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The following table shows the total number of courses required for the A.A.S. Degree in Business Administration as outlined in the College Catalog.

Online courses can be very challenging.   We recommend that you talk with a counselor and plan your program to suit your particular needs and circumstances.  Before registering, go to the Academic and Student Policies section of the Online College Catalog and read Guidelines for Employment and Credit Limits (page 69).

Courses Needed for 315-9 Degree  

  Course Description

 

First Semester  
  Online Courses Available Sections Available Summer 2008
-
Section Number		 Sections Available Fall 2008
-
Course Reference Number (CRN)
Standard Freshman Composition: Explores principles of rhetoric and stresses effective expository writing. Primarily a course in organization of ideas and development of these ideas through use of specific information. Also deals with matters of style, sentence structure, paragraph development, punctuation and vocabulary. Also introduces students to close reading of appropriate materials. By placement. To be taken prior to higher-numbered courses. No Prerequisite. Credits: 3. Note: Fulfills SUNY General Education Requirement for Basic Communication. ENG101 / EG11:
Standard Freshman Composition

 		 ENG101 / EG11


 		 5260, 5261, 5262, 5263, 5975

 		 92788, 92789,
92790, 92791,
95811, 93971,
93975, 95571,
96113
Computerized enhanced instruction examines nature and purpose of accounting theory and procedures through study of accounting cycle, asset valuation and financial statements. Develops foundation of accounting knowledge for additional learning in subsequent courses. No prerequisite. Credit given for AC11 or AC13/AC14, but not both. Credits: 4 ACC101 / AC11:
Principles of Accounting 1		 ACC101 / AC11 5000, 5001 92670, 92671
Delves into the most significant activities in business. Topics include ownership, organization, marketing, purchasing, production, business finance, personnel, labor relations and government regulation. Recommended as background for further studies in business. No prerequisite. Credits: 3 BUS101 / BA11:
Introduction to Business		 BUS101 / BA11 5040 92676, 92677, 94729, 96250
 Communications Elective
 Interpersonal Communication: Stresses development of interpersonal skills necessary for building and maintaining productive and positive relationships in a variety of work and social settings. Topics include interpersonal trust, self-disclosure, assertiveness, conflict and conflict management. Students study various theories of interpersonal communication and practice interpersonal skills in class. No Prerequisite. Credits:3. Note: Fulfills SUNY General Education Requirement for Basic Communication. COM102 / CO12
Interpersonal Communication

Theories Of Persuasion: Study of theories used to create verbal and visual strategies designed to influence thinking and behaviors of individuals and groups. Also examines application of these theories to advertising, marketing, community affairs, political campaigns and public relations. No prerequisite. Credits: 3. Note: Fulfills SUNY General Education Requirement for Humanities. COM131 / CO21;
Theories of Persuasion


Intercultural Communication: Explores how cultural differences influence communication. Emphasis on theories, concepts, research findings and practice in intercultural settings. Activities are designed to promote cultural sensitivity, enabling students to confront their own assumptions and cultural biases, and increase their intercultural communication competence. Prerequisite: COM101 or COM102. Credits: 3. Note: Fulfills SUNY General Education Requirement for Other World Civilizations. COM202 / CO23
Intercultural Communication		 5181, 5182


 
5183
 


5184

 		 92777, 92778,
95699, 95701


92774, 92775,
96252, 91363,


92776,94807

 
Introductory course exploring most significant activities in business law with emphasis on specific knowledge essential for managers in workplace. No prerequisite. Credits: 3. Notes: Credit given for LAW107 or the combined sequence of LAW111/LAW212 but not both. LAW107 / BL70:
Law for Business 
             or
Introduction to law: law as a social institution, its origin, development and administration; law of contracts, agency, employment, insurance, government regulations of business. Emphasis on personal property, bailments and real property. No prerequisite. Credits: 3. Notes: Credit given for the combined sequence of LAW111/LAW212 or for LAW197, but not both. LAW111 / BL71:
Law for Business 1 		LAW107 / BL70


LAW111 / BL71
5075


5071
 		 92762


 
92763
Introduces business student to general skills needed for success in workplace. Connects the college experience and its impact on students’ skills necessary to compete in world of work. Fulfills Freshman Seminar requirement for students in accounting, business-related and paralegal curricula. No prerequisite. Credits: 1.5 BUS115 / BU15:
College Workplace Skills Seminar		 BUS115 / BU15
5100
 		 92765, 95994, 93297, 95547, 94712, 94713,
 
Second Semester  
English Elective Introduction To Literature: Introduction to imaginative works of literature: the short story, novel, poem and drama. Close and analytical study of this literature introduces students to major literary themes and forms. Continues training in effective prose writing and requires students to demonstrate maturity in thought and style. Recommended for those who plan to continue their studies at a four-year institution. Required for students in the following curricula: Liberal Arts and Sciences: General Studies, Humanities, Social Science; Accounting (A.S.), Business Administration (A.S.); Communications and Media Arts; and Engineering Science. Prerequisite: ENG101. Note: Fulfills SUNY General Education Requirement for Humanities. ENG102 / EG13;


Technical Writing: Orientation in field of technical writing and editing. Introduces various forms of technical writing: reports, manuals, publication specifications and standards, proposals, training materials, brochures and technical articles. Mechanics of manuscript preparation and preparation of reproduction-ready copy are discussed in detail, as are activities of various publications departments – editing, layout, printing, quality control, etc. Prerequisite: Prerequisite or corequisite: ENG101. Credits:  3 ENG121 / EG21		 5264, 5265, 5266, 5267

5268
 92792, 92793,
92794, 95010,


92795
Computerized enhanced instruction develops accounting principles and procedures as applied to partnerships and corporations. Designed primarily for students anticipating careers in accounting or who otherwise require detailed understanding of financial accounting practices. Prerequisite: ACC101. Credits: 4 ACC102 / AC12:
Principles of Accounting 11
           or
Emphasis on attention-directing and problem-solving functions of accounting with respect to management planning and controlling fiscal activities. Recommended for all students outside accounting emphasis. Prerequisite: ACC101. Credits: 3 ACC115 / AC15:
Managerial Accounting
 ACC102 / AC12


ACC115 / AC15
5002



5004
 		 95946



92672
Study of basic managerial functions of planning, organizing, staffing, direction and control. Emphasis on theory of management, organization and executive leadership. Case studies of actual business situations present problems requiring executive decisions for solution. No prerequisite. Credits: 3 BUS201 / BA51:
Management Practices
           or
Study of supervisory functions from viewpoint of the first-line supervisor. Emphasis on concepts of supervision and practices used by first-line supervisors in putting them into effect. Gives students actual practice through discussions of case problems arising from work situations. For students enrolled in certificate or A.A.S. business programs who plan to enter the business world immediately upon graduation. No prerequisite. Credits: 3 BUS109 / BA29:
Supervision Concepts		 BUS201 / BA51


BUS109 / BA29
5045



 		 92684



92682
Introduction to fundamental marketing management theories, practices and problems. Attention directed to marketing strategies including distribution, pricing, promotion and product. In addition, consumer behavior and government regulation are examined in a marketing context. Current events and case problems are integrated with standard course material for discussion. No prerequisite. Credits: 3 MKT101 / BD57:
Marketing		 MKT101 / BD57
5050, 5956
 		 92757, 94741
State-of-the-art computer skills related to business major. Emphasis on integrated problem-solving approach. Trains students to make bottom-line decisions using BUS112 / BA22:
Computers for Business

Notes:
- Students are required to
  have access to Microsoft
  Office XP or Office 2003
  suite software.
- Students who take BA22
  cannot also receive credit for
  CS11		 BUS112 / BA22







 
5042, 5957









 		 92680, 95972, 93280, 94733








 

 

Third Semester  
Issues In Philosophy: Investigates traditional and contemporary philosophical issues such as problem of knowledge, nature of reality, question of freewill versus determinism, and existence of mind, soul and God. No Prerequisite. Credits:  3. Note: Fulfills SUNY General Education Requirement for Humanities. PHL101 / PL11
Issues In Philosophy,
Critical Thinking: Develops methods of inquiry and analysis as core of a strategy of critical thinking. Students examine hypotheses according to evidence, role of necessary and sufficient conditions, concept of cause and effect, and treatment of alternative hypotheses. Includes use of these structures to formulate, evaluate, criticize and improve argument, judgment and interpretation. No Prerequisite. Credits:  3. Note: Fulfills SUNY General Education Requirement for Humanities. PHL104 / PL14
Critical Thinking,
Ethics: Study of traditional and contemporary moral theories, along with consideration of some contemporary moral problems, designed to help develop student’s ability to assess moral judgments. Credits:  3. Note: Fulfills SUNY General Education Requirement for Humanities. PHL107 / PL23,
Ethics,
Ethical Issues In Business: Within context of traditional and contemporary moral theory, investigates whether idea of business ethics makes sense, whether modern democratic social- welfare state – or any proposed alternative – is grounded in moral principle, whether corporations should have ‘social conscience,’ whether principle of caveat emptor (‘let the buyer beware’) takes precedence in consumer society, and (among other issues) whether ‘globalization’ or ‘protectionism’ is wave of future. PHL212 / PL25
Critical Thinking,

Foreign Language  or
any 3-credit
Visual Arts
(ART.../VA..,  ART.../CA..), 
Music
(MUS.../MU..)
or
Theatre Arts
(THR.../TH..) 		PHL101 / PL11



PHL107 / PL23








Understanding Music: Introductory course which develops ability to listen to and understand music. Recorded and visual materials utilized in studying specific styles, forms and idioms, from Baroque to early 20th century. Required listening and required concerts. No Prerequisite. Credits: 3. Note: Fulfills SUNY General Education Requirement for Humanities and The Arts. MUS101
Understanding Music

Classical Theatre: Study of classical drama in relation to stage design, acting and other elements of theatre. No Prerequisite. Note: Fulfills SUNY General Education Requirement for Humanities and The Arts. THR211 
Classical Theatre
5680















 		 92522



92524



 


 

92816, 92817


92643
 

Business Elective:
  Familiarizes business students with international business concepts and practices. Special attention given to organizational structure of international business; letters of credit; bills of exchange; foreign drafts; technical procedures; documentation; foreign, consular, and domestic regulations; foreign credits; insuring and financing; and exports. No prerequisite. Credits: 3 BUS141 / BA62
  Fundamentals Of International
  Business,
  Study of environment of small business and functions and philosophy of entrepreneur. Topics include problems in initiating and achieving success in new small business, including financing, marketing, management and legal governmental relationships involved. No prerequisite. Recommended corequistie: BUS125. BUS123 / BA53
  Entrepreneurship,
            or 
  Study of the nature of people in a business environment, significance of work, and the human resource. Topics include job satisfaction and motivation, formal and informal work groups, organization and authority, employee relations with the public, decision making and problem solving, the needs and goals of both people and the business environment. No prerequisite. Credits: 3 BUS127 / BA55
  Organizational Behavior
 BUS141 / BA62


BUS123 / BA53


BUS127 / BA55		 5047






5955		 92688


94738



94740
Introduces structure and operation of markets for goods, resources and financial instruments. How does a market determine the price for a good? Within a market, how does the firm determine its profit-maximizing production level of a good and employment level of labor? How does competitiveness of the market affect behavior of the firm? Under what circumstances (if any) should government alter decisions of the marketplace? No prerequisite. Credits: 3. Notes: Fulfills SUNY General Education Requirement for Social Sciences. ECO112 / EK22:
Microeconomics: Prices and Markets		 ECO112 / EK22

 		 5970

 		 92811, 93407

 
Principles of business communication as they relate to the contemporary business organization. Emphasis on management approaches and solutions to communication problems unique to the business community. Topics include word/information processing, employment communication, and effective preparation of business correspondence and reports. Resume writing and marketing oneself for the job search is explored. Prerequisite: ENG101 or permission of instructor. Credits: 3 BUS117 / BA25: 
Business Communications		 BUS117 / BA25
 		 5043, 5045
 		 92165, 93285,
94734
For students interested in social sciences, health sciences, business and industry. Theory of probability is used to develop methods of statistical inference, confidence intervals and decision theory. Topics include sample spaces, statistical models, binomial and normal distribution, t-distribution and chi-square distribution. Prerequisite: MAT006 or MAT007 or equivalent. Credits: 3. Notes: Fulfills SUNY General Education Requirement for Mathematics. MAT103 / MA23:
Statistics 		MAT103 / MA23
 		 5506, 5507, 5508, 5301,
5971		 95796, 95797,
95800, 95801,
93781, 93597
Physical Education Substitute—
Health Concepts: Basic concepts, principles, attitudes and information regarding health for students within the framework of their individual needs. Designed so that students can recognize and utilize those factors which contribute to creation and maintenance of a healthy lifestyle. No prerequisite. 3 credits HSC101 / HC11:   Health Concepts		 5965 93422
 
Fourth Semester  
Social Science Elective:
  Western Civilization I: Study of principal forces that have shaped European civilization from antiquity to 1715. Prerequisite: RDG099 or ESL102 or equivalent. HIS101 / HS11
  Western Civilization I,
  Western Civilization II: Study of ideas, politics and economies that influenced European civilization since 1715. Prerequisite: RDG099 or ESL102 or equivalent. Credits: 3. Note: Credit given for either HIS102 or IND102, but not both. Fulfills SUNY General Education Requirement for Social Sciences and Western Civilization. HIS102 / HS12,
  Western Civilization II,
  Foundations Of American History: Survey of American history from its colonial beginnings through the Civil War. Topics include origin and development of American ideals, American Revolution and constitution, westward expansion and Jacksonian Democracy, social and economic changes in the mid-19th century, slavery and the Civil War. Prerequisite: RDG099 or ESL102 or equivalent. Credits: 3. Note: Fulfills SUNY General Education Requirement for Social Sciences and American History. HIS103 / HS33
  Foundations Of American
  History,  or
  Modern American History: Analysis of American history from mid-19th century to the present. Topics include impact of industrialism, development of America as a world power, increased role of federal government, and present state of American society. Prerequisite: RDG099 or ESL102 or equivalent. Credits: 3. Note: Fulfills SUNY General Education Requirement for Social Sciences and American History. HIS104 / HS34
  Modern American
  History		 HIS101 / HS11



