49 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.
BUS 080Fundamentals Bookkeeping1
Presents the accounting equation, emphasizing the process of analyzing and recording financial information using the double-entry bookkeeping system. Recording of basic transactions and adjustments for service and merchandising enterprises, and maintenance of accounts receivable and accounts payable records. Students currently enrolled in BUS 101 or who have received a grade in BUS 101 of C or higher may not earn credit for this course.
instruction in small business accounting procedures in conjunction with current accounting principles and tax requirements. Presents variation of the basic system in BUS 101 applicable to a small retail and service business. Topics include cash journals, subsidiary records, year-end cash to accrual conversion, payroll reports, sales tax reports, W-2s, 1099s, and estimated tax payments, as required of businesses operating New York State.
The first of a two-course introduction to accounting. Introduces financial accounting. Covers the accounting cycle, including worksheet and financial statement preparation; receivables and payables; merchandise inventory; fixed and intangible assets; accounting for cash and payroll; and system and control procedures, including bank reconciliations. Study is applied by means of an assigned accounting practice project. (MATH)
introduction to accounting concluding basic elements of financial accounting and introducing managerial accounting. Includes partnership and corporate accounting, emphasizing corporate earnings, equity and investments; manufacturing inventories, job order costing; product costing and budgeting; standard costing and variances; preparation of statement of cash flows. Course study is applied by means of an assigned accounting practice project. (MATH)
Overview includes foundations of American business, forms of enterprise, organizing for business, fundamentals of management, the production of goods and services, human relations, unionmanagement relations, marketing, accounting, finance, money and banking, securities and investments, government relations and business law.
Focuses on basic math combinations and shortcuts; problems in buying and selling items, including markups, markdowns, percent and discounts; preparation of banking and payroll records; and computation of simple interest and note discounts. NOTE: This course may be used as a Business or Free elective but cannot be taken in lieu of a required Math course. (MATH)
BUS 101 or 105. Reviews basic operations, installment buying, real estate, taxes and insurance, investments, financial statements, basic statistics, present value, annuities and sinking funds.
BUS 110Introduction to Wine3
This course covers the basics of wine, taste and sensory evaluation of wine, and the most prominent wine regions in the world. Strategies for wine storage/cellaring, serving, and proper glassware will also be studied. This class will also study the history of wine and introduce the major grape varieties. Wine descriptors and terminology will be learned and
This course is designed as preparation for the Real Estate salesperson's examination in compliance with the program of New York State Division of Licenses. The New York State examination must be passed before a salesperson's license is issued. In addition, the program prepares participants for job opportunities in the real estate profession. Students will
Foundation for developing communication skills. Students apply principles of effective business and personal business correspondence. Job application and oral presentation are highlighted; also covers essentials of grammar, punctuation, spelling, use of reference materials, vocabulary enrichment.
For students planning to own or manage a small business. Topics include the challenge of ownership and management, planning and organizing a new business, preparing a business plan, location and layout decisions, controlling the business, selecting and managing staff, marketing, accounting, financial and legal considerations. Preparing a comprehensive business plan is a course requirement.
Study/travel course acquaints students with the scope and nature of international business. Walking tours, lectures, and discussions complement visits to prominent institutions such as the Port of London Authority, Lloyds of London, Bank of England, London Transport Museum, American Embassy, London Stock Exchange, Precious Metals Exchange, and Harrods. Contact with labor and trade (import/ export) organizations as well as British and American government officials is also anticipated. Requirements include readings on relevant topics, tours, presentations by officials and a research paper.
Examines the sports industry and introduces sports management careers. Management functions, unique characteristics of sports, the sports manager’s roles, skills, attributes, issues, social and ethical responsibilities.
Recommended background: BUS 103. Provides a firm foundation in the primary principles of management. Explores management theory as well as management functions and targets discussion of top and middle managers. Recognizing that the future manager must remain abreast of business trends, current issues are addressed. INFO, RESN
comprehensive study covers current financial accounting theories and practices promoted by the profession. Includes various financial statements, related schedules; current assets including cash, temporary investments, receivables; inventory valuation and cost procedures; plant and intangible assets; long-term investments, other assets. Students planning to transfer should contact their prospective institution regarding course transferability. BUS 201 accepted for CPA certification credit in New York State.
comprehensive study of financial accounting covers current and contingent liabilities; non-current liabilities; stockholders’ equity; accounting for leases, pension costs, income taxes; earnings per share and adequate footnote disclosure; statement of cash flows. Students planning to transfer should contact their intended transfer institution regarding course transferability. BUS 202 is acceptable for CPA certification credit in New York State.
