Business Administration Program

Presents an integrated view of both established and entrepreneurial businesses by studying their common characteristics and processes in a global context. Introduces theory and develops basic skills in the areas of accounting, finance, management, and marketing, with an emphasis on social responsibility and ethical practices. Explores how businesses can create value for themselves and society by addressing environmental and social challenges. Recommended: RDWR 115 and MTH 105 or equivalent placement test scores.

Introduction to Accounting Presents double-entry accounting as related to service and merchandising business. Covers accounting cycle, including journalizing, posting to the general ledger, preparation of financial statements, petty cash, bank reconciliations, combined journal, special journals and payroll. Recommended: RDWR 115 and MTH 105 or equivalent placement test scores.

Foundational course in project management. Students gain a thorough grounding in project management principles and techniques, including project life cycle, chartering, stakeholder management, work/task breakdown, network diagram and critical path, contingency planning, resource allocation, and project monitoring, and reporting. Recommended: RDWR 115 or equivalent placement test scores; BA 101.

Explores computer concepts and the use of information technology in business organizations including the use of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software. Includes introduction to hardware, software, databases, system development, and tools that businesses use for communication and collaboration. Recommended: RDWR 115 and MTH 105 or equivalent placement test scores; BA 101.

Provides an overview of Microsoft Office desktop version and 365 while covering introductory skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. This course covers file management and submitting files to LMS assignment dropboxes. Recommended: RDWR 115 or equivalent.

Introduces students to the process for launching a business by providing a learning combination of classroom sessions and real-world experiences. The ultimate goal is to prepare individuals to launch a real business. Recommended: RDWR 115 and MTH 105 or equivalent placement test scores; BA 101.

Covers Microsoft Excel software skills necessary for evidence-based problem-solving, including workbook editing, formula creation, charting, and pivot tables. Emphasizes hands-on learning using Excel functions to perform data analysis to enhance decision-making. Recommended: BA 133.

Learn fundamental skills and basic knowledge in the area of business payroll. The focus of this course is primarily in payroll and personnel record keeping. Includes calculation of gross pay using various methods, Social Security and Medicare taxes, federal and state income taxes, federal and state unemployment taxes, journaling and posting payroll entries, and completing various federal and state forms. Prerequisites: BA 111 or BA 211 or instructor permission. Recommended: RDWR 115 and MTH 105 or equivalent placement test scores.

Explores the use of current technology, library sources, and internet resources to collect, create, revise, and design business documents such as letters, memos, e-mail, minutes, instructions, reports, and speeches. Recommended: RDWR 115 and MTH 105 or equivalent placement test scores; BA 101.

Introduces business management theory, including the basic functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling as well as factors contributing to change in current management approaches. Recommended: RDWR 115 and MTH 105 or equivalent placement test scores; BA 101.

Imparts an understanding of the purpose of accounting, common financial statement items, and the principles of internal controls. Focuses on recording the impact of economic events on account balances using U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and the creation and analysis of financial statements to aid in external decision making. Recommended: RDWR 115 and MTH 105 or equivalent placement test scores; BA 111.

Continues the presentation of accounting fundamentals introduced in BA 211. Introduces statement of cash flows and financial statement analysis. Prerequisite: BA 211.

Builds an understanding of the role of managerial accounting in a business, focusing on the development and use of information to evaluate production costs and operational performance in support of short- and long-term organizational decision-making. Prerequisite: BA 211.

Provides instruction in concepts of quality, value, industrial standards, and lean manufacturing methods involving the improvement of industrial efficiency and production. The course also covers the use of statistical process control to improve maintenance and production processes along with Six Sigma techniques and strategies used to make databased decisions within manufacturing or service environments to improve customer satisfaction, products, processes, and quality. Recommended: RDWR 115 and MTH 105 or equivalent placement test scores; BA 101.

Explores the role of the consumer in our economy, problems of financing family, business and individual needs, including budgeting, banking relationships, borrowing, insurance, risk management, real estate, investing, portfolio management, retirement and personal taxes. Recommended: RDWR 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement test scores

Explores the general functions and processes related to initiating, organizing, and operating a successful entrepreneurial business. The course prepares students for developing a business plan. Recommended: RDWR 115 and MTH 105 or equivalent placement test scores; BA 101 and BA 150. Apply analytical skills in reviewing financial statements and plans. Choose an appropriate legal form of business. Assess the tax implications of a small business.

