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BUS 100 - Introduction to Business
Presents a broad introduction to the functioning of business enterprise within the U.S. economic framework. Introduces economic systems, essential elements of business organization, production, human resource management, marketing, finance, and risk management. Develops business vocabulary.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
BUS 111 - Principles of Supervision I
Teaches the fundamentals of supervision, including the primary responsibilities of the supervisor. Introduces factors relating to the work of supervisor and subordinates. Covers aspects of leadership, job management, work improvement, training and orientation, performance evaluation, and effective employee/ supervisor relationships.
Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
3-4 credits
BUS 116 - Entrepreneurship
Presents the various steps considered necessary when going into business. Includes areas such as product-service analysis, market research evaluation, setting up books, ways to finance startup, operations of the business, development of business plans, buyouts versus starting from scratch, and franchising. Uses problems and cases to demonstrate implementation of these techniques.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
BUS 117 - Leadership Development
Covers interpersonal relations in hierarchical structures. Examines the dynamics of teamwork, motivation, handling change and conflict and how to achieve positive results through others.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
BUS 125 - Applied Business Mathematics
Applies mathematical operations to business process and problems such as wages and payroll, sales and property taxes, checkbook records and bank reconciliation, depreciation, overhead, distribution of profit and loss in partnerships, distribution of corporate dividends, commercial discounts, markup, markdown, simple interest, present values, bank discount notes, multiple payment plans, compound interest annuities, sinking funds, and amortization.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
BUS 130 - Maritime Logistics Afloat
Examines the technician and mid-level management responsibilities required to perform all tasks relative to maritime logistics operations afloat using current occupational standards for Logisticians. Discusses the three major areas of the Naval Supply System of Inventory, logistics, and financial management.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
BUS 131 - Maritime Logistics Ashore
Examines the technician and mid-level management responsibilities required to perform all tasks relative to ashore maritime logistics. Focuses on current occupational standards for Logisticians. Discusses the three major topic areas in the Naval Supply System of Intentory, logistics, and financial management.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
BUS 140 - Relational Supply (Force Level) Operations Technician
Examines topics in aviation, non-aviation and general supply automated data processing system operations and procedures in a relational database management system (RDBMS) environment. Provides understanding and practical experience in functional systems usage and responsibilities in system functional areas. Covers system functions including: add, change and delete records; stock issues, requisition and receipt processing procedures; and financial and system records management. Examines inventory, logistics, and financial management reports for financial reporting and records reconcillation.
Lecture 7 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 9 hours per week.
8 credits
BUS 141 - Unit Level Relational Supply
Examines topics in principles, rules and concepts of supply and financial management in an operational environment, applying operational procedures of the automated business accounting and reporting system. Provides an introductory understanding of the non-tactical relationship program application and subsystem operations, supply and financial management, supply control, inventory, requirements and requirements processing, receipt processing, material expenditures, integrated logistics management, reports and reporting requirements, and system applications.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 7 hours per week.
5 credits
BUS 160 - Legal Aspects of Small Business Operations
Covers the functional areas of business law, specifically as it applies to small business. Provides the students with a working knowledge of business contracts, agency relationships, and product liability. Provides a knowledge base for small business owners to overcome problems that are individually within their abilities. Covers selection of professional assistance for problems of a more serious nature.
Lecture 1 hour per week.
1 credits
BUS 165 - Small Business Management
Identifies management concerns unique to small businesses. Introduces the requirements necessary to initiate a small business, and identifies the elements comprising a business plan. Presents information establishing financial and administrative controls, developing a marketing strategy, managing business operations, and the legal and government relationships specific to small businesses.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
BUS 175 - Avaiation Supply System Specialist
Provides instruction required to perform aviation repairables management at both the orgnization and intermediate levels in accordance with U.S. Navy policy.
Lecture 6 hours per week.
6 credits
BUS 179 - Material Maintenance Management(3-M)Coord/Inspector
Provides instruction in the responsibilities associated with verification, update and evaluation of the ship's 3-M system. Introduces the 3-M System, including the Maintenance Data System, maintenance actions, work package processing, Automated System Interfact (ASI) processing, logistics support (SCLCIS) theory, ship's equipment file maintenance and logistics support data.