Recommended background: BUS 103. Concept of market strategy planning includes segmentation and forecasting of consumer and organizational markets. Marketing mix variables include product life cycles, packaging, branding, pricing objectives and strategies, physical distribution, retailing, wholesaling, advertising, public relations, sales promotion, personal selling; marketing environment, marketing research, management processes.
A study of the nature and function of law: civil and common law, contracts, employment law, agency and employment, and personal property. This course also introduces students to the legal aspects of diversity, inclusion, equity, and social justice in the workplace, which includes the violations of employment law and an alignment between DEISJ and employmen
Recommended background: BUS 103. Personnel management in business; recruitment, selection, testing, employee development; psychological impact of individual and group behavior, motivation, morale, communication; management and labor relations; remuneration and security. INFO, RESN
Recommended background: BUS 103. Covers the fundamentals of selling with emphasis on meeting the customer’s need. Focuses on the selling process: company history and policies, product knowledge, prospecting, the preapproach, the approach, the sales presentation, the demonstration, handling objections and the close.
Strongly Recommend BUS 101 and BUS 102. Fraud examination studies the principles and methodology of fraud detection and deterrence; how and why occupational fraud is committed, how fraudulent conduct can be deterred, and how allegations of fraud should be investigated and resolved. The course includes such topics as skimming, cash larceny, ch
BUS 220Business Statistics3
Covers the application of statistical procedure to business decision making. Considers the nature and assembling of statistical data, methods of presentation, frequency distribution, measures of central tendency, dispersion, time series, sampling techniques, estimation, hypothesis testing, regression and correlation, index numbers, probability and forecasting. Recommended for business and computer information systems/data processing students only. (MATH)
in accounting applications with emphasis on the most widely-used application packages available which include QuickBooks and Peachtree. Includes creating spreadsheet applications for financial and managerial purposes, use of computerized general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, deprecation accounting systems.
federal taxation, presenting the basic tenets of the federal income tax system with an emphasis on the preparation of returns in accordance with current tax statutes. Course content includes coverage of such topics as determining gross income, itemized and business deductions, capital gains and losses, tax credits, tax administration and payroll taxes. Coverage of partnership and corporate returns are at the professor’s discretion. Course study is applied by means of an assigned practice project.
Recommended background: basic computer skills such as using Windows menus and mouse, creating, saving, and printing files. Briefly covers computer hardware, the Windows operating system and its file management capabilities. Provides coverage of the features and functions of application programs for word processing, electronic spreadsheets, database managem
BUS 225. Includes the advanced features of word processing, spreadsheets, database management software, and presentation graphics. Topics include workgroups, forms, master documents, list and data management, macros, one-to-many and many-to-many relationships, and applications with multilevel switchboards. Students complete hands-on projects
BUS 227Corporate Finance3
theories and practices of corporate finance, emphasizing the making of financial decisions. Topics include the environment of finance, financial analysis and planning techniques, time value of money, capital budgeting, cost of capital, working capital management, and sources of short-term and long-term financing.
This course provides an overview of how social media has drastically changed overall marketing strategies, and how companies are embracing social media to enhance customer relationships, brand awareness, and market share. Students will explore the types of social media tools such as (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, Google etc.), and learn strategies to implement these tools in an overall marketing plan. Students will use case studies and real-world examples to explore current examples and future opportunities of how marketing professionals have capitalized on these social media strategies.
introduction to social media marketing strategy and presents strategies for setting goals and benchmarks, establishing metrics or KPIs, tracking performance, and reporting ROIs as part of a strategic marketing plan to derive business value from social media. Case studies, analytical web tools, and team projects will be used to apply these concepts to real examples.
studies the components of a successful social media strategy for an organization. Students will build a profile for an organization and include an analysis of its target audiences, establish measurable goals, identify challenges, plan policies, assign roles, set a budget, coordinate communication, apply metrics, and establish a change management plan.
Recommended background: BUS 103. Focuses on issues commonly confronting first-line managers. Topics studied include the role of supervisory management, problem solving and decision making, communication, group dynamics, motivational leadership, team building and total quality management, managing human relations and building relationships with superiors and peers.
