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Microcomputer
Usage in Business
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This
course emphasizes the theory and
application of business software,
such as word processing,
spreadsheet, database management,
presentation, and communication
software.
Undergraduate level. |
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Business
Communication
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The
study of communication theory and
its application to business is the
main focus of this course. Emphasis
is placed on composing basic forms
of business communication, including
correspondence and reports.
Attention is also given to the
ethical objectives of communicating
in the managerial environment.
Undergraduate level. |
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Personal Finance
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This course is a
survey course in personal finance
designed to improve the personal
finance decision making skills of
individuals. It has been stated that
“it is amazing how much time people
spend earning money and how little
time they spend managing it.” This
course will help individuals develop
effective money management practices
and understand the consequences of
poor (or no) money management.
Undergraduate level. |
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Business Programming
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This course introduces the student
to computer programming design and
techniques for management
decision-making. Emphasis will be
placed on the computer as an aid to
problem solving and report
generation essential to an efficient
and effective management information
system.
Undergraduate level. |
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Business Reports and
Presentations
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This
course focuses on advanced
applications of business and
technical writing principles.
Reports, proposals, and procedures
manuals are produced. Emphasis is
placed on research, formal writing,
and oral presentations supported by
appropriate software and multimedia
technology.
Undergraduate level. |
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E-Commerce Design and
Implementation
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This
hands-on course will focus on the
design and implementation of an
e-business site on a live server.
Emphasis will be given to effective
design of Web pages, particularly
the data collection forms such as
the order and credit forms and how
they interface with other business
systems. A final project will
require students to demonstrate the
efficiency of their design to a
panel of external evaluators.
Graduate level. |
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Instructional
Strategies for Technology
- A study of issues, methodologies, applications,
and current research in business technology
courses. Students will learn an object-oriented
language for business teachers and the layout and
design concepts related to the development of Web
pages, with special emphasis on instructional
strategies designed to improve the quality of
instruction.
Graduate level. |
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Instructional Strategies for Web Page Design
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In this course, students will learn the basics of
designing and creating Web pages and publish them
on the Internet. Activities will include layout
and design techniques such as graphics animation,
URL links, graphic images, email links,
backgrounds and textures, font manipulation, and
other formatting techniques. Students will
discuss techniques for evaluating Web page design
in a classroom environment.
Graduate level. |
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Managerial Reporting
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A study of business reporting, both written and
oral – includes proposal writing, feasibility
studies, progress reports, formal analytical
reports, etc. Major emphasis in this course will
be placed on: (1) written business correspondence
(memos, letters, reports, e-mail, and resumes);
(2) analysis and interpretation of business
problems; (3) basic writing, editing, and
presentation skills; (4) interpersonal
communication; and (5) ethical legal, and
intercultural considerations in the communication
process.
Undergraduate level. |
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Managerial Communications
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A study of organizational, interpersonal/small-group, and oral
communication in the corporate structure and the
effect of the global community upon corporate
communication. Through student presentations,
threaded discussion and analysis of communication,
major emphasis is on organizational communication
and developing skills in: (1) technology, (2)
presentations, (3) nonverbal
communication/listening, (4) management of
meetings and other group processes, (5)
interviewing and job search, (6) visual support,
(7) cross-cultural/global communication, and (8)
business ethics. Graduate level. |
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Technology Support Project
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This course is designed to provide students an
opportunity to apply their technology support and
training skills and knowledge. This course
requires the completion of an independent project,
working with a business, industry, educational, or
government agency. Authoring software will be the
foundation of the independent project.
Undergraduate level. |
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Technology Support Systems
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The primary focus on this course centers on the
study of support systems applicable to technology
careers, including help desk management, training
and development, and ergonomics. Some emphasis on
systems hardware(including both microcomputer and
network operations) and auxiliary hardware
(printers, modems, and scanners).
Undergraduate level. |
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Teaching Seminar in Business Education
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This course is designed to engage interns in a
critical reflection of issues, topics, materials,
and skills appropriate to their professional
development and teaching experience during their
internship. The course will also serve as a
capstone experience for satisfying exit
requirements of the program. The course is taken
concurrently with the teaching internship.
Undergraduate level. |
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Teaching Internship
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Students will teach in the public schools under the supervision of both
an experienced, qualified local mentor teacher and
a university supervisor. The internship will be
conducted on the level required for
certification. Students will participate in
seminars that are an integral part of the course.
