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Key to Course Descriptions
Abbreviations
(C) City Campus
(N) North Campus
(S) South Campus
F Fall
S Spring
F/S Fall and Spring
SS Summer Session
F+ Offered every other Fall
S+ Offered every other Spring
N Non-Credit |
Course Descriptions by Curriculum
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Business Administration | | | | BU-100 | | INTRO TO ACCOUNTING | | This is a course with dual emphasis. It acclimates the student to accounting principles starting with the journal and ending with the balance sheet and income statement. It also acts as a refresher course as it deals with the indepth mathematical calculations involved in financial accounting. F/S (C,N,S) | | | | BU-137 | | INTRO TO SPORTS MANAGEMENT | | An investigation of the scope of the sport industry. Functions of management; skills and attributes required of a sport manager, and roles of a manager are discussed. Attention focused on how the managerial process relates to sport organizations and their products. Students will become acquainted with career opportunities in the sport management field. Cycles (N) | | | | BU-200 | | ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES 1 | | A comprehensive study of the basic elements of accounting with the completion of a practice set of books for a representative business concern including cost receipts and payments, payroll, petty cash, purchases and sales records, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and the preparation of a financial statement, with a laboratory period at the option of the instructor. F/S (C, N, S) | | | | BU-201 | | ACCOUNTING PRINC II | | A continuation of principles, including such topics as partnerships and corporate accounting, manufacturing accounting and budgeting, with a laboratory period at the option of the instructor. Prerequisite: BU 200 or permission of the instructor. F/S (C, N, S) | | | | BU-204 | | COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING | | The purpose of this course is to teach the latest technology in computerized accounting that is currently being utilized by business. The basic elements of accounting will be used such as general ledger, payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, and invoicing. Prerequisite: BU 200, BU 315, or permission of the instructor. F/S(N) | | | | BU-210 | | ACCOUNTING INTER I | | A detailed study and analysis of the balance sheet accounting, with particular emphasis on assets, analysis of receivables, inventory costing, and valuation problems. Prerequisite: BU 201 or permission of the instructor. F (C, N, S) | | | | BU-220 | | ACCOUNTING COST | | A study of manufacturing accounting, including consideration of the job cost, process cost, and standard cost systems, as well as the problem of costing joint products and by-products. Prerequisite: BU 201 or permission of the instructor. Cycles (C, N, S) | | | | BU-230 | | INTRO TO INCOME TAX | | A study of the current federal regulations with an opportunity for practical application in the preparation of individual, partnership, and corporate returns. Cycles (C, N, S) | | | | BU-245 | | Adminstative Practices in Sport Mgmt. | | This course covers organization and administrative policies, standards, and procedures for managing a business in the sport industry. Includes topics such as management functions related to sports, business structure formation, employment issues, risk management and legal liability. Cycles (N) | | | | BU-285 | | FUNERAL SERVICE MANAGEMENT | | This survey course introduces the student to the education required to operate a funeral home. It also exposes the student to the pros and cons of a career as a funeral director. Brief discussion will revolve around necessary knowledge of religious customs of the major faiths relative to remains display and internment. The student will acquire a basic understanding of the pricing and merchandising of various components of the funeral process. Mortuary administration (e.g. mandated records, Social Security and VA paperwork, and property maintenance) will be explained. Such occupational topics as formaldehyde monitoring, blood-borne pathogen standards and infection control will be discussed. F/S (C) | | | | BU-290 | | COOPERATIVE EDUCATION | | The Cooperative Education course provides Business majors an opportunity to earn credit toward a degree by working at a job related to their college major or career interest. Students take a careerrelated classroom seminar (50 min. per week) while working at a job (165 hours per semester) in the area of Business Administration. Prerequisite: 2.5 GPA, completion of at least 24 credit hours of college work (including sufficient academic credits in major area of study to be marketable to an employer), permission of the the appropriate department chairperson. F/S (C, N, S) | | | | BU-300 | | QUANT.BUS. METHODS | | Practical applications in typical business problems involving interest and discount computations and wage and tax calculations, as well as