Course Descriptions

BIT 108 - Introduction to the PC and Windows

 

Credits: 1
Hours
1 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Define and use the basic components of a PC and basic features of Windows.
2. Perform basic file management including organizing, searching, deleting, compressing and backing up with local drives, network drives, and portable drives.
3. Define and use desktop, Internet and multi-media tools for customizing the desktop, scheduling tasks, managing start menu options, organizing media files, and using a Web browser.
4. Define and perform basic system maintenance including security settings, user accounts, restore points, disk formatting, defragmenting, installing and uninstalling software.
5. Describe security threats such as viruses, spyware, spam, and phishing and use tools to prevent them including safe practices, anti-virus and anti-spyware software, firewalls, patrolling software.
6. Connect to and use online resources such as Course Management Systems, email, and social/professional networking sites.

BIT 110 - Business English

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Apply English grammar rules and identify and use the eight parts of speech in sentence structure.
2. Apply basic sentence construction – including simple, compound, and compound-complex sentences.
3. Apply the basic punctuation rules.
4. Apply the basic capitalization rules.
5. Apply the basic number rules.
6. Be proficient in the use of the Gregg Reference Manual and should be able to apply the appropriate rules to the exercises in the Gregg Reference Manual worksheets.

BIT 111 - Information Literacy

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Access information competently using a variety of databases and searches.
2. Refine this process for searching for articles and sources for a bibliography.
3. Evaluate the validity and reliability of the source.
4. Sort diverse format items into appropriate catgories.
5. Merge the information environments into a complete listing.

BIT 129 - Office Suite Mastery

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate proficiency in the specific office program.
2. Demonstrate the ability to work with the specific software tools at a certification level.

BIT 130 - Keyboarding II

 

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Operate the computer keyboard by touch and assume proper posture at the terminal for ease of operation and to minimize fatigue.
2. Demonstrate skill, accuracy, and confidence in operating computer equipment.

BIT 140 W - Business Communication

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate correct usage in the mechanics of the English language (punctuation, numbers, spelling, plurals, possessives, hyphenations, abbreviations, and proper wording) both in written and oral communications according to the rules given in the Gregg Reference Manual.
2. Master the writing of communications dealing business office correspondence.
3. Submit all written communications projects in appropriate word-processed format.
4. Demonstrate effective written performance on all classwork, homework, and/or project assignments, at least eight of which (selected at random) will be graded during the semester.
5. Develop oral communication skills in order to communicate effectively within his/her professional environment.
6. Demonstrate effective communications abilities through written papers, oral presentations, and case studies.

BIT 142 - Social Media for Professional Use

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Describe how Social Media has influenced communication, productivity, collaboration and marketing for businesses and organizations.
2. Compare and contrast Social Media tools for the purposes of communication, productivity, collaboration and marketing.
3. Select and utilize mobile applications as they relate to business-related use of Social Media.
4. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a variety of Social Media tools as used by individuals, businesses and organizations.
5. Demonstrate the appropriate use of Social Media as required in a business or organizational setting.
6. Demonstrate different ways to troubleshoot issues that arise with the use of Social Media tools.
7. Select and utilize analytics tools for the purpose of measuring and increasing consumer engagement through Social Media.
8. Assess how Social Media can impact both personal and business branding.

BIT 143 - Social Media Campaigns: Targeting and Analytics

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Identify the various social media platforms being employed for effective campaigns.
2. Demonstrate which social media tools are the most effective for your specific campaign objective, be it traffic flow increase, branding, dissemination of information and public relations messaging, or the purchase of products and services.
3. Assess when to incorporate new or emerging social media platforms.
4. Analyze how social media content can “go viral” and determine how this can boost a campaign.
5. Identify admin tools associated with various social media marketing services, and how to use these tools to setup a campaign.
6. Compare and Contrast the three primary methods of pricing online media - CPC, CPM, and CPA.
7. Compose a variety of targeted campaigns based on geography, interests, age group, keywords, income, and other core demographics.
8. Describe the pitfalls that come with the use of social media by learning to protect and moderate brand pages, and how to respond when your brand is attacked online.
9. Develop effective content for social media including, written copy, video, and imagery.
10. Measure the effectiveness of social media campaigns with analytical data and use of targeting pixels.
11. Utilize social media management tools such as HootSuite.

BIT 170 - Introduction to the Internet

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Apply the primary uses and structure of the Internet.
2. Analyze common Internet-related legal, ethical, and etiquette issues.
3. Competently utilize Internet-related terminology.
4. Competently utilize several Internet tools.

BIT 171 - Internet-Based Research

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Refine queries to locate information.
2. Evaluate and identify valid sources of information on the World Wide Web.
3. Apply a variety of search tools and create research strategy, and analyze search results.
4. Evaluate web pages for validity, reliability, authenticity.
5. Have searched and navigated subject guides to compile information.
6. Have conducted two research projects involving retrieval, analysis, and application of information to a current business problem.

BIT 172 - WordPress: Creating Websites

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Create a simple Website using WordPress.
2. Describe best practices for designing, creating, and managing a simple Website.
3. Use WordPress themes, plug-ins and customization to implement their design.
4. Create and update content such as posts, pages, menus and media.
5. Manage their site through SEO, stats, and sitemaps.

BIT 173 - Website Creation with HTML/CSS

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Describe the HTML/CSS standards and specifications.
2. Create and design the framework and content for a Website including structure, layout, format, links, lists, tables.
3. Use sound writing principles to prepare copy for a Website.
4. Work with images to enhance a Website.
5. Implement a responsive design.
6. Create and process Web forms.
7. Create visual effects and animation.
8. Incorporate video and audio.
9. Incorporate simple interactivity with JavaScript.

10.  Integrate a Website with social media.
11.  Optimize the Website for search engines.
12.  Demonstrate the features of a Website to an audience.

BIT 180 - Multimedia for Mobile and Web

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Define key terms and concepts relating to computer-generated multimedia.
2. Describe key functions and features of text, images, video, audio, and animation.
3. Identify, compare, and discuss capabilities and limitations of common software tools used in multimedia projects.
4. Understand the recent history of technologically-based communication and the current issues related to it.
5. Define key terms and concepts relating to computer hardware, computer networks, and the Internet.
6. Create a multimedia proposal and presentation.

BIT 182 - Designing Effective Web Sites

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Describe the principles of good design.
2. Compare historic design principles to current best practices.
3. Describe human factors that determine good design.
4. Identify purpose, audience and need for a Web site.
5. Develop appropriate content to maximize effectiveness.
6. Critique color, layout, typography, images, animation and effects for a given Web site.
7. Implement improved color, layout, typography, images, animation and effects for a given Web site.
8. Design and implement effective navigation.
9. Design for mobile through responsive design and dedicated mobile sites.

BIT 184 - Introduction to Microsoft Office

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the use of word processing functions with Microsoft Word.
2. Prepare database applications using Microsoft Access.
3. Apply a basic understanding of spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel.
4. Create presentation graphics using Microsoft PowerPoint.
5. Develop basic business documents using the above software applications.
6. Demonstrate the ability to integrate files prepared using the above software applications.

BIT 185 - Photoshop for Mobile, Web, and Print

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Use Adobe Photoshop to edit images and create graphics using basic tools such as multiple layers, color modes and intensities, blending modes and opacities.
2. Demonstrate the ability to select and modify images through compositing and filters.
3. Demonstrate the ability to design graphics with text and text effects.
4. Demonstrate the ability to apply correcting, adjusting and retouching techniques to images.
5. Adjust images and file types to prepare for any situation and output.
6. Plan, create and deliver a complete project in Adobe Photoshop.

BIT 186 - Interactive Web Sites

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Use the Adobe Dreamweaver interface.
     1.1  Identify elements of the Dreamweaver interface.
     1.2  Use the Insert bar.
     1.3  Use the Property inspector.
     1.4  Use the Assets panel.
     1.5  Use the Files panel.
2.  Add content to a web site by using Dreamweaver.
     2.1  Define a Dreamweaver site.
     2.2  Create, title, name, and save a Web page.
     2.3  Add text to a Web page.
     2.4  Insert images and apply alternative text on a Web page.
     2.5  Link Web content, using hyperlinks, email links, and named anchors.
     2.6  Insert rich media, such as video, sound, and animation in Flash format.
     2.7  Insert navigation bars, rollover images, and buttons created in Adobe Fireworks on a Web page.
     2.8  Build image maps.
     2.9  Import tabular data to a Web page.
     2.10  Import and display a Microsoft Word or Microsoft Excel document to a Web page.
     2.11  Create forms.
     2.12  Add Widgets.
3.  Organize content by using Dreamweaver.
     3.1  Set and modify document properties.
     3.2  Organize Web page layout with absolutely-positioned div tags and CSS styles.
     3.3  Modify text and text properties.
     3.4  Modify images and image properties.
     3.5  Create Web page templates.
     3.6  Use basic HTML tags to set up an HTML document, format text, add links, create tables, and build ordered and unordered lists.
     3.7  Add head content to make a Web page visible to search engines.
     3.8  Use CSS to implement a reusable design.
4.  Evaluate and maintain a site by using Dreamweaver.
     4.1  Conduct basic technical tests.
     4.2  Identify techniques for basic usability tests.
     4.3  Identify methods for collecting site feedback.
     4.4  Present Web pages to others (such as team members and clients) for feedback and evaluation.
     4.5  Manage assets, links, and files for a site.
     4.6  Publish and update site files to a remote server.

BIT 190 - Animation for the Electronic Media

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Use Macromedia flash and Microsoft PowerPoint to create animations and to put together presentations.
2. Demonstrate the ability to work with the software tools to prepare for multiple situations and outputs.
3. Plan, create and deliver a complete project in Microsoft PowerPoint using flash.

BIT 196 - Understanding Electronic Commerce

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Cover the topics related to selling and marketing on the web. Students will demonstrate proficiency with topics including revenue models, establishing an online presence, how to reach customers through the web, market segmentation, branding etc.
2. Cover topics related to efficiency and cost of ecommerce. Students will demonstrate the ability to understand and work with supply chain management, EDI, and business support processes.
3. Demonstrate how social networking and mobile commerce have changed how ecommerce adds to business activities.
4. Cover the environment of electronic commerce. Students will demonstrate ability in topic ranges that include ethics, legality, and intellectual property.
5. Students will demonstrate knowledge of and work hands on with technologies related to electronic commerce.

BIT 197 W - Cooperative Work Experience

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Apply skills and knowledge learned in the Business Technologies program (software, telephone, human relations skills, etc.) to on-the-job experience.
2. Prepare a resume in proper format, with emphasis on 100 percent accuracy.
3. Prepare daily journals, while on the job, of activities performed–skills and human relations.  Journals will be checked by internship coordinator at midpoint and at the end of the internship.
4. Submit weekly report of on-the-job experiences to internship coordinator.
5. Complete all time reports.
6. Submit a final paper as defined in internship letter.
7. Compose cover letters and thank-you letters to site supervisors.

BIT 200 - Spreadsheets with Business Applications

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Create workbooks and properly format text and data.
2. Work with formulas and functions. Especially those that relate to business case problems.
3. Be proficient with chart and graph creation. What makes a good graph and a useful chart.
4. Creation of pivot tables, pivot charts, and tables.
5. Work with financial tools and functions.
6. Perform what if analysis and work with macros.
7. Work with the basic concepts of business intelligence.

BIT 201 - Introduction to Spreadsheets

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate how to do basic formatting and work with introductory formulas/functions.
2. Show proficiency with the basics of chart and graph creation.

BIT 202 - Intermediate Spreadsheets

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate proficiency with pivot tables and pivot charts.
2. Apply basic excel tables, manage multiple workbooks in one session, and work on excel applications.

BIT 203 - Advanced Spreadsheets

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. A student completing this course will demonstrate the ability to apply:

• Advanced function use in excel (nested functions, lookup functions etc).
• Specific financial focused tools.
• Introductory business analytics.
• What if analysis.

BIT 205 - IT for Entrepreneurs

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the ability to apply software skills to business projects in the areas of word processing, spreadsheet analysis, database management, presentation software, and Web 2.0 tools.
2. Define and discuss the vocabulary of core information technology functions including software applications, hardware, networking, and Internet applications.
3. Write reports that demonstrate a competency in acquiring and evaluating data and the ability to interpret and communicate information for business intelligence.
4. Demonstrate the ability to define the components of a simple network and troubleshoot simple problems.
5. Demonstrate the ability to organize, maintain, secure and backup files across a network, and develop a basic business continuity plan.
6. Demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment to research and present information about a new or emerging information technology.
7. Demonstrate the ability to use web applications for business processes and communications.
8. Demonstrate the ability to use mobile devices for business processes and communications.

