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Spring 2010 Schedule


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couple using computer Our most popular general business classes in a convenient 8-week format. All classes are 3 credits. Ideal for the busy, motivated student.

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• Each ON-CAMPUS class meets once per week for 8-weeks at the Business Institute. Weekly assignments are submitted online.

• Each ONLINE class meets entirely online and has weekly due dates. No scheduled meeting times. No complicated course management systems to learn.

Quick Links: GBS205 • GBS233 • GBS261 • MGT101 • MGT175 • MGT251 • MKT101 • MKT263• MKT268 • Register Online
GBS151 Introduction to Business
3 credits

Characteristics and activities of current local, national, and international business. An overview of economics, marketing, management and finance. Prerequisites: None.

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on-campus
@ The Business Institute

# weeks - dates day - times class #
8 wks. 3/23-5/11 Tue.  6:30-9:30PM 48838
Spring 2010

online

 # weeks - dates day - times class #
8 wks. 1/25-3/29   48666
8 wks. 2/22-4/26   48668
8 wks. 3/8-5/10   48670
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GBS205 Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues in Business 3 credits

Legal theories, ethical issues and regulatory climate affecting business policies and decisions. Prerequisites: None.

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This class is also offered in 5-week online and on-campus classes through the Business Fastrack program.

 on-campus
@ The Business Institute		 # weeks - dates day - times class #
5 wks. 2/10-3/10 Wed. 6-10PM 48840
8 wks. 3/4-4/29 Thr. 6:30-9:30PM 48842
Spring 2010
online # weeks - dates day - times - room class #
5 wks. 2/22-4/5   48680
5 wks. 3/22-4/26   48682
5 wks. 4/5-5/10   48684
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GBS233 Business Communication
3 credits

Internal and external business communications including verbal and nonverbal techniques. Prerequisites: ENG101 or ENG107 with grade of ‘C’ or better or permission of department/ division.

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 on-campus
@ The Business Institute 		# weeks - dates day - times class #
8 wks. 2/24-4/21 Wed. 6:30-9:30PM 48844
Spring 2010
online

# weeks - dates day - times class #
8 wks. 1/25-3/29 48688
8 wks. 2/22-4/26   48690
8 wks. 3/8-5/10   48692
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GBS261 Investments I
3 credits

Evaluation of various investment forms including study of inflation, taxation, government securities, stocks and bonds, real estate and retirement plans. Prerequisites: None.
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on-campus
@ The Business Institute

# weeks - dates day - times class #
8 wks. 3/22-5/10 Mon. 6:30-9:30PM 55799
Spring 2010
online # weeks - dates day - times class #
8 wks. 2/22-4/26  

48968
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MGT101 Techniques of Supervision
3 credits

Overview of the foundations of supervision and how to get things done within an organization through other people. The functions of planning, organizing, staffing, motivating, and controlling presented.
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online

 # weeks - dates day - times class #
8 wks. 1/25-4/5   48698
8 wks. 3/8-5/10   55731
Spring 2010
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MGT175 Business Organization and Management 3 credits

Covers basic principles of managing quality and performance in organizations. Covers management functions: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Emphasizes continual improvement, ethics, and social responsibility. Prerequisites: None.
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@ The Business Institute 		# weeks - dates day - times class #
8 wks. 2/18-4/15 Thr. 6:30-9:30PM 48944
Spring 2010
online # weeks - dates day - times class #
8 wks. 1/25-3/29 48728
8 wks. 3/8-5/10   48942
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MGT251 Human Relations in Business
3 credits

Analysis of motivation, leadership, communications, and other human factors. Cultural differences that may create conflict and affect morale individually and within organizations. Prerequisites: None.
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8 wks. 2/22-4/26 48654
Spring 2010
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MKT101 Introduction to Public Relations
3 credits

Emphasizes public relations techniques used both within and outside the business organization, including operation of a PR counseling firm.
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 online
# weeks - dates day - times class #
8 wks. 1/25-3/29 48742
8 wks. 3/8-5/10   48744
Spring 2010
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MKT263 Advertising Principles   3 credits

Introduces the advertising function within business including media study, creative strategies, and advertising campaigns.
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 on-campus
@ The Business Institute 		# weeks - dates day - times class #
8 wks. 3/22-5/10 Mon. 6:30-9:30PM 48952
Spring 2010
online # weeks - dates day - times class #
8 wks. 2/22-4/26 48750
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MKT268 Merchandising 3 credits

Surveys structure and operation of retail organizations. Emphasizes merchandising to include price, location, time, promotion, and quantity.
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 online

# weeks - dates day - times class #
8 wks. 2/22-4/26   48752
Spring 2010

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