determining depreciation, insurance premiums, real estate rates, and financial statement ratios. F/S (C, N, S) | | | | BU-315 | | COMP APP IN BUSINESS | | An introductory course in essential stateof- the-art business related computer skills. Topics include, but are not limited to, terminology, computer equipment, machine capabilities and limitations, current popular business software, and its application to realistic business problemsolving in areas such as finance, marketing, and accounting. No prior computer or business experience is required. F/S (C, N, S) | | | | BU-316 | | BUSINESS SYSTEMS | | The course is designed to be an introduction to the theory and practice related to the development and operation of information systems in organizations. Emphasis will be placed on the development and management of information systems. Applications, techniques, and tools involved in management information systems, such as the processing of data and information via computers will be discussed and/or used. Prerequisite: BU 315 or permission of the instructor. F/S (C, N, S) | | | | BU-350 | | CONSUMER FINANCE | | A general interest course designed to help the individual better understand the financial world in which we live today. Topics will enhance ones ability to make personal financial decisions which will include establishing an individuals financial goals, making decisions on saving money, making investments, buying a car, acquiring insurance, and budgeting. This course is designed to benefit all and, therefore, no prior business training is required. (This course is to be used as an open college elective for non-business majors.) F/S (C, N, S) | | | | BU-355 | | BUSINESS FINANCE | | Typical financial problems involved in the establishment and operation of business organizations with emphasis on the corporate form. Such topics as corporate securities, long and short-term financing, budgeting, taxation, distribution of earning, credit collections, and receivables financing will be considered. (May require the use of computers.) Prerequisite: BU 201 or permission of the instructor. F/S(C, N, S) | | | | BU-360 | | INVESTMENTS | | The study of investment principles, including their objectives, approaches to meeting objectives, the mechanics of investments, securities, and market operations. F (C, N, S) | | | | BU-390 | | INTERNTNL FINANCE | | A survey course covering introductory international monetary economics to provide a framework for understanding the environment where international business takes place. In addition, analytical concepts of how multinational firms manage their funds and an appraisal of the institutions where funds are traded will be studied. Prerequisite: BU 300 or BU 201 or permission of the instructor. S (C) | | | | BU-400 | | INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS | | Analysis of business structure, management, functions, and governmental influence. Review of economic thought and influence on commercial business. Introduction to the terminology of business administrators; surveys the relationship of business to social environment and how each influences the other. F/S (C, N, S) | | | | BU-405 | | PRIN OF MANAGEMENT | | A study of management processes including supervision, operational control, labor relations, and personnel selection. Coordinating, motivating, and controlling techniques, as well as decision making functions will be studied. Prerequisite: BU 400 or approval of unit or permission of the instructor. F/S (C, N, S) | | | | BU-410 | | HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | | A course of study which will consider characteristics, purposes, objectives, and techniques of supervising and coordinating the work of others. Topics such as interview and training procedures, human relations, current policies, and legislation affecting labor-management relations will be considered. Prerequisite: BU 400 or permission of the instructor. F/S (C, N, S) | | | | BU-415 | | ENTREPENEURSHIP | | An analysis of the various risks involved in starting and managing a small business concern, including planning, organizing, financing, budgeting, marketing, and management control. The student will develop an understanding of the economic and social environment within which small concerns function by providing the practice needed for decision making under conditions of uncertainty. The applications of the above functions in retailing, franchising, service industries, and manufacturing will also be explored. F/S (C, N, S) | | | | BU-420 | | BUSINESS PLAN COMPLETION | | This course, normally based on a computer software package, permits the student to prepare a good-form business plan for a business he or she would like to initiate. The student must prepare an executive summary, as well as marketing, management and financial plans, in a format acceptable for filing with the Small Business Administration and with local banks. F (C,N,S) | | | | BU-480 | | PRACT / SUPERVISION | | The purpose of this course is to develop higher levels of management and supervisory skills based on current techniques of motivation, leadership, and conflict resolution. The practicum will use a case problem and critical-incident method whereby students are asked to make personnel decisions based on their knowledge of Title VII, EEOA, NLRA, and other important Federal and New York statutes. Issues covered will include strikes, discrimination, unfair labor practices, and the grievance practices. S (N, S) | | | | BU-490 | | INTRO INTERNTNL BUSN | | A survey course that includes such diverse areas as history, culture, international trade, foreign investment, foreign exchange, corporate strategies, international conflicts, and diplomacy. F (C) | | | | BU-500 | | MARKETING I | | A survey of the basic marketing structure in a private enterprise economy. A consideration of the economic, sociological, psychological, and political factors that make up the environmental setting. The various means and methods of moving goods from producer to ultimate consumer will be studied. F/S (C, N, S) | | | | BU-502 | | MARKETING MANAGEMENT | | This course is a study of the organization, planning, and operation of the marketing department. It includes coordination, supervision, and personnel selection. Prerequisite: BU 500 or permission of instructor. F (N, C) | | | | BU-550 | | RETAILING | | This course will cover the principles and practices unique to retailinga branch of business directly related to the public, trends, and philosophy. The course will feature the steps in conceptualizing, preparing for, and planning a small retail business. Prerequisite: BU 500 or permission of instructor. S (C, N, S) | | | | BU-551 | | ADVERTISING | | A general study of the procedures and techniques, including determination of objectives, idea brainstorming, writing copy, planning layout, selecting media, and utilizing research. Prerequisite: BU 500 or permission of the instructor. F/S (S) | | | | BU-552 | | SALESMANSHIP | | A study of the fundamentals of successful selling, including prospective buyer motivation, the approach, varying techniques, and the closing. Film, tapes, and record demonstrations will be utilized with student presentations. Prerequisite: BU 500 or permission of the instructor. F/S (C, N, S) | | | | BU-589 | | INTERNTNL MARKETING | | A survey course of modern international marketing with emphasis on development of a total program involving product/ service decisions, pricing decisions, channel decisions, and communications decisions within the international context. Actual case studies of international marketing operations and expert guest speakers will illustrate the applicability of the international marketing theory to real international marketing situations. F (S) | | | | BU-590 | | WORK/STUDY SEMINAR | | The internship course is designed to provide realistic training in the field of business by providing on-the-job experience consisting of approximately 135 hours of supervised activity for an appropriate business firm, institution, and/or agency. This work experience, along with the academic program, will enrich the theoretical concepts developed in the classroom and enable the student to prepare for entrance into a competitive work environment. Additionally, the internship may connect students to employment opportunities and will create a bond between the student, the college, and the business community. Although many internships are non-paid experiences, students may receive remuneration for their work. (Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor) | | | | BU-600 | | BUSINESS LAW I | | A survey of legal principles often encountered in business. Consideration is given to judicial procedures, torts, crimes, contracts, insurance, real property, and negotiable instruments. F/S (C, N, S) | | | | BU-601 | | BUSINESS LAW II | | A survey of legal principles often encountered in business. Consideration is given to wills and inheritance, sales, secured transactions, agencies, partnerships and corporations, and the general legal environment in which business operates. F/S (C, N, S) | | | | BU-620 | | ORGANIZA BEHAVIOR | | This course focuses on the internal control of the organization with respect to motivation, leadership, and job satisfaction. Using these concepts as a perspective and foundation to an underlying premise that organizational behavior overlaps with organization theory, design, and behavioral control systems. Critical analysis will show that management must, through design, planning, and control of these functions and their relations to one another effectively maintain the organization to operate with maximum efficiency, profitability, and employee satisfaction. S (C, N, S) | | | | BU-888 | | EXTERNAL TRANSFER | | Courses not currently offered by the business administration unit at the college or business courses taken at other institutions which may be applied to meet the program requirements. Prerequisite: Senior standing or permission of the instructor. F/S (C, N, S) | | |
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