Academic Catalog 2025-2026

Academic Catalog 2025 - 2026

of basic legal concepts including contract law, business transactions, and related terminology. BUS 4600 Business Management Seminar 3 credits This course serves as the capstone for the Business Management major. Students demonstrate concepts learned in previous courses and demonstrate how classroom learning is applied in the business world and through field placement through a capstone project. BUS 4750 The Entrepreneurial Experience 3 credits This course examines the underlying beliefs and assumptions that drive the behavior of entrepreneurs to succeed. This knowledge is then taken and applied to the creation, implementation, and evaluation of a self-directed project. BUS 1211/2211/3211/4211 Topics in Business 3 credits An advanced examination of selected topics in specific areas of study in business. ENG 0040 Accelerated Literacy Integration 3 credits This course will focus on critical thinking skills required to read, analyze, and synthesize written information, including the expansion of vocabulary and grammatical/mechanical skills required to successfully negotiate the writing process in preparation for reading and writing at the college level. (This course does not satisfy a General Education requirement in English or elective credit for the associate’s or bachelor’s degree). FSS 0010 The Beacon Experience 0 credits This course equips students with tools for academic success and personal growth, focusing on navigating campus resources, developing and practicing research and writing skills, improving communication, and fostering self advocacy. Emphasizing the five pillars of success—attendance, participation, assignment completion, resource utilization, and communication - this course provides guidance on coping skills, academic planning, accommodations, and other essential skills and topics to help students achieve their academic and personal goals. MAT 0031 Essentials for College Mathematics 3 credits This computational review and practice course prepares students for the demands of college level mathematics through a focus on whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, rations, proportions, practical applications, and word problems. Students will learn how to use a basic scientific calculator to help facilitate learning. This course may be required as a prerequisite to MAT 1901. (NOTE: This course does not satisfy the General Education requirement in mathematics and is not eligible for elective credit for an associate or bachelor’s degree). 3 credits This course is an introduction to current technologies on a global scale. Students acquire computer/mobile learning skills and build a stronger foundation in word processing, presentation software, and web communities. Students gain experience with business applications in a PC environment that will be used in the educational environment to be applied later to the professional world. Classwork focuses on productivity and creative projects. The goal of this course is to ensure cross-platform computer literacy for academic and work environments. CIS 2000 Internet Technologies 3 credits The course will focus on Internet-based services and how they support applications such as e-mail services, FTP, list servers, etc. Students will research areas such as Web services and networking principles involved. Students will be given the basics of HTML to better understand Web services. The course will also cover web-based databases and transaction processes. (Prerequisite: CIS 1255) CIS 2100 Computer Hardware and Software 3 credits This course addresses concepts related to computer hardware and software. Students will learn the components that make up a computer and experience the assembly of the system. Basic concepts such as computer maintenance, installation and configuration of computers on a network PC, and troubleshooting strategies will be implemented. The use of operating systems and diagnostic tools will be demonstrated in the course. Students will have the option to use COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS CIS 1255 Fundamentals of Microsoft Office Suite COLLEGE READINESS/DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION

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