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General Business Management

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Student Alert: 356 BCC courses renumbered and/or renamed starting summer 2008. For example, Speech 200 is now Communication Studies 210. If you have taken courses at BCC prior to summer 2008, visit our Common Course Number Advisory website to learn more and view a list of changed courses.

BUS& 101 Introduction to Business . 5 CR

Previously G BUS 101

Examines the role of business in a modern economy: growth, structure, organization, and relationship to the environment. Students investigate the objectives, functions, and management of business firms. Other topics include problems of organization, decision-making, and controls. Fulfills social science course requirement at BCC.

BUS 102 Personal Money Management . 1 CR

Previously G BUS 102

Part of a series of courses that present core components of personal finance applicable to individuals and financial service workers. Includes cash flow management, personal budgeting, and record keeping. Students develop a personal budget and compile personal income statements.

BUS 103 Personal Savings . 1 CR

Previously G BUS 103

Part of a series of courses that present core components of personal finance applicable to individuals and financial service workers. Savings, the banking industry and its products and services, savings returns, and evaluating alternative savings vehicles are covered. Students create an annual budget, set financial goals and determine the risks and returns of various savings vehicles, and create a personal net worth statement.

BUS 104 Personal Credit . 1 CR

Previously G BUS 104

Part of a series of courses that present core components of personal finance applicable to individuals and financial service workers. Focus is on the evaluation of the credit industry and its consumer products and services. Students evaluate alternate credit and loan features and explore strategies for debt management.

BUS 105 Personal Taxes . 1 CR

Previously G BUS 105

Part of a series of courses that present core components of personal finance applicable to individuals and financial service workers. Focus is on individual tax filing, tax planning and maximizing after-tax returns.

BUS 106 Personal Risk Management . 1 CR

Previously G BUS 106

Part of a series of courses that present core components of personal finance applicable to individuals and financial service workers. Focus is on the insurance industry and its products. Students evaluate personal insurance needs.

BUS 107 Personal Real Estate . 1 CR

Previously G BUS 107

Part of a series of courses that present core components of personal finance applicable to individuals and financial service workers. Covers the single-family house and mortgage market. Students review the home buying and mortgage application process.

BUS 108 Personal Investments . 1 CR

Previously G BUS 108

Part of a series of courses that present core components of personal finance applicable to individuals and financial service workers. Focus is on financial goals, historical risk and returns of major asset classes, asset allocation, maximizing after-tax returns and monitoring investments.

BUS 109 Employee Benefits for Personal Finance . 1 CR

Previously G BUS 109

Part of a series of courses that present core components of personal finance applicable to individuals and financial service workers. Outlines basic benefits offered by firms. Students become familiar with what these benefits achieve and how to use them for long-term financial planning.

BUS 120 Organizational Behavior . 5 CR

Previously G BUS 120

Explores the dynamics of human resources in a business organization. Students develop a positive attitude toward the human element in business. Specific topics include motivation, leadership, group dynamics, organization theory, participatory management, and communication.

BUS 130 Principles of Real Estate . 5 CR

Previously G BUS 130

Entry-level course designed for buyers, sellers, investors, and preparation for the Washington State Salesperson Exam. Legal titles and instruments, finance, appraisal, contracts, agency, land economics. Same as R EST 130. Either BUS 130 (prev G BUS 130) or R EST 130 may be taken for credit, not both. Recommended prior to taking any Real Estate course.

BUS 141 Introduction to Insurance . 2 CR

Previously G BUS 141

Covers the basic background of modern property/casualty insurance systems. Explores the interrelationship of insurance work, how insurance products and services are distributed to the consumer, and how insurance company departments function. Includes civil, tort and contract law and the importance of the risk management process.

BUS 145 Business Mathematics . 5 CR

Previously G BUS 145

Presents practical mathematics for business and consumer financing. Topics include computing simple and compound interest, present values, annuities, and amortization. Prerequisite: BTS 161, BTS 165 or CS 110 BCC with a C- or better or equivalent spreadsheet experience.

BUS& 201 Business Law . 5 CR

Previously G BUS 202 Law & Business

Surveys laws applicable to business transactions. Students focus on law of contract sales, negotiable instruments, and agency.

BUS 210 Investments . V1-5 CR

Previously G BUS 210

Provides tools for personal financial planning and investment selection. Topics include the economy, capital markets, industries, stocks, bonds, international, mutual funds, and other asset classes. Students are required to evaluate and monitor investments, use analytical tools (such as risk return and fundamental analysis), and behavior finance concepts to determine investment selection and fit to personal financial goals and risk profiles.

BUS 219 Business of Film & Video Production . 5 CR

Previously G BUS 219

Students develop a broad understanding of the Film and Television industries functions and explore ways to gain access to the industry. Students develop the knowledge and understanding to create their own production companies and bring their creative ideas and projects to fruition. Same as MEDIA 219. Either BUS 219 (prev G BUS 219) or MEDIA 219 may be taken for credit, not both. Prerequisite: CMST 216 (prev COMM 216) recommended.