BIT 206 - IT for Service Industries

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Define the core terminology associated with computing essentials.
2. Identify the characteristics of information technology and information systems.
3. Identify the different types of information systems used in service industries.
4. Use analysis tools in spreadsheet software to solve problems throughout the business.
5. Use modeling tools in spreadsheet software to value inventories and current assets, summarize transactions, calculate working capital, analyze cash flows, estimate profitability and perform break-even analysis.
6. Apply emerging technologies to business strategies.
7. Complete an information technology project related to their field of study.

BIT 207 - IT for Criminal Justice and Emergency Services

 

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Define the core terminology associated with computing essentials.
2. Identify the characteristics of information technology and information systems.
3. Identify the different types of information systems used in criminal justice and emergency services.
4. Demonstrate the ability to apply software skills to CJES projects in the areas of word processing, spreadsheet analysis, database management, and presentation software.
5. Demonstrate the ability to use cloud, analytic, mobile and social technology.

BIT 208 - IT for Healthcare Professionals

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Define the core terminology associated with computing essentials within the medical and healthcare industry.
2. Define the core terminology associated with spreadsheets, database management systems, and relational query languages.
3. Define the core terminology associated with an introduction to cloud, analytic, mobile and social technologies.
4. Demonstrate the ability to apply software skills to health care related projects in the areas of spreadsheet analysis, database management, and SQL.
5. Demonstrate the ability to use cloud, analytic, mobile and social technology.

BIT 209 - IT for Women

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Define the core terminology associated with computing essentials.
2. Identify the characteristics of information technology and information systems.
3. Identify the different types of information systems used in professional workplaces.
4. Demonstrate the ability to apply software skills to professional projects in the areas of word processing, spreadsheet analysis, database, and presentation software.
5. Demonstrate the ability to use cloud, analytic, mobile and social technology.
6. Describe the history of women in information technology.
7. Discuss the occurrence of bias within the information technology industry.
8. Discuss the positive and negative impact of social media on women.
9. Collect, analyze, and present information on one example of the impact of information technology for women either personally or professionally.
10. Analyze the effect of technology through the lens of intersectional feminism.

BIT 218 - Data Analytics for Healthcare

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Utilize software in the completion of the HIM processes related to data analytics.
2. Explain analytics and decision support.
3. Apply report generation technologies to facilitate decision-making.
4. Utilize basic descriptive, intuitional and healthcare statistics.
5. Analyze data to identify trends.

BIT 240 - Desktop Publishing Using InDesign

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Apply graphic design techniques, principles of layout and design, and desktop terminology and applications.
2. Use a professional desktop publishing package to design, create, and print a variety of documents such as flyers, brochures, and newsletters.
3. Combine text and graphics in the creation of the publications.
4. Use panels, styles, layers, frames, and tables.
5. Prepare output on both hard and electronic copy.
6. Integrate data and images from other software applications into the finished publication.

BIT 245 - Page Layout Using QuarkXPress

 

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite:  BIT 108 Introduction to the PC and Windows or the equivalent

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Set up a workspace, tools, and palettes in QuarkXpress to increase productivity.
2. Create new projects including appropriate layout.
3. Produce professional type by applying concepts of typography.
4. Import and edit images.
5. Incorporate transparency, tables, and color into projects.
6. Demonstrate the ability to use master pages.
7. Prepare output for print, PDF, Web and Flash.
8. Integrate QuarkXpress with the Adobe Creative Suite.

BIT 251 - Introduction to Microsoft Word

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Apply word processing functions to business documents.
2. Use the word processing software to create business and personal documents including letters, memos, tables, and reports.
3. Create, edit, save, retrieve, and print documents created in Microsoft Word.

BIT 252 - Introduction to Microsoft Excel

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the ability to format worksheets, link workbooks, create lists, and use templates.

BIT 253 - Introduction to Microsoft Access

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate ability with the basics of table, query, report, and form creation.
2. Show the sorting and selecting of records of interest.

BIT 254 - Introduction to PowerPoint

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Create, edit, show and print slides using a professional presentation package.
2. Create title and bulleted list slides as well as slides using charts to present information.
3. Incorporate clip art into slides.
4. Add sound and transitional elements to a slide show.
5. Add a build effect to a bulleted-list slide.
6. Develop an outline for a 10-12 minute slide show presenting information on a topic of their choice.
7. Select and create appropriate slides to present information.
8. Apply simple design elements to make more attractive and effective slides.
9. Present the information to an audience using the slide show to enhance the presentation making it more interesting and effective.

BIT 255 - Microsoft Word for Business Applications

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Create, layout, design, and edit word documents.
2. Navigate and format a document.
3. Create tables and reports.
4. Apply and utilize templates, themes, and styles.
5. Integrate data and work with macros.

BIT 260 - Introduction to Database Management

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Create and maintain database tables using business applications.
2. Perform queries and filter records.
3. Build and modify forms.
4. Create and modify reports.
5. Integrate database documents with other software.
6. Apply the above mentioned database functions to solve business requests and situations.

BIT 264 - Database Languages

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Differentiate between various database systems.
2. Use SQL as a data definition and data manipulation language.
3. Troubleshoot underlying query errors in information management systems.
4. Describe database security needs and tools for implementation of security measures.
5. Design and create a relational database system.
6. Use NoSQL to extract data for data analytics applications.
7. Utilize an analytic database in a business intelligence application.

BIT 265 W - Project Management

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Define project management.
2. Detail the phases and processes of initiating a project.
3. Apply successful team building skills.
4. Proceed through the steps involved in the planning stage.
5. Follow steps in project control.
6. Monitor a project.
7. Work with the support systems of project management.
8. Work successfully in a team environment, using all the necessary tools to complete a project.
9. Submit weekly updates to instructor on assigned projects.

BIT 266 - Visual Web Development with ASP

Software:  Microsoft Visual Web Developer Express

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite:  BIT 173 Website Creation with HTML/CSS

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Describe, define, and use a visual Web development environment.

     1.1  Describe the environment in which a Web application runs.
     1.2  Define the components of the environment in which a Web application runs including the Internet, Web servers, browsers, network communications, resource identifiers, and markup language.
     1.3  Use a visual development environment and the tools available in such an environment to create a Web site.
     1.4  Create Web pages by using HTML/CSS/XML in a visual development environment.
     1.5  Define the terms “server-side” and “client-side”.

2.  Create Web pages with hand-coded client-side scripting.
     2.1  Use basic JavaSCript commands including functins, variables, selection, and looping.
     2.2  Use object-based JavaScript commands including properties, methods, and events.
     2.3  Construct Web pages that include the use of JavaScript for data validation and window manipulation.
     2.4  Use a debugger to test, trace, and debug JavaScript.

3.  Use “drag-and-drop” components within the Microsoft .NET Framework to create server-side scripts.
     3.1  Describe how JavaScript complements server-side programming languages and platforms, like ASP.NET.
     3.2  Create a simple AJAX-enabled application using AJAX controls.
     3.3  Create a simple front-end to an underlying database using drag-and-drop technology and simple server-side scripting.
     3.4  Use Web service wrappers to connect to popular Web services like Amazon, Digg, and Flickr.

4.  Use built-in tools to publish Web pages to a Web host.

BIT 270 W - Personal and Professional Development

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Identify and set personal professional goals.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of effective time management techniques.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of communication styles and assertiveness techniques.
4. Project a positive self-image.
5. Develop an understanding of the role self-esteem plays in personal and professional success.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of effective non-verbal communication.
7. Work at the maintenance of good relationships at work through application of techniques presented.
8. Develop an understanding of cultural diversity and ethics and their impact on the workplace.
9. Recognize the part that a good attitude plays in preparing for, obtaining, maintaining, and advancing in your chosen career field.
10. Apply the rules of Business Etiquette and Protocol to workplace situations.
11. Discover ways to project a professional image through their dress and work space.
12. Plan and organize meetings that work.
13. Plan a business event.
14. Place an emphasis on customer service.

BIT 275 W - Advanced Business Communication

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate advanced written communication skills to in order to be able to create professional business presentations.
2. Master advanced communications writing based on business cultures, workplace scenarios and different media methods.
3. Submit all written communications projects in appropriate word-processed format.
4. Demonstrate effective written performance on all classwork, homework, and/or project assignments.
5. Develop advanced oral communication skills, such as informing and persuading, in order to communicate effectively within his/her professional environment.
6. Demonstrate effective communications abilities and learn to receive and give feedback on all assigned oral communications projects.

BIT 276 - Data Analytics I

1. Introduce students to data analysis and its applications in business analytics and business intelligence.
2. Teach processes, tools and techniques to convert raw unstructured data for use within spreadsheet, statistical, and database tools.
3. Teach how to use statistical tools and software packages for decision making, data modeling, and data visualization.
4. Demonstrate how techniques learned can apply to other fields of study such as social, political, scientific, engineering or health information analytics.

Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Define the core terminology associated with data analysis.
2. Find, interpret, and convert raw unstructured data for use within spreadsheet, statistical, and database tools.
3. Use statistical tools for decision making, data modeling, and data visualization.
4. Apply data and text mining techniques and programs to unstructured data through the use of tools such as Google Chart API, R, Mathematica, and Excel.
5. Use predictive analysis tools to forecast solutions to business opportunities.
6. Apply techniques learned to an individualized project in business, social, political, scientific, engineering or health information analytics.

BIT 278 - Data Analytics II

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Define the core terminology associated with data mining and predictive analytics.
2. Apply data mining techniques and processes to unstructured data through the use of enterprise level tools such as SPSS-Modeler in order to solve business related problems through data modeling and the effective interpretation of results.
3. Define and solve problems using predictive analysis techniques such as decision trees and neural networks.
4. Apply techniques learned to an individualized project in business, social, political, scientific, engineering or health information analytics.

BIT 280 W - Office Administration

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Apply basic concepts in administrative office management, including understanding traditional office management practices; basic management principles/leadership, motivation, and problem-solving skills; managing office systems and environmental/health-related issues.
2. Discuss the concepts of managing a diverse workforce, including recruiting, supervising, training, appraising and promoting personnel; analyzing office jobs, salaries, benefits, workplace issues, ethics and business etiquette.
3. Identify the role of various administrative services, including managing office space, ergonomics, office automation, and telecommunications.
4. Describe the function of administrative office systems, office productivity, and budgeting.

BIT 285 - Illustrator for Mobile, Web, and Print

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Appropriately use relevant illustrator tools.
2. Use advanced image creation tools using Adobe Photoshop.
3. Show how both Illustrator and Photoshop can work together.
4. Plan, create, and deliver on several complete Adobe Illustrator projects.

BIT 286 - Database Driven Web Sites: PHP

Software:  A Web Server Application (Apache)
               PHP
               MySQL
               A Web Browser
               PHP-Capable WYSIWYG Application (such as Adobe Dreamweaver)
              
               (All required software is available at no cost)

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite:  BIT 173 Website Creation with HTML/CSS

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Discuss and compare available Web technologies for dynamic Web site creation.
     1.1  Describe the use of server-side backend databases in Web sites and Web applications.
     1.2  Describe how server-side scripting fits into the client/server model.
     1.3  Describe the role of a Web server in hosting and processing Web requests.
     1.4  Discuss and contrast data entry and validation techniques in client-side vs. server-side programming.
     1.5  Discuss and contrast client-side with server-side security issues.
     1.6  Describe technologies used in dynamic Web sites including open source languages and packages, proprietary languages and packages, and enterprise Web development and distributed Web applications.
     1.7  Compare and contrast open source and proprietary server software.

2.  Create dynamic Web sites by embedding server-side script into HTML code.
     2.1  Write server-side script that includes variables, constants, conditionals, operators, arrays, and loops.
     2.2  Write server-side script that handles an HTML form.
     2.3  Write server-side script that validates form data.
     2.4  Save or FTP server-side files to the appropriate location on a Web server.

3.  Use SQL to create databases and tables, insert rows, select data, delete data, perform joins, create and index, and define transactions.
     3.1  Define the basic structure of a relational database system.
     3.2  Define and create a table in a relational database system.
     3.3  Define and create a relationship between two or more tables in a relational database system.
     3.4  Perform select queries on the data in a relational database system.
     3.5  Perform update queries on the data in a relational database system.
     3.6  Define and implement transactions in a relational database system.
     3.7  Use a database interface to run SQL commands.

4.  Create a Web front-end to an underlying database.
     4.1  Build a server-side interface for interacting with a relational database table.
     4.2  Embed script to connect a Web page to a relational database.
     4.3  Execute simple queries from a Web page.
     4.4  Retrieve query results into a Web page.
     4.5  Update records in a database table through a script.

5.  Perform error handling and debugging for a database driven Web site.
     5.1  Define the various kinds of errors that can occur when developing dynamic Web sites and describe their likely causes.
     5.2  Perform debugging techniques to find errors.
     5.3  Utilize techniques that can be used to handle errors gracefully.

BIT 288 - Mobile Web App Development

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a working vocabulary for the tools and concepts related to the development of mobile Web apps.
2. Differentiate between Web apps and native apps.
3. Create effective designs for Web apps and mobile devices.
4. Use HTML/CSS/JavaScript to create and debug Web apps for mobile devices.
5. Create Web apps that integrate device features such as geolocation, accelerometers, and touch gestures.

BIT 289 - Personal Branding

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Further develop research capabilities and understanding of information literacy.
2. Collaborate effectively via social and/or virtual applications.
3. Develop an online persona/personal brand for the purpose of achieving career or professional goals.
4. Utilize various Social Media tools available to enhance their personal brand.

BIT 290 - Special Topics in Business Technologies

Learning outcomes will be developed and change depending on the topic being looked at. 

At a minimum students will be able to:

1. Define core concepts in the topic area. 
2. Discuss how this topic relates to the degree program.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of special topic content material.

BIT 293 - Special Topics in Business Information Technology

Learning outcomes will be developed and change depending on the topic being looked at.

At a minimum students will be able to:

1. Define core concepts in the topic area.
2. Discuss how this topic relates to the degree program.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of special topic content material.

BIT 297 W - Internship

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Apply skills and knowldege learned in the Business Technologies program (software, telephone, human relations skills, etc.) to on-the-job experience.
2. Prepare a resume in proper format, with emphasis on 100 percent accuracy.
3. Prepare daily journals, while on the job, of activities performed–skills and human relations.  Journals will be checked by internship coordinator at midpoint and at the end of the internship.
4. Submit weekly report of on-the-job experiences to internship coordinator.
5. Complete all time reports.
6. Submit a final paper as defined in internship letter.
7. Compose cover letters and thank-you letters to site supervisors.

BIT 299 - Independent Study

Learning outcomes will be determined by the instructor and will be approved by the department chairperson on an individual project basis.

BNK 168 - Principles of Banking

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Be familiar with and demonstrate a competency in the following by use of classroom interaction and verbal responses, written exams, homework reviews and student projects:

     a. Banking–history and evolution
     b. The documents and language of banking
     c. Bank relationships with depositors
     d. The deposit function
     e. Check processing and collection
     f.  Bank bookkeeping
     g. Bank loans and investments
     h. Trust department services
     i.  Specialized services–to importers, exporters, individuals, and other banks
     j.  Bank regulation and examination
    

BUS 100 - Financial Accounting I

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of accounting terms, ethics in accounting, the accounting equation, transition analysis, debits and credits, journalizing and posting transactions, and basic financial statements.
2. Demonstrate ability to complete the end-of-period procedures (including adjusting, closing, and correcting/reversing entries), worksheets, trial balances (including adjusted and post-closing), and completing the accounting cycle, and classified balance sheet.
3. Demonstrate the ability to record inventory transactions for a merchandising concern, prepare and analyze single and multi-step income statements, perform calculations necessary to determine ending inventory and cost of goods sold valuations, and analyze the impact of inventory errors on financial statements.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of special journals, subsidiary ledgers, control accounts, principles of internal control, performing bank reconciliations, and petty cash transactions.

BUS 101 - Financial Accounting II

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the ability to analyze and interpret procedures applied to notes, accounts, interest and uncollectables, and acquisition, depreciation and disposal of long-lived assets.
2. Demonstrate the ability to analyze and interpret current and long-term liabilities transactions and perform the computations to prepare a payroll and make the journal entries to record the payroll and the employer’s payroll taxes.
3. Demonstrate the ability to analyze and interpret procedures applied to receivables including:  notes, accounts, interest and uncollectible.
4. Demonstrate the ability to analyze and interpret transaction impacting the statement of shareholders equity including equity capitalization, types of dividend distributions, and treasury stock.
5. Demonstrate the ability to analyze and interpret accrual income statements, and statements of cash flow.
6. Demonstrate the ability to explain the conceptual differences between Financial Accounting and Managerial Accounting.

BUS 103 - Accounting for Non-Accounting Majors

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of basic financial and managerial accounting concepts, principles and practices.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the current ethical and legal business climate in terms of how they impact accounting.
3. Report and analyze inventory, receivables, liabilities and stockholder’s equity.
4. Interpret income statements, balance sheets and statements of cash flow.
5. Analyze an organization’s financial performance and compare it with previous years and other firms in the same industry.
6. Understand accounting in a modern manufacturing environment.
7. Perform calculations necessary for breakeven analysis, estimating profits under various assumptions, and estimating fixed and variable costs.
8. Understand and analyze cost behavior and budgets.

BUS 108 - Accounting for a Service Business

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the ability to activate QuickBooks and use menus and icons to access software features and tools.
2. Demonstrate the ability to Set up and prepare payroll for a small business using QuickBooks.
3. Demonstrate the ability to record all bookkeeping transactions for a small business using QuickBooks.
4. Demonstrate the ability to generate financial statements using QuickBooks.
5. Demonstrate the knowledge commonly used in accounting and QuickBooks terminology.

BUS 109 - Workplace Readiness

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Develop a professional resume.
2. Utilize contemporary job search techniques.
3. Explain the importance of pre-interview preparation including knowledge about the firm’s history, product information, and salary expectations.
4. Prepare for job interviews by understanding the interview process from the employer’s perspective; including the importance of appropriate dress and interview demeanor.
5. Discuss the need to become a responsible, knowledgeable employee with positive work attitudes.

BUS 110 - Introduction to Business

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Outline the philosophy, objectives, ethical, and social responsibilities of businesses.
2. Describe the private enterprise system, and explain the factors that drive supply and demand.
3. Identify the major global challenges that businesses of the 21st century will face.
4. Summarize the basic forms of business ownership and explain the importance of entrepreneurship.
5. Describe the difference between management and leadership and identify the skills necessary for managerial and leadership success.
6. Explain the importance of human resources and the major responsibilities of the human resources manager.
7. Explain the marketing concept and outline the basic steps in developing a marketing strategy.
8. Explain the role of management information systems in business.
9. Explain the roles of accounting and finance within organizations and their importance to the firm’s stakeholders.
10. Explain the functions performed by a firm’s operations manager.

BUS 112 - Quantitative Business Methods

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a basic understanding of different quantitative methods in solving business problems.
2. Demonstrate mathematical relations and functions used in business settings.

