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3.00 Credits
3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): A grade of "A" in MATH 24, or a grade of "C" or higher in MATH 25, or a grade of "C" or higher in MATH 81, or tested placement at MATH 100 or higher level math; qualification for ENG 22 or ESOL BUS 100 is a survey of important elementary concepts in algebra, logical structure, numeration systems, and probability and statistics designed to acquaint students with examples of mathematical reasoning, and to develop their capacity to engage in logical thinking and to read critically the technical information with which our society abounds. The intent of this course is to present a broad knowledge of mathematical topics to assist students in exercising sound judgment in making personal and business decisions. Upon successful completion of BUS 100, the student should be able to: Analyze deductive arguments using elementary symbolic logic. Explore general methods for determining probabilities. Use statistical measures of central tendency and dispersion. Find mean, median, mode, and standard deviation. Use financial formulas as models. Derive effective yield, future value, mortgage payments. Describe the difference between compound interest savings accounts and annuities. Use exponential models to explore growth and decay.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours lecture per week BUS 120 surveys the fundamentals of the American business enterprise and examines the foundations and responsibilities of accounting, business, management, finance and marketing in the business environment. Upon successful completion of BUS 120 the student should be able to: Discuss and explain the impact of external factors on business decisions relative to the accomplishment of the mission and objectives of an organization. Define various forms of ownership and determine their appropriateness relative to an organization's resources, goals, and objectives. Examine and explain various business functions and practices and their impact on the successful operation of a business. Determine the impact of internal business decisions on local communities, other businesses, the environment, and other areas external to the company. Specify ethical standards for businesses operating in the USA and contrast with foreign markets. Relate the business environment and functions to personal career choices.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours lecture per week BUS 150 will provide students with basic knowledge in finance, insurance, and investment strategies. The content will demonstrate to a student how to obtain financing for the purchase of real and personal property. It will detail the different types of car, health, and life insurance options available. Basic investment strategies for the different stages of life will be presented. Upon successful completion of BUS 150, the student should be able to: Identify the steps necessary in obtaining a loan for the purchase of real property (mortgage) and personal property (car, computer, etc.). Demonstrate the ability to choose a financial institution that best suits their particular needs. Understand the need for good credit and the necessary steps in obtaining it. Understand the need for property insurance (car and home) and the different coverages available. Understand and demonstrate the ability to choose the appropriate life insurance coverage needed. Identify the various health insurance policies available and be able to choose one appropriate for their situation. Demonstrate investment strategies for the different stages of life such as newly married or retired.
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1.00 Credits
1 hour lecture per week Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Business Education Department Chair. BUS 191D is an introduction to basic database concepts and terminology, including an introduction to database design and the relationship between databases, tables, records and fields. The course includes hands-on use in a computer environment that provides the students with experience designing, creating, and manipulating a database using Microsoft Access. Upon successful completion of BUS 191D,the student should be able to: Critically analyze, evaluate and respond in oral and written forms to selected readings in Business Education topics. Demonstrate written and oral business communication abilities in both individual and group situations. Solve problems and make decisions in a business environment. Apply appropriate business techniques and practices in both independent and cooperative activities. Examine personal values and value systems of others in society and the work place. Describe the importance of lifelong learning skills required to maintain currency in a business environment. Define common database terminology such as tables, records, fields, keys, views and relationships. Describe the database design process. Define advantages of good database design. Define a database management system (DBMS) and describe relationships of DBMS to a database and to users. Design simple relational database with proper documentation. Design databases and their applications that allow queries and report generation.
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3.00 Credits
Variable hours lecture/lab per week according to course content. Prerequisite(s): Consent of department chair. BUS 191V is a dynamic offering of varying topics in Business Education. The actual course content consists of activities and topics selected from existing 100 level Business Education courses listed in the KCC General Catalog. Content varies and consists of targeted activities and topics in Accounting, Business, Information Technology, Business Law, Entrepreneurship, Information and Computer Science, and/or Marketing courses. Upon successful completion of BUS 191V, the student should be able to: Demonstrate the ability to think and read critically about topics in Business Education. Develop business communication (written and oral) abilities in both individual and group situations. Exhibit problem solving and decision-making skills in a business environment. Exhibit the ability to learn business techniques and practices in both independent and cooperative activities. Examine personal values and value systems of others in society and the work place. Develop skills for lifelong learning necessary to maintain currency in a business environment.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): Approval by Business Education Department Chairperson. Comment: BUS 220 (Alpha) is repeatable twice for credit. BUS 220 (Alpha) will examine the latest topics that are important for businesses. These topics provide for a dynamic offering of activities that span across subject areas such as Accounting, Business Law, Business Math, Electronic Commerce, Entrepreneurship, Management, Marketing, Information and Computer Science, and Information Technology. These topics will vary from semester to semester, and this format will allow for current contemporary subjects to be offered in a timely manner to keep up with the rapidly changing technologies that businesses must understand and utilize in order to survive in a global economy. Topics may include web electronic commerce for the entrepreneur, project development from a distance, and programming accounting packages for small businesses. Upon successful completion of BUS 220 (Alpha), for the topic(s) chosen, the student should be able to: Demonstrate the ability to think and read critically about topics in Business Education. Develop business communication (written and oral) abilities in both individual and group situations. Exhibit problem solving and decision-making skills in a business environment. Exhibit the ability to learn business techniques and practices in both independent and cooperative activities. Examine personal values and value systems of others in society and the work place. Develop skills for lifelong learning necessary to maintain currency in a business environment. Describe its impact on current business practices.
