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Arkansas College |
Course
Data: View Business Technology
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Total Number of Courses = 40
Course
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Prerequisites |
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Course
Description |
| BUSI 1003 | Keyboarding | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | None | Keyboarding is basic skill training in the touch operation of the alphabetic and numeric keyboards. This is a remedial course that does not count toward the grade point average of the student. Speed and accuracy are emphasized. A typing speed of 35 words per minute is required to progress to Document Formatting, Word Processing I, Electronic Spreadsheet, and Database. A grade of "C" or higher is required to pass this course. Testing will be done during registration and the first week of class. Students keying over 35 words per minute with three or fewer errors will be placed in Document Formatting. | |
| BUSI 1013 | Document Formatting | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Ability to type 35 words per minute with three or fewer errors. | It provides production training in the refinement of the operation of alphabetic and numeric keyboards. Production work includes: letters, memos, reports, business forms, resumes, and tabulation. Skill development through drills for speed and accuracy control continues as an integral part of the course. | |
| BUSI 1033 | Introduction to Business | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | None | A study of the role and function of business enterprise within the American economic framework. Includes organization, marketing, personnel administration, production, finance, and economics. Designed primarily to help students understand and select a field of business specialization. | |
| BUSI 1053 | Word Processing I | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | The ability to type at least 35 words per minute | This is an introductory course on word processing. Emphasis is placed on entering text, cursor movement, spell check, basic editing features, text enhancements, block operation, storage, retrieval, and printing. It teaches file management, multi-document handling, search/replace techniques. It also includes creation of headers and footers, footnotes and endnotes, and page numbers. | |
| BUSI 1063 | Electronic Spreadsheet | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | COMP 1123 Introduction to Computers and ability to type at least 35 words per minute | The student will learn how to create, edit, save, and print an electronic spreadsheet. Arithmetic and logical operators, file manipulation, and graphics will be discussed in a hands-on environment. A variety of "what if" conditions are explored through exercises. | |
| BUSI 1113 | Machine Transcription | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | BUSI 1053 Word Processing I | This course enables the student to develop transcription skills to produce business communications from taped dictation by using transcription equipment. Letter styles, spelling, punctuation, and other aspects of producing accurate letters and transcripts are emphasized. | |
| BUSI 1123 | Office Procedures | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | COMP 1123 Introduction to Computers and ability to type at least 35 words per minute | This is a study of job skills required in the secretarial, receptionist, and general office area. It includes human relations, office administration duties, records management, telephone techniques, secretarial and receptionist duties, reprographics, job applications, and travel and business meeting preparations. | |
| BUSI 1153 | Word Processing II | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | BUSI 1053 Word Processing I | In this advanced-level course on word processing students will acquire competencies in using merge, styles, advanced macros, columns, outlines, and desktop publishing. | |
| BUSI 1203 | Document Production | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | BUSI 1013 Document Formatting | The emphasis is on development of production competency, the ability to make decisions without direct supervision, and continued improvement of speed and accuracy. | |
| BUSI 1233 | Business Communications | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | None | Study of the fundamentals of English applied to business, with practice in writing correctly formatted business letters and reports. Attention is also given to oral reports. | |
| BUSI 1243 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | None | This is a study of American laws involved in business environment. It includes court system, contracts, sale of goods, bailment, torts and crimes, property, commercial paper, agencies, partnership, and corporation. | |
| BUSI 1283 | Business Management | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | None | The study of the creation and management of small firms with emphasis on entrepreneurial opportunities and managerial activities needed for the operation of small businesses. | |
| BUSI 1323 | Basic Elements of Supervision | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | None | This course is designed to develop basic supervision skills and provide students with an understanding of supervisory functions of planning, organizing, directing, and leadership. | |
