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1291 Special Topics In International Business (2)
This is a WECM course number. Suggested Prerequisite: None. Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. Business, industrial, or service requirements in the international arena will determine specific topics or skill development offered, such as, new software packages, regulation updates, or market research information. (2 Lec.)[BACK TO TOP] IBUS 1301 Principles Of Imports Exports I (3) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number IBTR 2372. Suggested Prerequisite: IBUS 1305. A study of export management processes and procedures. Topics include governmental controls, licensing of products, documentation, commercial invoices, and traffic procedures. Application to human and public relations, management of personnel, finance, and accounting procedures. Other topics include international carriers, logistics, insurance, payments including letters of credit, requests for quotation, and other trade terminology. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lec.) [BACK TO TOP] IBUS 1302 Principles Of Imports Exports II (3) This is a WECM course number. Suggested Prerequisite: IBUS 1301 and IBUS 1305. The practices and processes of import management operations, including government controls. Skill development in the preparation and understanding of import documents such as customs invoices, packing lists, and commercial invoices. The student will process appropriate import documentation and utilize selected regulations of daily operations. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lec.) [BACK TO TOP] IBUS 1305 Introduction To International Business And Trade (3) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number IBTR 2370. Suggested Prerequisite: None. The techniques for entering the international marketplace. Emphasis on the impact and dynamics of sociocultural, demographic, economic, technological, and political-legal factors in the foreign trade environment. Topics include patterns of world trade, internationalization of the firm, and operating procedures of the multinational enterprise. (3 Lec.) [BACK TO TOP] IBUS 1341 International Purchasing (3) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number IBTR 2374. Suggested Prerequisite: IBUS 1305. The skills needed by a buyer in international purchasing or sourcing. Topics include the advantages and the barriers of purchasing internationally, global sourcing, and purchasing processes, including issues of contract administration, location, and evaluation of foreign suppliers, total cost approach, exchange fluctuations, customs procedures, and related topics. (3 Lec.) [BACK TO TOP] IBUS 1349 International Information Systems (3) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number IBTR 2373. Suggested Prerequisite: Keyboarding, Windows Environment, or Computer Information Systems 1470. A course in managing information systems and technology for multinational corporations. Skill development in the use of appropriate software and the National Trade Data Base. Topics include the role of global strategic information systems as applied to problem solving and current transportation and customs software, such as the Automated Broker Interface. Laboratory Fee. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lec.) [BACK TO TOP] IBUS 1351 Coordination In Multinational Industries (3) This is a WECM course number. Suggested Prerequisite: IBUS 1305. Introduction to the essential relationship between domestic and foreign industries engaged in shared production. Topics include economic development through international co-production agreements with governments, technology transfer, labor, legal and financial management factors, and practical applications for such agreements, such as those for Mexican maquiladora operations. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lec.) [BACK TO TOP] IBUS 1354 International Marketing Management (3) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number IBTR 2371. Suggested Prerequisite: IBUS 1305 and MRKG 1311. Analysis of international marketing strategies using trends, costs, forecasting, pricing, sourcing, and distribution factors. Development of an international export/import marketing plan based on the student's research of a firm's direct and indirect global environment. Opportunities for international trade are identified. This courses may be repeated for credit. (3 Lec.) [BACK TO TOP] IBUS 1391 Special Topics In International Business (3) This is a WECM course number. Suggested Prerequisite: None. Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. Business, industrial, or service requirements in the international arena will determine specific topics or skill development offered, such as new software packages, regulation updates, or market research information. (3 Lec.) [BACK TO TOP] IBUS 2331 International Human Resource Management (3) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number IBTR 2381. Suggested Prerequisite: IBUS 1305, IBUS 2341, and HRPO 2301. A study of the effects of the process of internationalization on human resource management including the requirements of local or host-country nationals, expatriates, or parent-country nations, and third-country nationals. Emphasis on Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and emerging economies. A staffing plan for an international environment including processes from recruitment to evaluation and labor regulations is prepared. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lec.) [BACK TO TOP] IBUS 2335 International Business Law (3) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number IBTR 2379. Suggested Prerequisite: IBUS 1305 and BUSI 2301. A course in law as it applies to international business transactions in the global political-legal environment. Study of interrelationships among laws of different countries and the legal effects on individuals and business organizations. Topics include agency agreements, international contracts and administration, regulation of exports and imports, technology transfers, regional transactions, intellectual property, product liability, and legal organization. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lec.) [BACK TO TOP] IBUS 2339 International Banking And Finance (3) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number IBTR 2378. Suggested Prerequisite: IBUS 1305 and ECON 2301. A course in international monetary systems, financial markets, flow of capital, foreign exchange, and financial institutions. Topics include export-import payments and financing, the preparation of letters of credit, related shipping documentation, and electronic transfers. An introduction to multinational financial decisions, such as financing foreign investment or working capital is provided. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lec.) [BACK TO TOP] IBUS 2341 International Comparative Management (3) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number IBTR 2377. Suggested Prerequisite: IBUS 1305, Introduction to International Business and Trade, BMGT 1303, Principles of Management, or HRPO 2307, Organizational Behavior. A study of cross-cultural comparisons of management and communications processes. Emphasis on cultural and geographic distinctions and antecedents that affect individual, group and organizational behavior. Topics include sociocultural, demographic, economic, technological, and political-legal environments of cluster countries and their relationship to organizational communication and decision making in the international or multicultural environment. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lec.) [BACK TO TOP] IBUS 2345 Import Customs Regulations (3) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number IBTR 2375. Suggested Prerequisite: IBUS 1301, IBUS 1302 and IBUS 1305. A study of the duties and responsibilities of the licensed customs broker or customhouse broker. Topics include processes for customs clearance including appraisement, bonded warehouse entry, examination of goods, harmonized tariffs, fees, bonding penalties, quotas, immediate delivery, consumption, liquidation, computerized systems, laws, and regulations. The student will take sample examinations in preparation for the United States Customs Brokers examination and solve complex problems involving customs regulations and processes. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lec.) [BACK TO TOP] IBUS 2366 Practicum-International Business (3) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number IBTR 7471. Suggested Prerequisite: Nine credit hours in International Business and Trade. Practical general training and experiences in the workplace. The college with the employer develops and documents an individualized plan for the student. The plan relates the workplace training and experiences to the student's general and technical course of study. The guided external experiences may be for pay or no pay. This course may repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (20 Ext.) [BACK TO TOP] ACCT 2301 Principles Of Accounting I (3) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number ACC 201. Prerequisite: None. This course covers the theory and practice of measuring and interpreting financial data for business units. Basic concepts, principles, and procedures are applied to the following topics: operating cycle, accruals and deferrals, financial statements, internal controls, receivables, inventory, fixed assets, and liabilities. ACCT 2301 is a 3 credit hour lecture course. ACCT 2401 is a 4 credit hour lecture and laboratory course. Either course will meet degree requirements. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5203015125.[BACK TO TOP] ACCT 2302 Principles Of Accounting II (3) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number ACC 202. Prerequisite: Accounting 2301 or Accounting 2401. This course is a continuation of Accounting 2301 or Accounting 2401. This course covers the theory and practice of measuring and interpreting financial data for business units, with emphasis on corporations and managerial applications. Basic concepts, principles, and procedures are applied to the following topics: preparation and analysis of financial statements, budgeting, cash flow, cost systems, responsibility accounting, and cost-volume-profit analysis. ACCT 2302 is a 3 credit hour lecture course. ACCT 2402 is a 4 credit hour lecture and laboratory course. Either course will meet degree requirements. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5203015125.[BACK TO TOP] ACCT 2401 Principles Of Accounting I (4) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number ACC 208. Prerequisite: None. This course covers the theory and practice of measuring and interpreting financial data for business units. Basic concepts, principles, and procedures are applied to the following topics: operating cycle, accruals and deferrals, financial statements, internal controls, receivables, inventory, fixed assets, and liabilities. Laboratory fee. ACCT 2401 is a 4 credit hour lecture and laboratory course. ACCT 2301 is a 3 credit hour lecture course. Either course will meet degree requirements. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5203015125.[BACK TO TOP] ACCT 2402 Principles Of Accounting II (4) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number ACC 209. Prerequisite: Accounting 2301 or Accounting 2401 This course is a continuation of Accounting 2301 or Accounting 2401. This course covers the theory and practice of measuring and interpreting financial data for business units, with emphasis on corporations and managerial applications. Basic concepts, principles, and procedures are applied to the following topics: preparation and analysis of financial statements, budgeting, cash flow, cost systems, responsibility accounting, and cost-volume-profit analysis. ACCT 2402 is a 4 credit hour lecture and laboratory course. ACCT 2302 is a 3 credit hour lecture course. Either course will meet degree requirements. Laboratory fee. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5203015125.