business Behavior Student Learning Outcomes Explain how specific cultural characteristics impact individual viewpoints and cross-cultural communication. Describe intercultural competence strategies necessary to navigate cultural differences in a global environment. Describe intercultural competence strategies necessary to navigate social/business etiquette in a global environment. Discuss the impact of dehumanizing biases, such as racism and prejudice, on marginalized people.
	BUSN 208 - Employment Laws, Regulations & Compliance 4 Credits This course is a survey of the federal and state statutes, regulations, and case law affecting the workplace. Topics include unlawful discrimination, employment at will, equal pay, wage and hour, workplace safety, union organizing and employee rights and the agencies that administer employment laws and regulations. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Spring Online Designed to Serve Students who want to pursue a career in human resource management and supervisors and managers who want a better understanding of the employment legal environment. Certificate program in HR Management Active Date 2016-02-18 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 44 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. The employment relationship 1.a. At will vs. just cause 1.b. Public sector vs. private sector 1.c. Explicit vs. implied employment contracts 2. Nondiscrimination 2.a. Protected classes 2.b. Affirmative action 2.c. Sexual harassment 3. Employee rights 3a. Privacy 3.b. Social media 3.c. Weapons 4. Family care and leaves 5. Wage and hour 6. Workplace safety and worker’s compensation 7. Union organizing 8. Regulatory agencies responsible for administering employment laws, statutes, and regulations Student Learning Outcomes Recognize legal issues that affect the employment relationship Analyze and apply employment laws to common workplace situations Explain the intersection of legal rules and the three stages of employment– formation, stability, and termination of the employment relationship. Use and understand the basic legal vocabulary of employment law
	BUSN 209 - HR Talent Acquisition and Retention 4 Credits This course discusses workforce planning in support of the organization’s goals and the activities and techniques necessary to recruit and select new employees and existing employees for promotion or transfer and to retain those employees in a competitive employment market. Topics include sourcing applicants, candidate selection, interviewing techniques and other selection tools, background investigation, required documentation, and onboarding practices. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Fall Online Designed to Serve Students who want to pursue a career in human resource management and entry and mid-level human resources workers who want a contextual understanding of the employee recruitment and selection process Certificate program HR Management Active Date 2016-02-18 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 44 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. Workforce planning and the organization’s strategic and business plans 2. Labor market analysis 3. Job analysis, design and description 4. Recruitment practices 4.a. External and internal sourcing 4.b. Media 4.c. Affirmative action plans 5. Candidate selection criteria, tools and validity 5.a. Interviewing 5.b. Testing 5.c. Reference and background checking 5.d. Selecting new employees 5.e. Selecting for promotion 6. Post offer employment actions 6.a. Employment contracts 6.b. Relocation assistance 6.c. I-9 verification/immigration issues 7. Orientation and onboarding 8. Integration of new employees to work units 9. New hire/promoted employee assessment process and tools 10. Special issues relating to executive recruitment 11. Retention criteria and strategies Student Learning Outcomes Formulate recruitment and selection processes for new employee acquisition and promotion including analysis of labor market statistics Critique candidate selection tools and techniques and select the appropriate ones for varying types of recruitments including analysis of selection tool statistical validity Analyze organizational strategies and identify key elements for a supportive workforce plan
	BUSN 210 - Statistical Analysis 5 Credits Statistical methods and their application to practical and economic data. Teaches basic statistical analysis concepts and techniques, stressing how statistical techniques can be used to make better decisions under conditions of uncertainty. Uses data sets from business and government to make practice problems as realistic as possible and includes Excel appplications for the solving of statistical analysis problems. Pre-requisite(s) MATH 091 w/ min. 2.0 Placement Eligibility Math 107, 111, 146, 180, 098 Fees Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Fall Day Winter Day, Online Spring Day Designed to Serve Business transfer students, nursing and pharmacy students and any student needing to gain basic introductory grasp of statistical concepts. Active Date 20190625T13:34:58 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 35 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Transferable Elective Yes ProfTech Related Instruction Computation Course Outline Graphic methods of statistical analysis. Measures of central tendency and dispersions, probability and sampling distributions hypothesis testing, and simple correlation and regression analysis. A. Introduction: What is statistics? B. Frequency Distributions C. Graphic Presentation of Data D. Measures of Central Tendency E. Measures of Dispersion and Skewness F. A Survey of Probability Concepts G. Discrete Probability Distributions H. The Normal Probability Distribution I. Sampling Methods J. Tests of Hypotheses: Large Samples K. Test of Hypotheses: Proportions L. Student’s t Test: Small Samples M. Analysis of Variance N. Simple Regression Analysis O. Multiple Regression and Correlation Analysis P. Chi-Square Distribution Student Learning Outcomes Create descriptive tabular and visual reports that use raw data for business decision-making. Calculate and apply probability rules for business decision-making. Use samples and sampling distributions for business decision-making. Make inferences based on sample data using methods such as interval estimation and hypothesis testing. Perform regression analysis on x and y data sets for business decision-making. Perform analysis of large data sets using Microsoft Excel for business decision-making.
	BUSN 213 - HR: Workforce Development 4 Credits This course explores the processes and techniques by which organizations assure that their employees have the requisite skills and maintain performance standards to accomplish the organization’s business. Topics include workforce skills assessments, performance assessments, training and development activities, talent management, supervisory and management development and succession planning. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Designed to Serve Students who want to pursue a career in human resource management and entry and mid-level human resources workers who want a broader understanding of employee skills and performance assessment processes and workforce training and development tools and techniques. Certificate program HR Management Active Date 2016-02-18 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 44 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. Assess organization skills requirements and workforce skills gaps 2. Develop training programs and related assessment measures 3. Talent management (assessing talent, career paths, etc.) 4. Performance appraisal systems and methods 5. Development issues relating to diverse populations 6. Supervisor and leadership development 7. Succession planning Student Learning Outcomes Analyze the organization’s business plan and describe the workforce skills required to accomplish the organization’s goals. Articulate the connection between the training and development program and the organization’s business plan. Design training and development programs that assure that the workforce has the requisite skills to deliver the organization’s products and services. Identify performance and skills assessment tools, assess their validity, and articulate their value and appropriate use. Identify supervisory, management, and executive leadership traits and skills and formulate development programs and succession plans. Explain the components of a talent management program
	BUSN 216 - Business Computer Applications 5 Credits Introduction to Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access and Windows Explorer as these applications apply to a business environment. Focuses on integrating the applications to efficiently create effective business solutions. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day, Online Winter Day, Online Spring Day, Online Designed to Serve All students in the business field. Active Date 20190612T13:21:00 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Using Windows Explorer to efficiently and effectively manage files Use Word to efficiently create effective business related documents Use PowerPoint to effectively articulate a presentation message Use Excel and Access to effectively and efficiently store raw data, make business related calculations, and complete data analysis. Use Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access to create integrated files and projects to meet specific business objectives. Student Learning Outcomes Efficiently and effectively manage files using Windows Explorer. Create effective business-related documents in Microsoft Word. Effectively articulate a presentation message via PowerPoint. Use Excel to effectively and efficiently make business related calculations and complete data analysis Use Access to create relational databases with tables, forms, queries and reports
	BUSN 218 - Spreadsheet Construction 5 Credits Students will learn how to quickly build linked systems of spreadsheets for the analysis of accounting, financial and statistical data in order to provide useful information to business decision makers. Students also learn how to make basic to advanced business and financial calculations. Emphasis on math skills, critical thinking and spreadsheet construction theory. Pre-requisite(s) BUSN 216 with min. 2.0 FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Winter Online Designed to Serve Students in AAS Business programs,or related programs. Business community needing advanced Excel skills. Active Date 20190612T13:20:58 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Types of data In Excel: Numbers, Text, Logical, Errors. Stylistic formatting: Style Formatting, Page Setup, Styles. Number Formatting, including Custom Number Formatting. Formulas and Functions. The eleven formula elements: Equal Sign, Cell References, Math Operators, Comparative Operators, Numbers, Text, Operators, Functions, Ampersand, Array Constants, Wild Cards. The five types of formulas: Calculating, Text, Lookup, Array, Logical. Eight types of cell references: Relative, Absolute, Mixed, Worksheet, Workbook, Defined Named Ranges, Formulas To Define Reference, Table Nomenclature. Advanced formulas: Nesting, Mega-Formulas and Array Formulas. Extensive coverage of categories of functions, including: Lookup, Finance, Statistical, Logical and Text. Data analysis features: Sort, Filter, Advanced Filter, Subtotals, PivotTables, Data Import, Text To Columns. Advanced Pivot Tables. Advanced data analysis: Formulas and PivotTables. Create efficient formula input areas and data analysis criteria areas that allow efficient spreadsheet construction and that automate data analysis and what if analysis. What if analysis: Goal Seek and Scenario Manager. Use Data Validation to validate data inputs. Creating dynamic charts, including: Column, Bar, Stacked Column, Stacked Column, Pie, Pie Within Pie, Histograms, X-Y Scatter and Regression Line, X-Y Scatter Break Even, Line, Multiple Chart Type in One Chart, Dynamic Ranges, Sparklines. Conditional Formatting: built-in features and Logical Formulas. Recorded Macros. Student Learning Outcomes Explain and use the different types of data in Excel including distinguishing between raw data and information. Import, clean and transform data. Perform data analysis, creating useful information in the form of reports, visualizations and dashboards to facilitate business decisions. Create intermediate to advanced formulas & functions for business calculations & data analysi Build efficient spreadsheets models for calculations and data analysis.
	BUSN 221 - HR Mgmt: Compensation/Benefits 5 Credits Part of the Human Resource Management Certificate. This course discusses the fundamental principles for workforce compensation and surveys compensation systems and forms of worker compensation including executive compensation. Also covered: types of employee benefits, their uses and the administrative issues related to employee benefits programs Fees Quarters Typically Offered Winter Online Designed to Serve Students who want to pursue a career in human resource management and entry and mid-level human resources workers who desire a general understanding of employee benefits programs. Certificate program HR Management Active Date 20170731T09:56:57 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Total rewards concept Compensation cost considerations Effect as a base cost of operations As a competitive advantage 3. Laws and regulations affecting compensation systems 4. Job evaluation for compensation purposes 5. Base pay plan structures 6. Pricing jobs and market surveys 7. Noncash compensation, e.g., stock options, ESOPs 8. Variable pay options Individual pay for performance Team incentives Sales compensation 9. Performance appraisal as it relates incentive pay 10. Executive compensation 11. Laws/Regulations affecting benefits programs 12. Benefit types (legal requirements, health care, financial, holidays, retirment) 13. Managing Costs (self insurance, third party claims management, purchasing insurance, subrogation and coordination) Student Learning Outcomes Explain the fundamental principles and legal constraints to designing compensation and benefits plans.. Describe types of compensation/benefits and their appropriate uses. Assess compensation/benefits plans and articulates their appropriateness for the workforces to which they are applied.