| BUSI 1413 | Microsoft Word MOS Proficient | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | COMP 1123 Introduction to Computers or approval of instructor | This course is designed to prepare students to sit for the MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist) certification exam for Microsoft Word at the proficient level. This course will focus on the fundamental operations of the program. The MOS exam is not included as part of the course; students are not required to take the exam, but they are encouraged to do so. | |
| BUSI 1423 | Microsoft Excel MOS Proficient | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | COMP 1123 or Introduction to Computers or approval of instructor | This course is designed to prepare the student to sit for the MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist) certification exam for Microsoft Excel at the proficient level. This course will focus on the fundamental operations of the program. The MOS exam is not included as part of the course; students are not required to take the exam, but they are encouraged to do so. | |
| BUSI 1433 | Microsoft Word MOS Expert | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | BUSI 1413, Microsoft Word MOS Word Proficient, MOS Word Proficient certification, or approval of instructor | This course is designed to prepare the student to sit for the MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist) certification exam for Microsoft Word at the expert level. This course will focus on more comprehensive and advanced operations of Word. The MOS exam is not included as part of the course; students are not required to take the MOS Expert exam, but they are encouraged to do so. | |
| BUSI 1443 | Microsoft Excel MOS Expert | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | BUSI 1423 Microsoft Excel MOS Proficient, certification, or approval of instructor | This course is designed to prepare the student to sit for the MOS (Microsoft Specialist) certification exam for Microsoft Excel at the expert level. This course will focus on the more comprehensive and advanced operations of Excel. The MOS exam is not included as part of the course; students are not required to take the MOS Expert Exam, but they are encouraged to do so. | |
| BUSI 1453 | Microsoft Access MOS Proficient | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | COMP 1123 Introduction to Computers or approval of instructor | This course is designed to prepare students for the MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist) certification exam for Microsoft Access at the proficient level. This course will focus on the fundamental operations of the program. The MOS exam is not included as part of the course; students are not required to take the exam, but they are encouraged to do so. | |
| BUSI 1513 | Microsoft Access MOS Expert | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | BUSI 1453 Microsoft Access MOS Proficient or the approval of the instructor | This course is designed to prepare the student to sit for the MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist) certification exam for Microsoft Access at the expert level. This course will focus on the more comprehensive and advanced operations of Access. The MOS exam is not included, as part of the course; students are not required to take the MOS Expert Exam, but they are encouraged to do so. | |
| BUSI 1523 | Microsoft PowerPoint MOS Expert | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | COMP 1123 Introduction to Computers; or approval of instructor | This course is designed to prepare the student to sit for the MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist) certification exam for Microsoft PowerPoint at the proficient level. This course will focus on all operations (fundamental, comprehensive and advanced) of PowerPoint. The MOS exam is not included, as part of the course; students are not required to take the MOS Exam, but they are encouraged to do so. | |
| BUSI 1533 | Microsoft Outlook MOS Expert | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | COMP 1123 Introduction to Computers; or approval of instructor | This course is designed to prepare the student to sit for the MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist) certification exam for Microsoft Outlook at the proficient level. This course will focus on all operations (fundamental, comprehensive and advanced) of Outlook. The MOS exam is not included as part of the course; students are not required to take the MOS proficient exam, but they are encouraged to do so. | |
| BUSI 2023 | Records Management | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | None | This is a study of systematic control of records from their creation or receipt through their processing, distribution, organization, and retrieval to their ultimate disposal. | |
| BUSI 2163 | Database Management | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | COMP 1123 Introduction to Computers and the ability to type a minimum of 35 words per minute with three or fewer errors | A study of the fundamentals of computer database management techniques. It includes planning, creating, modifying, and organizing a database. Query and report preparation techniques are studied. | |
| BUSI 2193 | Business Computer Software | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Prerequisites: BUSI 1153 Word Processing II, BUSI 1063 Electronic Spreadsheet, BUSI 2163 Database Management | This is an in-dept study of office systems technology including the integrating of word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, and database through projects of a realistic business nature. | |
