10 courses with the subject BNS, 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.
BNS 101Introduction to Business3
A course designed to familiarize students with the political, cultural, historical, and philosophical factors that have shaped business practices. It begins with a historical overview of key events that have influenced business development, setting the stage for further exploration of business conduct, including a biblical perspective on the subject. First semester.
An introduction to marketing and its role in business. It covers the key elements of the marketing mix and the marketing environment, with a focus on strategies, market segmentation, packaging and labeling, promotion, and the impact of regulatory and competitive factors. Students create a marketing plan for an organization. Second semester.
A course that teaches students how to utilize advanced Microsoft Excel tools for cleaning, analyzing, and presenting spreadsheet data from business and government sources. Students create clear charts, dashboards, and pivot tables to support impactful presentations and informed business decisions. Additionally, they learn to enhance interactivity through macros. Second semester.
An introduction to financial accounting and its application in preparing and analyzing financial statements. It covers fundamental accounting processes and systems, from analyzing business transactions to creating financial statements in accordance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The course progresses through the accounting cycle of a merchandising business, with a focus on advanced accounting practices and their affects on assets, liabilities, and equity. First semester.
A course that covers the principles and applications of law in business contexts, including the legal system, business law environment, contracts, personal property, sales, negotiable instruments, agency and employment, business structures, risk management, and real property. First semester.
An overview of contemporary management theories, principles, and practical applications including planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling. It also covers leadership principles, team building, and organizational design within the context of a multicultural society. Second semester.
A course that explores essential human resources (HR) concepts and illustrates how to apply them strategically. Topics include HR’s role in shaping company strategy, maintaining a strong talent pipeline, developing employees and leaders, structuring organizations for competitive advantage, designing incentive and motivation programs, and the strategic role of the HR Business Partner. Either semester.
An introduction to financial theories and their application to decision-making, using an analytical approach to address financial challenges in both for-profit and non-profit organizations. Key topics include asset management, return analysis, planning and forecasting, and budgeting. Second semester. Prerequisites & Notes BNS 202.
A course that focuses on management in the production and distribution of goods and services. Topics include product design, capital investment, environmental considerations, facilities and equipment, maintenance, work methods, safety and health, production planning and control, materials management, and quality assurance. First semester.
A thorough, integrated examination of current business topics, utilizing the case study method to explore policy development and strategic planning. It also incorporates the application of biblical ethics in business. Key subjects include resource-based theory, stakeholder management, enterprise strategy, transaction cost theory, agency theory, restructuring, strategic alliances, and global competitiveness. The course is designed to leverage the student’s business knowledge to analyze real-world business challenges and create effective strategies. Second semester. Prerequisites & Notes At least 18 credits of Business courses.
