UACCM | Course Description

BUS 0203 | Developmental Business Math

3 Cr. (3 Lec.)
Prerequisites: Score of 16 on the Math portion of the ACT or a score of 34-48 on the Pre-Algebra portion of the COMPASS test, or a Grade of “C” or higher in ACAD 0103 Math I. Offered in the fall and spring semesters. This course is designed to prepare students for BUS 1333 Business Math by introducing business terminology, practices, and business problems into the continued study of mathematics. Students must pass with a grade of “C” or higher to advance to BUS 1333 Business Math.

BUS 1003 | Business English

3 Cr. (3 lec.)
Prerequisite: Score of 19 or higher on the English portion of the ACT or a score of 77 or higher on the Writing Skills portion of the COMPASS test or a grade of “C” or higher in ACAD 0304 Basic Composition or its predecessor ENG 0303 Foundational Composition. Offered in the fall and spring semesters. Business English reviews and strengthens the basics in punctuation and English grammar as needed in current business usage. Additional practice is given in dictionary usage and proofreading techniques.

BUS 1013 | Bookkeeping

3 Cr. (3 lec.)
Prerequisite: None. (Not open to anyone who has completed ACCT 2003 Principles of Accounting I.) Offered in the fall and spring semesters. Bookkeeping introduces fundamental accounting concepts and procedures for sole proprietorships. The accounting cycle includes journalizing and posting transactions and preparing trial balances, worksheets, and financial statements. Emphasis is given to cash, banking and payroll procedures, sales, purchases, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.

BUS 1031 | Electronic Calculators

1 Cr. (1 lec.)
Prerequisite: None. Offered in the fall and spring semesters. This course teaches the functions of the electronic calculator. Students learn to use the functions to solve business problems. Emphasis is placed on developing speed and accuracy by the touch operation.

BUS 1041 | Microsoft Outlook

1 Cr. (1 lec.)
Prerequisite: The ability to key by touch and be proficient in using a mouse. Offered in the fall and spring semesters. This course provides instructions in using Outlook to send and receive electronic mail, manage the storage of incoming and outgoing mail, organize schedules and events, and maintain contact lists, to-do lists, and notes. In addition, students will learn to integrate Outlook with other Microsoft Office applications.

BUS 1051 | File Management

1 Cr. (1 Lec.)
Prerequisite: ACAD 0502 Beginning Computers or the ability to key by touch and use a mouse. Offered in the fall and spring semester. This course is designed for all users of Windows-based applications (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). Instruction including creating folders, copying and moving files and folders, finding files, and setting up and organizing file systems on the computer, including customizing the desktop, and setting other Windows options.

BUS 1101 | Keyboarding Skills II

1 Cr. (1 lec.)
Prerequisite: ACAD 0501L Beginning Keyboarding with "C" or ability to key 25 net words a minute on a three-minute timed writing. Offered in the fall and spring semesters. Keyboarding Skills II enhances personal-use skills or job-related skills using the touch-keying method on the standard keyboard. The student will improve his or her ability to use the alphabetic and numeric keys and build speed and accuracy skills.

BUS 1113 | Document Formatting

3 Cr. (3 lec.)
Prerequisite: BUS 1213 Computer Applications (or cuncurrently enrolled) and BUS 1101 Keyboarding Skills II (or concurrently enrolled) or concurrently enrolled or ability to key 40 net words a minute on a five-minute timed writing. Offered in the fall and spring semesters. Document Formatting uses a business word processing software package to provide instruction in the formatting of letters, memorandums, tables, and reports from unarranged and rough draft sources.

BUS 1213 | Computer Applications

3 Cr. (3 lec.)
Prerequisite: ACAD 0502 Beginning Computers or ACAD 0501L Beginning Keyboarding or ability to key 25 net words a minute on a three-minute timed writing ability using a mouse. Offered in the fall and spring semesters. Computer Applications introduces students to computer hardware, software, and procedures as applied to business. It provides an introduction to Windows, Internet, electronic mail, word processing, database management, spreadsheets, and presentation software. (ACTS, GE)

BUS 1223 | Electronic Spreadsheet

3 Cr. (3 lec.)
Prerequisites: BUS 1071 Introduction to Electronic Spreadsheet or BUS 1213 Computer Applications, BUS 1333 Business Math (or concurrently enrolled in BUS 1333), or consent of instructor. Offered in the fall and spring semesters. Electronic Spreadsheet provides detailed instructions in the use of basic functions and formulas, print commands, database features, pivot tables, multiple worksheets, charts, lookup, conditional statements, cell protection, cell validation, and simple macros.

BUS 1233 | Database Management

3 Cr. (3 lec.)
Prerequisite: BUS 1061 Introduction to Database Management or BUS 1213 Computer Applications or CIS 1103 Introduction to Computer Hardware and Software. Offered in the fall and spring semesters. Skills covered include planning, creating, and modifying a relational database; searching for and retrieving information; sorting; indexing; creating tables, reports, forms, queries, and labels; and integration with other software packages.

BUS 1253 | Word Processing I

3 Cr. (3 lec.)
Prerequisite: BUS 1213 Computer Applications and BUS 1113 Document Formatting or concurrently enrolled. Offered in the fall and spring semesters. Word Processing I provides detailed instructions in using a business word processing software package to produce acceptable documents. Features covered include document creation and revision, format commands, find and replace, block operations, print commands, spell check, pagination, section breaks, headers and footers, footnotes, endnotes, mail merge, document assembly, and table creation.

BUS 1333 | Business Math

3 Cr. (3 lec.)
Prerequisites: Score of 17 on the Math portion of the ACT, or a score of 49 or higher on the Pre-Algebra portion of the COMPASS test, or a score of 26-99 on the Algebra section of the COMPASS test, or a grade of “C” or higher in BUS 0203 Developmental Business Math. Offered in the fall and spring semesters. Business Math provides training in solving problems related to business situations and financial management in businesses, including percentages, inventory, depreciation, cash and trade discounts, simple interest, mark-on, and distribution of overhead.

BUS 1353 | Selling

3 Cr. (3 lec.)
Prerequisite: None. Offered in the fall semester. Basic selling techniques, consumer behavior, and the importance of product knowledge to salespeople will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on the selling process, customer satisfaction, and fundamentals of the communication process.

BUS 1363 | Marketing Principles

3 Cr. (3 lec.)
Prerequisite: None. Offered in the fall semester. This course includes the study of target marketing, consumer behavior, marketing segmentation, pricing, distribution, selling, advertising, and marketing management.

BUS 1403 | Introduction to Business

3 Cr. (3 Lec.)
Introduction to Business is a basic course in the fundamentals of business. This course provides an understanding of the realistic problems and practices of business and offers a survey of several business areas.

BUS 1413 | Visual Merchandising

3 Cr. (3 lec.)
Prerequisite: None. Offered in the fall semester. Specific elements of visual merchandising such as color selection, design principles, lighting requirements, mannequin choice, signage, and fixtures will be explored by students enrolled in Visual Merchandising.

BUS 2013 | Business Communications I

3 Cr. (3 lec.)
Prerequisites: BUS 1213 Computer Applications and BUS 1003 Business English or ENG 1013 Composition I. This course emphasizes effective use of written, oral, and electronic communication. Students create documents and solve problems typical of business and industry. Students prepare resumes and letters of application and research companies in preparation of the job search. (ACTS, GE)

BUS 2113 | Business Communications II

3 Cr. (3 lec.)
Prerequisites: BUS 2013 Business Communications I with a grade of “C” or higher and BUS 1253 Word Processing I (or concurrently enrolled in BUS 1253). Offered in the spring semester. Business Communications II introduces basic theoretical concepts, including the process of communication; organizational communication; intercultural communication; electronic communication; writing and editing; gathering information; reports and decision-making process; reports and proposals; policy and procedure writing; using visual aids to communicate; oral presentations; legal and ethical aspects; and readings in business communication.

BUS 2213 | Advanced Computer Applications

3 CR. (3 LEC.)
Prerequisite: BUS 1213 Computer Applications with a grade of “C” or higher or pass placement test with a 70 percent. Offered on demand. This course is a continuation of BUS 1213 Computer Applications. At the end of this course, students will have a thorough understanding of Microsoft Office components with an emphasis on integration. Mail merges, charts, diagrams, spreadsheet analysis, pivot tables, advanced database techniques, and advanced slide presentations will be covered.

BUS 2243 | Business Graphics

3 Cr. (3 lec.)
Prerequisite: BUS 1121 Introduction to Business Graphics or BUS 1213 Computer Applications. Offered in the spring semester. Business Graphics uses a graphic software package to develop presentation quality graphics for communicating data. The student begins by creating simple text charts, organizational charts, and data charts, and uses enhancement capabilities such as symbols, drawings and annotating options to develop more complex charts. Students learn how to enhance presentations by adding special effects and creating computerized slide shows.

BUS 2253 | Word Processing II

3 Cr. (3 lec.)
Prerequisite: BUS 1253 Word Processing I with a grade of “C” or higher. Offered in the fall semester. This course emphasizes mailability while covering advanced topics using word processing software. Skills covered include complex formatting and printing, calculating, sorting, columns, graphics, tables, advanced merging, templates, and macros. The exchange of files with other software is introduced.

BUS 2303 | Proofreading and Transcription Skills

3 Cr. (3 lec.)
Prerequisites: BUS 1003 Business English and BUS 1113 Document Formatting. Offered in the fall semester. This course will build confidence and skill in proofreading and editing. Students will learn to read for meaning as they detect and correct errors in grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, and formatting. Students will learn to edit documents so that they are clear, concise, and complete. The course will also prepare students in the fundamental principles of operating transcription machines.

BUS 2313 | Professional Development

3 Cr. (3 lec.)
Prerequisite: Final semester of enrollment or approval by the instructor. Offered in the fall and spring semesters. Personal appearance, attitude, interpersonal skills, stress control, job interviews and resume writing, motivation, time management, business ethics, and professional etiquette, growth, and advancement are topics studied in this course. Students prepare typewritten summary reports and deliver oral presentations.

BUS 2323 | Business Procedures

3 Cr. (3 lec.)
Prerequisites: BUS 1213 Computer Applications and BUS 2013 Business Communications I (or concurrently enrolled). Offered in the spring semester. Business procedures emphasizes administrative practices and procedures used in a business office. Topics include filing and records management; using the office telephone; handling incoming and outgoing mail; organizing meetings and conferences; scheduling appointments and receiving visitors; and making travel plans.

BUS 2343 | Advertising

3 Cr. (3 lec.)
Prerequisite: None. Offered in the spring semester. Advertising is designed to introduce the student to basic advertising terminology, the purpose of advertising, the use of media, target marketing and segmentation, advertising development, and advertising campaigns. Career opportunities in advertising and using advertising in buying decisions will also be discussed.

BUS 2373 | Supervisory Management

3 Cr. (3 lec.)
Prerequisite: None. Offered in the fall and spring semesters. Supervisory Management is designed to develop management decision-making skills through the study of organizational structure, management styles, and the functions of management (planning, organizing, leading, human resource management, and controlling). (GE)

BUS 2383 | Retailing

3 Cr. (3 lec.)
Prerequisite: None. Offered in the spring semester. Retailing is the study of the type of business that buys from producers and/or wholesalers and sells to consumers. Students will study retailing formats and structures; merchandise and store positioning; merchandise characteristics; planning and buying; personal selling, advertising, and sales promotion; customer relations; and technology used in retailing. Ethical and legal behavior in retail management will also be discussed.

BUS 2393 | Business Law

3 Cr. (3 lec.)
Prerequisite: None. Offered in the fall and spring semesters. Business Law is designed to familiarize the student with legal problems that arise in business. The main emphasis of the course will be on contract law and law as it relates to sales. Law relating to different forms of business ownership will also be discussed. (ACTS, GE)

BUS 2403 | Entrepreneurship

3 Cr. (3 lec.)
Prerequisite: None. Offered in the spring semester. Students will examine the procedures and principles involved in starting and operating a small business. Emphasis will be placed on developing a business plan that includes information on financing, managing, promoting, and operating a successful small business.