34 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 110Introduction to Business (3 Credit Hours)3
Subject
BUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course provides a survey of the business world. Topics include the basic principles and practices of contemporary business. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of business concepts as a foundation for studying other business subjects. Competencies Student Learning Outcomes Identify various forms of business organizations. Define business vocabulary. Describe the basics of business ethics. Explain basic management principles.
BUS 110Introduction to Business (3 Credit Hours)3
Subject
BUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course provides a survey of the business world. Topics include the basic principles and practices of contemporary business. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of business concepts as a foundation for studying other business subjects. Competencies Student Learning Outcomes Identify various forms of business organizations. Define business vocabulary. Describe the basics of business ethics. Explain basic management principles.
BUS 115Business Law I (3 Credit Hours)3
Subject
BUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course includes the study of the legal and ethical framework of business. Business organizations, property law, intellectual property law, agency and employment law, consumer law, secured transactions, and bankruptcy are examined. Upon completion, the student should be able to identify legal and ethical issues that arise in business decisions and the laws that apply to them.
BUS 116Business Law II (3 Credit Hours)3
Subject
BUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course includes the study of the legal and ethical framework of business. Business organizations, property law, intellectual property law, agency and employment law, consumer law, secured transactions, and bankruptcy are examined. Upon completion, the student should be able to identify legal and ethical issues that arise in business decisions and the laws that apply to them.
BUS 121Business Math (3 Credit Hours)3
Subject
BUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course covers fundamental mathematical operations and their application to business problems. Topics include payroll, pricing, interest and discount, commission, taxes, and other pertinent uses of mathematics in the field of business. Upon completion, students should be able to apply mathematical concepts to business.
BUS 121Business Math (3 Credit Hours)3
Subject
BUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course covers fundamental mathematical operations and their application to business problems. Topics include payroll, pricing, interest and discount, commission, taxes, and other pertinent uses of mathematics in the field of business. Upon completion, students should be able to apply mathematical concepts to business.
BUS 125Personal Finance (3 Credit Hours)3
Subject
BUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course provides a study of individual and family financial decisions. Emphasis is placed on building useful skills in buying, managing finances, increasing resources, and coping with current economic conditions. Upon completion, students should be able to develop a personal financial plan.
BUS 125Personal Finance (3 Credit Hours)3
Subject
BUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course provides a study of individual and family financial decisions. Emphasis is placed on building useful skills in buying, managing finances, increasing resources, and coping with current economic conditions. Upon completion, students should be able to develop a personal financial plan.
BUS 137Principles of Management (3 Credit Hours)3
Subject
BUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course is designed to be an overview of the major functions of management. Emphasis is placed on planning, organizing, controlling, directing, and communicating. Upon completion, students should be able to work as contributing members of a team utilizing these functions of management. Competencies Student Learning Outcomes Explain strategic management in business operations. Define management, quality management, and project management. Identify relevant issues in human resource management.
BUS 137Principles of Management (3 Credit Hours)3
Subject
BUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course is designed to be an overview of the major functions of management. Emphasis is placed on planning, organizing, controlling, directing, and communicating. Upon completion, students should be able to work as contributing members of a team utilizing these functions of management. Competencies Student Learning Outcomes Explain strategic management in business operations. Define management, quality management, and project management. Identify relevant issues in human resource management.
BUS 159Tech Trends in Business (3 Credit Hours)3
Subject
BUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course provides a survey of technological trends in the business world. Emphasis is placed on the impact technology has in contemporary business and includes current and emerging technologies. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of business technological trends.
BUS 159Tech Trends in Business (3 Credit Hours)3
Subject
BUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course provides a survey of technological trends in the business world. Emphasis is placed on the impact technology has in contemporary business and includes current and emerging technologies. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of business technological trends.
BUS 217Employment Law and Regs (3 Credit Hours)3
Subject
BUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course provides an overview of business financial management. Emphasis is placed on financial statement analysis, time value of money, management of cash flow, risk and return, and sources of financing. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret and apply the principles of financial management.
