Introduces numerous aspects of modern business to the student. Includes organization, labor-management relations, stock market exploration, marketing, forms of ownership, business functions, as well as offering an overview of career choices available in business. The roles and relationships which business plays in society are discussed and evaluated. IAI Code: BUS 911

Introduces the student to the micro-business world. This is a practical how-to course for students who wish to develop entrepreneurial skills for use in their own business.

Increases a student's basic mathematical skills and teaches how to utilize those skills in practical business applications. The course covers a comprehensive review of mathematical principles with application in the areas of taxation, banking, discounts, pricing, income determination, transactions in corporate securities, insurance, business graphs and basic algebra.

Identifies current money control issues and practices for businesses and provides practice in dealing with inventory.

Intended for persons pursuing technical careers, this course includes communication principles and practical applications toon-the-job situations. Written instruction includes preparation of employment materials, business documents, complaint and adjustment letters, and student selected professional topics. Oral topics cover interpersonal communications, presentations, and student selected activities.

Presents a detailed analysis of the American retailing industry. The student will study the methods and technologies successful retailers use to establish, organize, operate and control a modern retailing business. Specific emphasis is given to forms of ownership, legal requirements for business operations in Illinois, and federal reporting requirements.

This is the first course in statistics for business majors. This course covers measures of central tendency, variability, sampling, statistical inference, simple linear regression, and correlation. IAI Code: BUS 901

Introduces civil law. Areas covered are the court system, contracts, agency and employment, commercial paper, personal property and bailment. The course is designed to acquaint students with business law and applications as they relate to private citizens. Course is based on Uniform Commercial Code. IAI Code: BUS 912

Considers the following topics: sales, security devices, partnerships, corporations, real property, estates, bankruptcy, and divorce. It is advised that law courses be taken in sequence.

Investigates the financial decision-making process confronted by all consumers. Elevates the competence of the consumer in the wise use of personal resources. Topics covered include money management, budgeting, consumer credit and banking facilities, investments, savings, insurance, securities, real estate, wills and trusts, federal and state income taxes, and consumer ethics.

Places emphasis on federal government involvement in business. Topics include employment, administrative agencies, labor management relations, product liability, and problems of legislating control over the business environment. IAI Code: BUS 913

This course offers additional information about human behavior in an organization beyond the Principles of Management course. Discussions relate to the personnel management system, staffing and organization, individual and group behavior, labor-management relations, remuneration, and EEOC.

Assists first line and potential supervisors in developing a better understanding of their jobs and responsibilities. The course promotes ideas for efficiency, identifies management skills, and establishes the supervisor's place on the management team. Discussions on various related topics directed at the supervisor's fundamental needs and problems will be emphasized.

Covers principles and problems of personal selling, prospecting, pre-approach, approach, demonstration, meeting objectives and closing of sales. Correct attitude and personal aptitudes of one who deals with the public on a business or professional basis will be studied.

Emphasizes the practical techniques of copyrighting, layout, production and media buying. Major advertising media are discussed, such as the internet, newspapers, magazines, direct mail, radio, television and point-of-purchase, with emphasis on present-day practices and uses.

Presents an overview of the strategies and tactics used by successful firms in the distribution of goods and services to satisfy consumer desires and corporate objectives. Emphasis is placed on the marketing concept as a means to integrate American business objectives and consumer needs. The economic, sociological and psychological factors affecting consumer needs are introduced and discussed.

Explains the jobs of managers and how they function within an organization. Class discussion revolves around management theories. Topics discussed include fundamental concepts of management, decision-making, planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling.