Advisory: ENGL C070.

This is a survey course in business providing a multidisciplinary examination of how culture, society, economic systems, legal, international, political, financial institutions, and human behavior interact to affect a business organization’s policy and practices within the U.S. and a global society. Topics include the impact of these influences on the primary areas of business including the following: organizational structure and design, leadership, human resource management, organized labor practices, marketing, organizational communication, technology, entrepreneurship, legal, accounting, financial practices, the stock and securities market, and therefore affect a business’ ability to achieve its organizational goals. 54 hours lecture.

Offered online every semester, in Ridgecrest every Fall, and in Bishop and Mammoth Lakes in Fall of odd years.

Advisory: BSOT C070, BSOT C072, MATH C040.

This is the study of accounting as an information system, examining why it is important and how it is used by investors, creditors, and others to make decisions. The course covers the accounting information system, including recording and reporting of business transactions with a focus on the accounting cycle, the application of generally accepted accounting principles, the financial statements, and statement analysis. It includes issues relating to asset, liability, and equity valuation, revenue and expense recognition, cash flow, internal controls, and ethics. 72 hours lecture.

Offered online every Spring and in Ridgecrest every Fall.

Prerequisite: BSAD C101. Advisory: BSOT C070, MATH C040.

This is the study of how managers use accounting information in decision-making, planning, directing operations and controlling. It focuses on cost terms and concepts, cost behavior, cost structure and cost-volume-profit analysis. It includes issues relating to cost systems, cost control, profit planning, and performance analysis in manufacturing and service environments. 72 hours lecture.

Offered online every Fall and in Ridgecrest every Spring.

Advisory: ENGL C070.

This course covers the fundamental legal principles pertaining to business transactions and is an introduction to the legal process. Topics include sources of law and ethics, contracts, torts, agency, criminal law, business organizations, and judicial and administrative processes. 54 hours lecture.

Offered online every Fall and in Ridgecrest every Spring.

Advisory: BSOT C121, ENGL C070.

This course presents the principles and techniques of effective written and oral business communication. Students discuss, critique, and practice business-writing strategies to produce messages, letters, reports, and presentations, while developing critical thinking skills. 54 hours lecture.

Offered online only every Spring.

Advisory: BSAD C100, ENGL C070.

This course introduces the principles and methods of the effective use of human resources in organizations. Students gain an understanding of human resources involved in recruitment, selection, and placement of employees based on training, experience, and abilities. Topics of total compensation, employee-management relations, and global human resources management are also covered. 54 hours lecture.

Offered online only every Fall.

Advisory: ENGL C070, BSAD C100, IT C101.

This course introduces students to the principles of project management. Topics include project management theory and project initiation, planning, and implementation. Additionally, techniques for selection, monitoring, and controlling are introduced. Students make extensive use of project management software to track resources, tasks, and milestones. 54 hours lecture.

Offered online only every Fall.

Advisory: BSAD C100, ENGL C070, IT C101, MATH C050.

This course uses computer applications and critical thinking skills to solve realworld business problems. Students integrate the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, add-in software, and Internet resources to manage data to solve problems. Emphasis is placed on the use of software tools and analysis and modeling techniques to manage and manipulate data sources for decision making. The course assumes prior successful experience with and knowledge of individual Microsoft Office computer applications programs. 54 hours lecture.

Offered online only every Spring.

Advisory: ENGL C070.

This course covers the formal organization, its environment and structure. Elements of planning, decision making, organizing, staffing, leading, controlling, and evaluating are covered. Case studies, competency (experiential) exercises, and projects are used to develop managerial skills. This course is a “capstone” for business career students. 54 hours lecture.

Offered online every Spring, and in Ridgecrest in Spring of odd years.

Advisory: ENGL C070.

This course is an examination of information systems and their role in business. Focus is on information systems, database management systems, networking, e-commerce, ethics and security, computer systems hardware and software components. Students develop computer-based solutions to business problems. Note: This course was formerly CSCI C101. 36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory.

Offered online and in Ridgecrest every semester, and in Bishop and Mammoth Lakes in Fall of even years.