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C. Fundamentals of Business

Why Fundamentals of Business?

This certificate is designed to develop the skills necessary for persons seeking employment in entry-level business positions. This program can be completed online.

Students should consult the catalog of the institution to which they expect to transfer and select appropriate courses in consultation with their advisor.

Upon completion of this program students will:

Interpret and explain financial statements to make management decisions;
Utilize Microsoft Office, which includes Word, Excel, Power Point and Access at an intermediate level;
Identify the key roles of Marketing and Advertising in the workplace;
Explain the critical concepts in Management;
Utilize effective communication techniques for professional and personal correspondence;
Explain core human resource concepts for the health of an organization;
Develop financial skills.

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Total Credits for Program Completion: 28

First Year - Fall Semester 16 Credits		Credits
WRIT 122WRIT 122 - Intro to Business Writing This course is designed to teach students how to write better routine business correspondence. The basic concepts of letter, memo, and report writing are taught. Emphasis is on composing at the keyboard, given different office situations and following oral and written instruction. While grounded in solid business communication fundamentals, this course takes a strong workplace activity orientation, which helps students connect what they learn to what they do or will do on the job. Grammar and punctuation will be reviewed and emphasis on business usage. Pre-requisite: appropriate placement.	Intro to Business Writing	3
	OR
	Written Communication Elective	(3)
BMKT 225BMKT 225 - Marketing This course covers the fundamental principles of marketing including the marketing mix, target markets, consumer behavior, marketing research and marketing plans.	Marketing	3
BMGT 215BMGT 215 - Human Resource Management This course is an overview of all the major functions of human resources including recruitment and retention, training and development, motivation, performance appraisals, compensation management, and labor relations.	Human Resource Management	3
CAPP 131CAPP 131 - Basic MS Office This course emphasizes the practical aspects of today's computing environment. Instruction includes the basic computer architecture and operation, hardware, operating systems, network communication, ethical issues associated with computers, and aspects of integrated software with an emphasis on business applications. Students will learn beginning to intermediate elements of word processing, database, spreadsheet, and presentation software.	Basic MS Office	3
ACTG 201ACTG 201 - Principles of Financial Accounting Principles of Financial Accounting. This is an intensive course sequence in the fundamental principles of accounting emphasizing the accounting cycle, journalizing, posting, trial balance, financial statements, plant and intangible assets, depreciation, inventories, accounting systems, payroll, and taxes. Pre-requisite: CAPP 120/120A, M 090, or M 108. is an intensive course sequence in the fundamental principles of accounting emphasizing the accounting cycle, journalizing, posting, trial balance, financial statements, plant and intangible assets, depreciation, inventories, accounting systems, payroll, and taxes. Pre-requisite: CAPP 120/120A, M 090, or M 108.	Principles of Financial Accounting	4
First Year - Spring Semester 12 Credits		Credits
COMX 115COMX 115 - Interpersonal Communication The objectives of this introductory-level course are to help students develop an understanding of the fundamentals of interpersonal communication theory and to learn useful skills that will enable them to be more effective in establishing healthy interpersonal relationships in their personal lives and professions.	Interpersonal Communication	3
BMGT 235BMGT 235 - Management This course explores the field of management focusing on the core managerial functions of planning, organizing, directing, coordinating and understanding the general business environment.	Management	3
BFIN 205BFIN 205 - Personal Finance This course provides an overview of personal financial planning concepts including money management, consumer credit, insurance, investing and consumer purchasing strategies.	Personal Finance	3
M 108M 108 - Business Mathematics This course is a study of math and terminology used by business and industry. The course will begin with a review of the fundamental principles of arithmetic and percentages. Payroll, bank records, interest, notes, discounts, markup, inventory, depreciation, and stocks and bonds will be covered. This course does not fulfill General Education requirements for the AA/AS degree. Pre-requisite: appropriate placement score or concurrent enrollment in NC 021 Supplemental Instruction/Academic Support for Mathematics. For those in NC 021, attendance and participation in NC 021 will be reported to your M 108 instructor for consideration in your M 108 grade.	Business Mathematics	3

Please refer to the the Current Catalog for specific program details.

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Total Credits for Program Completion: 28