This course is designed to introduce students to the principles of individual and family financial management. Strategies for the development and attainment of short-term and long-term financial goals will be examined. The class will examine personal financial management based on a life cycle approach, while addressing the need for flexibility due to changing personal, social and economic conditions.
 

A comprehensive, substantial coverage of the major activities of business process. An understanding of capitalism and a free enterprise system is provided. A broad view of American business including legal, social and economic environment is presented.
 

Fundamental accounting concepts and practices. Topics covered include business transactions and accounting records, the accounting cycle, financial statements, internal controls, current assets and liabilities, fixed assets, depreciation and payroll.
 

Introduction to marketing concepts and terminology. Establishes the origins, roles, purposes and scope of marketing as a business process and activity. Introduction to the marketing environment, as well as the different aspects of the marketing mix: products, price, promotion and distribution, is presented.
 

Covers basic mathematical calculations commonly used in business settings. Courses cover computing fractions and decimals, the order of operations for combined computations, and solving equations and word problems. Also provides instruction on the use of a calculator for business applications.
 

Review of business law terms and concepts applied to business. A background in legal rights, social forces, administrative agencies, government regulations and consumer protection is presented. Contracts, personal property, and bailments are discussed. Law terms and definitions are learned.
 

Sales emphasize the importance of establishing good relationships and closing the sale in a business deal. Advertising helps students understand that everyone is influenced by advertising in some form or another. They will learn how advertising is actually practiced in businesses today.
 

Managers and professionals need both interpersonal and analytical skills to meet their day-to-day responsibilities. This course will provide information about such topics as decision making, job design, organization structure, effective inventory management, and information technology.
 

A basic study of insurances available in the market today. The major areas covered include the types of term and permanent policies, annuities, how much insurance is needed, policy provisions, riders and health insurance plans.
 

Creation and design of data bases and data base view sheets. The query process and the maintenance of data bases are taught. The integration of data bases into spreadsheet applications is utilized.
 

Students will learn how an organization’s efficiency is impacted by the effectiveness of its human resource department. Human resource planning recruitment, selection, development, compensation and benefits will be explored throughout the course.
 

Many organizational trends today, downsizing, cost cutting, employee empowerment, flexible hours and diversity issues are all impacting the way supervisors deal with employees in the workplace. Students will understand all of these concepts and working through people to maximize productivity while maintaining a positive work environment.
 

Economic and financial aspects of investments, supply and demand for capital, classification of investments, investment banking, the investment market, and analysis of securities.