Associate of Science in Business Administration

SCNS Course Number: MAT 1101

A course that introduces mathematical concepts at the college level and use of mathematics in actual settings; Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, sets, logic, functions, graphing, number theory, and the real number system; Introduction to logarithmic functions, theory of equations, statistics and algebraic theory. (*May be subject to testing and/or remedial work in order to enroll)

SCNS Course Number: MAT 1102

A continuation of MAT 101, which is prerequisite; emphasis is placed on more advanced topics including linear equations, statistics and probability, differential equations, and theory of proofs (Prerequisite: MAT 101).

SCNS Course Number: PSY 1012

A basic study of human behavior including an emphasis on learning theory, human development, and psychological research.

SCNS Course Number: SYG 1000

An introduction to social relations and the scientific study of human society, culture, social interactions, and organization of societies. Topics reviewed include socialization, research methods and application of scientific methods to sociological data, social problems and change, and social institutions. Emphasis is placed on the structural and cultural aspects of society and the complex manner in which various environments influence human development and behavior.

SCNS Course Number: ECO 1013

A study of the economic system and the development of free competition in capitalism. Included in the course are discussions about the evolution of money, the banking system, the law of supply and demand, and price determination.

SCNS Course Number: ECO 1023

A course in microeconomics involves a closer look at supply and demand, price controls, public policy, the theory of the firm, cost and revenue concepts, forms of competition, elasticity, and efficient resource allocation. It also involves a detailed study of the choices made by households, firms, and government and how these choices affect the markets for goods and services.

SCNS Course Number: GEB 1011

This course is an introduction to the function and operations of business in a free enterprise system. Topics include how and why a business operates, the development of a business plan, business ownership, organization, and marketing. This course also provides students with an overview of business in an increasingly global society, serving as an introduction to business terminology, concepts, environments, systems, strategies, and current issues. Topics include an overview of the business environment, business ethics, entrepreneurship and global business, management, marketing, production, information systems, and financial elements of business. The course provides a solid business foundation for more detailed and higher-level study in subsequent courses.

Topics include an overview of the business environment, business ethics, entrepreneurship and global business, management, marketing, production, information systems, and financial elements of business. The course provides a solid business foundation for more detailed and higher level study in subsequent courses.

SCNS Course Number: MAN 1021

A survey of management theories and applications, the impact of management on individuals, managerial strategies, management of international business, and the evolution of management as a science.

SCNS Course Number: CGS 1002

El impacto de las computadoras en la sociedad y los negocios. Se hace hincapié en la evolución de la computadora, la tecnología en constante evolución, el software y el hardware, los lenguajes de programación y la toma de decisiones en un entorno computarizado.

SCNS Course Number: GEB 1430

This course will emphasize the individual as a decision-maker and focus on ethical issues and dilemmas facing managers in most business organizations. The subject is a study of the application of ethical theories applied to business. The specific objectives of the course are to raise students’ general awareness of ethical dilemmas at work, to place ethical issues within a management context subject to analysis and decision-making, and their impact on society. The course enhances and improves students’ ability to reason toward a satisfactory resolution of an ethical dilemma.

SCNS Course Number: BUL 2100

Contents include legal environment of business, contracts, domestic and international sales and lease contracts, negotiable instruments, creditors’ rights and bankruptcy, business organizations, labor and employment relations, and government regulations.

SCNS Course Number: BUL 2101

A continuation of BUL 201, which is prerequisite, including in-depth discussion of business contracts, personal and real property, basics of insurance law, secured transactions and business regulation (Prerequisite: BUL 201).

SCNS Course Number: MAR 1011

A survey course which focuses on marketing theories, building and managing profitable customer relationships, building and managing strong brands to create brand equity, and marketing in a socially responsible way around the globe. Topics include the marketingenvironment, managing information, consumer and business buyer behavior, branding strategies, distribution channels, advertising and sales promotion, and direct marketing.

SCNS Course Number: MAR 1320

A survey of advertising foundations, environment, background, planning, and strategy, advertising media, creating advertising and marketing communication elements.

SCNS Course Number: ACG 2001

A study of accounting from two perspectives; how financial statements are prepared, and how decision makers use financial statements. Transaction recording, ethical decision making, and computer applications are included.

SCNS Course Number: ACG 2011

A course that describes the techniques and concepts used to produce decision-making information. Manufacturing, nonprofit, retail, wholesale, and administrative environments are emphasized (Prerequisite: ACC 210).

SCNS Course Number: MAN 2800

A study of the activities that are necessary for the successful management of a small business. Topics include marketing, inventory control, planning, and the creation of a business plan (Prerequisite: BUS101).

SCNS Course Number: MAN 2103

A study of the fundamentals of motivating, communicating, and cooperating with management, co-workers, and the public for business professionals.