[BACK TO TOP] ANTH 2351 Cultural Anthropology (3) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number ANT 101. Prerequisite: None. This course introduces students to the elements and processes that create culture, society and social interaction. Language, cross-cultural communication, fieldwork, and analysis of multi-cultural societies are covered. A special emphasis is given to cross-cultural comparison and analysis of basic social institutions on a global scale in order to provide students with an appreciation and understanding of the underlying unity of diverse cultural expressions. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4502015342[BACK TO TOP] BMGT 1301 Supervision (3) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number MGMT 1374. Prerequisite: None. A study of the role of the supervisor. Managerial functions as applied to leadership, counseling, motivation, and human skills are examined. (3 Lec.) [BACK TO TOP] BMGT 1302 Principles Of Retailing (3) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number MRKT 1370. Prerequisite: None. Introduction to the retailing environment and its relationship to consumer demographics, trends, and traditional/nontraditional retailing markets. The employment of retailing techniques and the factors that influence modern retailing. (3 Lec.) [BACK TO TOP] BMGT 1303 Principles Of Management (3) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number MGMT 1370. Prerequisite: None. Concepts, terminology, principles, theory, and issues that are the substance of the practice of management. (3 Lec.) [BACK TO TOP] BMGT 1333 Principles Of Selling (3) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number MRKT 2373. Prerequisite: None. Introduction to the selling process and its application to all forms of sales. Identification of the elements of the communication process between buyers and sellers in business and examination of the legal regulations and ethical issues of business which effect salespeople. (3 Lec.) [BACK TO TOP] BMGT 1349 Advertising And Sales Promotion (3) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number MRKT 2374. Prerequisite: None. Introduction to the advertising principles, practices, and multimedia of persuasive communication including buyer behavior, budgeting, and regulatory constraints. (3 Lec.) [BACK TO TOP] BMGT 2303 Problem Solving And Decision Making (3) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number MGMT 2375. Prerequisite: None. Decision making and problem solving processes in organizations, utilizing logical and creative problem solving techniques. Application of theory is provided by experiential activities such as small group discussions, case studies, and the use of other managerial decision aids. (3 Lec.) [BACK TO TOP] BUSG 2309 Small Business Management (3) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number MGMT 1372. Prerequisite: None. A study of the financial structure of a small business. Topics address business finance, including where the funds come from and what they are used for; budgeting including planning and preparing, record keeping, taxation, insurance, and banking. (3 Lec.) [BACK TO TOP] BUSI 2301 Business Law (3) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number BUS 234. Prerequisite: None. This course presents the legal principles affecting business decisions. The law of contracts, agency, sales, negotiable instruments, and secured transactions are specifically covered. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2201015125 [BACK TO TOP] COSC 1401 Microcomputer Concepts and Applications (4) This is a common course number. Prerequisite: None. This course introduces the use of computers in business organizations, professional activities and personal life. Topics include terminology, hardware and software, applications and systems development, networking and the use of contemporary software. Laboratory fee. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 1101015227.[BACK TO TOP] ECON 2301 Principles Of Economics I (3) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number ECO 201. Prerequisite: None. Sophomore standing is recommended. An introduction to principles of macroeconomics is presented. Economic principles studied within the framework of classical, Keynesian, monetarist and alternative models. Emphasis given national income determination, money and banking, and the role of monetary and fiscal policy in economic stabilization and growth. Other topics include international trade and finance. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4506015142[BACK TO TOP] ECON 2302 Principles Of Economics II (3) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number ECO 202. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing is recommended. The principles of microeconomics are presented. Topics include the theory of demand, supply, and price of factors. Income distribution and theory of the firm are also included. Emphasis is given to microeconomic applications of international trade and finance as well as other contemporary microeconomic problems. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4506015142[BACK TO TOP] ENGL 1301 Composition I (3) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number ENG 101. Prerequisite: Developmental Reading 0093 and Developmental Writing 0093 or meet TASP/Alternative Assessment Standard in Reading and Writing. This course focuses on student writing. It emphasizes reading and analytical thinking and introduces research skills. Students practice writing for a variety of audiences and purposes. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2304015135[BACK TO TOP] GEOG 1302 Cultural Geography (3) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number GPY 103. Prerequisite: None. This course focuses on the development of regional variations of culture. Topics include the distribution of races, religions, and languages. Aspects of material culture are also included. Emphasis is on origins and diffusion. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4507015342[BACK TO TOP] GEOG 2312 Economic Geography (3) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number GPY 102. Prerequisite: None. The relation of humans to their environment is studied. Included is the use of natural resources. Problems of production, manufacturing, and distributing goods are explored. Primitive subsistence and commercialism are considered. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4507015242[BACK TO TOP] GOVT 2371 Introduction To Comparative Politics (3) Former course prefix/number GVT 211. Prerequisite: None. A comparative examination of governments, politics, problems and policies with illustrative cases drawn from a variety of political systems. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number is 4509017125. This is a unique need course.[BACK TO TOP] HIST 2321 World Civilizations (3) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number HST 103. Prerequisite: None. This course presents a survey of ancient and medieval history with emphasis on Asian, African, and European cultures. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4508015342[BACK TO TOP] HIST 2322 World Civilizations (3) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number HST 104. Prerequisite: None. This course is a continuation of History 2321. The modern history and cultures of Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas, including recent developments, are presented. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4508015342[BACK TO TOP] HRPO 2301 Human Resources Management (3) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number MGMT 2374. Prerequisite: None. Behavioral and legal approaches to the management of human resources in organizations. (3 Lec.) [BACK TO TOP] HRPO 2307 Organizational Behavior (3) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number MGMT 2373. Prerequisite: None. The analysis and application of organizational theory, group dynamics, motivation theory, leadership concepts, and the integration of interdisciplinary concepts from the behavioral sciences. (3 Lec.) [BACK TO TOP] ITSC 1401 Introduction to Computers (4) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CISC 1470. Prerequisite: None. Overview of computer information systems. Introduces computer hardware, software, procedures, and human resources. Explores integration and application in business and other segments in society. Fundamentals of computer problem-solving and programming may be discussed and applied. Examines applications and software relating to a specific curricular area. Laboratory fee. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.) [BACK TO TOP] MKG 1311 Principles Of Marketing (3) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number MRKT 2370. Suggested Prerequisite: None. Introduction to basic marketing functions, identification of consumer and organizational needs, explanation of economic, psychological, sociological, and global issues, and description and analysis of the importance of marketing research. (3 Lec.) [BACK TO TOP] MATH 1324 Mathematics For Business And Economics I (3) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number MTH 111. Prerequisite: Two years of high school algebra and an appropriate assessment test score or Developmental Mathematics 0099 or Developmental Mathematics 0093. This course includes equations, inequalities, matrices, linear programming; linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions; and probability. Applications to business and economics problems are emphasized. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2703015237[BACK TO TOP] MATH 1342 Introductory Statistics (3) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number MTH 202. Prerequisite: Two years of high school algebra or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. This course is a study of collection and tabulation of data, bar charts, graphs, sampling, measures of central tendency and variability, correlation, index numbers, statistical distributions, probability, and application to various fields. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2705015137[BACK TO TOP] POFI 1345 Integrated Software Applications II (3) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number OFCT 1380. Prerequisite: None. Continued study of computer applications from business productivity software suites. Instruction in embedding data and linking and combining documents using word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and/or presentation media software. This course may be repeated for credit. Laboratory fee. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) [BACK TO TOP] PSYC 2301 Introduction To Psychology (3) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number PSY 101. 101 Prerequisite: Developmental Reading 0093 or meet TASP/Alternative Assessment Standards in Reading. Introduction to Psychology surveys major topics in the study of behavior. Factors which determine and affect behavior are examined. Psychological principles are applied to the human experience. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4201015140[BACK TO TOP] RELI 1304 Major World Religion (3) Former course prefix/number REL 201. The common course number is PHIL 1304. Prerequisite: None. This course surveys the major world religions. Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Islam, and Christianity are included. The history of religions is covered, but the major emphasis is on current beliefs. Other topics may also be included, such as the nature of religion, tribal religion, and alternatives to religion. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3802015235 [BACK TO TOP] SOCI 1301 Introduction To Sociology (3) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number SOC 101. Prerequisite: None. This course is a sociological study of social behavior and social structures, emphasizing the importance of a knowledge and appreciation of the multi-cultural and multiethnic dimensions of society. Topics include cultural elements such as values, norms, beliefs, language, and roles, as well as group processes, social conflict and social change. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4511015142.[BACK TO TOP] SPCH 1311 Introduction To Speech Communication (3) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number SC 101. Prerequisite: None. Theory and practice of speech communication behavior in one-to-one, small group, and public communication situations are introduced. Students learn more about themselves, improve skills in communicating with others, and prepare and deliver formal public speeches. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2310015135[BACK TO TOP] |