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BUS-102 Intro to Business, 3 cr.
The basic fundamentals of business. Basic business and economic
concepts and terminology; management, marketing, finance, human
resource management, accounting and other business areas.
(Formerly BS-133A)
BUS-106 Employment Strategy, 2 cr.
Students are exposed to areas of retailing through field trips
and interaction with people currently in the retail business.
The class will involve job seeking skills and include actual job
search and interviewing experience.
(Formerly BS-112A)
BUS-110 Business Math and Calculators, 3 cr.
A study of the mathematics of business in its application to a
variety of vocations including fundamental mathematical
processes, fractions, price and cost, interest, bank discounts,
cash and trade discounts, depreciation, payroll and taxes, and
financial statements. Students will acquire the skills to use
Microsoft Excel to perform each concept as well as using the
traditional methods.
BUS-115 Business Correspondence, 2 cr.
Emphasis on correct grammar; punctuation and spelling as
applicable to written business communications, letters, memo and
reports. Special notice is given to the individual student's
resume and letters of application.
(Formerly BE-243A)
BUS-121 Business Communications, 3 cr.
Communication skills necessary in the business world, including
use of the telephone, interviews, job applications, listening
skills and letter writing.
(Formerly BE-123C/246A)
BUS-125 Business Principles, 2 cr.
Guidelines for starting and operating a successful business.
BUS-126 Business Principles, 3 cr.
Introduction to record keeping, financing, employee benefits and
employer problems.
(Formerly TI-121C)
BUS-130 Intro to Entrepreneurship, 3 cr.
This course emphasizes these processes: understanding how to
find, analyze and pursue an opportunity; understanding oneself
and personality characteristics of the "entrepreneur," examining
the environment for entrepreneurship. A case and experiential
approach is used.
(Formerly BS-253A)
BUS-150 E-Commerce, 3 cr.
Students are introduced to the basic elements of electronic
commerce as a market where commercial activities are conducted.
It will focus on business concepts and how to apply technology
in order to be successful. Topics include market trends,
globalizing a company, vendor solutions, storefronts,
advertising, resource requirements, and operational issues of
launching a commercial presence in today's global electronic
marketplace.
(Formerly BS-186A)
BUS-154 E-Business, 3 cr.
E-Business will cover the unique aspects of creating a business
strategy in the E-Business environment and will focus on the
internet as a medium for promotion and distribution. E-Business
will discuss how traditional marketing and business arenas can
be transformed in this environment. (Formerly BS-136A)
BUS-160 Human Relations, 2 cr.
Students are given the opportunity to apply human relations
concepts and evaluate experience and observations. Social
skills required in various occupational settings will be
developed, emphasizing how appropriate personal attitudes lead
to social and business success.
(Formerly BS-102A)
BUS-161 Human Relations, 3 cr.
Students are given the opportunity to apply human relations
concepts and evaluate experience and observations. Social
skills required in various occupational settings will be
developed, emphasizing how appropriate personal attitudes lead
to social and business success.
(Formerly BS-104A)
BUS-163 Interpersonal Skills At Work, 2 cr.
Techniques for supervisors in relating to others, especially
work group members. Considerations for helping supervisors
develop and maintain positive and healthy work relationships.
(Formerly BS-109A)
BUS-175 Business Seminar I, 1 cr.
Introduces the Small Business Management program, career
opportunities in the business world and includes an orientation
to the business internship.
(Formerly BS-111A)
BUS-176 Business Seminar II, 1 cr.
Continuation of BUS-175. Presents students with job-seeking
skills including resume preparation and interviewing training.
(Formerly BS-121A)
BUS-177 Business Seminar III, 1 cr.
Continuation of BUS-176.
(Formerly BS-211A)
BUS-183 Business Law, 3 cr.
Introduction to the development of law in our society -- the
legal rights and social forces of government, business, society
and contracts. Presented under the legal framework of the
Uniform Commercial Code.
(Formerly BS-263A)
BUS-186 Business Law II, 3 cr.
A continuation of BS263A in the area of sales, principal agent
relationships, commercial paper, creditor rights, and secured
transactions, real property, and bailments, as time permits.
(Formerly BS-266A)
BUS-197 Leadership Development, 3 cr.
This course explores leadership styles effective in the
workplace and helps participants gain insight into their natural
leadership style and implications of that style on work and
group performance.
(Formerly BS-117A)
BUS-200 Time, Stress & Change Management, 3 cr.
This course provides students with the theories, tools, and
resources to develop effective strategies that deal with
managing time, stress, and change both personally and
professionally. Focus will be placed on identifying, managing
and/or solving real life situations.
