Business Technology (BUSN) Courses
BUSN 121 : Introduction to Word Processing
Credits: 3
The course covers proper keyboarding techniques, word processing concepts (Microsoft Word), and document formatting of letters, memos, tables, reports, and e-mail. Basic file management and operating system functions are included. Keyboarding speed and accuracy are emphasized.
Recommended Prep:
Placement in ENG 100
BUSN 123 : Word Processing for Business
Credits: 3
Uses advanced features from a word processing program to create business documents emphasizing production and proofreading. Integrates knowledge of the Internet and the computer. Includes timed computer keyboarding skills for creating and editing business documents and sending electronic attachments.
Prerequisites:
Thirty-five (35) gross words a minute (GWAM); or instructor approval.
Recommended Prep:
ENG22, ESL 22, BUSN 121
BUSN 158 : Social Media and Collaboration Tools for Business
Credits: 3
Introduces students to social media, collaboration, and Web tools as they relate to business. Students learn how to effectively create, maintain, and update blogs, social media sites (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Google+, YouTube), and internal/external collaboration and communication tools. Organizational management of cloud storage will be covered.
Recommended Prep:
ENG 22, BUS 101, BUSN 123
BUSN 159 : Creating and Managing the VIrtual Office
Credits: 3
This course will explore concepts and issues involved in establishing a virtual assistant business. Students will use integrated software applications to complete assignments, create projects, conduct research, and identify the components of a business plan.
Prerequisites:
Placement in ENG 100 or equivalent
and
BUS 101, ICS 100 or ICS 101 with a grade of C grade or better or equivalent
and
BUSN 121 or BUSN 123 with a grade of C or better or equivalent
and
BUSN 164 with a grade of C or better or equivalent
or
Instructor consent
BUSN 164 : Career Success
Credits: 3
Presents concepts and theories relating to workplace behavior; managing one’s attitude and relationships for workplace effectiveness.
Prerequisites:
Completion or concurrent enrollment in ENG/ESL 21 and ENG/ESL 22 or ENG 24 or equivalent, or instructor approval.
Recommended Prep:
Computer experience using a word processing program.
BUSN 166 : Professional Employment Preparation
Credits: 1
Facilitates employment search by emphasizing professional techniques and standards in the preparation of application forms, résumés, cover letters, and employment interviews.
Recommended Prep:
Ability to keyboard and knowledge of word processing.
BUSN 170 : Records and Information Management
Credits: 3
Studies principles and procedures for organizing and operating Records and Information Management (RIM) programs. Topics include: Selection of filing systems, equipment, and supplies; procedures for storage, retrieval, transfer, retention, and disposal of records; records inventory and analysis; records protection and disposition; study and application of Association of Records Managers and Administrators (ARMA) rules for alphabetic, geographic, numeric, and subject methods. This course prepares students to assist a business or organization to meet its fiscal, legal, and governmental requirements by managing its information systems.
Recommended Prep:
ENG 22, ESL 22
BUSN 188 : Business Calculations
Credits: 3
Introduces various quantitative computational procedures used in accounting and finance such as present and future value concepts, payroll, inventory, and international currency exchange rates. Utilization of the electronic 10-key pad as a tool for calculating will be stressed.
Recommended Prep:
Placement in ENG 100
BUSN 193V : Cooperative Education
Credits: 1 - 4
Cooperative Education provides practical career-related work experience through a program used nationally in colleges and universities to apply classroom knowledge and to develop job competencies. Full-time or part-time work in private and public sectors is utilized for this program. The number of credits earned depends upon the number of hours spent at the job station during the semester.
Leeward CC: To receive credit for Cooperative Education, a student must complete a minimum of 60 work hours per credit and attend Cooperative Education required seminars. Work must be supervised by an approved employer in the public or private sector of the community. For example, a student registered in three credit hours will need to work a minimum of 180 hours during the semester and attend all Cooperative Education seminars. It is a minimum course requirement that the required work hours be completed within the semester. May be repeated but cannot exceed nine (9) credits total.
Prerequisites:
Placement in ENG 100 or instructor consent
BUSN 232 : Microsoft Excel for Business
Credits: 3
Covers business spreadsheets with special attention to advanced techniques required by experts. Develops critical thinking skills for applying software tools to business problems. Covers financial and logical functions, custom formatting, charts and graphs, multi-sheet and shared workbooks, formula auditing, data importing, web features, one-variable and two-variable data tables, decision-making functions, and application development tools.
Prerequisites:
BUS 101 with a grade of C or better or instructor approval.
BUSN 242 : Business Presentations
Credits: 3
Provides skills and competencies relating to the demands of professional business presentations including use of Microsoft® Word and PowerPoint, desktop publishing, and other media. Competencies encompass reporting as well as presenting information, data, and evidence using current technologies.
Prerequisites:
BUSN 101, BUSN 121, or BUS 123 with a grade of C or better or equivalent
or
keyboarding or typewriting skills and computer knowledge
or
Instructor consent
Recommended Prep:
ENG 100
BUSN 269 : Supervision
Credits: 3
Develops effective communication techniques while strengthening supervisory skills. Students apply oral and written communication skills while studying topics on basic concepts in administrative office management, managing human resources and administrative services, and controlling administrative office systems.
Prerequisites:
Placement in ENG 100
BUSN 277 : International Business Protocol
Credits: 3
Presents international business protocol differences among countries and develops the skills to identify and understand these differences in a business environment.
Prerequisites:
Placement in ENG 100
or
Instructor consent
BUSN 279 : International Business Analysis
Credits: 3
Analyzes international corporate environments and their impact on business dynamics. The focus is on business practices in the Asian/Pacific region; but other regions may also be included.
Prerequisites:
Placement in ENG 100