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Home > Course Catalog > Course Descriptions > (BUSN) Business Mangement
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BUSN 120 Fundamentals of Business (3 credits)
An introduction to the basic principles of business organizations and enterprises in society which provide a function for personal business and entrepreneurial decision-making. Beneficial for individuals as employees or entrepreneurs. Explores the American business system, ownership forms, labor management relations, banking and finance, risk management, the legal environment and the government’s role in business. (F/F-online, S/S-online)
BUSN 140 Insurance (3)
Introduces the student to the theory of insurance risk, hazards and perils and how companies are formed. The concept of self-insurance and the law of large numbers. All basic insurance lines are covered. (S)
BUSN 170 Entrepreneurship (3)
This is an introductory course focusing on understanding the characteristics and role of the entrepreneur in the free-market economy. Students will develop an awareness of the opportunities for business ownership and develop some of the skills needed to effectively run a business. A capstone project will allow students to develop a business plan for a venture of their choosing.
(F-online, S/S-online)
BUSN 250 Principles of Real Estate (3)
General introduction to real estate as a business and as a profession that is designed to acquaint the student with the wide range of subjects and terminology necessary to the practice of real estate. This introductory course in fundamentals will include the nature of real estate and ownership, principles and concepts of title transfer, title insurance, real estate marketing, financing, leasing, taxation, insurance, development, appraising, ethics, and state license law. (S)
BUSN 253 Banking (3)
A study of banking principles including banking terminology, documents, check processing, deposit functions, loan processing, investments and bank accounting systems. Bank services, customer relations and the bank’s role in the community also are included. (F)
BUSN 254 Financial Statement Analysis (3)
A course that interprets and analyzes accounting data and the financial statements with the use of Microsoft Excel. Topics include ratio analysis, budgeting and forecasting, time value of money, and capital budgeting. Prerequisite: CIS 101. (F)
BUSN 282 Professional Development (1)
This course will address professional skills which are necessary for students in their future role as both employees and supervisors. It aims to stimulate enthusiasm, interest and preparations for interpersonal skills and leadership development. Membership in Collegiate DECA is a requirement and this organization is the vehicle used to enable students to put into action the skills they have acquired. There will be an overnight excursion to attend a leadership conference. (F)
BUSN 297 Internship (2)
The development of business skills through work experience. A required total of 180 hours of supervised work at an approved business organization. Students will perform tasks as established in a training agreement between the business and the college. Two total semester credits required (by arrangement 2 credits per semester). (F, S, Su as arranged)
BUSN X92 Experimental Course (1-9)
A course designed to meet special departmental needs during new course development. It is used for one year after which time the course is assigned a different number.
BUSN 299 Special Topics (1-9)
A course designed to meet special departmental needs.
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