BUS 113 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of how to recognize, comprehend, and apply entrepreneurial thinking to create value for oneself and others in a new way.
2. Demonstrate the ability to communicate new ideas individually and in teams.
3. Demonstrate knowledge required to analyze, select and implement entrepreneurial ideas to take advantage of opportunities or solve real-world problems.

BUS 114 - Entrepreneurship Law

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. List and recognize the sources of the legal regulatory environment.
2. Detail the structure of the Court system as related to litigating a legal entrepreneurial issue.
3. Understand and be able to articulate the legal distinctions of the various types of business formations.
4. Prepare an enforceable contract.
5. Understand and be able to identify and respond to pending and existing legislation which will affect the entrepreneurial environment.
6. Detail the risks and responsibilities surrounding Tort Law.
7. Detail the nature and depth of the business owner’s legal liability in the business workplace by preparing the requirements of an insurance policy.
8. Understand the ever changing role of E-Commerce by locating and detailing various e-commerce sites.

BUS 115 - Business Statistics

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Calculate measures of central tendency and dispersion, as it applies to business applications.
2. Calculate basic, normal and binomial probabilities and understand how to use them in business applications.
3. Demonstrate ability to utilize sampling theory, applications, and procedures including performing the calculations necessary to estimate sample size for various sampling situations.
4. Calculate interval estimates for large and small samples and proportions, and demonstrate how the estimates are used in applications in business and economics.
5. Perform the calculations necessary to do one or two tailed hypothesis tests, and demonstrate the application of these to problems in business and economics.
6. Perform regression and correlation calculations, and demonstrate the application of these to problems in business and economics.
7. Utilize Excel or other software to perform various statistical calculations, including those for descriptive statistics, probabilities, and single/multiple regression and correlation.

BUS 116 - International Business Environments

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Identify political theories used to study international business environments.
2. Identify research methods used to study international business environments.
3. Discuss political issues relevant to the study of international business environments.

BUS 118 - Business Law I

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of legal terminology and basic common, tort, constitutional, criminal, administrative, and contract law.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of ethical issues in a business law context.
3. Demonstrate the ability to identify factually simple contract issues using basic common law or UCC rules.
4. Demonstrate the ability to explain the different legal forms for business organizations including partnerships.
5. Demonstrate understanding to spot legal issues in business and consult an expert when necessary.

BUS 120 W - Business Law II

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Explain principles of business law.
2. Explain advanced topics of law that build on the knowledge gained in Business Law I (BUS 118) including corporation law.
3. Discuss the sources of law in the U.S. system.
4. Demonstrate a well-developed understanding of personal property law.
5. Demonstrate a well-developed understanding of real property law.
6. Demonstrate a well-developed understanding of landlord and tenant law.
7. Identify and explain the important aspects of the law of bailments.
8. Identify and explain the important aspects of the law of sale of goods.
9. Utilize basic business law knowledge for personal and business transactions.
10. Demonstrate a well-developed understanding of the law relative to commercial paper.
11. Demonstrate a well-developed understanding of the law of secured transactions.
12. Recognize situations where the services of an attorney should be utilized.
13. Demonstrate critical thinking skills in working through issue spotting and legal analysis.

BUS 122 - Self-Management

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Have Conceptual Behavioral Readiness Skills:  Students will demonstrate the ability to identify, diagnose, and evaluate trust and responsibility in themselves and others in five “soft skill” or behavioral areas:  communications, choice, commitment, coping, and caring.
2. Have Applied Behavioral Readiness Skills:  Students will demonstrate trust and responsibility in the 5 “soft skill” areas (communicating, choosing, committing, coping, and caring) in academic-based and work-based scenarios or situations.
3. Have Technology Skills:  Students will demonstrate competence in selecting, using, and applying SUNY Broome technology concepts, systems, and operations to academic-based and workforce-related tasks.

BUS 124 - Financial Fraud Investigation

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Define fraud and distinguish between civil and criminal fraud.
2. Recognize and identify who commits fraud.
3. Identify warning signs of fraud.
4. Perform a basic fraud audit.
5. Perform net worth calculations on fraud suspects.
6. Prepare a fraud report.
7. Analyze and solve fraud prevention, detection, and investigation scenarios.
8. Recognize financial statement fraud exposures.
9. Analyze and compute the effects of financial statement fraud on net income.
10. Search for revenue-related, inventory, and cost of goods sold related fraud schemes.
11. Identify the various ways in which employees, vendors, and customers steal company assets.
12. Identify different bankruptcy, divorce, and tax fraud schemes.

BUS 128 - The Sustainable Business

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Identify and explain the drivers of business sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
2. Develop an understanding of the relationship between business practice, profit, and the local and global environment.
3. Analyze business designs and practices for sustainable best practices leading to profitability and environmentally responsible products and services.
4. Apply an understanding of sustainability issues to business design, materials flows, and decision making processes.
5. Demonstrate critical thinking skills necessary for the recognition and solution of business problems using current sustainability concepts and strategies.

BUS 129 - Consumer Behavior

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Explain the concepts of consumer behavior analysis.
2. Demonstrate the application of marketing concepts within the customer decision making process through discussions and projects.
3. Discuss the impact of culture and subculture as a marketing variable.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of consumer behavior research techniques.

BUS 131 - Personal Finance

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Set short, intermediate and long-term financial goals as part of a personal financial plan.
2. Understand the basics of cash management including personal financial statements, budgeting, savings alternatives, income taxes and use of credit for home and consumer purchase.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the main types of insurance and how to protect income and assets through the use of insurance.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of stocks and bonds and how to invest to achieve personal financial goals.
5. Plan for retirement and estate transfer.

BUS 135 - Investments

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate how different types of investment securities and how these relate to portfolio construction.
2. Utilize various research sources (business periodicals, industry publications, investment software, company financial statements, etc.) to assist in the selection and analysis of investment securities relative to risk/return, etc.
3. Construct and track a portfolio of securities.
4. Explain the mechanism of buying and selling securities, and types and operation of securities markets and exchanges including NYSE, NASDAQ, etc.
5. Identify main economic and global influences on investment categories to assist in comparing various vehicles.

BUS 141 - Marketing

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Discuss the environment of marketing and its role in business and society.
2. Integrate global awareness and use of technology in customer relationships.
3. Explain marketing mix strategic decisions regarding product, distribution (place), promotion, and price.
4. Compare and contrast final consumer behavior with organizational consumer decisions.
5. Demonstrate mastery of material, including product life cycle, new product planning process, information collection and analysis, marketing concept, relationship marketing, strategic planning, etc.
6. Identify new developments that illustrate the dynamic nature of the field.

