Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Business
The field of business is very diverse and therefore requires a diverse range of skill sets to support it. Just a few examples include, but are not limited to, business management, office management, entrepreneurship, technology support, and information systems support. The Associate in Applied Science degree is designed for the professional development of individuals who desire to upgrade their knowledge are skills of business and prepare themselves for these positions. Also, the certificate programs are designed for the professional development of individuals who desire to upgrade their knowledge and skills in management in a shorter period. While obtaining their degrees or certificates, students will also have the opportunity to acquire certifications such as MOS (Microsoft Office Specialists) and CompTIA A+.
Within the Business Department of Southern Union, students have several program pathways from which to choose. These pathways include Business Management & Entrepreneurship, Office Management and Support Technology, and Information Systems. Students may also choose from concentrations in Accounting and Medical Office Specialist.
Students should also contact an academic advisor regarding the transferability of specific courses to a four-year institution.
BUSINESS DEPARTMENT INTERNSHIPS
In collaboration with local business and industry, the Business Department at Southern Union State Community College offers internships in Business Management and Entrepreneurship, Information Systems, and Office Management. The benefit to the students is real-world work experience that will assist the student in obtaining gainful employment upon completion of their degree. It also provides students with an opportunity to further develop their classroom skills and increase their knowledge of their chosen career path. The potential benefit to the employer would be a value-added employee to consider for any further openings within their company.
Students who have completed at least two semesters of studies at Southern Union and meet the minimum internship requirements may apply to receive credit through this program.
For more information, please contact Lisa Turner at lturner@suscc.edu or (334) 745-6437 est. 5405.
BUSINESS DEPARTMENT INDEPENDENT STUDY
A student may request an independent study if they are in their last academic semester and must have the class to graduate. Procedures for requesting an independent study are as follows:
1. The student must obtain the independent study request form from the department chair.
2. The student must meet with their advisor to obtain the required information and signatures on the request form.
3. The student must submit the completed form to the instructor for the class at least 10 faculty duty days prior to the first class meeting of the semester.
4. The student must sign a learning contract for the course.
For more information, please contact Lisa Turner at lturner@suscc.edu or (334) 745-6437 est. 5405.
Degrees and Certificates
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Business Management - Accounting, -
Business Management - Entrepreneurship, Associate in Applied Science (AAS) -
Business Management - Accounting, Certificate (CER) -
Business Management - Entrepreneurship, Certificate (CER) -
Business Foundations, CTE Short-Term Certificate (STC) -
Business Management - Accounting, CTE Short-Term Certificate (STC) -
Business Management - Entrepreneurship, CTE Short-Term Certificate (STC)
Classes
BUS 100: INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS
Class Program
This is a survey course designed to familiarize the student with the fundamentals of American business in a global setting.
BUS 146: PERSONAL FINANCE
Class Program
This is a survey course related to managing personal finance. Topics include personal financial planning, money management, taxes, consumer credit, insurance, investments, retirement planning, and estate planning.
BUS 210: INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING
Class Program
This course is an introduction to accounting and financial reporting concepts and the use of accounting information for financial and managerial decisions. Information is presented from a financial statement user approach.
BUS 215: BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
Class Program
This course covers written, oral, and nonverbal communications. Topics include the application of communication principles to the production of clear, correct, and logically organized business communications.
Prerequisites
Eligible for ENG 101 or OAD 131 with a minimum grade of C.
BUS 241: PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I
Class Program
This course is designed to provide a basic theory of accounting principles and practices used by service and merchandising enterprises. Emphasis is placed on financial accounting, including the accounting cycle, and financial statement preparation analysis.
Prerequisites
MTH 100 with a minimum grade of C.
BUS 242: PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING II
Class Program
This course is a continuation of BUS 241. In addition to a study of financial accounting, this course covers topics in managerial accounting, corporations, and financial statement analysis.
Prerequisites
BUS 241 with a minimum grade of C.
BUS 245: ACCOUNTING WITH QUICKBOOKS
Class Program
This course will introduce students to computerized accounting systems using QuickBooks. Students will set up and perform routine tasks such as recording business transactions, maintaining customer and vendor files, vouchering, controlling inventory, processing sales, maintaining fixed asset and depreciation schedules, and preparing payroll. Additional procedures covered include setting up accounts, summarizing data, generating financial reports and banking transactions.
Prerequisites
BUS 241 with a minimum grade of C.
BUS 248: MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING
Class Program
This course is designed to familiarize the student with management concepts and techniques of industrial accounting procedures. Emphasis is placed on cost behavior, contribution approach to decision- making, budgeting, overhead analysis, cost-volume-profit analysis, and cost accounting system.
Prerequisites
BUS 242 with a minimum grade of C.
BUS 253: Individual Income Tax
Class Program
This course is intended to familiarize students with fundamentals of the federal income tax laws with the primary emphasis on those affecting individuals. Emphasis is placed on gross income determination, adjustments to income, business expenses, itemized deductions, exemptions, capital gains/losses, depreciation, and tax credits. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply fundamentals of the federal income tax laws affecting the individual.
Prerequisites
BUS 241 with a minimum grade of C.
BUS 263: LEGAL AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS
Class Program
This course provides an overview of the legal and social environment for business operations. Topics include the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, court systems, alternative dispute resolution, civil and criminal law, administrative agencies, contracts, employment law, property interests and rights, and intellectual property, business organizations, and ethics.
BUS 271: BUSINESS STATISTICS I
Class Program
This is an introductory study of basic statistical concepts applied to economic and business problems. Topics include the collection, classification, and presentation of data; statistical description and analysis of data; measures of central tendency and dispersion; probability; discrete and continuous probability distributions; sampling; interval estimation; and introduction to hypothesis testing.
Prerequisites
MTH100 with a minimum grade of C.
BUS 272: BUSINESS STATISTICS II
Class Program
This course is a continuation of BUS 271. Topics include sampling theory, statistical interference, regression and correlation, chi square, analysis of variance, time series index numbers, and decision theory.
Prerequisites
BUS 271 with a minimum grade of C.
BUS 275: PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
Class Program
This course provides a basic study of the principles of management. Topics include planning, organizing, leading, and controlling with emphasis on practical business applications.
BUS 276: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Class Program
This course provides an overview of the responsibilities of the supervisor of human resources. Topics include the selection, placement, testing, orientation, training, rating, promotion, and transfer of employees.
BUS 279: SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Class Program
This course provides an overview of the creation and operation of a small business. Topics include buying a franchise, starting a business, identifying capital resources, understanding markets, managing customer credit, managing accounting systems, budgeting systems, inventory systems, purchasing insurance, and the importance of appropriate legal counsel.
BUS 285: PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING
Class Program
This course provides a general overview of the field of marketing. Topics include marketing strategies, channels of distribution, marketing research, and consumer behavior.
BUS 296: BUSINESS INTERNSHIP
Class Program
This course allows the student to apply knowledge and skills in a real-world work place. Evaluation is based upon a well-developed portfolio, job-site visits by the instructor, the employer's evaluation of the student, and the development and assessment by the student of a learning contract.
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor.