This course is designed to provide introductory knowledge of accounting principles, concepts, and practices. Included topics are the balance sheet, the income statement, the statement of owner's equity, the statement of cash flows, worksheets, journals, ledgers, accruals, adjusting and closing entries, internal controls, inventories, fixed and intangible assets, liabilities, equity, and financial statement analysis. This course provides a foundation for more advanced work in the fields of accounting and business.

Development of both oral and written communicative skills. Students will be able to organize and present effective presentations gaining audience rapport and sending appropriate nonverbal messages as well as formulate effective letters, memos, and reports for business and industry.

Provides practical approach to acquiring supervisory skills and human relations skills in the managerial area. Covers effective employer-employee communications, handling problems, employee motivation, discipline practices, employee rating methods, and labor relations.

Introduction to management theory and practice for supervisors of employees or managers of organizations. Topics include the functions of planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and supervising along with new and rapidly developing areas of management.

Designed as a capstone experience, this project based course requires students to apply knowledge from the marketing, accounting, management, business communications and sales disciplines. Students will create projects designed to implement their knowledge into real world applications using problem solving and creative thinking skills.

An introduction to the science of psychology including the study of learning theory, memory, personality, growth and development, neurological aspects, abnormal behavior, therapies, intelligence, motivation, emotion, sensation, perception and theoretical perspectives.

This course will assist the student to master the skills required of speaking in today's workplace. It will focus on the organization, preparation, research, and evidence needed for a presentation that is tailored to fit the audience. The course will enhance the student\'s listening skills which will assist them in everyday situations.

This course will give the student practical experience in operating the word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation graphics portions of the Microsoft Office suite.

Introduction to the nature and concepts of economics. Topics include economic systems, measurement and analysis of aggregate variables such as national income, expenditures, fiscal and monetary policy, employment, and inflation. Other policies for macroeconomic stabilization and growth are evaluated.

An introduction to Electronic Commerce and the technology infrastructure needed to successfully operate a business online. The course explores electronic storefronts, auctions, virtual communities and web portals. The principles related to building a web presence, marketing and selling on the web, legal, ethical, and tax issues, security considerations, and payment systems will be covered. Current issues in e-commerce will be discussed.

Study of the methods of financing various types of real estate, lending institutions involved in making mortgage loans, and the institutions that are the permanent investors in real estate loans. Examines source of funds and the factors affecting the supply of money available for mortgage loans.

Deals with sales as a career and the application of professional selling techniques. Topics include the duties and responsibilities of a professional salesperson, the development, planning and implementation of a sales presentation, role-playing activities, and the various techniques and methods involved in making a sale.

Utilizes marketing concepts to recognize and develop an effective advertising campaign. Activities include creating simulated advertisements using various print and broadcast media.

This course will examine the field of insurance, risk and risk management, and the basic provisions of various types of insurance-accident, casualty, health and life.

Provides insight into the complex problems of loss prevention in today's society, including security staffing needs, fire protection and control, duties and responsibilities of security personnel, internal controls, emergency and disaster planning, and internal theft.

Study of negotiable instruments, business organizations including partnerships and corporations, and agencies.

The student will evaluate the business skills and commitment necessary to successfully operate an entrepreneurial venture and review the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship. The student will understand the role of entrepreneurial businesses in the United States and the impact on our national and global economy.

Introduction to the grammatical and conversational study of French.

This course begins with entry-level techniques and quickly progresses into more advanced functions. Advanced topics of integrating database files into spreadsheets, how to write macros, Visual Basic code and graphic fundamentals will be presented. Basic keyboarding skills are essential.