| BUSI 2213 | Specialized Formatting/Transcription | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | BUSI 1113 Machine Transcription | Production techniques include correspondence, business forms, manuscripts, tabulation and secretarial projects with emphasis in the medical and legal fields. Correct use of grammar, spelling, and letter formats are stressed, along with a high degree of productivity and skill in the transcription from machine dictation combined with word processing skill | |
| BUSI 2253 | Desktop Publishing | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | BUSI 1153 Word Processing II | An introduction to desktop publishing concepts, this course combines word processing with graphic design and layout concepts. | |
| BUSI 2263 | Integrated Computer Applications | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | BUSI 1153 Word Processing II, BUSI 2253 Desktop Publishing or taken concurrently with Desktop publishing if student is graduating that semester | This course is designed to enable the student to explore in-depth projects using popular word processing and desktop packages and other current software. | |
| BUSI 2303 | Entrepreneurship | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | None | A combined study of starting your own business, operating that business and making a success of that business, with special emphasis on local, state, and federal tax requirements and reporting. | |
| BUSI 2313 | Business Finance | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Prerequisites: ECON 2313 Principles of Economics I, MATH 1123 Business Math, and ACCO 2323 Principles of Accounting II | A study of the ways funds are channeled into business, financing of projects, and administrative tasks to complete finance tasks common to the small business. | |
| BUSI 2333 | Personnel Management | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | None | Major attention is given to the basic processes involved in the procurement, development, and maintenance of human resources. Although recognition is given throughout to the role of the personnel department, the major emphasis is upon the role of department supervisors, managers, and their supervisors. Topics include specifying jobs and manpower requirements; screening, interviewing, testing, and training employees; establishing evaluation programs; dealing with collective bargaining, grievances, and disciplinary cases; and developing and administering compensation systems. | |
| BUSI 2343 | Managerial Communications | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | ENGL 1323 English Composition II | This is an in-depth study of written (letters, technical reports, etc.), verbal (prepared and impromptu speeches, presentations), and nonverbal (body language, listening, positioning, facial expressions, tone, etc.) communication techniques. | |
| BUSI 2353 | Principles of Marketing | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | BUSI 1033 Introduction to Business and ECON 2313 Principles of Economics I or concurrent enrollment | This is an introduction to marketing with a detailed study of the marketing concept and the process of product development, pricing, promotion, and market distribution. | |
| BUSI 2363 | Principles of Insurance | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | None | This course presents the basic principles of insurance, provides an introduction to insurance contracts, and surveys the nature and operation of the insurance business. | |
| BUSI 2373 | Principles of Real Estate I | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | None | This course provides a study of rights in real property, including ownership and transfer. It also provides an overview of land descriptions, preparation of deeds and closing documents, and real estate math. It is designed to help students prepare for the real estate licensing examination in Arkansas. | |
| BUSI 2383 | International Business | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | ECON 2313 Principles of Economics I and BUSI 1033 Introduction to Business | This course is a survey of various dimensions of the international business world. Course content includes national policies affecting trade and investment, international management, international finance, international marketing, international accounting practices, and international law. | |
| BUSI 2473 | Principles of Real Estate II | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | None | This course covers real estate appraisal, real estate valuation, real estate finance, public programs relating to real property, and provides a comprehensive review of Arkansas statutory law as is applies to real estate practice. It is designed to help students prepare for the real estate licensing examination in Arkansas. | |
| BUSI ELEC | Technical Specialty Elective | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Elective | ||
| BUSI ELEC1 | BUSI1153 Word Process II OR BUSI1203 Document Prod | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | The student must choose between BUSI 1153: Word Processing II or BUSI 1203: Document Production. | ||
| BUSI ELEC2 | BUSI1153 Word Processing or BUSI 1013 Document Formatting | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Ability to type 35 WPM. | The student must choose between BUSI-1153: Word Processing II or BUSI-1013: Document Formatting. | |
| BUSIACCO | Business or Accounting Elective | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | The student must choose an elective from the Business or Accounting fields of study. |