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| Areas of Study | Business division (BUSM) - 87 courses
BACC100 Introduction to Accounting (Fall, Spring & Summer) -- 3.0 hoursThis course is designed for career-oriented and transfer students needing an understanding of accounting for a successful business career as well as preperation for Financial Accounting CACC 101.  Fundamental concepts and principles are emphasized for managerial and financial applications.  These disciplines are used to complete the accounting cycle for a service oriented business.  This includes the preparation and analysis of journal and ledger entries, and financial statements which are the underlining foundations of this course. Notes: [ ] IAI:

BACC120 Principles of Finance (Fall) -- 3.0 hoursPrinciples of finance including instruments and procedures used for loans and investments to meet the demand for funds in the capital markets. Emphasis placed on business finance and financial management. Prerequisites: CACC101 Notes: [C] IAI:

BACC130 Payroll Accounting (Spring) -- 3.0 hoursDetails work involved from time of hiring employee, recording hours worked, to issuance of paychecks. Involves tax deductions, demonstrates complexity of accounting entries necessary in payroll accounting. Prerequisites: BACC100 or CACC101. Notes: [C] IAI:

BACC220 Certification Review (Fall and Spring) -- 3.0 hours The course is designed to provide the student’s with a review of various topics in preparation for the ACAT comprehensive examination for accreditation in Accounting.  Study of the folloing areas:
a) Accounting Principals
b) Intermediate Accounting
c) Managerial Accounting
d) Business Law
e) Taxation
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BACC228 Computerized Accounting (Fall) -- 3.0 hoursEmphasis placed on analysis and interpretation of accounting data, and applying this data to computerized entries. The student will master techniques for evaluating and interpreting data as a means of solving business problems. Prerequisites: CACC101 with a grade of C or better. Notes: [C] IAI:

BACC229 Individual Income Tax Accounting (Spring) -- 3.0 hoursThe course focus is on general tax problems of individuals with emphasis of tax regulations and special filings. Notes: [C] IAI:

BACC230 Business Income Tax Accounting (Fall) -- 3.0 hoursThis course is designed to strengthen the accounting student’s knowledge in the area of tax regulation and strategic tax planning concerning businesses, farms, corporations, and partnerships. Notes: [C] IAI:

BACC290 Accounting Seminar (As Needed) -- 1.0 hourThe study of contemporary problems in business. Prerequisites: Consent from Division Dean required. Notes: This course is not available for web registration. [C] IAI:

BACC291 Accounting Seminar (As Needed) -- 2.0 hoursThe study of contemporary problems in business. Prerequisites: Consent from Division Dean required. Notes: This course is not available for web registration. [C] IAI:

BACC292 Accounting Seminar (As Needed) -- 3.0 hoursThe study of contemporary problems in business. Prerequisites: Consent from Division Dean required. Notes: This course is not available for web registration. [C] IAI:

BACC295 Accounting Internship (As Needed) -- 3.0 hoursOn-the-job training in accounting or business related areas. Prerequisites: Consent from instructor required. Notes: This course is not available for web registration. [C] IAI:

BACC297 Accounting Internship (As Needed) -- 3.0 hoursOn-the-job training in Accounting or business related areas. Prerequisites: Consent from instructor required. Notes: This course is not available for web registration. [C] IAI:

BMGT103 Customer Service (Spring) -- 2.0 hoursCustomer Service will focus on developing appropriate skills, knowledge, attitudes needed to win customer satisfaction and loyalty.  The importance of the relationship between the customer and the organization will be studied and related to the organizational purpose. Key business themes and concepts will include: 1)awareness of the challenges and opportunities in customer service; 2)the ability to lead, expand, and empower the service process utilizing customer service strategies to exceed customer expectations and create customer loyalty; and 3)a clear understanding of the future directions of customer service and specific skills for professional success. Notes: [ ] IAI:

BMGT104 Interpersonal Relationships in Business (Fall or Spring) -- 3.0 hoursThe course focuses on identifying strategies and techniques essential for student growth in human relations success on and off the job. Students wii develop skills for successfully interactions in one-on-one situations, in groups, and in organizations.