(Formerly BS-146A)
BUS-210 Business Statistics, 3 cr.
Same as BUS-211.
(Formerly BS-292A)
BUS-211 Business Statistics, 4 cr.
The use of statistics by the methods of descriptive and
inferential statistics. Both single and bivariate data are
analyzed. Elementary probability and normal probability
distributions are studied along with hypothesis testing linear
correlation regression analysis and analysis of variance.
Prerequisite: MAT-102 or 2 years of high school algebra.
(Formerly BS-294A)
BUS-212 Business Statistics II, 3 cr.
A continuation of BUS-211 or MAT-157. Application of statistics
in a business context and use of computer software for
statistics. Prerequisite: BUS-211 or MAT-157.
(Formerly BS-295A)
BUS-238
Business Problem Solving, 3 cr.
A Capstone course for those students in business and computer
science programs. The course will apply knowledge learned in
business curriculum including accounting, management, marketing,
information technology, e-commerce and office systems through
the development of business strategy and implementation. Topics
to be covered include development of a mission statement, value
creation, SWOT analysis and strategy implementation and
assessment. Students will share knowledge learned across their
individual disciplines to perform case analysis, promoting
critical thinking skills, teamwork and a cross-functional
business environment. (This course should be taken in the final
semester of a student's program.)
(Formerly BS-272A)
BUS-250
Principles of Real Estate, 3 cr.
Fundamental principles of real estate evaluation, brokerage,
financing structure, construction and real estate law.
(Formerly BS-283A)
BUS-255
Real Estate Prelicensure, 3 cr.
This 60 hour prelicense course is required by the Iowa Real
Estate Commission prior to examination for an Iowa Real Estate
Salesperson license. Upon completion of this 60 hour curriculum
a participant will be exposed to principles of real estate,
terminology, mathematic calculations, procedures and ethics
necessary to enable them to understand the real estate
profession, prepare them to take the Real Estate Salesperson
Examination, and to function as a well informed real estate
salesperson.
(Formerly BS-284A)
BUS-259
Property/Liability Insurance Principles, 3 cr.
This introductory course addresses the fundamentals of property
and liability insurance including risk, the methods of handling
loss exposures, the effective use of insurance, insurance
contracts, the regulation of the insurance industry, and the
financial analysis of property and liability insurers. Other
topics include marketing, underwriting, and claims settlement.
BUS-268
Life Insurance/Financial Planning, 3 cr.
The focus of this course is on life insurance choices and
comparison, the legal framework of life insurance, premium
options, and reserves. Particularly emphasis is given to the
concept of utilizing life insurance as a significant cornerstone
of the financial planning processes.
(Formerly BS-275A )
BUS-723 Basics of Supply Chair Mgmt, 1 cr.
Covers basic concepts in managing the complete flow of materials
in a supply chain. A complete overview of material flow from
internal and external supplies to and from your organization.
(Formerly BE-223A)
BUS-724 Master Planning of Resources, 1 cr.
Candidates explore processes used to develop sales and operating
plans, and identify and assess internal and external demand and
forecasting requirements.
(Formerly BE-224A)
BUS-725 Detailed Scheduling & Planning, 1 cr.
Explore processes used to develop sales and operations plans,
and identify and assess internal and external demand and
forecasting requirements.
(Formerly BE-225A)
BUS-726 Executing & Control of Operations 1 cr.
Focus on the areas of prioritizing and sequencing work,
executing work plans and implementing controls, reporting
activity results, and providing evaluation feedback on
performance.
(Formerly BE-226A)
BUS-727 Strategic Management/Resources, 1 cr.
Explores the relationship of existing and emerging processes and
technologies to manufacturing strategy and supply chain-related
function. Topics include: aligning resources with
the strategic plan, configuring and integrating operating
process to support the strategic plan, and implementing change.
(Formerly BE-227A)
BUS-932 Practicum, 3-5 cr.
On-the-job training, usually full time, in a small business or
related enterprise.
(Formerly BS-205/208A)
BUS-938 Office On-The-Job Training, 5 cr.
Apprenticeship in office systems. Students will work as regular
employees in offices supervised by staff members.
(Formerly BE-125A)
BUS-949 Special Topics, 3 cr.
Thirty-two students total from the University of Iowa,
University of Northern Iowa, Iowa State University, Buena Vista
University, and Iowa Lakes Community College will participate in
advanced study of entrepreneurship that will include a
team-based entrepreneurial venture computer simulation, seminars
with successful entrepreneurs, business and community leaders,
and networking and mentoring to enhance your understanding of
entrepreneurship opportunities in Iowa. |