BUS 225Business Finance (3 Credit Hours)3
Subject
BUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course provides an overview of business financial management. Emphasis is placed on financial statement analysis, time value of money, management of cash flow, risk and return, and sources of financing. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret and apply the principles of financial management.
BUS 230Small Business Management (3 Credit Hours)3
Subject
BUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course introduces the challenges of entrepreneurship including the startup and operation of a small business. Topics include market research techniques, feasibility studies, site analysis, financing alternatives, and managerial decision making. Upon completion, students should be able to develop a small business plan.
BUS 230Small Business Management (3 Credit Hours)3
Subject
BUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course introduces the challenges of entrepreneurship including the startup and operation of a small business. Topics include market research techniques, feasibility studies, site analysis, financing alternatives, and managerial decision making. Upon completion, students should be able to develop a small business plan.
BUS 234Training and Development (3 Credit Hours)3
Subject
BUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course covers developing, conducting, and evaluating employee training with attention to adult learning principles. Emphasis is placed on conducting a needs assessment, using various instructional approaches, designing the learning environment, and locating learning resources. Upon completion, students should be able to design, conduct, and evaluate a training program. Competencies Student Learning Outcomes Design, conduct, and evaluate a training program. Define the steps for conducting a needs assessment. Identify instructional approaches. Design a learning environment.
BUS 234Training and Development (3 Credit Hours)3
Subject
BUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course covers developing, conducting, and evaluating employee training with attention to adult learning principles. Emphasis is placed on conducting a needs assessment, using various instructional approaches, designing the learning environment, and locating learning resources. Upon completion, students should be able to design, conduct, and evaluate a training program. Competencies Student Learning Outcomes Design, conduct, and evaluate a training program. Define the steps for conducting a needs assessment. Identify instructional approaches. Design a learning environment.
BUS 239Bus Applications Capstone (3 Credit Hours)3
Subject
BUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Take One Set: Set 1: ACC 120 , BUS 115 , BUS 137 , MKT 120 , and ECO 151 Set 2: ACC 120 , BUS 115 , BUS 137 , MKT 120 , and ECO 251 Set 3: ACC 120 , BUS 115 , BUS 137 , MKT 120 , and ECO 252
Corequisite
None This course is designed as a capstone course for Business Administration majors. Emphasis is placed on decision making in the areas of management, marketing, production, purchasing, and finance. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the techniques, processes, and vital professional skills needed in the work place.
BUS 239Bus Applications Capstone (3 Credit Hours)3
Subject
BUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Take One Set: Set 1: ACC 120 , BUS 115 , BUS 137 , MKT 120 , and ECO 151 Set 2: ACC 120 , BUS 115 , BUS 137 , MKT 120 , and ECO 251 Set 3: ACC 120 , BUS 115 , BUS 137 , MKT 120 , and ECO 252
Corequisite
None This course is designed as a capstone course for Business Administration majors. Emphasis is placed on decision making in the areas of management, marketing, production, purchasing, and finance. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the techniques, processes, and vital professional skills needed in the work place.
BUS 256Recruit Select & Per Plan (3 Credit Hours)3
Subject
BUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course is designed to develop skills in writing business communications. Emphasis is placed on business reports, correspondence, and professional presentations. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate effectively in the work place.
BUS 260Business Communication (3 Credit Hours)3
Subject
BUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course is designed to develop skills in writing business communications. Emphasis is placed on business reports, correspondence, and professional presentations. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate effectively in the work place.
BUS 270Professional Development (3 Credit Hours)3
Subject
BUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course provides basic knowledge of self-improvement techniques as related to success in the professional world. Topics include positive human relations, job-seeking skills, and projecting positive self-image. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competent personal and professional skills necessary to get and keep a job.
BUS 270Professional Development (3 Credit Hours)3
Subject
BUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course provides basic knowledge of self-improvement techniques as related to success in the professional world. Topics include positive human relations, job-seeking skills, and projecting positive self-image. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competent personal and professional skills necessary to get and keep a job.