The course emphasizes proven, research-based psychology and management principles, as well as newer theories and philosophies of human relations drawn from management theory, group theory, personality theory, and relationship theory. More than ever, effective human relations skills are crucial to business success as organizations grow and compete in a global business environment. Employees must have the knowledge and skill to adapt to a workplace where change is frequent and inevitable. Notes: [C] IAI:

BMGT115 Trade Shows, Events and Meetings (As Needed) -- 3.0 hoursTrade Shows, Events and Meetings will explore the dynamic industry of trade shows, special events, and meeting planning.  This industry has emerged as a separate business category that facilitates commerce in all facets of the economy while opening new marketplaces at all levels; from manufacturer to wholesale, retail, and consumer.   Notes: [C] IAI:

BMGT117 Principles of Marketing (Fall, Spring) -- 4.0 hours Principles of Marketing will explore various marketing processes, concepts, practices and trends relevant in today’s business world. Students will study marketing successes, trends, challenges, and failures to better understand the role and function of marketing.
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BMGT118 Principals of Selling (Fall and Spring) -- 3.0 hours This course emphasizes professional selling as a professional marketing activity that is coordinated with an organization’s promotional components. Successful sales strategies and techniques will be featured in the course. The impact and role of selling within an organization will be discussed and analyzed. Identification of the foundation of the relationship selling process will include review of the role of communication, sales knowledge, psychology of selling, prospecting, sales call planning, effective sales presentation, closing and follow-up.
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BMGT160 Entrepreneurial Skills (Fall and Spring) -- 3.0 hoursEntrepreneurial Skills will focus on developing student awareness, knowledge, understanding, and application of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Ownership/Management.  Key business themes and concepts will include: global perspective and the growth of international business opportunities; role of ethics in business; role of small business in the economy; small business startup/buyout, management and operations; entrepreneurs as the energizers of small business; the role and impact of technology, and focus on quality. Notes: [C] IAI:

BMGT200 Introduction to Sport Management ( ) -- 3.0 hoursThe course examines career opportunities within the sport industry and provides knowledge relevant to the management, marketing, legal, and financial operations of sport organizations. The course incorporates valued skills needed in a  variety of sport settings including intercollegiate athletics, campus recreation, event and facility management, professional sport, management and marketing agencies, and international sport.  Notes: This course is not available for web registration. [ ] IAI:

BMGT201 Promotional Strategy (Spring) -- 4.0 hoursThis course focuses on an integrated approach to an organization’s promotional strategy.  Application of promotion planning, design, and implementation stages coordinated with advertising, professional selling and publicity will be emphasized. Prerequisites: BMGT117, BOFF180 or consent of instructor Notes: [C] IAI:

BMGT212 Human Resource Management (Spring) -- 3.0 hoursHuman Resources Management will focus on developing student understanding and knowledge of how organizations can gain sustainable competitive advantage through their workforce. The course will feature relevant topics in HRM including: workforce development through recruitment and selection, training and development, performance appraisals, compensation, challenges, opportunities and issues in HRM; employee relations and safety in the workplace. Notes: [C] IAI:

BMGT213 Principles of Advertising (Fall) -- 3.0 hoursThis course is designed to introduce you to the field of advertising and promotion. The emphasis in this course will be on the role of advertising and other promotional mix elements in the integrated marketing communications program (IMC) of an organization. The development of an IMC requires an understanding of the overall marketing process, how companies organize for advertising and other promotional functions, customer behavior, communications theory, and how to set goals, objectives, and budgets. Attention will be given to the various IMC tools used in contemporary marketing, including: advertising, direct marketing, internet and interactive marketing, sales promotion, publicity and public relations, and personal selling. Prerequisites: Preferred: BOFF180 and BOFF181 or BOFF215 or Consent of Instructor

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BMGT217 Principles of Retailing (Fall) -- 3.0 hoursRetailing will focus on relevant topics and issues in the field of retailing through chapter reading and assignments, case studies, and activities. This course introduces the student to the area of retailing; the broad scope as well as the specific activities in which different retailers are involved. The student is introduced to the ever changing world of retailing, including: traditional institutions (supermarkets, convenience, discount, and specialty stores), that hae been joined by category specialists, superstores, hypermarkets, warehouse clubs, off-price retailers, catalogers, and nonstore retailers. . Notes: [C] IAI:

BMGT244 Direct Marketing (Spring) -- 2.0 hoursDirect Marketing will explore the information driven marketing process between the buyer and seller, utilizing various direct marketing techniques and strategies. Direct and interactive marketing requires a focused set of skills for maximum effectiveness, including customer profiling, research and testing, and interactive media planning. Students learn to use the fundamental principles of direct marketing to create hi-tech campaigns using the latest technology. The course will also explore the exciting innovations in online advertising and customer interaction. Among these additions are sections on blogging, social networks, and search engine advertising. Prerequisites: BMGT117 Notes: [C] IAI:

BMGT290 Management Seminar (As Needed) -- 1.0 hourThe study of contemporary issues in business. Prerequisites: Consent from the Division Dean required. Notes: This course is not available for web registration. [C] IAI:

BMGT291 Management Seminar (As Needed) -- 2.0 hoursThe study of contemporary issues in business. Prerequisites: Consent from the Division Dean required. Notes: This course is not available for web registration This course is not available for web registration. [C] IAI:

BMGT292 Management Seminar (As Needed) -- 3.0 hoursThe study of contemporary issues in business. Prerequisites: Consent from the Division Dean required. Notes: This course is not available for web registration. [C] IAI:

BMGT295 Management Internship (As Needed) -- 3.0 hoursOn-the-job training in Management or business related areas. Prerequisites: Consent from the instructor required. Notes: This course is not available for web registration. [C] IAI:

BMGT297 Management Internship (As Needed) -- 3.0 hoursOn-the-job training in Management or business related areas. Prerequisites: Consent from the instructor required. Notes: This course is not available for web registration. [C] IAI:

BOFF100 Notetaking (Spring) -- 3.0 hours Technique, skill, and accuracy training in dictation and note taking skills.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in or completion of BOFF121.
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BOFF108 Business Ethics (Fall and Spring) -- 1.0 hour Covers an awareness of ethics and professional conduct.  Topics include identifying values, attitudes, resolving people problems and conflicts, confidentiality, time management skills, and employer and peer expectations.  Emphasis in this course will focus on identifying ethical values and resolving ethical dilemmas.
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BOFF114 Keyboarding (Fall, Spring and Summer) -- 2.0 hours Learn to operate an alphabetic keyboard by the touch system. Open to all students except Office Systems majors. Outside lab work required.  Course length 8 weeks.
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BOFF117 Keyboarding Speed Development I (Fall, Spring, and Summer) -- 1.0 hourThis course is a satisfactory/unsatisfactory course for the student who has not met the timed writing speed requirement to enter Document Processing II.  This course will help students develop proper techniques and increase speed to 40 wpm with a minimum of 6 errors on a 3-minute timed writing and develop speed of at least 35 wpm with 10 errors or less on 5-minute timed writings.  This course will not count toward the requirements for an Associate of Applied Science degree for Office Systems majors. (Non Degree Credit) Notes: [ ] IAI:

BOFF118 Keyboarding Speed Development II (Fall, Spring and Summer) -- 1.0 hourThis course is a satisfactory/unsatisfactory course for the student who has not met the timed writing speed requirement to enter Document Processing III.  This course will help students develop proper techniques and increase speed to 50 wpm with 10 errors or less on 5-minute timed writings. This course will not count toward the requirements for an Associate of Applied Science degree for Office Systems majors. (Non Degree Credit) Notes: [ ] IAI:

BOFF121 Typing and Document Processing (Fall and Spring) -- 3.0 hoursKeyboarding mastery, techniques, speed and accuracy development, introduction of letters, tables, reports, and memos.  Upon completion of the course a minimum speed of 30 words per minute with 6 errors or less on a 3-minute timing is required.  Class meets 4 hours per week.  Class is taught on microcomputers. Outside lab work is required. Notes: [T, C] IAI:

BOFF122 Document Processing II (Fall and Spring) -- 3.0 hours Speed and accuracy development.  Business letters, reports, tables, and business forms.  Developing proofreading skills.  Upon completion of the course a minimum speed requirement of 40 words per minute (10 error maximum) on 5-minute test.  Outside lab work required.  Class is taught on microcomputers.
Prerequisites: BOFF121 with a grade of C or better.
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BOFF125 Business Communication (Fall and Spring) -- 3.0 hours Theory and practical application of business letter and memo writing including good news, bad news, and persuasive messages.  E-mail, reports, and meeting correspondence included. Work on the computer and internet required.  3 lecture hours plus 1 lab hour.
Prerequisites: BOFF228 or BOFF121.
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BOFF127 Intro to PowerPoint (Fall and Spring) -- 2.0 hours