Both
undergraduate and graduate level. |
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Special Topics in Business Education
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Each professor will be responsible for specific
course content, assignments, and course
requirements based upon the nature of the course
for each independent assignment. Both
undergraduate and graduate level. |
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Audio-Visual Technology
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An introduction to a wide range of audio-visual
materials and equipment available for classroom
use. The course will focus on the development of
skills necessary for effective utilization of
instructional media. Undergraduate level. |
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Methodology of Word Processing
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The study of modern teaching systems of word
processing, giving the student a good working
knowledge of teaching text-editing features,
document formatting, printing, pagination,
utilities, formatting, modifying text appearance,
creating headers and footers, creating envelopes,
and using the spelling checker. Undergraduate
level. |
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Educational Desktop Publishing
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A course that provides integration of applications
for teaching electronic publishing based on
applications for the Business Education
classroom. Emphasis on page design, development
of effective publications, presentations, and
instructional activities involving desktop
publishing knowledge and skill necessary for the
Business Education classroom. Undergraduate
level. |
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Educational Authoring and Multimedia
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A course that provides education practitioners
with the skills needed to produce useful and
dynamic classroom presentations and educational
courseware. An extensive hands-on approach using
an educational authoring language, presentation
software, and multimedia (use of video clips,
sound graphics, clip art, text, scanned images,
etc.) will enable students to develop effective
educational multimedia presentations and
educational courseware. Undergraduate level. |
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Materials and Methods for Business Education
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Study and evaluation of teaching materials,
methods, and techniques in business education. Includes directed observation, lesson planning,
and field experience in individual laboratory. Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education. Recommended immediately prior to student teaching.
Field experience required (4 semester hours). Undergraduate level. |
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Improvement of Instruction in General Business
Subjects
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A course which provides for an examination of
approaches and the review and development of
objectives, materials, procedures, student
evaluation techniques, and the use of computers
and computer software in the teaching/learning
process in accounting, keyboarding, business law,
word processing, desktop publishing, and other
general business subjects. This course emphasizes
the use of the Internet in teaching general
business subjects. Both undergraduate and
graduate level. |
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Problems in Producing and Utilizing Instructional
Materials
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Instruction in planning, selecting, producing,
utilizing, and evaluating instructional
materials. Problems selected will reflect the
student’s interest and needs. Graduate level. |
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Seminar in Business Education
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An analysis of research, research techniques, and
the practical use of research findings. The
teacher’s ability to analyze, to judge trends, and
to identify activities that are practical in the
local business education classroom is developed
through class participation and discussion,
committee work, and outside research (3 semester
hours).
Graduate level. |
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Introduction to Computers in Business and
Organizations
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For the student who has little or no familiarity
with computers, this course serves as an
introduction to the essential elements of both
computer hardware and software as used in business
and other organizations. Elementary programming
skills using the BASIC language are introduced. Undergraduate level. |
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Business Computer Applications
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An introduction to microcomputer database and
spreadsheet applications using an IBM compatible
microcomputer and popular software. Coverage
includes use of the commands that control the
software and will develop accounting, inventory,
statistical, personnel, “what-if” simulations, and
other applications.
Undergraduate level. |
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Introduction to Business Applications Programming
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This course introduces the student to programming
in the most widely used computer language, COBOL.
Emphasis is placed on good programming practice,
following structured program design, development,
testing, implementation, and documentation of
business problems. Undergraduate level. |
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Management Information Systems
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An
introduction to the fundamentals of management
information systems: their dimensions,
structures, and requirements. Coverage includes
the design, development, implementation, and
management of information systems. Undergraduate level. |
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Business System Analysis and Design
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A study of the systems analyst in a business
environment. Coverage of the tools, techniques,
and procedures used to conduct an analysis of the
business system including prototyping, CASE, and
4GL. This course emphasizes the implementation
phase of systems analysis projects. Undergraduate level. |
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Strategic Management
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Integration of accounting, business law, finance,
human resources, production management, and
marketing to solve management problems. Undergraduate level. |
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Introduction to Human Resource Management
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This course emphasizes how to effectively utilize
and manage human resources in a rapidly changing
environment. Emphasis is on such topics as
strategic human resource planning, staffing,
performance appraisal, and compensation. Emphasis
is also placed on understanding the legal
ramifications of human resource management
decisions.
Undergraduate level. |
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Introduction to Educational Administration
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An
introduction to the functions and roles of the
school administrator emphasizing administrative
and organizational theory and practice; identifies
the primary knowledge, skills, and competencies
required to be an effective school administrator. Undergraduate level. |
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Introduction to Management and Organizational
Behavior
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An
introduction to the management functions of
planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Emphasis is given to organizational behavior
concepts, international business, ethical issues,
and quality management perspectives. Undergraduate level. |
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Small Business Management
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Focuses
on the analysis, operation, and management of
small business. Provides practical experience
working with small business and entrepreneurial
opportunities in the community. Investigates
marketing production and administrative functions
to develop overall managerial awareness and
analytical skills in small business
problem-solving. Undergraduate level. |
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Service Operations Management
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Methods of process analysis in service
organizations, methods improvement procedures, and
work measurement techniques are developed to
provide the basis for analyses of processes,
layouts, and job design in an organization.
Undergraduate level. |