HIS103 / HS33


 		   91934, 96215




93486


   
Math or Lab Science Elective:  
(MA24 or Higher) 		Algebra II: Continuation of study of basic concepts of algebra. Topics include brief review of elementary algebra, solutions of second-degree equations, radicals, complex numbers, rational expressions, polynomial expressions, rational exponents and roots, systems of equations and inequalities. Prerequisite: MAT007 or equivalent. Credits:  4. Note: Fulfills SUNY General Education Requirement for Mathematics. MAT111 / MA27;
Algebra II


Finite Mathematics: For students interested in business, social and managerial sciences. Introduction to basic concepts and techniques of those areas in mathematics which deal with finite sets. Topics include linear programming, probability theory, matrix manipulations, Markov Chains, game theory and optimization problems. Prerequisite: MAT111 or equivalent. Credits: 3. Note: Fulfills SUNY General Education Requirement for Mathematics. MAT121 / MA36;
Finite Mathematics

FUNDAMENTALS OF PRECALCULUS I: Concept of function introduced early and used throughout course. Topics include zeros and graphs of polynomial functions, graphs and asymptotes of rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, introduction to trigonometry, angle measurement, right triangle trigonometry, properties and graphs of trigonometric functions. Prerequisite: C or better in MAT111 or successful completion of three years of college preparatory. Credits: 4. Note: Credit given for MAT125 or MAT126, but not both. Successful completion of both MAT124 and MAT125 is equivalent to MAT126 completion. Fulfills SUNY General Education Requirement for Mathematics. MAT124 / MA61;
Fundamentals of Precalculus I

Calculus For Non-Science Majors: For students of accounting, business, economics, social sciences and general studies. Involves study of functions, derivatives and integrals. Strong emphasis placed on application of these concepts to problems from fields of business, social sciences and some life sciences. Prerequisite: MAT124 or equivalent. Credits:  4. Note: Credit given for MAT131 or MAT141, but not both. Fulfills SUNY General Education Requirement for Mathematics. MAT131 / MA64
Calculus For Non-Science Majors 		5512, 5513, 5514, 5325, 5327, 5979

5517


5519, 5520



5523

 		 95910, 95911,
95912, 95913,
93775, 93601

95917


92815, 95925, 95710



95933

 
Cooperative Education is supervised on-the-job training directly related to a student’s academic major and career interest. Co-op students integrate classroom theory with practical work experience. Through a required weekly seminar, students receive instruction in employment communications and discuss work station learning experiences. Students must be available to work a minimum of 10 hours per week. Interested students should contact appropriate program coordinator on their campus for more information. Registration in this course requires that students purchase liability insurance through the college. Prerequisite: Completion of at least 24 credit hours (12 credits being in the business area, with the exception of CS students), minimum overall GPA of 2.5, and permission of appropriate co-op coordinator, area chairperson and/or area assistant dean. Credits: 3 BUS150 / BU80:
Coop Education in Business
             or
Advanced capstone course for Business Administration (A.A.S.) majors taken final semester before graduation. Working individually and in teams, students demonstrate abilities to think critically, solve managerial, quantitative and ethical business problems, utilize business-related technology, and exhibit effective leadership in response to current business events and case studies. Students assemble portfolios documenting effective communication skills, understanding, and practical knowledge of business administration. Prerequisite: Completion of at least 45 credits in BUAO-AAS curriculum, including BUS101,ACC101,MKT101, LAW107 and a business elective. Credits: 3 BUS209 / BA70:
Issues in Contemporary Business		 BUS150 / BU80

 
BUS209 / BA70

   		 5105 **


 
 		 92766, 94756


92758

 
Business Elective:
Sequence of (2) Courses

See Online Catalog for Details

 		    


** BUS150 / BU80 online students must contact Debra Klein in the Career Services and Cooperative Education office in the Babylon Student Center, Room 205, on the Ammerman Campus or call (631) 451-4049 in order to register for this section.
 

 

 
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