This is an introductory course in using this presentation graphics software. Students will develop skills in creating slides with text, titles, bulleted lists, and graphics as well as printing and giving presentations. adding visual elements, linking and embedding objects, sharing data and presentations will also be introduced. Prerequisites:

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BOFF130 Windows (Fall, Spring and Summer) -- 2.0 hours This course introduces Microsoft Windows and teaches basic terminology, mouse techniques, and keyboard shortcuts.  Learn Windows skills such as Windows Explorer, Paint, and WordPad.  Course length 8 weeks.
Prerequisites: BOFF114 or BOFF121; or having a typing speed of 30 wpm.  Placement testing is also available through the DACC Assessment Center.
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BOFF135 Introduction to the Office (Fall, Spring and Summer) -- 3.0 hours Introductory course to develop an awarness of skills needed in todays changing workforce including current office practices, teamwork, organization and structure, work flow, equipment, and career opportunities. English and math skills are reviewed.
Prerequisites: BOFF121 or concurrent enrollment.
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BOFF139 Medical Office (Spring) -- 3.0 hours Explore the medical office career. An introduction to types of files including computerized files, appointment scheduling, insurance claims, and office administration.
Prerequisites: BOFF121 and BOFF140
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BOFF140 Medical Terminology (Fall and Spring) -- 3.0 hours Medical Terminology includes: prefixes, suffixes, root words, abbreviations, conditions, symptoms and procedure terms are studied by body systems. Emphasis is placed on the precise meaning, exact spelling, and correct pronunciation of medical terms and their use by body systems.
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BOFF141 Intro. to Medical Transcription (Spring) -- 3.0 hoursExplore the medical transcriptionist career.  Learn the types of medical reports, proper report form, typing rules, and ethical and legal aspects of the medical record. Medical terminology review.  Learn the operation of a transcription machine and some transcription. Prerequisites: BOFF121 and BOFF140 Notes: [C] IAI:

BOFF145 Basic Voice Recognition Software (Fall and Spring) -- 2.0 hours
Develop a basic skill using speech-recognition software to prepare business documents. Emphasis placed on the development of the following skills: (1) using speech-recognition voice commands; (2) dictating documents into the speech-recognition document screen, (3) transferring documents from the speech-recognition document screen to a word processor and dictating into Microsoft Word. Notes: [C] IAI:

BOFF151 Records Management (Fall, Spring and Summer) -- 3.0 hours Practical application and overview of alphabetic, subject, geographic, and numerical filing systems with emphasis on basic principles and procedures of record storage, control, selection, and retrieval.
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BOFF171 Basic Coding (Spring) -- 3.0 hoursStudents will learn the basic coding ground rules and the appropriate way to find CPT and ICD-9-CM codes for classifying diagnoses and procedures, as well as becoming familiar with key terms and utilizing resources to increase coding accuracy. Prerequisites: BOFF242 (course is 8 weeks) Notes: [ ] IAI:

BOFF180 Graphic Design (Layout and Design Principles) (Fall) -- 2.0 hours The practice of creating effective visual communication. The primary objective of this course is to help students to develop and master the basic conceptual thinking ability and design process that will allow them to realize their full creative potential. The course includes lectures, technical demonstrations and a series of applied assignments that expand and design vocabulary through experimentation. Special emphasis will be placed on learning the different ways type can be used to create meaning. Notes: [ ] IAI:

BOFF181 PageMaker (Spring) -- 3.0 hours PageMaker software on the microcomputer.  Students will use the tools of PageMaker to mix text and graphics to produce camera-ready publications such as fliers, invitations, business cards, newsletter, etc.
Prerequisites: BOFF130 and BOFF180.
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BOFF215 QuarkXPress (Fall) -- 3.0 hours QuarkXPress software on the microcomputer.  Students will use the tools of Quark to mix text and graphics to produce camera-ready publications such as fliers, invitations, business cards, newsletters, etc.
Prerequisites: BOFF130 and BOFF180.
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BOFF217 InDesign ( ) -- 3.0 hours This course develops skills in the use of Adobe InDesign. Students will create layouts for periodical publications, posters, print media, web, and digital distribution. Students will produce multi-page documents, web layouts, interactive elements, multimedia and vector images. Typography and exporting documents in various file formats will be covered.
Prerequisites: BOFF130, BOFF180 or consent
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BOFF219 Microsoft Publisher (Spring) -- 2.0 hours This course develops skills in the use of layout and design software. Creating layouts for periodical publications, posters, print media, and digital distribution. Production of multi-page documents, web layouts, typography, image making, printing layouts, and exporting documents in various file formats. Prerequisites: BOFF130
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BOFF220 Photoshop (As needed) -- 2.0 hours This course develops skills in the use of graphics editing software. Image correction and modification will be covered as well as image making in this robust graphics editing software. Vector-based images, filter effects, digital painting, and creating digital compositions. Techniques on how to prepare files for print and web, integration with other software applications. Prerequisites: BOFF130
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BOFF221 Machine Transcription (Fall) -- 3.0 hours Development of skills in the use of the Lanier cassette transcriber to produce mailable correspondence.  Review of English transcription skills and spelling.
Prerequisites: BOFF122 or concurrent enrollment.
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BOFF224 Document Processing III (Fall) -- 3.0 hours Speed and accuracy development.��Advanced work on business letters, reports, tables, and memos. Minimum speed requirement:��50 words per minute (10 errors maximum) on 5-minute test.��Medical and executive option available. Outside lab work is required. Class is taught on microcomputers using Word.
Prerequisites: BOFF122 with a grade of C or better.
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BOFF225 Excel I (Fall, Spring and Summer) -- 3.0 hours An introductory course to develop skills in creating, revising, and printing spreadsheets and charts.  File management techniques will also be covered.
Prerequisites: BOFF130
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BOFF226 Access I (Fall and Spring) -- 3.0 hours An introductory course in database concepts including the skills to create tables; add, edit and delete records.  The creation of forms, queries, and reports will be introduced.
Prerequisites: BOFF130
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BOFF227 PowerPoint (Spring) -- 3.0 hours A course to develop skills in preparing and using this presentaiton graphics software. Topics will include creative, editting, formatting, and printing presentations. The use of animations, charts, tables, sharing data and presentations, and linking and embedding objects will be covered. File management technique will be reviewed.
Prerequisites: BOFF130
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BOFF228 Intro To Word for Non Majors (Fall and Spring) -- 2.0 hours An introduction of basic word processing skills using Microsoft Word.  The instruction includes entering, editing, enhancing, and printing text documents.  Course length 8 weeks.
Prerequisites: BOFF114 or ability to keyboard 25 wpm and BOFF130
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BOFF229 Microsoft Office (Spring) -- 2.0 hours Covers the various integration processes of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).  An introduction to Outlook and the use of the Internet in the office environment will be included.
Prerequisites: BOFF230, BOFF235, BOFF227, and BOFF238
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BOFF230 Excel II (Spring) -- 3.0 hours An advanced course to develop skills in maintaining and enhancing worksheets and reports.  Topics include special effects, working with tables and data features, protecting workbooks, data validation, and Pivot Tables and Charts.  Consolidating data, outlines, macros, analysis tools, collaborating tools, and integrating applications will also be introduced.
Prerequisites: BOFF225
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BOFF235 Access II (Fall) -- 3.0 hours An advanced course to further develop database skills.  Topics include useful features in forms and reports, macros, database utilities, and linking to other documents. Topics include creating a more user-friendly input form, managing and changing data, Access tools, analyzing and reporting data, flitering data in a linked table, and sharing a database with others.
Prerequisites: BOFF226
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BOFF237 Word I (Fall and Spring) -- 3.0 hours An introduction of word processing skills using Microsoft Word. Instruction includes entering, editing, enhancing, and printing text documents. Other topics include formatting, customizing, inserting images, shapes and tables. File management techniques will also be introduced.
Prerequisites: BOFF130 or concurrent enrollment
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BOFF238 Word II (Fall and Spring) -- 3.0 hours Presents advanced features and functions of Word.  Instruction includes, charts,footnotes and endnotes, merging, sorting, headers and footers, styles, macros, specialized tables, forms, shared documentes.
Prerequisites: BOFF237
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BOFF243 CorelDRAW (As needed) -- 2.0 hours This is an introductory course in CorelDRAW, a graphics design software system used to draw, paint,and create presentations and 3-D images.  In this course, students will learn how to make the DRAW program (the core of the CorelDRAW system) work to produce professional looking images.
Prerequisites: BOFF130
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BOFF245 Advanced Medical Transcription (Spring) -- 2.0 hoursCovers advanced transcription of medical reports in specialized areas of medicine such Gynecology, Neurological, Pediatrics, and Cardiovascular.  Actual doctor dictation is used as well as dictation featuring foreign accents.  Upon satisfactory completion (83% or above), the American Medical Record Association certificate is awarded to the student. Prerequisites: BOFF122, BOFF141, BOFF242, and GSCI105 Notes: [ ] IAI:

BOFF246 Illustrator (As needed) -- 2.0 hours
This course develops skills in the use of vector image producing software. Creating digital graphics, vector-based art and 2-D computer graphics. Production vector artwork, import ready animation software, web and digital editing. Prerequisites: BOFF130
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BOFF250 Administrative Systems and Procedures (Spring) -- 4.0 hours Includes the changing workplace, telephone and telecommunication techniques, postal service, processing mail, travel arrangements, planning meetings and conferences, library and Internet research, and presentations.
Prerequisites: BOFF122 and completion of 20 credit hours iin office systems courses with a C average or equivalent work experience.
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BOFF255 Digital Presentations ( ) -- 3.0 hours This course integrates Microsoft Office 2007 PowerPoint, Live Meeting, and One Note software to enable students to develop core presentation skills utilizing digital technology. Microsoft Live Meeting is an effective meeting solution that enables business professionals to collaborate with other individuals or groups--without leaving their desk. Microsoft Office OneNote makes it easy to gather, organize, find and share your notes and information more efficiently and effectively. Powerful search capabilities help you to locate information from text within pictures or spoken words in audio and video recordings. These tools help teams work together with all of this information in shared notebooks, whether online or offline.
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BOFF260 Job Search Seminar (Fall and Spring) -- 2.0 hours This course will introduce students to concepts and strategies for the development of life-long skills in the areas of job search, job survival, and careering in a new economy.
Prerequisites: Consent from the Division Dean required.
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BOFF265 E-Communications ( ) -- 3.0 hours It is essential for business professionals to be equipped with the high tech skills and understanding of e-communication tools for email and mobile applications for wireless technology. Wireless connectivity, Personal Digital Assistants (PDA’s), handheld computers, cell phones, and emerging hand held devices are all key tools needed for business. Many people use Microsoft Office Outlook as their prime tool for communication and productivity. This course will provide experienced business professionals with better hands-on understanding of how to manage their time more effectively, define tasks more accurately, and process incoming information more efficiently. Using Microsoft Office Outlook, students will learn how to manage their schedules, projects and assignments, and create and respond to email with greater confidence.
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BOFF290 Office Systems Seminar (As Needed) -- 1.0 hour The study of contemporary problems in business.
Prerequisites: Consent from the Division Dean required.
Notes: This course is not available for web registration. [C] IAI:

BOFF291 Office Systems Seminar (As Needed) -- 2.0 hours The study of contemporary problems in business.
Prerequisites: Consent from the Division Dean required.
Notes: This course is not available for web registration. [C] IAI:

BOFF292 Office Systems Seminar (As Needed) -- 3.0 hours The study of contemporary problems in business.
Prerequisites: Consent from the Division Dean required.
Notes: This course is not available for web registration. [C] IAI:

BOFF295 Office Systems Internship (As Needed) -- 3.0 hours On-the-job training in Office Systems or business related areas.
Prerequisites: Consent from the Division Dean required.
Notes: This course is not available for web registration. [C] IAI:

BOFF297 Office Internship (As Needed) -- 3.0 hours On-the-job training in Office Systems or business related areas.
Prerequisites: Consent from the Division Dean required.
Notes: This course is not available for web registration. [C] IAI:

CACC101 Financial Accounting (Fall, Spring and Summer) -- 3.0 hours This College level course Financial Accounting provides both the theoretical foundation and applications of accounting logic and now the accounting model and information processing cycle are developed.  The content of the income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flow are studied and analyzed in detail as well.
Notes: [T] IAI: BUS 903

CACC105 Managerial Accounting (Fall, Spring and Summer) -- 3.0 hours Managerial Accounting provides a preview of accounting as related to making business decisions internally.  The relations of business documents, business forms and records, cost accounting, income taxes, and budget accounting as a means to manage the separate components of a business.  The ability to analyze and control costs in producing goods and services play a critical role in this course.  Decision models utilized within businesses long and short term will be reviewed.
Prerequisites: CACC101 with a grade of C or better.
Notes: [T] IAI: BUS 904

CACC108 Intermediate Accounting I (Fall) -- 3.0 hours Studies in accounting principles and applications at an intermediate level pertaining to the income statement, balance sheet, and financial reporting for interested external parties.  Emphasis on asset valuation, income measurement, and preparation of financial statements.
Prerequisites: CACC105
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CACC109 Intermediate Accounting II (Spring) -- 3.0 hours Continuation of Intermediate Accounting I.  An examination of additional problems in financial reporting, long-term investments, current and contingent liabilities, special accounting problems and analysis, statement of cash flows and financial statement analysis.
Prerequisites: CACC108
Notes: Student should verify transferability of CACC108 and CACC109 with specific college or university for acceptance with their third and fourth year requirements.
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CACC166 Cost Accounting (Spring and Summer) -- 3.0 hoursUse of costs for control and decision making with emphasis on standard costs, relevant costs, direct costing, non-manufacturing costs, and responsibility accounting.  For students who have already studied the basic elements of job order and process costs and budgeting. Prerequisites: CACC105 with a grade of C or better. Notes: Student should verify transferability of CACC166 with specific college or university for acceptance with their third and fourth year requirements. [T] IAI:

CBUS104 Introduction to Business (Fall, Spring & Summer) -- 3.0 hoursIntroduction to Business will study U.S. business systems and the diverse components that are integral to U.S. Businesses and International Businesses.
The course will focus on developing student awareness, knowledge, and concepts will include: growth of international business, role of ethics and social responsibility, the significance of entrepreneurship and small business, the importance of communication and information technologies, and the role of marketing in a dynamic business environment. Notes: [T] IAI: BUS 911

CBUS150 Business Computer Systems (Fall, Spring & Summer) -- 3.0 hours This course covers the role of computing in our society today.  Emphasis is placed on how computers are used in business and industry.  Basic systems analysis and design techniques, and file processing and database concepts are covered.  Students are introduced to and trained in business software packages, including word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, and Internet access applications. All of the above are accessed in the current Windows environment.  Other operating systems are discussed as well.  A special fee is assessed.  Class meets 4 hours per week.
Notes: [T] IAI: BUS 902

CBUS203 Business Law I (Fall) -- 3.0 hoursA study of the legal system, torts, contract law, the uniform commercial code, concepts of property, and commercial paper. Notes: [T] IAI: BUS 912

CBUS204 Business Law II (Spring) -- 3.0 hoursA study of secured transactions, debtor and creditor rights, sales, bankruptcy, bailment law, agency and employment, and business organizations. Notes: [T] IAI:

CECN102 Microeconomic Principles (Fall, Spring and Summer) -- 3.0 hoursAn introduction to the principles of microeconomic theory.  Units of study will include scarcity, opportunity cost, supply, demand and elasticity.  The four types of market structure will be covered in respect to pricing and output decisions: perfect competition, monopoly, monopolistic competition and oligopoly.  A required course for Business and Accounting majors. Notes: [T] IAI: S3 902

CECN103 Macroeconomic Principles (Fall, Spring and Summer) -- 3.0 hoursAn introduction to the principles of macroeconomic theory.  Units of study will include unemployment, inflation, GDP and national income accounting, economic growth, aggregate demand and aggregate supply.  Additional units of coverage will include the Keynesian--Classical model debate as well as fiscal and monetary policy. A required course for Business and Accounting majors. Prerequisites: CECN102 Notes: [T] IAI: S3 901

CECN108 Elements of Economics (Spring) -- 3.0 hoursThis is an introductory survey of the major elements of economics.  This one semester course is considered to be a social science course for those students not majoring in commerce or business administration.  This course examines aspects of both microeconomics and macroeconomics.  Emphasis will be placed upon students gaining a general knowledge of economic principles which apply to our economic system.  Special attention will be given on how to apply these principles to improve upon the economic plight of humans in addition to addressing various issues related to improving human relations among the different economic role players.  Not open to students who have had Economics 102 and 103. Notes: [T] IAI: S3 900


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