Business Administration Program

BUS& 101 : INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS

Credits: 5

Introduction to local, national, and global business systems and the external and internal environmental forces affecting these systems. Conceptually defines marketing, management, finance, accounting, business law, information technology, human resources, and entrepreneurship. (E)

BUS& 201 : BUSINESS LAW

Credits: 5

Introduction to fundamentals of criminal, tort, and business law, including contracts, sales, Uniform Commercial Code, and employment. Familiarity with Washington’s RCWs (Revised Codes of Washington) and WACs (Washington Administrative Codes) emphasized through researching regional business law cases. (E)

BUS 110 : SMALL BUSINESS PLANNING

Credits: 5

Designed for those who are thinking about starting their own business or who wish to expand an existing small business. Focus is on the basics of how to run a business. Students will create a business plan for a business of their choice that includes sections on business form, production, management, marketing, and financials.

BUS 130 : FUNDAMENTALS OF PURCHASING I

Credits: 4

An introduction to the basic principles of the procurement-and-sourcing process, including approaches for managing it. Key modules include purchasing, organization, policies and procedures, linkages and relationships, tools and techniques, price-and-cost analysis, and negotiations.

BUS 131 : FUNDAMENTALS OF PURCHASING II

Credits: 4

An in-depth review of strategic supply management concepts, issues, and activities that support the procurement and sourcing process. Key modules are strategies, insourcing/ outsourcing, supplier management and development, global sourcing, supplier quality, legal issues, and contract creation and management.

BUS 205 : PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT

Credits: 5

Focuses on dynamics of management and how to manage people and activities to achieve organizational and ethical goals. Lectures, analysis of case studies, videos, guest speakers, and group projects.

BUS 210 : BUSINESS PLAN INTENSIVE

Credits: 3

This course is designed for aspiring and existing entrepreneurs. Participants must bring a defined business idea and will develop a comprehensive business plan that works as a road map for future growth. No prerequisites. This class will include students from multiple sections.

BUS 220 : INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

Credits: 5

National/international business environments are explored through examinations of business relationships between nations, corporations, and economic institutions. Students examine the global marketplace with an entrepreneurial and small business focus. Aspects of the cultural, political, legal, and economic issues in international business and their role in the business strategic plan are explored. Planning and organizing international operations are integrated with the study of analyzing international business opportunities.

BUS 247 : PAYROLL AND BUSINESS TAXES

Credits: 5

A study of current payroll and Washington State excise tax laws, record keeping requirements, preparing payrolls, payroll reporting, and accounting procedures. Addresses such issues as excise tax and business taxes, employee vs independent contractor, Fair Labor Standards Act, and statutory federal and state reporting requirements. Uses computer-simulation software.

BUS 250 : OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Credits: 5

Designed to present operations management tools that can be used to develop a competitive advantage in commercial environments. Topics will be studied using an operations management framework: Introduction to operations management thinking, strategic and operational planning, ethical issues, organizational controls and tools, risk management, and the role of technology in operations management.

BUS 270 : MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Credits: 5

Introduces the fundamental concepts about management information systems and the integral role they play in a successful business. Course objectives embrace the notion that management of a modern organization requires knowledge of information systems to gain a competitive advantage, defining what they are, how they affect the organization and its employees, their strategic importance, and the role of emerging technologies in business processes. Students will develop and demonstrate proficiency in the use of key business application technologies.

BUS 280 : MANAGERIAL FINANCE

Credits: 5

Focuses on maximizing economic value or wealth for business owners: a study of how to allocate scarce resources over time under conditions of uncertainty. Students will consider such financial decisions as when to introduce a new product, when to invest in new assets, when to replace existing assets, when to borrow from banks, when to issue stocks or bonds, and how much cash to maintain. Concepts of cash flow analysis and financial planning, time value of money, net present value of cash flows, valuation of stocks and bonds, capital budgeting, and ratio analysis will be explored.

BUS 281 : BUSINESS FINANCE TOOLS

Credits: 1

Students develop an understanding of the criteria lenders and investors use to make decisions regarding credit facilities. Topics include personal financial readiness, business financial statement structure, cash flow management, and principals of lending. No prerequisites.

BUS 282 : PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING

Credits: 5

Examines role of marketing in the general mix of business activities and the marketing processes that develop products and services. Describes consumer and organizational decision making and discusses methods and techniques for market research, target markets, market segmentation, product planning, distribution, promotion, and pricing.

BUS 283 : HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Credits: 5

A broad introduction to Human Resources Management (HRM.) HRM is the implementation of organizational behavior knowledge to effectively manage people at work. Specific topics include legal issues, job analysis, recruiting and selection, performance appraisal, compensation, benefits, training and development, and career planning.

BUS 290 : INTERNSHIP IN BUSINESS

Credits: 1 - 5

Provides opportunities to assume the role of employees in a business and gain practical experience prior to paid employment.

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BUS 291 : RESEARCH PROJECT

Credits: 1 - 5

Choose a topic in the business area you wish to investigate and complete the project in some depth.

Prerequisites

BUS 299 : INTEGRATED STUDY-HONORS

Credits: 2

In this capstone honors course, students will complete a project relevant to their career pathway and program. The project will integrate at least two Business and IT programs (Business Administration, Administrative Office Systems, Computer Applications Technology, Multimedia Communications, Cybersecurity & Computer Forensics, or Information Technology) to provide breadth and relevance to the project.

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