	BUSN 222 - Employee Benefits Plans & Administration 4 Credits This course describes the types of employee benefits, their uses and the administrative issues related to employee benefits programs. Discussion includes insurance such as health and disability, leave programs, retirement plans, cafeteria plans, and applicable tax and legal implications and the use of such benefits for employee recruitment and retention. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Students who want to pursue a career in human resource management and entry and mid-level human resources workers who desire a general understanding of employee benefits programs. Certificate program HR Management Active Date 2016-02-18 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 44 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. Benefits role to attract and retain employees 2. Historical context of employer benefits programs 3. Laws and regulations affecting benefits programs 4. Benefits types 4.a. Legally required, e.g., Social Security, workers compensation, unemployment compensation, Obamacare, etc. 4.b. Health care 4.c. Financial benefits, e.g., subsidized long term care insurance, life insurance, educational assistance, car allowances, etc. 4.d. Holidays, vacations and other paid and unpaid time off work 4.e. Retirement e.g., defined benefits, defined contributions 5. Managing benefits costs 5.a. Self-insurance 5.b. Third party claims management 5.c. Purchasing insurance 5.d. Insurance plan design 5.e Subrogation and benefits coordination 6. Benefits plan operations 7. Communicating benefits information Student Learning Outcomes Explain the types of employee benefits and the legal issues affecting the designing employee benefits plans. Identify the issues involved in developing retirement plans. Describe activities associated with administering benefit plans including benefits coordination with other insurance carriers or plans.
	BUSN 223 - Employee and Labor Relations 4 Credits Part of the HR certificate program: This course examines employer/employee relations and the balancing of the employer’s need to manage its workforce for the benefit of the organization and the employee’s rights and sense of fairness. Issues discussed include the laws governing labor relations and employee rights, employee performance management, conflict and dispute resolution, and union organizing. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Winter Online Designed to Serve Students who want to pursue a career in human resource management and entry and mid-level human resources workers who want to understand the fundamentals of employee relations and labor relations. Certificate program HR Management Active Date 20170622T08:36:46 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 44 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. Laws and regulations defining employee rights 2. Workplace violence 3. Assessing organizational climate 4.a. Employee relations metrics 4.b. Responses to findings 5. Employment involvement strategies 6. Developing and communicating work rules and employee handbooks 7. Developing and communicating ethics code and standards of conduct 8. Complaint processes 8.a. Internal process 8.b. Regulatory enforcement 9. Investigation practices, resources and tools 10. Conflict and dispute resolution processes 11. Union organizing campaigns and management responses 12. Managing in union vs. nonunion environments Student Learning Outcomes Explain management and employee rights and the balance between the two parties’ interests Evaluate various methods of measuring and evaluating workforce engagement Apply performance management techniques when dealing with underperforming employees Argue the merits of unionization and responses to union organizing activities Choose appropriate action in the dispute/conflict resolution process
	BUSN 224 - HR Capstone 4 Credits Part of the HR Certificate Program. The course integrates all of the subject matter learned in the preceding courses of the Human Resource Management Certificate program using real world case studies that require application of the concepts, principles and practices the various HR functions consistent with the expectations of an HR generalist practitioner. Should be taken as close to the end as possible. Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Fall Online Winter Online Spring Online Designed to Serve Students in the HR certificate program Active Date 20190709T10:50:33 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Total Contact Hours 44 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Review the various HR functions and how they relate to each other. Case studies that address common HR issues Recruitment plan for a position in a newly created classification requiring writing a job description, determining wage rate, application of wage and hour laws, identifying media and sourcing that will attract qualified and diverse applicants, and develop selection criteria, tools and processes including tests and interview processes and questions. Work unit level performance evaluation system development and management of an underperforming employee Assessment of appropriate disciplinary actions for underperforming or misbehaving employee Classification and compensation plan for an organization Organizational change management plan including communications and layoff elements Explore HR career opportunities and job search techniques Student Learning Outcomes Identify and explain the principle activities of each of the human resources function. Demonstrate the integrated application of the human resource management principles, activities and processes to resolve organizational and management issues. Analyze business situations and propose human resource programs congruent with a business strategy. Develop a plan to seek and obtain employment in the human resources occupation.
	BUSN 226 - HR Mgmt: Technology & Data Analytics 4 Credits Part of HR Certificate Program. This course explores the use of technology to address human resources administrative processes for service delivery and to acquire, access and analyze data that are used to assess business and organizational issues Fees Quarters Typically Offered Spring Online Designed to Serve Students in HR Certificate program. Individuals who want to pursue a career in human resource management and entry and mid-level human resources workers who are seeking broader understanding of the options in their chosen occupation. Active Date 20170731T09:57:10 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Total Contact Hours 44 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Human capital management (HCM) software feature and their uses Integration of HCM and enterprise systems Applying technology to human resources processes Accessing and analyzing data to address organizational and human resource challenges and develop solutions Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate how HCM software can improve the efficiency of human resource processes Describe and discuss the factors and process for selecting HCM software Analyze data and metrics that can support decision making in organizational strategies and business planning
	BUSN 234 - Sales Management 4 Credits A focused look at the sales process from an account management perspective. Covers topics such as business development and key account management, B2B sales, negotiations and deal making, and skills and attributes needed for maintaining customer relationships. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Fall Online Designed to Serve General Business students, Professional Sales students and other programs in the Business department Active Date 20220330T15:32:50 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Total Contact Hours 44 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline B2B Sales vs B2C Lead and Business Development Decision Making Negotiating Customer Relations and Relationship Building Key Account Management Student Learning Outcomes Develop a career plan by using research into a wide range of interesting and dynamic sales professions within the for-profit and nonprofit sectors of the economy Formulate a list of priorities that a salesperson must accomplish to create customer loyalty Formulate marketing and sales strategies that incorporate psychological and sociological factors which influence customers Use effective negotiation skills in role playing scenarios Develop a plan to manage a key customer account
	BUSN 238 - E-Marketing 5 Credits Students will explore how Internet technology is reshaping fundamental business marketing strategies. Focuses on how the Internet enables marketing organizations to become interactive and customer oriented. Topics include e-marketing for consumer and business-to-business, Internet promotion, network and facilitation services and providing electronic marketing content. Includes broad analysis of Websites for marketing effectiveness. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Designed to Serve Community at large, as well as students in the following departments: General Business, CIS, IMP, Travel/Transportation, Hotel/Tourism, and Office Occupations Active Date 2011-03-02 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline I. Introduction to E-marketing II. E-Marketing technology and business strategy A. The Internet: A new business model creates marketing change B. Market-facing enterprises and customer driven strategy C. The World Wide Web: history and how it works III. Promotion and communication on line A. Hypermedia communication goals B. The AIOA Model C. Advertising and building customer relations on line IV. Computer mediated marketing A. Creating value: How interactivity creates business advantage B. On line purchasing: Shopping, selling and information collection strategy C. Site analysis: Visuals, content, interactivity, and on line research design D. Business-to-business marketing strategy E. The mechanics: Privacy, pricing and distribution V. The future of web-based marketing A. Web content B. Network facilitation C. Nature of marketing innovation: where do we go from here? Student Learning Outcomes Explain the role of internet technologies in business marketing strategies. Explain how the internet produces customer-focused, market facing marketing organizations. Define and identify how internet sites carry out the marketing activities of content, network service, promotion and sales. Explain the major web analytics tools. Create an internet marketing plan.
	BUSN 240 - Cooperative Education 5 Credits Cooperative education provides an opportunity for students to combine classroom theory with practical work experience. Experience gained in the workplace is related to the student’s field of study or career goals. Instructor Permission Required Yes Course Note Requires work experience coordinated with instructor. FeesHD Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Fall Online Winter Online Spring Online Designed to Serve Students who want to gain practical work experience, test career choices and compare classroom theory with workplace practices Active Date 20210311T08:49:56 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5 OEE Yes Class Limit 99 Contact Hours: Field Studies 165 Total Contact Hours 165 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Course Outline Measurable learning objectives. Setting and accomplishing goals. Career development or exploration through work experience. Successful work habits and attitudes. Interpersonal communication skills. Student Learning Outcomes Perform assigned duties in a friendly and courteous manner and accept feedback Communicate effectively with a variety of people and contribute in a team environment Arrive to the workplace on time for scheduled work hours prepared for work and professional in appearance and attitude Demonstrate successful work habits and attitudes such as: Showing initiative and ways for improvement in the completion of assigned tasks; Perform duties independently while working towards meeting goals and deadlines; Demonstrate time management in the completion of job duties Select and apply appropriate technology to the task assigned and analyze problems and choose appropriate solutions, seeking clarification when necessary Create a learning plan in collaboration with employer and advisor which details skills that will be learned in the workplace.
	BUSN 252 - Project Management Fundamentals 5 Credits Designed to teach current project management software and concepts, in accordance with PMI methodology. Highly interactive course requiring extensive team work and case study analysis. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Business Technology and Business students looking for a solid foundation in project management fundamentals, using PMI methodology. Designed for entry level project administrators. This is not a PMP preparation class. Active Date 2015-04-02 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Identifying and selecting projects Developing project proposals Defining Scope, Quality, Responsibility, and Activity Sequence Developing the schedule Resource utilization Determining costs, budget, and earned value Managing risk Closing the project Student Learning Outcomes Students will recognize, and appropriately use the terminology of Project Management and describe the elements of a project. Students will identify, define, and practice the roles in Project Management work Students will demonstrate how to identify and select projects. Students will demonstrate project planning techniques including scope definition and management, project quality, work breakdown structure, activity sequencing, project scheduling, and project budgeting, through case study analysis and assessment. Students will demonstrate project performing and controlling techniques including resource utilization, budget management and earned value calculations, and risk management, through case study analysis and assessment.
	BUSN 262 - Microsoft Project 3 Credits Teaches Microsoft Project project-management software. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Business, or other students who will use MS Project to manage projects. Active Date 2015-05-29 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 30 Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 33 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Project Basics Establishing Resources Resource and Task Assignments Refining your Project Schedule Fine-Tuning Tasks Fine-Tuning Resources Project Information: Sorting, Grouping, and Filtering Project Schedule Formatting Fundamentals Project Schedule Tracking Fundamentals Project Reporting Integrating Project with other programs Project Schedule Optimization Advanced Project Schedule Formatting Managing Multiple Projects Working with Resource Pools Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate the ability to set up a new project, establish resources, manage resource and task assignments, manage the project schedule, and generate project reports using the Microsoft Project software. Demonstrate the ability to integrate Microsoft Project with other Microsoft Office applications.
	BUSN 268 - Leadership 3 Credits Leadership is the ability to inspire and influence others towards a goal or vision. This course works to develop practical leadership skills to influence the organizational performance for managers and non-managers. Topics include leadership roles and styles; the communication process; team building and group interactions, and the difference between leadership and management. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Spring Day, Online Designed to Serve AAS students in Business or related fields; contract students through various Continuing Ed partners. Active Date 20190612T13:20:56 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 32 Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Total Contact Hours 33 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Effective Leadership Behavior Leading Change & Innovation Participative Leadership & Empowerment Leadership Traits and Skills Power & Influence Tactics Leadership in Groups & Teams Transformational Leadership Cross Cultural Leadership Student Learning Outcomes Describe the skills and abilities needed for creating and managing organizational change. Describe the ways a leader can motivate employees or others in an organization. Assess and analyze personal leadership strengths and weaknesses. Demonstrate problem-solving and decision-making skills in simulated situations.
	BUSN 269 - Leadership 2: Supervision 2 Credits Examines concepts and practical application of fundamental supervisory skills such as planning, staffing, communicating, leading, using technology, training, managing conflict, and problem solving. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Airport University students; AAS students in Business Active Date 2015-05-13 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 22 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Choosing between effective and ineffective leadership styles. Relationship between styles and the motivation and behavior of others The four steps to active supervision Proven process for problem solving Five steps for effective decision-making The need for delegation and how to delegate effectively Ways to communicate more effectively and vividly Difference between coaching and discipline Convert conflicts into problem solving sessions Effective tools for dealing with difficult people Student Learning Outcomes Discuss your supervisory style and how it affects others Explain how to develop a productive work environment Demonstrate essential communication skills used to motivate those being supervised Discuss the practical application of supervisory skills need for effective leadership
	BUSN 270 - Principles of Management and Supervision 5 Credits Examines the managerial task, with emphasis on the supervisory level. Includes coverage of the major management functions of planning, organizing, staffing, leading and controlling. Covers decision making, human behavior and motivation, and the outside forces affecting today’s manager. Uses interactive class activities and case analysis. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Winter Online Designed to Serve General business program students as well as other professional-technical program students. Active Date 20220330T15:32:52 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline The nature of management and supervision Planning an controlling Making effective decisions Motivation and human behavior Managing conflict and change Communication, oral and written Leadership styles Performance appraisal Discipline and awards Supervising protected groups Managing a unionized work group Corporate and managerial ethics Student Learning Outcomes Identify preferred management styles and apply this knowledge to developing situational management skills. Practice effective management skills via hypothetical business situations. Create discussion questions based on current events in business management. Facilitate managerial decision making by employing Vroom’s participative decision-making model.
	BUSN 275 - Intro to Purchasing and Supply Chain Management 5 Credits This course introduces students to management fundamentals related to the basic principles of purchasing and supply chain management (SCM). Fees Quarters Typically Offered Spring Online Designed to Serve Certificate in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management; Certificate/AAS International Business & Trade students; BAS Global Trade/Logistics pathway. Active Date 20190612T13:20:53 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Management fundamentals Purchasing and supply processes Organizational concepts Policy Relationships tools and techniques cost/price analysis value analysis Student Learning Outcomes Explain how to effectively utilize supply chain enablers. Implement purchasing and supply chain strategies and tactics that align with an organization's goals and objectives. Describe how world class supply chain organizations develop competitive advantages. Describe how to use cost management methods, including price/cost analysis and total cost of ownership in the supply chain environment. Practice effective strategic negotiating skills and techniques in hypothetical supply chain (vendor) scenarios Construct a mock business contract for goods and services using principles of value analysis, learning curve methods, process mapping, project management tools, and quantity discount analysis.
	BUSN 281 - Special Topics 1 Credits Topics such as doing business in a region or country and understanding NAFTA. Professional development seminar to be offered on an as-need basis. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Students pursing and AAS degree in International Business or General Business Active Date 2011-03-02 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Contact Hours: Lecture 11 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 11 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline To be determined by topic chosen Student Learning Outcomes Research and anaylyze chosen topic in order to discuss information in professional and knowledgeable manner Identify and explain linkages between chosen topic and career objectives Locate resources that will provide in depth knowledge about chosen topic
	BUSN 282 - Special Topics 2 Credits Topics such as doing business in a region or country and understanding NAFTA. Professional development seminar to be offered on an as-need basis. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Students pursing an AAS degree in International Business or General Business Active Date 2011-06-14 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 22 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline To be determined by topic chosen Student Learning Outcomes Research and analyze chosen topic in order to discuss information orally and in writing in professional and knowledgeable manner Identify and explain linkages between chosen topic and career objectives Locate resources that will provide in depth knowledge about chosen topic
	BUSN 283 - Special Topics 3 Credits Topics such as doing business in a region or country and understanding NAFTA. Professional development seminar to be offered on an as-need basis. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Students pursing an AAS degree in International Business or General Business Active Date 2011-06-14 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 33 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline To be determined by topic chosen Student Learning Outcomes Research and analyze chosen topic in order to discuss information both orally and in writing in a professional and knowledgeable manner Identify and explain linkages between chosen topic and career objectives Locate resources that will provide in depth knowledge about chosen topic
	BUSN 285 - Special Topics 5 Credits Topics such as doing business in a region or country and understanding NAFTA. Professional development seminar to be offered on an as-need basis. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Students pursing an AAS degree in International Business or General Business Active Date 2012-02-14 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline To be determined by topic chosen Student Learning Outcomes Research and anaylyze chosen topic in order to discuss information in professional and knowledgeable manner Identify and explain linkages between chosen topic and career objectives Locate resources that will provide in depth knowledge about chosen topic
	BUSN 291 - Special Studies 1 Credits An individual study project developed by student and instructor in an area approved by the instructor. Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Principally designed for the student wishing in depth knowledge in a part or parts of a subject Active Date 20201105T14:49:38 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Independent Study Yes OEE Yes Class Limit 19 Contact Hours: Independent Studies 33 Total Contact Hours 33 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline To be determined between the instructor and student Student Learning Outcomes Students will complete a given business project that conforms to pre-designated requirements and exhibits a degree of mastery in the chosen business area.
	BUSN 292 - Special Studies 2 Credits An individual study project developed by student and instructor in an area approved by the instructor. Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Principally designed for the student wishing an in depth knowledge in a part or parts of a subject Active Date 20201105T14:49:39 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Independent Study Yes OEE Yes Class Limit 19 Contact Hours: Independent Studies 66 Total Contact Hours 66 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline To be determined between the instructor and student Student Learning Outcomes Students will complete a given business project that conforms to pre-designated requirements and exhibits a degree of mastery in the chosen business area.
	BUSN 293 - Special Studies 3 Credits An individual study project developed by student and instructor in an area approved by the instructor. Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Principally designed for the student wishing an in depth knowledge in a part or parts of a subject Active Date 20201105T14:49:39 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Independent Study Yes OEE Yes Class Limit 19 Contact Hours: Independent Studies 99 Total Contact Hours 99 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline To be determined between the instructor and student. Student Learning Outcomes Students will complete a given business project that conforms to pre-designated requirements and exhibits a degree of mastery in the chosen business area.
	BUSN 294 - Special Studies 4 Credits An individual study project developed by student and instructor in an area approved by the instructor. Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Principally designed for the student wishing an in depth knowledge in a part or parts of a subject Active Date 20201105T14:49:41 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Independent Study Yes OEE Yes Class Limit 19 Contact Hours: Independent Studies 132 Total Contact Hours 132 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline To be determined between the instructor and student Student Learning Outcomes Students will complete a given business project that conforms to pre-designated requirements and exhibits a degree of mastery in the chosen business area.
	BUSN 295 - Special Studies 5 Credits An individual study project developed by student and instructor in an area approved by the instructor. Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Principally designed for the student wishing an in depth knowledge in a part or parts of a subject Active Date 20201105T14:49:42 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Independent Study Yes OEE Yes Class Limit 19 Contact Hours: Independent Studies 165 Total Contact Hours 165 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline To be determined between the instructor and student Student Learning Outcomes Students will complete a given business project that conforms to pre-designated requirements and exhibits a degree of mastery in the chosen business area.
	BUSN 299 - Business Capstone 1 Credits This course requires students to either a) present a comprehensive portfolio of work completed for their degree to a panel of instructors and professionals or b) participate in a job shadow experience with a local professional and deliver a report on the experience to business department faculty. Industry and employment trends are also discussed and analyzed through a practical lens. Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Spring Online Designed to Serve Second year business AAS degree students. Active Date 20230328T10:32:23 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Contact Hours: Lab 22 Total Contact Hours 22 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Portfolios or Job Shadows must communicate knowledge of: Foundations of American and international business Ethical and social responsibilities of business Forms of business The fundamentals of management Human relations Marketing and consumer behavior Computers and information technology Financial management Student Learning Outcomes Effectively compile and present a comprehensive portfolio of work completed to a panel of instructors and professionals. Deliver a detailed report and analysis on job shadow experience with a local professional to business department faculty. Describe the most recent industry and employment trends related to degree.
	BUSN 305 - International Regulatory Environment 5 Credits An overview of the international business regulatory environment with a focus on import and export compliance procedures, documentation and resources. Topics include: WTO, Trade Agreements, tariff rules and applications, anti-dumping regulation, subsidies and countervailing duties, trade in services, trade-related intellectual property, US Customs regulations and US Export regulations. Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - BUSN Fees Quarters Typically Offered Winter Online Designed to Serve Students in the BAS Global Trade & Logistics program Active Date 20220330T15:32:53 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline International Trade Environment GATT/WTO Trade Agreements Intellectual Property Export Compliance Import Compliance Implications of violations Record Keeping requirement Student Learning Outcomes Discuss issues related to the international trade regulatory environment using industry terminology Formulate responses to specific compliance questions using available resources related to the international regulatory environment (including HTSUS, BIS, DOC, WTO) Formulate responses to specific trade questions using the EAR and CCL Correctly use compliance documentation in international trade case studies and projects Analyze the compliance duties and responsibilities as an importer and as a Customs broker
	BUSN 310 - Supply Chain Management 5 Credits Adoption of a supply chain orientation toward business management which emphasizes the inter-functional and inter-firm relationships that contribute to improving coordination of operations and performance of organizations that participate in various types of supply chains. Pre-requisite(s) Busn 210 or Math&146 w/ min 2.0 and Econ&201 w/ min 2.0 Instructor Permission Required Yes Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - BUSN Fees Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Fall Online Spring Online Designed to Serve Students pursuing a BAS degree in Applied Management Active Date 20190626T13:17:34 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 10 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Operation & Supply Chain strategy Managing Processes Process Mapping & Analysis Manufacturing & Service Process Structure Product/Process Innovation Managing Quality Quality Improvement Tools Lean Management Customer Management Supply Management Demand Planning Sales & Operations Planning Logistics Management Independent Demand Inventory Planning Materials Requirement Planning Student Learning Outcomes Explain supply chain concepts as they pertain to an operations environment Discuss how to collaborate and coordinate with other functions within the firm and across firms in the supply chain Demonstrate and use analytical tools to address case scenarios involving supply chain management decisions Using identified current issues and problems which affect the supply chains of firms, suggest ways in which such issues and problems may be addressed
	BUSN 318 - Project Management 5 Credits Introduces the principles and techniques used in the Project Management process. Students will develop the tools needed for each phase of the project management process: initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing. Instructor Permission Required Yes Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - BUSN or CIS or DSN Fees Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Spring Evening Designed to Serve Students in the BAS in Applied Management, Integrated Design, and Cybersecurity. Active Date 20220330T15:32:54 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Project organization Project budgeting and inspection Start-up procedures Project documentation (reports, logs, etc.) Progress measurement Concepts of partnering and total quality management Change orders, claims and submittal processing Cost control Project closeout Student Learning Outcomes Explain the stages of project development and how they are implemented Apply Critical Success Factors based on how those factors impact the completion of a project. Using project management software, plan and monitor complex projects Discuss the role of project management in different career areas. .
	BUSN 338 - Global Marketing Management 5 Credits Examines the impact of economic, cultural, political, legal and other environmental influences on international marketing decisions. Includes how to identify and analyze worldwide marketing opportunities and examine product, pricing, distribution and promotion strategies from a global perspective. Provides students with the opportunity to develop an international marketing plan. Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - BUSN Fees Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Designed to Serve Students in the BAS Applied Management program Active Date 20220330T15:32:56 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Introduction/Overview Cultural/Political/Legal systems Global Risk Assessment Global Marketing Research Market segmentation and types of positioning approaches Industry Globalization drivers: Regionalization and Emerging Markets Identifying Market Entry preferences Global Products and Global Brands Financial Issues: Pricing in Global Markets Communication & Advertising in Global Markets Personal Selling, Retailing and Ecommerce in Global Markets Creating a Global Marketing Plan Student Learning Outcomes Conduct advanced global market research with public business information and international data sources Explain the differences between marketing at home and marketing in an international environment using examples of key marketing functions Create marketing plans in foreign markets that adjust the marketing mix appropriate for the host culture Analyze consumer behavior in global markets in terms of: Cross-cultural values, Group influences, Individual or psychological influences and Consumer decision-making processes
	BUSN 420 - Lean Six Sigma Processes 5 Credits Quality and continuous improvement is one of the foundations on which businesses survive and grow. It is no longer a luxury but a necessity for all businesses and economies to continuously improve the quality of goods and services produced by them. Quality improvement over time tends to increase customer satisfaction, lower the total cost of the goods and services, and enhance the reputation of the firm. Towards this end, the course aims to introduce the essential concepts, tools, and methodologies of Lean and Six Sigma. Pre-requisite(s) BUSN 310 Instructor Permission Required Yes Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - BUSN Fees Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Spring Day Designed to Serve Students enrolled in the BAS Global Trade & Logistics Active Date 2015-05-29 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 10 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Overview of Quality Management Intro to Six Sigma Intro to Lean Management DMAIC Methodology Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate a competence of Lean Management and Six Sigma concepts Use statistical software to interpret and analyze data Identify the various steps in the DMAIC methodology. Identify the problem and come up with a road map to solve the problem using Lean and Six Sigma tools.
	BUSN 425 - Purchasing & Supply Chain Management 5 Credits Purchasing processes, procurement cycle analysis, research to support purchasing decisions, supplier relationship development and management, negotiations, commodity planning, costing, pricing, and value analysis related to the purchasing of products and services Pre-requisite(s) BUSN 310 Instructor Permission Required Yes Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - BUSN Fees Quarters Typically Offered Fall Online Winter Day Designed to Serve Students in the BAS for Global Trade & Logistics Active Date 2014-11-07 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 10 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Purchasing Process Supply Chain Integration Purchasing & Supply Chain Organization Supply Management/Commodity Strategic Development Supplier Evaluation & Selection Supplier Quality Management Supplier Management & Development World Wide Sourcing Strategic Cost Management Purchasing & Supply Chain Analysis Negotiations Contract Management Student Learning Outcomes Explain purchasing and supply management from a total systems perspective Outline the key issues and developments in managing supplier, customer management and supply chain partner relationships Adopt and apply conceptual framework(s) to better understand the process of developing, negotiating, contracting, managing conflict, and measuring performance in supply chain business relationships to enable greater competitiveness Define and explain the important terminology, facts, concepts, principles, and theories used in the field of purchasing and supply management Apply the appropriate concepts, tools and techniques to resolve problems in purchasing and supply management.
	BUSN 430 - Lean Six Sigma Practicum 5 Credits Applies tools and techniques for lean and six sigma process improvement in an industry project environment. Students work in teams with faculty and industry mentor to define, measure, analyze, improve and when possible implement control mechanisms. This is a shared course with CWU. Pre-requisite(s) BUSN 420 min 2.5 Instructor Permission Required Yes Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - BUSN Fees Quarters Typically Offered Spring Evening Designed to Serve Students in BAS Applied Management program who wish to obtain green belt Lean Six Sigma certification. Active Date 20230320T11:42:56 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 5 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Course Outline Using DMAIC to improve speed, quality and cost Working with ideas Value Stream Mapping and Process Flow tools Voice of the Customer Data Collection Descriptive Statistics and Data Displays Variation Analysis Identifying and Verifying Causes Reducing Lead Time and Non-Value-Add Cost Complexity Value Stream Mapping and Analysis Selecting and Testing Solutions Student Learning Outcomes Apply the DMAIC process to a business process improvement project Define a business problem, improvement activity, opportunity for improvement and project goals associated with a business process improvement project. Analyze a process to determine root causes of poor performance and variation Propose process changes that may be implemented to eliminate root cause performance deficiencies Design the control factors that will help to evaluate and control for on-going process improvement Apply various lean and six sigma analysis and management techniques that can result in the improved performance of one or more business processes
	BUSN 439 - Senior Portfolio Capstone 1 Credits To address the transition from school to work or further education, students will compile, organize, and present a capstone project based on the Bachelor of Applied Science - Applied Management degree outcomes. Within a clearly-defined framework, the capstone process allows students choice in the format of their project and how they document and share fulfillment of the degree outcomes. The capstone project provides students with the opportunity for an authentic demonstration of competence in the key outcome areas identified for the degree. Students are required to demonstrate that they have fully understood, synthesized, and are able to apply what they have learned to their practice. In addition to a focus on overall ability, students are encouraged to include the area of focus for their professional endeavors and discuss how the skills and knowledge obtained have prepared them for that intended industry focus. Instructor Permission Required Yes Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - BUSN Fees Quarters Typically Offered Fall Online Winter Online Spring Online Designed to Serve Students in the final quarters of the BAS in Applied Management degree Active Date 20230320T11:43:02 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lab 22 Total Contact Hours 22 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Course Outline Overview of capstone requirements and rubric Final proposal and determination of presentation format Continued project development and support Project draft review and necessary modifications Project submission and presentation Student Learning Outcomes Assess progress toward the learning goals of the BAS in Applied Management Research and assemble requirements for academic or career future alternatives, internship, job interview, and/or graduate school application Describe the knowledge and skills gained from both the Associates degree and BAS degree, including General Education courses, as it relates to their academic or career future alternatives, job interview, internship, and/or graduate school application
	BUSN 440 - Cooperative Education 5 Credits Cooperative education provides an opportunity for students to combine classroom theory with practical work experience. Experience gained in the workplace is related to the student’s field of study or career goals. Instructor Permission Required Yes Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - BUSN Course Note Requires work experience coordinated with instructor. FeesHD Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Fall Online Winter Online Spring Online Designed to Serve Students who want to gain practical work experience, test career choices and compare classroom theory with workplace practices Active Date 20220330T15:32:57 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5 Internship Yes OEE Yes Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Field Studies 150 Total Contact Hours 150 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Measurable learning objectives. Setting and accomplishing goals. Career development or exploration through work experience. Successful work habits and attitudes. Interpersonal communication skills. Student Learning Outcomes Create a learning plan in collaboration with employer and advisor that details skills to be learned in the workplace. Perform assigned duties and accept feedback about performance in a professional manner Communicate effectively with individuals and in a team environment Demonstrate successful work habits and attitudes reflecting best practices in the workplace Analyze problems and choose appropriate solutions, seeking clarification when necessary
	BUSN 450 - Logistics & Transportation 5 Credits Logistics management activities typically include inbound and outbound transportation management, fleet management, warehousing, materials handling, order fulfillment, logistics network design, inventory management, supply/demand planning, and management of third party logistics services providers. In this course, emphasis will be on the topics such as meeting customer needs, logistics system design and risk management, cost and performance management, sustainability, order management, transportation management, inventory management, warehousing, reverse logistics, and logistics service providers. Pre-requisite(s) BUSN 310 min 2.0 Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - BUSN Fees Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Fall Online Designed to Serve Students enrolled in BAS Global Trade & Logistics Active Date 20180430T09:27:35 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 10 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Course Outline What is Logistics? Delivering Customer Needs Logistics System Design & Risk Mgt Cost & Performance Management Sustainability & Life Cycle Management Order Management Transportation Management Basic Inventory Management Advanced Inventory Management Warehouse & DC management Student Learning Outcomes Choose appropriate transportation modes in order to efficiently manage shipping processes Describe how to deliver customer needs while achieving profitable growth. Measure logistics performance using financial and non-financial factors. Design logistics systems by managing risks Determine optimal inventory levels for warehouse management
	BUSN 455 - Financial Management 5 Credits Course in corporate financial management that will study the concepts associated with the allocation of scarce resources across assets over time. Analysis and calculations are done both by hand on paper and by using the spreadsheet program Excel. Topics covered are: financial statements and cash flow, time value of money, interest rates, discounted cash flow analysis, stocks, consumer, corporate and government debt, capital budgeting, exchange rates. Also includes basic concepts of International Financial Management. Extensive practice with problem analysis, problem setup, making necessary calculations and making conclusions based on the calculations using Excel. Pre-requisite(s) BUSN 218 and ACCT& 202 and BUSN 210 with min 2.0 Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - BUSN Fees Quarters Typically Offered Fall Evening, Online Designed to Serve Students in the BAS Applied Management program Active Date 20230328T10:32:25 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Forms of business organization Financial statement analysis and cash flows Time value of money Discounted cash flow analysis Financial markets and interest rates Valuing Stocks & Debt Capital budgeting decision methods Valuing Debt International finance Student Learning Outcomes Formulate solutions and recommendations to business problems using the appropriate financial tools and calculations. Use Excel to perform financial calculations with an emphasis on data type, Number Formatting, financial functions and formulas, and spreadsheet setup for complex calculations. Perform financial statement analysis to gage performance of firms using Excel. Determine cash flows from accrual accounting financial statements using Excel. Calculate commonly used financial formulas used in making business decisions. Develop complex dynamic spreadsheets for capital budgeting and consumer loan analysis.
	BUSN 470 - Organizational Leadership 5 Credits This course examines the theories and models of leadership and the impact of environmental factors, organizational objectives, company culture, and individual and group ethical standards on leadership effectiveness. This course will provide a framework on what leadership entails, along with developing an understanding for the skills and knowledge on to how best address leadership opportunities now and in the future. Students’ ability to understand and apply diverse approaches to the leadership in organizations is emphasized by readings including case studies and interactive teamwork. The emphasis is on building a sound grasp of good practice, and on developing the ability to apply theory to real-life business scenarios. Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - BUSN Fees Quarters Typically Offered Winter Evening, Online Designed to Serve Students enrolled in the BAS in Applied Management Active Date 20230320T11:43:07 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Course Outline The Nature of Leadership Traits, Motives, and Characteristics of Leaders Charismatic and Transformational Leadership Leadership Behaviors, Attitudes and Styles Contingency and Situational Leadership Leadership Ethics and Social Responsibility Power, Politics and Leadership Influence Tactics of Leaders Developing Teamwork Motivation and Coaching Skills Creativity, Innovation and Leadership Communication and Conflict Resolution Skills Strategic Leadership and Knowledge Management International and Culturally Diverse Aspects of Leadership Leadership Development and Succession Student Learning Outcomes Analyze the legal, personnel, and strategic issues relating to globalization, ethics, culture, and gender diversity in an organization and their influence on organizational leadership Explain leadership at the Personal, Interpersonal, Team and Organizational levels (PITO) and the array of leader-follower-situation (LFS) variables that influence the leadership process Employ leadership skills through participation in experiential exercises Recommend strategies for becoming an effective and ethical communicator in a global world, using knowledge of the critical issues relating to communication in an organization Apply appropriate conflict resolution and negotiation strategies in team based case studies and simulations
	BUSN 475 - Global Supply Chain Management 5 Credits This course is about global logistics and the role of logistics and other activities in global supply chain management. Global systems are represented by a complex web of carriers, forwarders, bankers, information and communications companies, traders and so on that facilitate international transactions, trades related to the movement of goods and services. This course covers practical aspects of global logistics and investigates the transactional, cultural, governmental and other factors that influence global commerce. Pre-requisite(s) BUSN 310 with min 2.0 Instructor Permission Required Yes Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - BUSN Fees Quarters Typically Offered Winter Online Designed to Serve Students enrolled in the BAS for Applied Management Active Date 20220330T15:32:59 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 10 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Global Supply Chain overview Global Trends Financial Considerations Risk Management Logistics and Transportation Outsourcing Regions: Europe Regions: Asia Regions: Africa & Middle East Regions: South America Security/Sustainability Ethics/Rights Student Learning Outcomes Understand and explain the various transactions that accompany the movement of goods and services throughout the globe Apply fundamental knowledge of the political, legal, economic, cultural and environmental aspects of global supply chain management to case studies and decision making Apply fundamental elements of global logistics planning and management activities related to international outsourcing, materials management, distribution and transportation. Explain how the international transportation options can influence supply chain planning and management activities Discuss the basic requirements to employ intermediaries in global transactions Discuss how a global perspective of supply chain management can affect a firm’s competitive advantage
	BUSN 491 - Independent Study 1 Credits An individual study project developed by the student and instructor in an area approved by the instructor Instructor Permission Required Yes Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - BUSN Fees Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day Designed to Serve Students in the BAS for Global Trade & Logistics program Active Date 20220330T15:33:02 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Independent Study Yes OEE Yes Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Independent Studies 33 Total Contact Hours 33 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Course Outline Student and instructor determine scope of independent study. Student and instructor determine activities and/or project(s) to be completed and timeline for completion. Student completes activities and/or project(s). Evaluation of work by instructor. Student Learning Outcomes Develop a plan for a project, paper or other deliverable applicable to the field of study Present completed deliverable in fluent, coherent and logical way
	BUSN 492 - Independent Study 2 Credits An individual study project developed by the student and instructor in an area approved by the instructor Instructor Permission Required Yes Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - BUSN Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Students enrolled in BAS Global Trade & Logistics Active Date 20210211T14:42:35 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Independent Study Yes OEE Yes Class Limit 10 Contact Hours: Independent Studies 66 Total Contact Hours 66 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Course Outline Student and instructor determine scope of independent study. Student and instructor determine activities and/or project(s) to be completed and timeline for completion. Student completes activities and/or project(s). Evaluation of work by instructor. Student Learning Outcomes Develop a plan for a project, paper or other deliverable applicable to the field of study Present findings and ideas in fluent, coherent and logical way
	BUSN 495 - Independent Study 5 Credits An individual study project developed by the student and instructor in an area approved by the instructor Instructor Permission Required Yes Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - BUSN Fees Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day Designed to Serve Students in the BAS for Global Trade & Logistics Active Date 20220330T15:33:04 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Independent Study Yes OEE Yes Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Independent Studies 165 Total Contact Hours 165 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Course Outline Student and Instructor determine scope of independent study Student and instructor determine activities and/or project to be completed andn timeline for completion Student completes activities and/or projects Evaluation of work by instructor Student Learning Outcomes Develop an outline or proposal for a project, paper or other deliverable applicable to the field of study Present the completed project, paper or other deliverable based on agreed-upon disciplinary standards
Business Intelligence
	BI 348 - Big Data Business Analytics with Microsoft Power Tools 5 Credits Students will use Microsoft’s new Power Tools (Excel Power Pivot, Power Query and Power BI Desktop) to convert real world large data sets into useful information for business decision making. In addition to learning some standard Excel features, students will learn, in depth, how to use the computer languages DAX and M Code to clean, transform and load data, as well as how to convert the loaded data into useful information for reporting, visualizing, analytics and dashboarding. Pre-requisite(s) BUSN 210 min 2.0 (or MATH& 146) and BUSN 218 min 2.0 Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - BUSN Course Note Acceptance to BAS in Applied Management required. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Spring Evening, Online Designed to Serve Students pursuing the BAS in Global Trade & Logistics Active Date 20220308T16:47:31 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Overview of all tools and concepts in the class. Define Data Analysis and Business Intelligence. Define Data Analysis, Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing Terms and concepts. Use Excel Spreadsheet Formulas and Functions for ETL and creating information solutions. Use Standard PivotTables for creating information solutions. Use Power Query to extract, transform and load data to the Excel Worksheet, PowerPivot Data Model and Power BI Desktop Data Model. Learn to write M Code to extract, transform and load data. Learn about how to build efficient and effective Data Models for both Excel Power Pivot and Power BI Desktop using Power Query and M Code. Use Excel Power Pivot for creating information solutions. Use Power BI Desktop for creating information solutions. Learn about how the Columnar Database compacts and stores data for a Data Model. Learn to write basic to advanced DAX code to create business calculations using calculated columns, queries and measures. Build efficient and effective dashboards that contain refreshable and sharable reports, visualizations and analytics. Build complete Data Analysis and Business Intelligence solutions from beginning to end using case studies. Student Learning Outcomes Convert unorganized raw big data sets into useful information (reports, visualizations and analytics) for business decision making, providing data driven insights. Use analysis and visualization tools (such as Excel Power Pivot, Power Query and Power BI Desktop) and computer languages (DAX and M Code) to create useful information solutions from large data sets. Create efficient and effective data models and business-related measures by ETL (extract, transform and load data) to build refreshable useful information solutions. Efficiently and effectively construct reports, visualizations and dashboards for business decision makers. Create Excel worksheet formula solutions for linear programming, simulations, and other analytic goals.
Business Technology
	BSTEC 095 - Digital Literacy for College Success 5 Credits Introduction to basic college computer skills including Canvas, ctcLink, Zoom, email, hardware and software fundamentals, internet navigation and browser management, file management and storage, and introduction to cloud-based apps such as Google Suite. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day Designed to Serve Students new to college who want to improve their digital literacy skills for college success. Active Date 20230320T11:42:50 Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5 OEE Yes Class Limit 30 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Course Outline Hardware, Login, basic vocabulary, basic operations; basic keyboarding and screenshots Introduction to Canvas and ctcLink Introduction to the internet including navigating the Highline College website Email Google Drive and Google Docs Troubleshooting and problem solving Google Slides How to use Zoom Introduction to ctcLink and Aviso, including how to search and enroll in classes, and find an advisor. Student Learning Outcomes Utilize functions on a keyboard and mouse to log on, open programs, maneuver the cursor, and type. Use a web browser to search for specific online content including course and college information. Use a web browser to retrieve information to complete academic tasks. Use a web browser to access and differentiate between different types of websites. Compose, reply to, attach links and files to, and organize email messages. Log in and navigate in various platforms and programs including Canvas, Zoom, and ctcLink. Construct a document, a simple worksheet, and a slide presentation using Google Drive apps.
	BSTEC 99 - Introduction to Online Learning with Canvas and Zoom 1 Credits This class teaches students the basic functions of Canvas and Zoom as it relates to online learning. Students may work faster or slower in a self-paced environment. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Fall Online Winter Online Spring Online Designed to Serve Students planning to take classes that use Learning Management Systems such as Canvas, and online learning tools such as Zoom. Active Date 20200401T13:21:21 Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit OEE Yes Class Limit 35 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 11 Total Contact Hours 11 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes PLA Eligible Yes Course Outline Canvas Access Canvas Courses- Hide and Unhide courses Email, attachments and links Discussion Board Posting and Reply Downloading files Digital Drop box Zoom Connecting to Zoom via Desktop and/or Mobile Device Enable and Disable Micrpphone and Video Sharing Desktop App or Screen Chatting and sending private messages Student Learning Outcomes Student will successfully submit required assignments and assessments on Canvas, including upload of proper files, when required. Students will successfully send and receive Inbox messages. Students will successfully post and respond to Canvas discussion forums. Students will successfully download files from Canvas. Students will successfully participate in a class-based Zoom meeting via a desktop computer and/or mobile device, including using the microphone and webcam/camera. Students will successfully connect to the class Zoom session via their desktop computer and/or mobile device. Students will accurately enable and disable both microphone and video on Zoom. Students will successfully share their desktop and/or application on Zoom. Students will successfully chat and send private messages on Zoom.
	BSTEC 100 - Fundamentals of Office Management 5 Credits This class will provide the fundamental skills to work in any office administrative position supporting small and large businesses. The student will learn an overview of the types of organizations, leadership skills, administrative positions, and skills needed, communicating with technology, effective telecommunication skills, how to organize and manage appointments, visitors, offices, time, meetings, events, travel arrangements. mail and office equipment, how to manage records, and processing basic banking and accounting procedures in Administrative roles. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Fall Online Winter Online Spring Online Designed to Serve For students who want to develop office skills to work in any administrative professional position. Active Date 20210403T10:07:52 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 30 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Understanding the Changing and Challenging Office for Administrative Professionals in supporting small and large businesses Developing Professional Skills Office Organization, Ergonomics, & Time Management Business and Meeting Ethics Understanding Workplace Teams Documenting Your Workplace with Charting Software Communicating with Technology including Collaboraton tools, Telecommunicatons, and Security Issues Scheduling and Managing Appointments and Receiving Visitors Planning Events, Meetings, and Conferences Physical and Electronic Records Management Handling Mail & Office Equipment Coordinating Business Travel Understanding Basic Banking and Accounting Procedures in Administrative Roles Leadership Skills Student Learning Outcomes Students will prepare an accurate report on the use of emerging office technologies. Students can explain the functions and responsibilities of an administrative professional in a variety of contexts. Students will demonstrate proficiency in required office functions. Students will identify and plan an ergonomic office environment Students will demonstrate accurate and effective records and file management. Students will identify professional telecommunication skills. Students will demonstrate effective team work and leadership skills. Students will identify proper business ethics in face to face, telephone, and electronic settings. Students will demonstrate an understanding of how to create and interpret a business flow chart and basic financial office terminology and documents.
	BSTEC 101 - Essential Topics 2 Credits Develop soft skills that are essential for success in today’s marketplace. Learn valuable written and verbal skills that will help you communicate effectively. Learn to present yourself professionally. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day Designed to Serve All students in Business Technology, and anyone seeking to improve soft skills. Active Date 20201208T18:00:01 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-2 OEE Yes Class Limit 32 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Total Contact Hours 22 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes PLA Eligible Yes Course Outline Verbal Communication Basics of effective verbal communication Working with customers Professional telephone skills Improving informal communication Making formal presentations Written Communication Communicating with email and memos Secrets of clear writing Delivering reports and proposals Writing for employment Writing professional letters Student Learning Outcomes Evaluate effective formal and informal verbal communication skills in a variety of customer and workplace scenarios. Communicate effectively when constructing various written documents within a business setting.
	BSTEC 105 - Intro to Computers & Windows 3 Credits Designed for the student who has limited or no computer skills. Students learn about personal computer hardware, system software including the Windows operating system, and file management systems. Modular format with one-on-one and group instruction. However, may be taken at variable credits and student may work faster or slower in a self-paced environment. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day Designed to Serve Any student needing basic knowledge of Windows computers, operating systems, and file management.. Active Date 20200330T21:14:30 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-3 OEE Yes Class Limit 30 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Total Contact Hours 33 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Getting Started - Accessing campus resources Understanding your computer Getting Started with Microsoft Windows .Working with Files and Folders Exploring Windows Personalizing Windows for the Workplace Student Learning Outcomes Students will identify different parts and types of computers, including desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and mobile computing devices. Students will be able to define and differentiate operating systems and application software. Students will demonstrate the ability to navigate and customize the current Windows operating system. Students will demonstrate the ability to save and organize files using the Windows operating system. Students will demonstrate the ability to create appropriate file management systems with proper naming conventions. Students will recognize the difference between different forms of online communication, including but not limited to Canvas email and student email.
	BSTEC 108 - Online Learning with Canvas 2 Credits This class teaches students the basic and intermediate functions of Canvas as it relates to online learning. It is offered in a modular format. Students may work faster or slower in a self-paced environment. Course Note Recommeded: BSTEC 105 or basic computer knowledge FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day Designed to Serve Students planning to take classes that use Learning Management Systems such as Canvas. Active Date 20201208T18:00:02 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-2 OEE Yes Class Limit 30 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Total Contact Hours 22 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Is on-line learning for you? Personal Information Email, attachments and links Discussion Board Posting and Reply Using the Canvas Course Management System Email Etiquette Etiquette Group discussion Downloading files Digital Drop box Student Learning Outcomes Student accurately identifies terminology associated with Canvas. Student successfully submits an assignment through Canvas. Students successfully complete a discussion post in Canvas. Students successfully modify their online profile in Canvas.
	BSTEC 110 - Beginning Keyboarding 2 Credits Students will learn the touch method of keyboarding by using a personal computer keyboard. Emphasis is on the touch system, ergonomic keyboarding technique, and development of speed and accuracy. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day, Online Fall Day, Online Winter Day, Online Spring Day, Online Designed to Serve Students who have never taken a keyboarding class before, or who want to improve their basic keyboarding skills. Active Date 20201208T18:00:02 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-2 OEE Yes Class Limit 30 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Total Contact Hours 22 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes PLA Eligible Yes Course Outline Learning the keyboard - letters, numbers, and symbols. Learning keyboarding ergonomics. Mastery of the keyboard - Letters Mastery of the keyboard - Numbers & Symbols Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate using the keyboard by touch, using correct fingering on letters, numbers, and symbols. Demonstrate proper ergonomics at the keyboard while keyboarding by touch.
	BSTEC 112 - Professional Document Formatting 3 Credits Use Microsoft Word to format, proofread, and edit professional business documents such as reports, tables, meeting & event materials, and business letters. Course Note Recommended touch keyboarding experience. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day, Online Fall Day, Online Winter Day, Online Spring Day, Online Designed to Serve Students who need to create professional business documents. Active Date 20201208T18:00:03 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-3 OEE Yes Class Limit 30 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Total Contact Hours 33 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Basic Microsoft Word concepts Businses Letters Memos Proofreader’s Marks Tables Business Reports Beginning Mail Merge Itineraries Agendas, Minutes, and News Releases Outlines Business Flyers Beginning Resumes and Cover Letters Student Learning Outcomes Students will use Microsoft Word to accurately create business documents following professional industry standards. Students will properly create and edit Business Letters, Envelopes, Reports and Tables. Students will properly create and edit accessible documents using Microsoft word.
	BSTEC 115 - Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy 3 Credits Touch keyboarding on the letter and numeric keyboard. Students will be able to use the keyboard more accurately and at a rate of speed over their baseline accuracy and speed. Instructor Permission Required Yes Course Note Instructor permission will be granted if student types a minimum of 30 words per minute (wpm) by touch using correct ergonomic technique. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day, Online Fall Day, Online Winter Day, Online Spring Day, Online Designed to Serve Students who desire to increase their keyboarding speed and/or accuracy rates. Active Date 20190611T16:57:49 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-3 OEE Yes Class Limit 30 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 33 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline - Review alphabetic and numeric keys by touch on the computer. - Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy through appropriate drills. Student Learning Outcomes Students will demonstrate increased keyboarding speed and accuracy over baseline accuracy. Students will demonstrate proper ergonomics and keyboarding technique while keyboarding by touch.
	BSTEC 118 - 10-Key Mastery 2 Credits Students will learn to use the numeric keypad (10-key pad) by touch with improved speed and accuracy. This class is continuous enrollment with one-on-one and group instruction. Students may work faster or slower in a self-paced environment. Course Note Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills recommended. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day, Online Fall Day, Online Winter Day, Online Spring Day, Online Designed to Serve Any student who desires to increase their 10-key speed and/or accuracy rates. Active Date 20190611T16:57:51 Grading Basis Decimal Grade OEE Yes Class Limit 30 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Total Contact Hours 22 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes PLA Eligible Yes Course Outline Learn hand and finger placement on the numeric keypad (10-key pad). Develop speed and accuracy through drills and testing. Learn ergonomic hand and body placement. Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate proficiency in using correct fingering on the 10-key pad while attaining a 98% accuracy. Demonstrate proper ergonomics and 10-key technique while keyboarding by touch.
	BSTEC 120 - Introduction to MS Office Software 5 Credits Variable credit with one-on-one and group instruction. Students may work faster or slower in a self-paced environment. Learn basic software features and their application in an office environment using the Microsoft Office Professional suite, including an overview of the Windows operating system and basic file management. Course Note Working knowledge of Windows Operating system and file management systems. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day, Online Fall Day, Online Winter Day, Online Spring Day, Online Designed to Serve Students needing an understanding of Microsoft Office applications in a business environment. Active Date 20201208T18:00:05 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5 OEE Yes Class Limit 30 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes PLA Eligible Yes Course Outline Introduction to the Windows operating system, and file management basics. Microsoft Word documents Excel Spreadsheets Access Databases PowerPoint Presentations Student Learning Outcomes Students will demonstrate ability to use Microsoft Office programs to create professionally formatted business and academic documents that follow industry standards. Students will be able to customize the Windows desktop to meet personal and business requirements. Students will solve common business problems using the appropriate Microsoft Office application.
	BSTEC 125 - Introduction to Google Office Suite 5 Credits Students will learn how to utilize the Google Suite of online applications, including Google Documents, Sheets, Slides, and Forms. Students will use these applications in an office environment. Students will also learn how to manage and share files and folders through Google Drive. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Fall Online Winter Online Spring Online Designed to Serve BSTEC and other students who are interested in using the Google Suite in a business envirnoment. Active Date 20210403T10:07:53 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Creating/Editing Google Documents Document Formatting Introduction to Google Slides Enhancing Slides Introductory to Google Sheets Formatting Google Sheets Analytic Functions and cell references Creating Google Forms Choosing settings and previewing forms Sending forms Student Learning Outcomes Students will demonstrate how to use Google Docs to produce business formatted letters. Students will demonstrate how to use Google Sheet to produce analytical and formatted spreadsheets Students will demonstrate how to use Google Slides to create formatted online presentations Students will demonstrate how to use Google forms to collect and analyze data Students will demonstrate how to share Google Office materials
	BSTEC 139 - Career Readiness Skills 2 Credits To be taken at least one quarter before student plans to do an internship; prepare for internship by drafting resumes, cover letters and thank you letters; participate in mock interviews and learning how to research and and identify internship opportunities in the public and private sectors. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Winter Day Designed to Serve Students in Business Technology and other students interested in preparing for an internship or employment. Active Date 2015-04-07 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 32 Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 22 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. Indentifying potential internships 2. Resumes 3. Cover Letters 4. Interviewing 5. Social Media 6. Networking Student Learning Outcomes Accurately construct effective documents pertinent to a job search. Employ professional interviewing skills in a graded mock interview. Document personal and professional references that can be used during the job search process
	BSTEC 140 - Internship 5 Credits The Internship provides an opportunity for students to combine classroom theory with practical work experience. Experience gained in the workplace is related to the student’s field of study or career goals. Pre-requisite(s) BSTEC 139 with min 2.0 Instructor Permission Required Yes FeesHD Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day, Evening, Weekend Fall Day, Evening, Weekend Winter Day, Evening, Weekend Spring Day, Evening, Weekend Designed to Serve Students in Business Technology programs or related fields. Active Date 20220317T09:56:49 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5 Internship Yes OEE Yes Class Limit 99 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Field Studies 150 Total Contact Hours 150 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Practical experience working in a business office doing administrative assistant, bookkeeping or office management duties under supervision. Networking for professional growth. Career development or exploration through work experience. Successful work habits and attitude. Interpersonal communication skills. Student Learning Outcomes Create a learning plan in collaboration with employer and advisor that details skills to be learned in the workplace. Perform assigned duties and accept feedback about performance (when offered) in a professional manner. Communicate effectively with individuals and in a team environment. Demonstrate successful work habits and attitudes reflecting best practices in the workplace. Analyze problems and choose appropriate solutions, seeking clarification when necessary.
	BSTEC 141 - Internship Seminar 1 Credits Weekly classroom seminars designed to enhance the practical experiences of the business technology internship. Feedback and discussion on pertinent work issues, including ethics, office politics, delegation, asking for help, networking and identifying future career goals. Pre-requisite(s) BSTEC 139 (min. 2.0) and concurrent enrollment in BSTEC 140. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Fall Online Winter Online Spring Online Designed to Serve Students in Business Technology classes and programs. Active Date 20201208T18:00:05 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 26 Contact Hours: Lecture 11 Total Contact Hours 11 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Ethics in a professional office setting practice Office politics Office dynamics Enhancing and developing business information technology skills through practical experience Networking Future career goals Student Learning Outcomes Apply classroom theory and personal experience to common workplace scenarios through graded discussion.
	BSTEC 150 - Microsoft Word 5 Credits Students will learn beginning to advanced features of the Microsoft Word program including creating, editing, formatting, printing, saving and retrieving, enhancing and organizing documents in a business environment. Students may work faster or slower in a self-paced variable credit environment. This course mirrors instruction required for MOS certification. Course Note Basic computer knowledge and 30 wpm typing speed recommended FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day, Online Fall Day, Online Winter Day, Online Spring Day, Online Designed to Serve Students interested in learning intermediate to advanced features of the Microsoft Word software. Active Date 20210403T10:07:53 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5 OEE Yes Class Limit 30 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Creating and Editing a Document. Navigating and Formatting a Document. Creating Tables and a Multipage Report. Enhancing Page Layout and Design. Working with Templates, Themes, and Styles. Using Mail Merge. Collaborating with Others and Integrating Data. Customizing Word and Automating Your Work using macros. Creating Online Forms Using Advanced Table Techniques Creating and editing PDF files using Adobe Acrobat. Student Learning Outcomes Students will demonstrate proficiency in creating, saving, printing, editing, and formatting Word documents used in professional and academic settings. Students will demonstrate the ability to apply appropriate professional formatting to business and academic documents. Students will demonstrate proficiency in creating and editing PDF files using Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat software.
	BSTEC 155 - Microsoft PowerPoint 3 Credits Designed for the office professional who will use presentation software. Students will learn beginning to advanced features of the Microsoft PowerPoint program, including creating a presentation, applying and modifying text and graphics, using special effects in a slide show, integrating PowerPoint with other programs, applying special effects in presentations, and creating special types of presentations. Placement Eligibility English 097 FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day, Online Fall Day, Online Winter Day, Online Spring Day, Online Designed to Serve Students interested in learning the Microsoft PowerPoint software, for both business and academic environments. Active Date 20190612T13:21:27 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-3 OEE Yes Class Limit 30 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Total Contact Hours 33 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes PLA Eligible Yes Course Outline Creating a Presentation. Media and Special Effects. Advanced Formatting to Objects. Animations and Distributing Presentations. PowerPoint with Other Programs. Presentations and the PowerPoint Environment. Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate proficiency in creating, saving, printing, editing, formatting and enhancing PowerPoint presentations. Students will demonstrate the ability to apply appropriate professional formatting to business and academic PowerPoint presentations.
	BSTEC 160 - Microsoft Outlook 2 Credits Designed for the office professional who will use personal information management software. Students will learn to use e-mail, scheduling, contact lists, task lists, journals, tracking, notes, reminders and integration with other Microsoft software. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Fall Online Winter Online Spring Online Designed to Serve BSTEC students and others interested in learning Outlook. Active Date 20201208T18:00:06 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 30 Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Total Contact Hours 22 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Managing Email Messages with Outlook Using Outlook calendars Creating and managing Outlook contacts Managing Outlook tasks, categorizing email messages, display and print views, and Outlook notes. Advanced Outlook features including adding Outlook accounts, Quickparts, hyperlinks, signatures, and personal stationary. Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate ability to manage Outlook email messages, including sending/receiving, attachments, and organizing using folders. Demonstrate ability to manage Outlook calendars including creating, scheduling, editing, and sharing of appointments, events, and meetings. Demonstrate ability to manage contacts and personal contact information. Demonstrate ability to manage Outlook tasks, including to-do lists and notes.
	BSTEC 165 - Microsoft Excel 5 Credits The student will gain the experience to work with Excel workbooks for common office business needs. The students will learn how to create both basic and advanced formulas and functions, insert tables, and create charts, including PivotTables and PivotCharts. Student will learn to manage multiple worksheets and workbooks, and learn to use advanced filtering, conditional formatting, sorting, and other advanced formatting features. Course Note Basic computer knowledge highly suggested. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Fall Online Spring Day Designed to Serve Students interested in mastery and application of intermediate Excel skills in a business or academic environment. Active Date 20201208T18:00:07 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Class Limit 30 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes PLA Eligible Yes Course Outline Getting Started with Excel. Formatting Workbook Text and Data. Performing Calculations with Formulas and Functions. Analyzing and Charting Financial Data. Working with Excel Tables, PivotTables, and PivotCharts. Managing Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks. Developing an Excel Application. Working with Advanced Functions. Student Learning Outcomes Students will construct worksheets and workbooks using professionally formatted text, charts, formulas, and functions. Students will use an appropriate formula or function to meet a business need. Students will analyze and organize data for use in pivot tables and advanced logic functions. Students will demonstrate linking multiple Excel worksheets and workbooks.
	BSTEC 170 - Microsoft Access 5 Credits This course introduces students to beginning and intermediate features of Microsoft Access. The student will learn how to plan and create relational databases, including: Create and validate tables, apply and enforce referential integrity between tables, create simple, filtered, and calculated queries, create forms with related subforms, create reports with group subreports with calculated field, import and export data from other databases and MS Office application, and managing and backing up databases. Course Note Basic computer knowledge highly suggested. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Winter Day Designed to Serve Students who will create, update, or maintain Access databases in an office environment. Active Date 20201208T18:00:08 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 30 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes PLA Eligible Yes Course Outline Creating a Database. Building a Database and Defining Table Relationships. Maintaining and Querying a Database. Creating Forms and Reports. Creating Advanced Queries and Enhancing Table Design Using Form Tools and Creating Custom Forms. Creating Custom Reports. Sharing, Integrating, and Analyzing Data. Student Learning Outcomes Students will demonstrate mastery of skills required to create a new Access database. Students will demonstrate ability to manage data in an Access database, including setting up relational tables, referential integrity, and data validation. Students will demonstrate the ability to set up and execute queries using specific query criteria including calculated queries. Students will demonstrate the ability to create database forms and reports from multiple tables, including aggregation functions. Students will demonstrate the ability to import and export data to and from an Access database.
	BSTEC 175 - Virtual Communications 5 Credits Students will manage and operate virtual meeting applications using standard industry software. Students will manage online participants with audio and video. Students will manage online file-sharing, interactive whiteboards, chat sessions, group rooms, and links. Students will be able to demonstrate screensharing and desktop management. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Fall Online Winter Online Spring Online Designed to Serve BSTEC students and any general students who manage virtual communication. Active Date 20210403T10:07:54 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Setting Up Desktop applications Setting Up Mobile applications Hosting Online Meetings Managing Participants in a virtual meeting Managing online Chat Managing Screen sharing Student Learning Outcomes Students will demonstrate correct setup of applications on multi platform desktops Students will demonstrate correct setup of applications on different mobile devices Students will demonstrate how to host small and large group in a regular and webinar settings Students will demonstrate how to manage participants in a virtual meetings Students will demonstrate how to manage chats and online conversation through virtual meeting Students will demonstrate how to manage screen sharing from one and/or mutliple resources
	BSTEC 185 - Business Correspondence 5 Credits Build professional communication skills by learning effective forms of written business communication for the workplace. Distinguish between different forms of written communication, and learn which one is best. Learn structured writing techniques to make your message clear and effective. Brush up on basic English grammar while learning to deliver an professional, effective message. Course Note Basic keyboarding and computer knowledge highly suggested. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Fall Online Designed to Serve For students that need to develop effective written communication skills for the workplace. Active Date 20201208T18:00:09 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 30 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Planning business messages Organizing and drafting business messages Revising business messages Short workplace messages and digital media Positive and neutral messages Negative messages Persuasive messages Student Learning Outcomes Students will write, review, and edit business correspondence using a structured methodology. Apply the appropriate form of written business communication, based on the business situation. Students will write and proofread business correspondence using correct English grammar.
	BSTEC 190 - Introduction to Web Design 5 Credits Introduction to Web Design. Students will learn to design, develop and maintain web pages and websites individually and in teams using HTML, CSS, WordPress, and latest web authoring software. Course Note Recommend: Basic computer and Internet knowledge and keyboarding skills. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Designed to Serve Business Technology and other students interested in learning to design, develop and maintain web sites. Active Date 20201208T18:00:09 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 30 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Introduction to the Internet Learning to hard code Developing websites using HTML/CSS Developing websites using WordPress Developing websites using the latest web authoring program (such as Dreamweaver) Deployment of websites/page Student Learning Outcomes Create and deploy web pages using a hypertext markup language and Cascade Style Sheet (CSS) applications. Create and deploy web pages using free online web management tool WordPress. Create and deploy web pages using the latest web authoring software such as Dreamweaver, Expression Web, BlueGriffin, and other programs. Effectively manage and upload files and folders using one of the web authoring programs or FTP (File Transfer Program). Effectively present the process flow of one’s web design, from the development to the testing and deployment phases of web pages/sites. Properly test and maintain websites that use a variety web authoring tools.