Lecture 5 hours per week.
5 credits
BUS 180 - Navy Tactical Command Support System Manager I
Provides training necessary to effectively manage and operate a ported ship's non-tactical automated processing system. Includes automated data processing security UNIXD and NT operating procedures, file and disk management, user and group management, printer configuration, personal computer configuration, disaster recovery, systems and file management, and introduction to local area network and NT netware management. Part I of II.
Lecture 10 hours per week.
10 credits
BUS 181 - Navy Tactical Command Support System Manager II
Provides training necessary to effectively manage and operate a ported ship's non-tactical automated processing system. Includes automated data processing security UNIXD and NT operating procedures, file and disk management, user and group management, printer configuration, personal computer configuration, disaster recovery, systems and file management, and introduction to local area network and NT netware management. Part II of II.
Lecture 10 hours per week.
10 credits
BUS 182 - Ships Non-Tactical Auto. Processing Leading Storekeeper
Provides instruction in Supply Financial Management (SFM) functions using the Ships Non-Tactical Automated Processing (SNAP) systems.
Lecture 4 hours. Total 6 hours. Total 10 hours per week.
6 credits
BUS 183 - Ships Store Afloat Resale Oper. Mgmt. Systems Superviso
Provides instruction to manage an afloat ship's store operation and to operate as a senior ships serviceman. Includes procurement, receipt and issue of stock, customer service, security, cash handling procedures, accountability of ship's store material and submission of ship's store returns. Introduces daily operation of vending machines and bulk storerooms with emphasis placed on records keeping procedures for both manual and automated records keeping operations.
Lecture 5 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 7 hours per week.
6 credits
BUS 184 - Shipboard Uniform Automated Data Processing-Real Time
Provides instruction in automated supply and accounting procedures in the Shipboard Uniform Automated Data Processing Real Time (SUADPS-RT). Introduces add/change/delete records functions, suspend transaction processing, queries, issues, requisition and receipt processing, and batch job generation for preparation of management and financial feedback reports and reconciliation.
Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 18 hours. Total 19 hours per week.
10 credits
BUS 185 - Disbursing Clerk Travel Payment
Provides training and instruction necessary to compute members and dependents travel entitlement, understand accounting data, and compute shore patrol entitlements. Introduces students to the Microcomputer Processing System (MCPS) for processing travel claims.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
3 credits
BUS 186 - Disbursing Clerk Afloat Automated Pay Systems Specialis
Provides training and instruction necessary to prepare to perform as an independent disbursing clerk afloat. Introduces various automated systems including UMIDS, TM and MCPS.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 10 hours. Total 12 hours per week.
7 credits
BUS 187 - Disbursing Clerk Fiscal Procedures
Provides training and instruction necessary to prepare and asemble monthly financial and checking account returns, and special disbursing reports according to current United States Navy procedure. Includes introduction of various public and collection vouchers, the UMIDS systems and preparation of the Statement of Accountability.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
3 credits
BUS 193 - Studies In
Covers new content not covered in existing courses in the discipline. Allows instructor to explore content and instructional methods to assess the course's viability as a permanent offering.
Variable hours per week.
1-5 credits
BUS 198 - Seminar and Project
Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student's occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field.
May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
BUS 199 - Supervised Study
Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.
May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
BUS 200 - Principles of Management
Teaches management and the management functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Focuses on application of management principles to realistic situations managers encounter as they attempt to achieve organizational objectives.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
BUS 201 - Organizational Behavior
Presents a behaviorally oriented course combining the functions of management with the psychology of leading and managing people. Focuses on the effective use of human resources through understanding human motivation and behavior patterns, conflict management and resolution, group functioning and process, the psychology of decision-making, and the importance of recognizing and managing change.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
BUS 202 - Applied Management Principles
Focuses on management practices and issues. May use case studies and/or management decision models to analyze problems in developing and implementing a business strategy while creating and maintaining competitive advantage. Prerequisite: BUS 200.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
BUS 205 - Human Resource Management
Introduces employment, selection, and placement of personnel, forecasting, job analysis, job descriptions, training methods and programs, employee evaluatio systems, compensation, benefits, and labor relations.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
BUS 215 - Purchasing and Materials Management
Teaches the principles of effective purchasing and management of materials and equipment. Includes determination of requirements, source selection, pricing, value analysis, contracting, inventory management, and equipment requisition decisions.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
BUS 216 - Probability and Statistics for Business and Economics
Introduces methods of probability assessment and statistical inference. Includes data collection and presentation; descriptive statistics; basic probability concepts; discrete and continuous probability distributions; decision theory; sampling and estimation; and hypothesis testing. Emphasizes business and economic applications. Utilizes computer software as a tool for problem solving. Prerequisite: IST 117 and MTH 163.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
BUS 220 - Introduction to Business Statistics
Introduces statistics as a tool in decision-making. Emphasizes ability to collect, present, and analyze data. Employs measures of central tendency and dispersion, statistical inference, index numbers, probability theory, and time series analysis.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
BUS 223 - Distribution and Transportation
Examines the background and history of transportation, emphasizing the fundamental role and importance the industry plays in companies, society, and the environment in which transportation service is provided. Provides an overview of carrier operations, management, technology, and strategies including transporttion regulations and public policy.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
BUS 234 - Supply Chain Management
Examines the process of planning, organizing, and controlling the flow of materials and services from supplier to end uers/ customers. Focuses on coordinating supply management, operations and integrated logistics into a seamless pipeline to maintain a continual flow of products and services.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
BUS 236 - Communication in Management
Introduces the functions of communication in management with emphasis on gathering, organizing, and transmitting facts and ideas. Teaches the basic techniques of effective oral and written communication.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
BUS 241 - Business Law I
Develops a basic understanding of the US business legal environment. Introduces property and contract law, agency and partnership liability, and government regulatroy law. Students will be able to apply these legal principles to landlord/tenant disputes, consumer rights issues, employment relationships, and other business transactions.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
BUS 242 - Business Law II
Focuses on business organization and dissolution, backruptcy and Uniform Commercial Code. Introduces international law and the emerging fields of E-Commerce and Internet Law.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
BUS 245 - Relational Supply Unit Stock Control Supervisor
Examines supervisory responsibilities of senior storekeepers as they relate to the supply and financial management in an operational environment using a relational program application. Provides strategies to manage supply control, inventory requirements and requirements processing, status processing, material surveys, appropriations data, system security, financial reporting and special purpose programs.
Lecture 2 hours per week.
2 credits
BUS 246 - Supply Application Administrator
Examines the management of database security and administration, the NALCOMIS OIMA Subsystem management process and NALCOMIS troubleshooting and repair process that include personnel management, maintaining organizational data, Interface processing and database alignment.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 7 hours per week.
5 credits
BUS 247 - SNAP II (SFM) Supervisor
Examines supervisory responsibilities of senior storekeepers as it relates to the supply and financial management in an operational environment using a legacy program application. Provides strategies to manage supply control, inventory requirements and requirements processing, status processing, material surveys, appropriations data, system security, financial reporting and special purpose programs.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
BUS 255 - Inventory and Warehouse Management
Emphasizes the relationships of inventory and warehouse management to customer service and profitability of the wholesale distributor. Focuses on the role of computerized systems and resulting information for effective management of inventory and the warehouse under various conditions.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
BUS 260 - Planning for Small Business
Provides knowledge of the development of a business plan, which can be used to acquire capital and serve as a management guide. Combines knowledge that has been acquired in the areas of planning, management, and finance using proforma statements and marketing. Covers internet searching techniques. Recommended as a capstone course.
Lecture 2-3 hours per week.
2-3 credits
BUS 265 - Ethical Issues in Management
Examines the legal, ethical, and social responsibilities of management. May use cases to develop the ability to think and act responsibly.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
BUS 280 - Introduction to International Business
Studies the problems, challenges, and opportunities which arise when business operations or organizations transcend national boundaries. Examines the functions of international business in the economy, international and transnational marketing, production, and financial operations.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
BUS 290 - Coordinated Internship
Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college.
Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
BUS 295 - Topics In
Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.
May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
BUS 297 - Cooperative Education
Supervises in on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial and service firms, coordinated by the college's cooperative education office. Is applicable to all occupational- technical curricula at the discretion of the college.
Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-6 credits
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