BUS 142 - Marketing for the Non-Profit Organizations

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Differentiate between profit and not-for-profit marketing concepts.
2. Utilize the strategic marketing planning process of the marketing concept.
3. Employ concepts of consumer behavior as it relates to non-profits.
4. Demonstrate understanding of consumer behavior through classroom discussions and assignments.
5. Define the concept of organizational positioning in order to maximize the organizations exposure to potential users.
6. Utilize a marketing approach to fund raising and acquiring volunteers.
7. Create a marketing plan and budget.
8. Formulate marketing communication strategies.
9. Define and practice methods of managing public media and public advocacy.

BUS 145 - Introduction to Supply Chain Management

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the purchasing process (how it works) and of purchasing policies.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of how supply chain management helps corporations gain a competitive advantage.
3. Select, explain and justify appropriate supplier selection decisions and the subsequent development, management and the ongoing evaluation of a company’s suppliers.
4. Demonstrate orally and in writing an understanding of tactical, operational and strategic supply chain responsibilities.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of cost management concepts.
6. Articulate the importance of documentation such as request for quotes, specifications, contracts and negotiation techniques.
7. Demonstrate an understanding of purchasing law and some provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code, antitrust laws and legislation affecting global sourcing decisions.
8. Articulate an understanding of the importance of acting in an ethical manner in purchasing and supply chain operations.
9. Demonstrate an understanding that corporations are being held accountable today for their supply management actions as they impact sustainability and social responsibility initiatives across the globe.
10. Better understand the business/career opportunities available in supply chain operations.

BUS 152 - Selling Fundamentals

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Understand the Salesperson’s responsibilities and qualifications.
2. Be capable of analyzing the elements of consumer motivation.
3. Demonstrate methods of prospecting and explain why prosperity is important.
4. Plan and deliver effective sales presentations.
5. Explain methods used to dramatize a sales presentation.
6. Demonstrate effective methods of handling customer objections and closing the sale.

BUS 156 - Real Estate for Salesperson

After successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Develop and administer an ability to transfer the ownership of a real estate interest.
2. Prepare a real estate deed.
3. Prepare a mortgage, and note.
4. Evidence an understanding of various restrictions on title by preparing language and inserting the language on an appropriate deed of title.
5. Prepare and analyze a real estate contract.
6. Prepare the real estate closing statement and administer the closing statement at the real estate closing.  These functions require an ability to be a critical thinker and effective communicator.
7. Have mathematical efficiency in calculating the closing mathematics as required by banking and federal/state requirements which govern the closing function.

BUS 164 - Real Estate for Brokers

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Have a working knowledge of the laws, regulations, and practices of real estate brokerage as carried on in the State of New York.
2. Have a competency in the princi­ples of a real estate brokerage office operations, general business law, subdivision and development, leases, liens and easements, investment property, property management and appraisal and advertising. 

BUS 170 - Insurance for Agents and Brokers

After successful completion of this course the student will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the following topics/categories by achieving a passing score of 70% on the NYS comprehensive exam:

1. Insurance Regulation:  Licensing, state regulation, federal regulation.
2. General Insurance:  Concepts, insurers, agents and general rules of agency, contracts.
3. Property and Casualty Insurance Basics:  Principles and concepts, policy structure, common policy provisions, Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 and the Extension Act of 2007.
4. Dwelling Policy:  Purpose and eligibility, coverage forms-perils insured against, property coverages, general excursions, conditions, selected endorsements, personal liability supplements.
5. Homeowner’s Policy:  Purpose and eligibility, coverage forms, definitions, property coverages, liability coverages, perils insured against, exclusions, conditions, selected endorsements.
6. Auto Insurance:  Laws, personal automobile policy, commercial auto.
7. Commercial Package Policy:  Components of a commercial policy, commercial general liability, commercial property, commercial crime, commercial inland marine, equipment breakdown protection coverage form, farm coverage.
8. Business Owners Policy:  Purpose and eligibility, business owner’s property coverage forms, business liability coverage form, business common policy conditions form, selected endorsements.
9. Workers Compensation Insurance:  Workers compensation laws, workers compensation and employer’s liability insurance policy, volunteer firefighters/ambulance endorsement, other sources of coverage, New York State disability benefits law.
10. Other Coverages:  Umbrella excess liability policies, specialty liability insurance, excess lines, surety bonds, aviation insurance, ocean marine insurance, national flood insurance, other policies, New York property insurance underwriting association (fair plan).
11. Accident and Health Insurance:  Individual health insurance policy general provisions, disability income and related insurance, individual disability income insurance, medical plans, New York mandated benefits and offers, long term care insurance, group health and blanket insurance Medicare supplements.

BUS 172 - NYS Life/Health Insurance Licensing

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Successfully complete New York State licensing exams in life, accident, and health insurance.

BUS 181 - The Internet with Business Applications

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Understand the current direction that business is taking in regard to the internet.
2. Use a variety of internet resources effectively.
3. Create a website.
4. Understand how specific industries are being impacted by the internet.
5. Utilize the internet for a variety business opportunities.

BUS 183 - Securities Training Series (Series 6 and 63)

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Think critically and demonstrate an understanding of and discuss the interrelationships between the primary offerings of the following securities:  closed-end companies, mutual funds, unit investment trusts and variable products (annuities and insurance premiums).
2. Be aware of and be able to explain the relevant state law, rules and regulations for broker-dealer registered representatives that focus on the Uniform Securities Act and the Statement of Policy and Model Rules adopted by the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASSA).
3. Explain the differences among various employer/employee and individual retirement account options relevant to contribution and distribution options, tax consequences, costs/fees, and other characteristics that would be required of a Registered Representative/Securities Agent.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of ethical practices and fiduciary obligations pertinent to the securities industry.
5. Possess a means to successfully complete the Federal Securities Series 6 licensing exam administered by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), (formerly the National Association of Securities Dealers or NASD).
6. Possess a means to successfully complete the Federal Securities Series 63 licensing exam (also called the “Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination”.)

BUS 184 - Financial and Risk Management Practicum

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Have the opportunity to apply theory learned in the classroom within the Banking/Real Estate/Mortgage setting. 
2. Focus on areas based on their background, experience and education and coordinate these objectives with site location representatives and their supervisor.
3. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the internship objectives.