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Course Descriptions

BUS& 101 - Introduction to Business

BUS& 201 - Business Law

BUSN 102 - Entrepreneurial Thinking for Success

BUSN 103 - Career Pathways: M2M

BUSN 105 - Introduction to Logistics

BUSN 112 - Nonprofit Board of Directors

BUSN 113 - Nonprofit Financial Management

BUSN 125 - Exploring E-Commerce

BUSN 132 - Advertising

BUSN 133 - Basic Money Management

BUSN 134 - Principles of Sales

BUSN 135 - Business Mathematics

BUSN 138 - Principles of Marketing

BUSN 139 - Pre-internship Seminar

BUSN 140 - Cooperative Education/Internship

BUSN 155 - Entrepreneurship

BUSN 156 - Small Business Seminar

BUSN 157 - Grant Writing/Grassroots Fundraising

BUSN 158 - Cultivating Individual Donors

BUSN 160 - Human/Labor Relations

BUSN 165 - Managing Customer Service

BUSN 175 - Retailing

BUSN 182 - Contract Management

BUSN 183 - Materials Management

BUSN 188 - Importing and Exporting

BUSN 190 - Business Ethics & Sustainability

BUSN 199 - Orientation to Business

BUSN 204 - Introduction to Human Resource Management

BUSN 205 - International Business

BUSN 207 - Cultural Awareness & Business Etiquette

BUSN 208 - Employment Laws, Regulations & Compliance

BUSN 209 - HR Talent Acquisition and Retention

BUSN 210 - Statistical Analysis

BUSN 213 - HR: Workforce Development

BUSN 216 - Business Computer Applications

BUSN 218 - Spreadsheet Construction

BUSN 221 - HR Mgmt: Compensation/Benefits

BUSN 222 - Employee Benefits Plans & Administration

BUSN 223 - Employee and Labor Relations

BUSN 224 - HR Capstone

BUSN 226 - HR Mgmt: Technology & Data Analytics

BUSN 234 - Sales Management

BUSN 238 - E-Marketing

BUSN 240 - Cooperative Education

BUSN 252 - Project Management Fundamentals

BUSN 262 - Microsoft Project

BUSN 268 - Leadership

BUSN 269 - Leadership 2: Supervision

BUSN 270 - Principles of Management and Supervision

BUSN 275 - Intro to Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

BUSN 281 - Special Topics

BUSN 282 - Special Topics

BUSN 283 - Special Topics

BUSN 285 - Special Topics

BUSN 291 - Special Studies

BUSN 292 - Special Studies

BUSN 293 - Special Studies

BUSN 294 - Special Studies

BUSN 295 - Special Studies

BUSN 299 - Business Capstone

BUSN 305 - International Regulatory Environment

BUSN 310 - Supply Chain Management

BUSN 318 - Project Management

BUSN 338 - Global Marketing Management

BUSN 420 - Lean Six Sigma Processes

BUSN 425 - Purchasing & Supply Chain Management

BUSN 430 - Lean Six Sigma Practicum

BUSN 439 - Senior Portfolio Capstone

BUSN 440 - Cooperative Education

BUSN 450 - Logistics & Transportation

BUSN 455 - Financial Management

BUSN 470 - Organizational Leadership

BUSN 475 - Global Supply Chain Management

BUSN 491 - Independent Study

BUSN 492 - Independent Study

BUSN 495 - Independent Study

BI 348 - Big Data Business Analytics with Microsoft Power Tools

BSTEC 095 - Digital Literacy for College Success

BSTEC 99 - Introduction to Online Learning with Canvas and Zoom