14 courses with the subject BUS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
A study of mathematical problems often encountered by employees and consumers. Problems relate to banking, retailing, finance, taxation, and payroll.
An introduction to business organizations and career pathways. Students use design thinking to explore programs and careers, develop an introductory business plan, and learn core business concepts while engaging campus resources that support academic success and a successful college transition.
An integration of basic accounting theory and its application, including the complete cycle of both service and merchandising businesses. This course covers financial statements, internal control, special accounting systems, and cash control. A substantial time commitment is required.
A continuation of BUS 111. This course covers internal control of cash, inventory systems and valuation, plant asset disposal and depreciation, and principles and concepts. It also emphasizes accounting for partnerships and the organization and operation of corporations, including dividends, stockholders' equity, earnings, and financial statement analysis. Computer spreadsheet applications are used in problem solving. A substantial time commitment is required.
A hands-on course in business problem solving. The tools used include a spreadsheet and a database software. Applications are designed using built-in functions with special emphasis on business situations. Charting concepts are introduced as presentation tools. This course also includes the basics of Business Analytics.
A study of management theory and application which examines classical, contemporary, and emerging theories in conjunction with productivity and human motivation. Course content includes the functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling, and emphasizes the skills required for managerial success. Team case presentations provide the basis for class discussion.
An exploration of the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and processes required to create customer satisfaction profitably by building value-laden relationships in an ever changing world. Students consider emerging trends and forces impacting marketing opportunities and strategies which apply to the four major principles of product, pricing, distribution, and promotion; marketing management in the global market; and social responsibility. Team case presentations provide the basis for class discussion.
An examination of the business planning process and underlying concepts associated with the entrepreneurial journey, including opportunity recognition and ideation, feasibility study, business model innovation, and strategies to improve performance of new business ventures. This course exposes students to experiences that entrepreneurs undergo in conceiving and launching a new business, or acquiring an existing one. Intrapreneurship, as it relates to employee innovation within the context of larger organizations, will also be examined. This course follows an interdisciplinary approach and is open to students in all disciplines.
An examination of the process of gathering and analyzing accounting data for use by managers in planning, decision making, and controlling. This course uses computerized spreadsheet applications in analyzing the performance of product lines and other segments of a firm, pricing strategy, cost-volume-profit relationships, budgeting, and capital investment decisions.
An examination of communication in the business organization, with emphasis on techniques of effective writing applied to letters, reports, and memoranda. Other topics may include resume preparation and cross-cultural written communication.
An introduction to the legal principles of business. This course concentrates on the essential elements of legally enforceable contracts, personal property and bailments, agency and employment law, and an overview of the Uniform Commercial Code as it applies to the sale of goods. An introduction to the American legal system and to tort law is also included. The text is supplemented by case discussions.
Independent study for students with a foundation in the field. Student and instructor determine the project and the number of credits to be earned. A formal problem, a review of the literature, field work, and written or verbal presentations are often involved. Regularly scheduled meetings between student and instructor are required.
Students will particpate in an internship at an approved organization in which they will develop and utilize skills necessary in today's workforce. Students also will be required to keep a weekly journal of their workplace experiences and how these experiences relate to required readings.
Specific course content at the discretion of the department. Details are in pre-registration materials.
Source: Berkshire Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