BUS 188 - Income Tax I

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Prepare personal income tax forms for the average wage-earning taxpayer using correct interpretation of tax law and proper taxpayer information.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of various sources of information regarding income taxes and use this information in the proper preparation of tax returns.
3. Use current laws and regulations concerning income taxes and demonstrate this knowledge in the proper preparation of tax returns.
4. Prepare returns and schedules by hand and through the use of tax preparation software.

BUS 190 - Marketing and the World Wide Web

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the basic concepts of marketing of goods and services on the Internet.
2. Explain global aspects of marketing on the Internet.
3. Discuss the importance of consumer research in successful marketing efforts.  Use the Internet as a market research tool.
4. Demonstrate the overall role the Internet may play in a firm’s marketing strategy.
5. Become familiar with basic advertising using the Internet.
6. Analyze marketing aspects of a web page.
7. Discuss current, practical and upcoming uses of the Web as a marketing tool.
8. Discuss the importance of customer service and evaluation of customer responses.

BUS 200 - Intermediate Accounting I

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge required to assess, in a comprehensive manner, the conceptual foundations and rationale that underlie accounting practices and applications.
2. Demonstrate knowledge required to critique the effects of transactions and events on an entity’s financial condition.

BUS 201 - Intermediate Accounting II

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the ability to apply professional knowledge of the role of accountants in providing and ensuring the integrity of financial and other information relating to the equity and/or debt capitalization of a company.

BUS 202 - Securities Training Series 7

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Have a working knowledge of investment products and options, margin account regulation and management.
2. Have successful completion of General Securities (Series 7) exam.

BUS 205 - Cost Accounting

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge required to identify, describe, and explain the way managers use cost accounting information to create value, to make decisions, and to evaluate performance in organizations.
2. Demonstrate knowledge required to identify current trends in cost accounting and how they affect organizational decisions.
3. Demonstrate knowledge required to define basic cost behaviors and explain how material, labor, and overhead costs are applied to a product at each stage of the production process.
4. Demonstrate knowledge required to explain the concept of activity-based cost management and demonstrate its use for operational decisions.

BUS 209 - Operations Management

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the role that operations management plays in a changing global economy.
2. Calculate measures of productivity.
3. Construct Gantt charts and Critical Path Networks.
4. Use TQM tools for the generation of ideas, the organization of data, and the identification of problems.
5. Identify the four process strategies and describe how they relate to volume and variety of goods and services.
6. Develop and evaluate critical success factors affecting location selection.
7. Identify sustainability issues faced by operation managers.
8. Demonstrate critical thinking skills necessary for the recognition and solution of business problems using current operations management concepts and strategies.

BUS 210 - Managerial Accounting

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the ability to identify elements of cost for a business.
2. Demonstrate knowledge required to analyze how costs are allocated and assessed for various users.
3. Demonstrate the knowledge required to compare and contrast the cost accounting system for a manufacturer, merchandiser and service firm.
4. Demonstrate the ability to be able to distinguish the differences and similarities between financial reporting and managerial accounting.
5. Demonstrate the ability to utilize managerial accounting quantitative methods for evaluating the financial viability of a business decision.

BUS 213 - Business Plan Development

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Develop and conduct a feasibility study analysis for a business plan.
2. Write a business plan and deliver an effective presentation to potential investors.

BUS 214 - Customer Service

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Explain the role of customer service within an organization.
2. Analyze the customer position as the center of all business activities.
3. Discuss the value of effective customer service to the long term success of an organization.
4. Develop skills and abilities necessary to effectively deal with an increasingly diverse customer base.
5. Develop a personal philosophy relative to the importance and methodology of customer service.
6. Develop a program to initiate an organization-wide commitment to servicing and maintaining the current customer base.

BUS 215 - Managing Diversity in Organizations

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Identify the laws related to social injustice and inequality in the workplace.
2. Identify the role of how culture, values, social behavior and politics impacts the management of diverse groups of employees through an analysis of real-life social phenomena.
3. Identify how stereotypes and myths can create barriers and roadblocks to managing diversity effectively through an analysis of real-life social phenomena.
4. Explain diversity and inclusion concepts and the organizational benefits that follow from promoting them in organizations.

BUS 216 - Special Topics in International Business

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Develop a comparative perspective of business practices in the three major trading regions of the globe.
2. Develop a comparative perspective of the varied environmental factors affecting business and trade relations in different countries of the globe.
3. Understand the mechanics of trade, both export and import, including transport issues, customs documentation, distribution methods, and etc.
4. Know the current issues related to the world trade organization and other international agencies.
5. Explore and provide analysis of current issues involving the European Union, North American Free Trade Agreement, and other regional integration agreements.
6. Read articles and understand current issues related to business activity of U.S. businesses.
7. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the various sources of information and research tools relating to the practice of international business.
8. Be able to identify factors that create international business opportunities.
9. Be able to assess financing sources for global business operations.
10. Demonstrate an understanding of how to manage international finance and business risk.
11. Understand and be able to differentiate the varied strategies for entering the global marketplace.
12. Complete and present an international business plan for a firm entering a new foreign market.
13. Use international business simulations to provide quasi-practical exposure to international operations of a firm.
14. Demonstrate a better understanding of the case study method as applied to international business management issues.

BUS 224 - Business Finance

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Identify the functions of finance in management’s goals and objectives.
2. Demonstrate an expanded familiarity with the terminology/vocabulary of the business and financial community.
3. Identify the role of financial management to the current economic environment, theory, and policy.
4. Compute ratios and use ratio analysis to make financial decisions.
5. Prepare pro forma statements.
6. Prepare a cash budget.
7. Calculate operating and financial leverage.
8. Apply the principles of working capital management to current assets and short-term financing.
9. Demonstrate an understanding of time value of money by the completion of problems involving annuities, present value, future value, sinking funds and amortization tables.
10. Calculate the cost of capital.
11. Incorporate risk analysis in capital budgeting decisions.
12. Evaluate long-term financing options.

BUS 229 - Advertising

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Discuss the purpose of advertising in an economy.
2. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the major advertising media.
3. Explain how an advertiser should go about selecting media to enhance the overall marketing efforts of a business.
4. Prepare an advertising campaign that demonstrates basic ability to create ads for various media.

BUS 238 - Marketing Research

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Explain the role of marketing research within a firm.
2. Apply the elements of research design.
3. Formulate data collection.
4. Apply sampling methods in marketing.
5. Analyze collected data.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of specific research applications.