Covers basic financial concepts and practices and includes analysis of company resources, types and sources of financing, forecasting and planning methods, and the roles of the money and capital markets. Recommended: RDWR 115 and MTH 105 or equivalent placement test scores; BA 212.

Explores a general knowledge of marketing emphasizing marketing mix elements and target markets for consumer and industrial products, marketing strategies, customer behavior, market planning and promotion. Recommended: RDWR 115 and MTH 105 or equivalent placement test scores; BA 101.

Introduces how human resources management contributes to a business through recruitment; selection; training and development; compensation and benefits; performance appraisal; and departure. Includes wage and salary administration; employment and job rights; discipline and due process; and labor-management relations. Recommended: RDWR 115 and MTH 105 or equivalent placement test scores; BA 101.

Integrates HR experiences with real-world application by exploring talent acquisition, performance, development, compensation, benefits, and retention. Promoting best practice strategies for a healthy, effective HR environment. Recommended: RDWR 115 or equivalent; BA 101.

Provides a comprehensive overview of U.S. business law, including the legal system, contracts, torts, intellectual property, agency, employment, and business organization forms. Emphasizes practical legal knowledge and explores how laws impact business operations, with a focus on risk management, contract disputes, business formation, and compliance with government regulation. Introduces legal challenges in business through real cases and legal terminology. Recommended: RDWR 115 or equivalent placement test scores; BA 101.

Introduces double-entry, full integrated computerized general ledger software. Topics include general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, fixed assets, bank reconciliations, and inventory. Recommended: RDWR 115 and MTH 105 or equivalent placement test scores; BA 111, BA 211, and CAS 133.

Explores specific topics and challenges related to marketing as successful entrepreneurial business. The ultimate goal is to prepare individuals to launch a real business. Recommended: RDWR 115 and MTH 105 or equivalent placement test scores; BA 101.

Fundamental course that provides an overview of business etiquette; interoffice relations and teamwork; and business customs, routines, tasks and procedures. Recommended: RDWR 115 or equivalent placement; BA 101.

Provides the background concepts and practices necessary for a successful owner and/or operator. This course emphasizes the general functions, procedures, and specific subject areas related to initiating, organizing, and operating a successful small business. Recommended: RDWR 115 and MTH 105 or equivalent placement test scores; BA 101.

Introduces preparation of federal individual and sole proprietorship income tax returns. Provides brief overview of partnership and corporate returns. Recommended: RDWR 115 and MTH 105 or equivalent placement test scores; BA 211 and BA 212

Explores contemporary ethical theories and issues, including corporate social responsibility, that arise in business management, marketing, accounting, and operations. Individual and corporate decision-making will be examined in a rational, responsible, and decisive manner within a global worldview. Recommended: RDWR 115 and MTH 105 or equivalent placement test scores; BA 101.

Students earn credit for learning from practical experience at a worksite related to their major or career goal. Appropriate work experiences provide opportunities for new learning and skill development. The department recommends students take it in one of the two terms prior to degree completion. BA 280 is a P/NP grade; BA 280 may be repeated up to 12 credits Recommended: RDWR 115 and MTH 105 or equivalent placement test scores; BA 101.

Explores interactions involving individual behavior, team dynamics, and organizational processes in organizations. This course explores dynamics examining human perceptions, communications, group interactions, leadership, change, cultural diversity, ethics, and diversity. Recommended: RDWR 115 and MTH 105 or equivalent placement test scores; BA 101.

Capstone course for all specializations in the Associate of Applied Science degree in Business Administration. Provides an opportunity for the student to demonstrate all they have learned in the areas of accounting, management, marketing and operations. Required: 2nd year BA students and instructor approval.

Explores fundamental biological concepts and theories about the cellular and molecular basis of life including cell structure and function, metabolism, genetic basis of inheritance and how information flows from DNA to proteins, with a focus on the iterative process of science. Intended for science majors. Audit available.

Explores fundamental biological concepts and theories about the structure and function of diverse organisms (including plants and animals), evolution and development, transformation of energy and matter, and body systems at a multicellular organismal level. Intended for science majors. Audit available.

The third course of a three-course sequence for students majoring in biology and the sciences, including pre-medical, pre-dental, chiropractic, pharmacy, and related fields. This course examines fundamental biological concepts and theories about diversity, evolution, and ecology; specifically, evolutionary relationship, transformation of energy and matter, information flow and systems at a population level or above. Audit available.