BUS 101 & 102. Recommended: BUS 227. Designed to introduce students to the core concepts, principles and practices of Government and Not-for-Profit Accounting and financial reporting under the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). Emphasis will be focused on scope of the reporting entity, revenue/expense recognition, asset/liability
BUS 248Event Planning3
Recommended background: BUS 103. Designed to introduce students to event planning. The course will focus on the planning and management of corporate events, conferences, workshops, meetings and conventions. Specific topics will include location planning, budgeting, venue requirements/contracts, menu planning, event marketing, guest registration, and risk/issue management. Projects will involve the student volunteering in an authentic event planning experience.
Recommended background: BUS 103. Designed to introduce students to the tourism industry, the course will focus on the marketing, management and economic impact of tourism. Specific topics will include an exploration of careers in tourism, tourism promotion, tourism service suppliers, destinations, economic, political, environmental and socio-cultural impacts of tourism. Projects will involve student involvement in the tourism industry.
This course studies essential elements needed to succeed in the wine business. Research and demographics of wine consumers will be studied, with an emphasis on looking toward the future. Topics of study include business strategy for the wine industry, the business of enology and viticulture, supply chain management and quality control, marketing and brandi Recommended prerequisite Bus 110 Introduction to Wine.
This course provides students an opportunity to take what they have learned in Federal Income Tax (BUS 222) and apply that in a real-world setting. Students gain knowledge and experience through preparation of individual income tax returns. Students are required to complete eight (8) hours of training resulting in certification from the Internal Revenue Service. Students will complete 40 hours of field experience during the semester. This Income Tax Field Experience will be offered through the VITA/CA$H Program held on the Auburn Campus.
This course introduces students to event management in the field of convention and meetings from preplanning through post-event evaluation. Areas of study will include: site selection and negotiations, program development, banquet food service, function room set-up, support services, impact of IT, international considerations and current trends. This course will serve as an elective for any business student and is a required course for the Event Management Certificate program. The class will target students interested in obtaining skills in convention and meeting management area.
For nonprofit organizations, special events have become vital tools for their fundraising efforts. This course introduces students to non-profit event management from pre-planning through post-event evaluation. Areas of study will include non-profit event fundraising strategy, goals, budgeting, planning, marketing, administration, sponsorship, logistics, online considerations, volunteers, public relations and networking in the community. This course will serve as an elective for any business student and is a required course for the Event Management Certificate program. The class will target students interested in obtaining skills in non-profit event management area.
This course is designed to provide an introduction to the general principles of marketing and an in-depth study of marketing focused on the hospitality and tourism industry. The student will be exposed to the relationship between marketing and the consumer experience with opportunities for the student to apply marketing theory utilizing case studies and experiential activities related to the tourism and hospitality industries. Special emphasis will be placed on the importance of research, social media, database marketing and public relations. This course will serve as an elective for any business student and is a required course for the Event Management Certificate program. The class will target students interested in obtaining skills in marketing for the hospitality and tourism area.
This course examines major tourist destinations throughout the world including the cultural, physical, economic and environmental characteristics of each destination. Tourism development and trends in tourism are explored. Recommended background:
Recommended background BUS 103. Course is designed to introduce students to project management and to the struggles and challenges associated with projects. The course will focus on the hands-on problems of managing a project. It will broadly cover the operational and conceptual issues faced by project managers. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to develop, execute, and control a basic project plan capable of supporting business objectives linked to measures of success for a single project.
This is a travel study course that acquaints the student with the scope and nature of financial services provided in NYC. The student is required to complete a series of on-line assignments prior to the NYC visit. Walking tours, lectures and discussions complement visits to prominent institutions including the Federal Reserve Bank of NY, the New York Stock
The purpose of the course is to provide the student with an overview of the sports marketing industry, as well as an overview of the issues encountered by promoters of sports organizations. Ethical and moral issues facing sports promoters will be addressed. The course will explore career opportunities in sport promotion with special emphasis being placed on helping the student understand the qualifications, skills, and career patterns of sport promotion.
credit hours (12 of those hours within the sponsoring academic department), a GPA of 2.5 or higher and recommendation from a business faculty member. Students enrolled in certificate programs are exempt from the 30 credit hour requirement. Course provides an opportunity for qualified students to connect classroom learning with practical work experience. Designed to help the student develop marketable skills and gain valuable contacts. Each student’s internship process and completion includes learning objectives, job preparation instruction, a faculty/ internship sponsor, and a site supervisor. Students will complete at least 100 hours of work experience during the semester and 20 classroom hours. Students must provide their own transportation to off-campus locations. This course is limited to students residing in New York State.