BUS 221 Human Resource Management . 5 CR

Previously G BUS 221

Introduces the functional areas of human resource management and laws. Students discuss job analysis, recruitment, testing, interviewing, selection, placement, training, wage and salary administration, performance, evaluation and labor management.

BUS 222 Advanced Leadership & Management . 5 CR

Previously G BUS 222

Prepares working professionals for effective leadership in a culturally diverse and constantly changing business environment. Prerequisite: BUS& 101 (prev G BUS 101) or BUS 120 (prev G BUS 120) or BUS 221 (prev G BUS 121).

BUS 230 Project Management . 5 CR

Previously G BUS 230

Examines the theory and practice of project management from a managerial perspective. Students define projects, determine resources requirements, write requests for proposals, outline contract requirements, define and sequence tasks, and create project schedules. Recommended: Concurrent enrollment in BTS 280.

BUS 241 Multi-Cultural Business Consulting . 5 CR

Previously G BUS 241

Students gain practical experience managing in a multi-cultural business environment. Course combines classroom learning, reading, technical skills, marketing, financial analysis, business process reengineering, and consulting to see how changes in one area affect the growth of the company as a whole. Same as ETHN 241. Either BUS 241 (prev G BUS 241 or ETHN 241 may be taken for credit, not both. Prerequisite: Recommended 30 prior college business credits.

BUS 245 Property & Liability Insurance . 5 CR

Previously G BUS 245

Includes basic property and liability insurance, contracts, loss exposure, risk management, types of insurers, institution regulations, measurement of financial performance, and operations such as marketing, underwriting, and claims. Prepares students to test for the Certification in General Insurance through the American Institute for CPCU/Insurance Institute of America. Prerequisite: BUS 141 (prev G BUS 141) or equivalent experience recommended.

BUS 246 Personal Insurance . 5 CR

Previously G BUS 246

Designed for those interested in personal insurance needs or majoring in business. Covers personal insurance and financial planning. Includes automobile, homeowners, fire, flood, earthquake, ocean marine, life, health and other personal property and liability insurance. Prepares students for the Certification in General Insurance through the American Institute for CPCU/Insurance Institute of America. Prerequisite: BUS 141 (prev G BUS 141) or equivalent experience recommended.

BUS 247 Commercial Insurance . 5 CR

Previously G BUS 247

Covers insurance for commercial property, business income, equipment breakdown, inland and ocean marine, commercial crime, commercial automobile and general liability, farm, and business owner's policies. Includes workers compensation and employers liability insurance. Prepares students for Certification in General Insurance through the American Institute for CPCU/Insurance Institute of America. Prerequisite: BUS 141 (prev G BUS 141) or equivalent experience recommended.

BUS 248 Insurance Codes & Ethics . 2 CR

Previously G BUS 248

Designed for insurance majors. Addresses ethical behavior and considerations one must support in order to succeed in business, specifically in the insurance industry. Includes the Washington State Code and a series of case studies regarding ethical behavior in the field of insurance. Prerequisite: BUS 141 (prev G BUS 141) equivalent experience recommended.

BUS 250 Entrepreneurship . 5 CR

Previously G BUS 250

Deals with organizing and operating a small business. Topics include development of a business plan, failure factors in small business, source of capital, record keeping, financial statements, taxation, marketing, legal and regulatory issues and management principles. Prerequisite: Completion of 30 business credits or equivalent business experience recommended.

BUS 260 Business Ethics . 5 CR

Previously G BUS 260

Introduction to ethical theories relevant to issues and problems in business. Explores ethical concerns in marketing, race/gender bias, economics, the natural environment, employee-employer duties, and civic relations. Same as PHIL 260. Either BUS 260 (prev G BUS 260) or PHIL 260 may be taken for credit, not both.

BUS 280 Advanced Studies in International Business . 5 CR

Previously G BUS 280

Focuses on student research projects comparing U.S. business practices with their International counterparts. Class requires participation in the one-week international research trip. Prerequisite: INTST 150 and permission of instructor. INTST 150 may be taken concurrently.

BUS 291 Business Internship I . 2 CR

Previously G BUS 291

Develops the skills necessary for an effective job search. Topics covered include resumes, cover letters, interviews, job searches, and portfolios. Course is graded credit/no credit. Prerequisite: Entry code.

BUS 292 Business Internship II . V1-10 CR

Previously G BUS 292

Continues BUS 291, with students working at least 15 hours weekly in an industry related to their studies. Students meet weekly with instructor and discuss their work activities. Course is graded credit/no credit. Variable credit based on hours worked in internship. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

BUS 294/295/296/297 Special Topics in Management . V1-10 CR

Previously G BUS 294/295/296/297

Allows study of advanced or specialized topics in the field of management.

BUS 299 Individual Studies in General Business . V1-10 CR

Previously G BUS 299

Covers directed readings, special projects, and independent study by an individual student. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.