Business

Degrees and Certificates

Courses

BSNS 1133: Introduction to Entrepreneurship

Credits 3

This course exposes students to the knowledge needed to start their own business from a personal, professional, and emotional perspective. The class provides basic understanding of how to become an entrepreneur, locate opportunities, and why a business plan is an entrepreneur's best friend. AAS: Business elective.

BSNS 1373: Personal Finance

Credits 3
Students will study the basic principles and concepts of personal finance. Topics include: credit, loans, insurance, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, real estate, retirement, and estate planning. AAS: Business elective.

BSNS 1553: Introduction to Business

Credits 3
The student will discuss the nature of our business environment in the United States. The student will indicate the advantages and disadvantages of the common forms of business organization and also will discuss and analyze problems related to finance, the operation of a business, marketing, management, personnel, and labor relations in a contemporary situation.

BSNS 1653: Business Law

Credits 3
The student will identify basic principles of law that apply to business. Through case studies, the student will practice the decision-making process and demonstrate an understanding of contracts, commercial papers, sales, personal property and bailment, and real property.

BSNS 1663: Legal & Social Env of Business

Credits 3
This course involves the study of the political, business, social and legal forces that affect activities of modern business. The course will consider judicial processes, federal controls, and regulations. This course is designed for students planning to transfer to a senior institution where they will major in business.

BSNS 2113: Small Business Management

Credits 3
This course covers basic concepts and methods necessary for effective start-up and management of a small business. Topics include planning, legal aspects, financing, accounting, marketing, and management. Theoretical and practical learning exercises will be incorporated in the class. This course may be taken under the Pass/Fail grading option. AAS: Business elective.

BSNS 2143: Human Relations in Business

Credits 3
This course is intended to prepare students to handle effectively the responsibility of relating to other people. The ultimate goal is to learn how to motivate individuals to work together productively, to satisfy their personal needs, and at the same time to meet organizational objectives. AAS: Business elective.

BSNS 2213: Human Resource Management

Credits 3
This course covers basic principles and procedures of personnel administration. Topics include: job analysis, staffing, training, performance appraisal, compensation, and labor relations. AAS: Business elective.

BSNS 2413: Management Field Project

Credits 3

The student will apply his/her knowledge in a cooperating business or organization under the supervision of a training sponsor and the coordinator from the college. The student also will gain further understanding of the field of management through selected readings, assignments, and discussion of work experiences with fellow students and the program coordinator.

BSNS 2423: Internship Experience

Credits 3
The student will apply his/her knowledge in a selected career field by working a minimum of 240 hours at a cooperating employer under the supervision of a training sponsor at the employer and a KCC representative. This course may be repeated twice for credit. AAS: Business elective.

BSNS 2514: Business Statistics

Credits 4

This course focuses on statistical reasoning and solving problems using real-world data. Students will use technology-based computations using a graphing calculator with a statistical package, spreadsheets, or statistical computing software. Emphasis is on interpretation and evaluation of statistical results. Topics include data collection processes (observational studies, experimental design, sampling techniques, bias), descriptive methods using quantitative and qualitative data, bivariate data, correlation, least-squares regression, basic probability theory, probability distributions (normal distributions and normal curve, binomial distribution), chi-square tests, one-way analysis of variance, and confidence intervals and hypothesis tests using p-values. Students cannot receive credit for both MATH 1774 and BSNS 2514.

BSNS 2553: Principles of Management

Credits 3
This course covers the basic principles and concepts of management including the functions of planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling. Theoretical and practical learning exercises will be incorporated in the class.

COMP 1521: Computer Literacy

Credits 1
The computer novice will study the non-technical aspects of computers. Emphasis will be given to the impact of computers on society. A survey of basic hardware and software components, application in various fields, and hands-on experience using modern software in word processing are included. Credit for COMP 1521 is reserved for students who have not earned prior credit in a more advanced microcomputer course.

COSC 1341: PowerPoint

Credits 1

This is an introductory course to develop skills in preparing and using the graphics and presentation software PowerPoint. Students will learn how to include text, bullets, and charts in their PowerPoint presentations. AAS: Business elective.

COSC 1352: Word

Credits 2

This course is an introduction to Microsoft Word. Instruction includes entering, editing, enhancing, and revising text material. AAS: Business elective.

COSC 1362: Access

Credits 2

This course is an introduction to the database management software Access. Topics include designing and creating databases, maintaining databases, creating queries, reports, forms, and menus in addition to working with multiple files and setting up relationships. AAS: Business elective.

COSC 1372: Excel

Credits 2

This is an introductory course to develop skills in creating, revising, and printing spreadsheets, charts, and graphs. AAS: Business elective.

COSC 1513: Introduction to Information Processing

Credits 3

This course provides an introduction to the meaning and function of hardware, software, data procedures, and personnel in a business computer system. Basic systems analysis and design techniques, file processing and data base concepts, plus the entering and executing of programs will be presented. The hands-on use of business software packages for Windows, word processing, spreadsheets, Internet access, presentation graphics, and data base will be included.

HOSM 1003: Introduction to Hospitality

Credits 3
This course introduces the history, opportunities, problems and trends of the hospitality industry. It covers the organization of different sectors of the hospitality industry, including human resources, general business considerations, and management theory.

HOSM 1013: Front Office Operations

Credits 3
This course establishes a systematic approach to front office operations, detailing the flow of business through the hotel from reservations to checkout. Front office management is placed within the context of the overall operation of the hotel. Methods of handling guest folios, reservations systems, property management systems, and cash controls are discussed.

HOSM 1023: HR Management and Training

Credits 3
This course prepares students for interviewing, training, and developing employees. It covers management skills (technical, human, and conceptual) and leadership. Topics also include establishment and use of effective training, as well as performance evaluation measures to improve productivity. The emphasis is on staff and customer relations.

HOSM 1033: Quality and Service Management

Credits 3

This course provides a study and analysis of service delivery systems for the hospitality industry. Particular emphasis will be on implementing a consumer driven, top-down, policy oriented, quality service program. Principles of total quality management (TQM), outcome assessment, and leadership will be integrated throughout the course.