BU101 - Introduction to Contemporary Business

This is an introductory course which will familiarize the student with the following topic areas:  contemporary business and its environment – blending people and technology, the social responsibility of business and ethical behavior, economic challenges, competition in global markets, options for organizing large and small businesses, the entrepreneur, the Internet and the online business environment. This course also explores marketing, business management, and e-commerce.

Credits: 3

BU106 - Business Communications

Principles and mechanics of effective written and oral communication will be studied in relationship to work and the process using electronic technology and working with teams. International communication will be introduced and studies of listening skills as well as the writing process will be explored. Review of basic English grammar emphasizing principles of punctuation, capitalization, sentence structure and vocabulary; organizing, developing, and stylization of letters, memorandum, email, and reports will be stressed. Human relations in business writing and oral reporting will be covered.

Credits: 3

BU132 - Information Technology I

This course includes practical applications of microcomputers through the use of software packages. Topics include an overview of the operating system, an overview of application software including expected features, comparative analysis and integration. Hands-on experience in the use of the operating system, a major spreadsheet package, a major word processing package and a major database package. 

Credits: 3

BU201 - Business Law

This course is designed to acquaint the student with an overview of the American legal system and courts. Areas to be covered are the nature and function of law, legal rights and obligations, formation, operation and discharge of contracts, and the law of sales under the Uniform Commercial Code and business organization.

Credits: 3

BU203 - Principles of Accounting

A sound basic knowledge of accounting terms, concepts, and procedures is stressed in this course. It offers a practical background in accounting for students embarking on business careers covering the full accounting cycle for a sole proprietorship service business. A full accounting cycle for merchandising firms, as well as the impact of microcomputers and their effect on the accounting work environment is also provided. 

Credits: 3

BU274 - Seminar and Internship

This practicum style course provides the student with the opportunity to apply skills. One hour weekly seminars will be used to review the work experience. Students will receive one hour of credit for the seminar and three hours of credit for 120 hours of internship.

Credits: 4

BU300 - Project Management

This course covers essential concepts and framework of project management. The tools and methodologies will be introduced to help with the project execution and achievement of strategic organizational goals.

Credits: 3