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2019-2020 Arapahoe Community College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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BUS 115 - Introduction to Business
3 Credits
Introduces the application of fundamental business principles to local, national, and international forums. This course examines the relationship of economic systems, governance, regulations, and law upon business operations. It surveys the concepts of career development, business ownership, finance and accounting, economics, marketing, management, operations, human resources, regulations, and business ethics.
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BUS 116 - Personal Finance
3 Credits
Surveys the basic personal finance needs of most individuals and introduces the personal finance tools useful in planning and instituting a successful personal financial philosophy. The course emphasizes the basics of budgeting, buying, saving, borrowing, career planning, investing, retirement planning, estate planning, insurance, and income taxes.
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BUS 117 - Business Writing
1 Credit
Focuses on effective business messages, business reports, visual graphics, electronic presentations, and proofreading.
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BUS 118 - Business Survival Skills
1 Credit
Provides an overall perspective on the current domestic and world business environment and how an employee fits into that environment. Roles and responsibilities of businesses and employees will be studied, especially as they relate to alternatives for increasing positive impacts in the workplace. The focus will be on practical skills applications.
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BUS 120 - Introduction to E-Commerce
3 Credits
Provides an introduction to electronic commerce and the business trends in the dynamic e-commerce environment. This course covers the definition of e-commerce, technology and software requirements, security issues, electronic payment and marketing strategies. This course focuses on what to expect in business-to consumer (B2C) and business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce markets when creating an e-business.
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BUS 121 - Basic Workplace Skills
1 credit
Focuses on personal and workplace skills necessary for successful performance. This course introduces project management principles necessary to effectively lead and implement a project.
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BUS 203 - Introduction to International Business
3 Credits
Provides student with an understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of international business. Course will cover the development of international business; theories and methods of international trade; financing mechanisms and terms used in export documentation and export finance; the effects of economics, political and cultural environment on international business and trade; impact of geography in business transactions; legal aspects of international business; and developing an effective international marketing strategy.
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BUS 216 - Legal Environment of Business
3 Credits
Emphasizes public law, regulation of business, ethical considerations, and various relationships existing within society, government, and business. Specific attention is given to economic regulation, social regulation, labor-management issues, environmental issues, and contract fundamentals. This course analyzes the role of law in social, political, and economic change business environments.
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BUS 217 - Business Communication and Report Writing
3 Credits
Emphasizes effective business writing and covers letters, memoranda, reports, application letters, and resumes. Includes the fundamentals of business communication and an introduction to international communication.
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BUS 226 - Business Statistics
3 Credits
Focuses on statistical study, sampling, organizing and visualizing data, descriptive statistics, probability, bi-nominal distributions, normal distributions, confidence intervals, linear regression, and correlation. Intended for business majors.
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BUS 241 - Cultural Diversity in Business
3 Credits
Provides a guide for the business person to cultural, travel, and information resources needed in the international arena. This course focuses on communications, negotiations, networking, and understanding of the individual country’s requirements for conducting business.
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BUS 275 - Special Topics In Business
1-6 Variable Credits
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue special topics of interest in business. The content of this course is designed on an as needed basis to provide current, up-to-date information.
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BUS 285 - Independent Study
1-6 Variable Credits
Meets the individual needs of students. Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified Instructor.
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BUS 287 - Cooperative Education/Internship
1-6 Variable Credits
Provides students with the opportunity to supplement coursework with practical work experience related to their educational program and occupational objectives. Students are placed at approved work stations related to their program of study. They work under the immediate supervision of experienced personnel at the business location and with the direct guidance of the Instructor/ coordinator.
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BUS 288 - Practicum
3 Credits
Provides students with the opportunity to supplement coursework with practical work experience related to their educational program. Students work under the immediate supervision of experienced personnel at the business location and with the direct guidance of the instructor.
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BUS 289 - Business Capstone
2 Credits
Demonstrates the culmination of learning within a given program of study. This course is an application of the coursework learned in the AAS Business Administration degree. During this course, students will demonstrate their understanding of business and management in a variety of simulated scenarios applying theories, concepts, and problem-solving.
Prerequisite(s): Contact instructor for permission to register.
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