Course Descriptions

Business Administration(Six Sigma), AAS

ACC 130 Managerial Accounting 3 Cr Hrs

Studies management tools for business decision making, including the evaluation of financial condition and performance of business. Emphasis is given to the process of formulating and utilizing sound accounting data to evaluate alternatives involved in managerial decision-making necessary for planning, executing and controlling a business enterprise. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in ACC 170 Principles of Accounting II.

ACC 160 Principles of Accounting I 3 Cr Hrs

Helps students develop a basic understanding of accounting theory, concepts and procedures. It provides a foundation for further study for students seeking a career in accounting or business administration or for students entering the occupational field.

ACC 170 Principles of Accounting II 3 Cr Hrs

A continuation of ACC 160 Principles of Accounting I. Studies corporations including organization and operations; stockholders’ equity, earnings and dividends; long-term assets and liabilities, investments, income tax and their effort on business decisions; and assessing a company’s financial performance.

BUS 104 Introduction to Business 3 Cr Hrs

Studies various types of business organizations and the relationships of business to government and management to labor. Management’s perspective of production, marketing, personnel, finance and transportation is a constant consideration.

BUS 125 Business Law 3 Cr Hrs

A basic introductory law course covering the legal and social environment within which business operates, including the structure, processes and procedures of the American legal system. A substantial portion of the course is devoted to contracts.

BUS 200 Principles of Management 3 Cr Hrs

Explores the basic management functions of planning and controlling that pertain to the type of business for which student is preparing to work on a career basis. The basic management theories, functions and aspects of various types of business are studied.

CED 115 Computer Applications 3 Cr Hrs

Introduces students to the fundamental concepts and operations necessary to use computers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include computer terminology, introduction to the Windows environment, networking, word processing, spreadsheets and databases. Prerequisite: Students are encouraged to complete a self-assessment to determine skill set prior to enrolling in this course.

ENG 101 Composition I 3 Cr Hrs

Improves the reading and writing skills of students. The emphasis is on fundamental principles of written English in structurally correct sentences, paragraphs and expository themes. Critical analysis of essays is used to aid in developing students’ thinking, support of thesis and style. Students are introduced to the basic components of research by writing a documented essay in Modern Language Association (MLA) style. Prerequisites: Satisfactory assessment score and/or minimum of 20 on ACT, or a grade of C or above and a passing grade on the post test in EBS 110 English are required for enrollment. High school students should have senior standing to enroll in ENG 101 Composition I.

MTH 112 College Algebra 3 Cr Hrs

An introduction of algebraic functions and some transcendental functions with application in business and life, natural and social sciences. Topics include solving equations, zeros, rational functions, matrices, exponentials and logarithms and systems. Additional topics are included as time permits. Students must furnish their own TI-83 or TI83 PLUS graphing calculators. Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C in MTH 101 Intermediate Algebra or satisfactory course placement assessment or 21 ACT math score.

OPM 105 Operations Management for Organizational Success 3 Cr Hrs

Introduces and applies the components of the continuous improvement philosophy and process to the operations of organizations. The study of dynamic management involvement and the use of continuous evaluation tools are reviewed and applied. These include applied management techniques and statistical measures of business processes.

OPM 110 Introduction to Supply Chain Management 3 Cr Hrs

Introduces the building blocks of supply chain (SC) strategy and the relationship with SC corporate strategy. Defines the elements of supply chain management (SCM), including the importance of collaborating and partnering in a competitive business environment. Discusses the need for measures to manage the business and how the financial aspects are affected by SCM. Discusses outsourcing and why companies outsource to remain competitive.

OPM 115 Introduction to Project Management 3 Cr Hrs

Focuses on a holistic approach to project management. The content deals with planning, scheduling, organizing and controlling projects such as product development, construction, information systems, new businesses and special events. The course includes major topics of strategy, priorities, organization, project tools and leadership. Primary emphasis is on the project management process and tools, which is becoming more important in today’s world. Mastery of key tools and concepts could give students a significant competitive advantage in the marketplace.

PHL 110 Ethics 3 Cr Hrs

A practical approach to recognizing, understanding and solving ethical problems confronting individuals in today’s society. Basic concepts of applied ethical theories in moral philosophy and reasoning are examined using criticalthinking and responsible decision-making skills.

PSS 100 Six Sigma Yellow Belt 1 Cr Hr

Introduces the fundamentals of Six Sigma to individual process owners and operators who can then act as team members on Six Sigma projects. Not only do these Yellow Belts gain the skills necessary to identify, monitor and control profit-eating practices in their own processes, but they are also prepared to feed that information to Green Belts and Black Belts working on larger system projects.

PSS 101 Six Sigma Green Belt Methods 3 Cr Hrs

Designed to help adult learners understand Six Sigma concepts and be able to apply their knowledge to real problems. It also addresses the challenges of change management and data management.

PSS 105 Six Sigma Green Belt Statistics 3 Cr Hrs

Students develop an in-depth understanding of how computers and statistical software are essential components in the business world and society in general for exploring data in-depth, using data simulation, screening data for errors, manipulating data, performing transformations and focusing on the use of the computer and statistical software as a valuable productivity and data analysis tool.

PSS 115 Six Sigma Black Belt Methods 3 Cr Hrs

Incorporates data and statistical analysis into a project-based workflow that allows businesses to make intelligent decisions about where and how to incorporate improvements.

PSS 120 Six Sigma Black Belt Experimentation & Transfer Function 3 Cr Hrs

Students will learn how to manipulate data with statistical tools to transform it into valuable information (numeric and/ or graphic). This data will be incorporated into a project.

SOC 101 Principles of Sociology 3 Cr Hrs

An introductory study to acquaint students with the influence of human social behavior. Sociology studies the processes and patterns of individuals and group interaction by acquainting students with the development, characteristics and functioning of human groups, the relationships between groups and group influences on individual behavior. It includes the study of how social relationships are created, maintained and changed.

SPH 101 Public Speaking 3 Cr Hrs

Covers fundamental basics to all good private and public speaking experiences and elements in voice production and improvement, bodily movement, confidence, poise and understanding of all types of public speeches. Required of all transfer curricula.