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3.00 Credits
45 class hours Prerequisite(s): Approval by Business Education Department Chairperson. Participants in the BUS 220B seminar will study current trends in retailing in the State of Hawai'i. Emphasis is on developing teaching units in different topics, concepts and principles in retailing as it applies to Hawai'i.Upon successful completion of BUS 220B, for the topic(s) chosen, the student should be able to: Describe its impact on current business practices. Understand principles and concepts of retailing. Develop teaching units in retailing. Develop specific strategies for the promotion of the retail merchandise concentration.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): Qualification for MATH 135. Recommended Preparation: Qualification for ENG 100 or ESL 100; ICS 100 or ICS 101. BUS 250 covers the algebra and geometry of linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions as applied to the mathematics of finance - annuities, perpetuities, present value. BUS 250 also covers derivatives, graphical analysis, and mathematical models as applied to business, with selected coverage of algebra, geometry, and calculus emphasizing business applications and decision making. Upon successful completion of BUS 250, the student should be able to: Solve linear, quadratic, exponential and logarithmic equations - with applications to business like solving for interest rate(s) and solving for various terms of investment. Describe the derivative of a function, and apply rules for differentiation. Apply derivatives in curve sketching with applications to business as in solving for marginal revenue/cost, marginal tax rate, minimum cost, and maximum profit. Calculate present and future values (PV and FV) of simple and compound interest. Apply formulas for interest to solve problems involving installment buying and credit card purchases. Apply formulas for interest to solve problems involving debt consolidation and rescheduling of debt payments. Apply formulas for interest to solve problems involving issuing and discounting promissory notes, and government/corporate bonds. Solve for PV, FV, payment, interest, and duration of ordinary/due simple annuities, general annuities, deferred annuities, sinking funds, and constant growth annuities. Solve for PV, payment, and interest rate for ordinary and due perpetuities. Describe the various types of mortgage loans; use amortization schedules, and calculate the various components of mortgage payment(s). Apply amortization tables to calculate the various components of mortgage payments(s), and refinancing options. Master the use of financial calculator(s) and Excel to formulate, analyze, andinterpret mathematical models in business, and to develop models to solve time value of money (TVM) problems.
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3.00 Credits
Variable hours lecture/lab per week according to course content. Prerequisite(s): Consent of department chair. BUS 291V is a dynamic offering of varying topics in Business Education. The actual course content consists of activities and topics selected from existing 200 level Business Education courses listed in the KCC General Catalog. Content varies and consists of targeted activities and topics in Accounting, Business, Information Technology, Business Law, Entrepreneurship, Information and Computer Science, and/or Marketing courses. Upon successful completion of BUS 291V, the student should be able to: Demonstrate the ability to think and read critically about topics in Business Education. Develop business communication (written and oral) abilities in both individual and group situations. Exhibit problem solving and decision-making skills in a business environment. Exhibit the ability to learn business techniques and practices in both independent and cooperative activities. Examine personal values and value systems of others in society and the work place. Develop skills for lifelong learning necessary to maintain currency in a business environment.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): Qualification for MATH 24. BUS 55 focuses on basic math applications to common business and financial problems. Training in computational skills will include use of adding machines and calculators. Upon successful completion of BUS 55, the student should be able to: Demonstrate proficiency in the use of the electronic calculator and 10-key adder. Demonstrate knowledge of basic arithmetic processes including fractions, decimals, and percentages and their application to business problems. Solve business math problems for banking and sales records, interest in finance, markup and markdown, cash and trade discounts, taxes, payroll, depreciation, inventory, metric, and basic financial reports. Demonstrate correct usage of the electronic calculator. Demonstrate correct usage of the ten-key adder. Demonstrate basic skills in the handling of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages. Describe basic checking account records and prepare a bank reconciliation. Solve simple interest problems for principal, rate, and time. Solve problems in merchandise pricing including mark-ups based on cost or selling price. Demonstrate the use of cash and trade discounts. Compute sales and income taxes. Complete a total payroll including calculation of gross earnings, various taxes, other payroll deductions, and net earnings for each employee. Compute depreciation using straight-line, declining balance, and sum of the years digits methods. Compute inventory value by the specific identification, average cost, FIFO, and LIFO methods. Solve problems in metric. Convert Balance Sheet and Income Statements from dollars to percents for horizontal and vertical analysis; compute current and acid-test ratios and inventory turnover.
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