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  • 5.00 Credits

    Introduction to fundamentals of criminal, tort, and business law, including contracts, sales, Uniform Commercial Code, and employment. Familiarity with Washington's RCWs (Revised Codes of Washington) and WACs (Washington Administrative Codes) emphasized through researching regional business law cases. (Formerly BA 254.) (E)
  • 5.00 Credits

    Focuses on dynamics of management and how to manage people and activities to achieve organizational and ethical goals. Lectures, analysis of case studies, videos, guest speakers, and group projects. (Formerly BA 205.)
  • 5.00 Credits

    National/international business environments are explored through examinations of business relationships between nations, corporations, and economic institutions. Students examine the global marketplace with an entrepreneurial and small business focus. Aspects of the cultural, political, legal, and economic issues in international business and their role in the business strategic plan are explored. Planning and organizing international operations are integrated with the study of analyzing international business opportunities. (Formerly BA 220.)
  • 5.00 Credits

    A study of current payroll and Washington State excise tax laws, record-keeping requirements, preparing payrolls, payroll reporting, and accounting procedures. Addresses such issues as excise tax and business taxes, employee vs independent contractor, Fair Labor Standards Act, and statutory federal- and state-reporting requirements. Uses computer-simulation software. (Formerly BA 247.)
  • 5.00 Credits

    Introduces the fundamental concepts about management information systems and the integral role they play in a successful business. Course objectives embrace the notion that management of a modern organization requires knowledge of information systems to gain a competitive advantage, defining what they are, how they affect the organization and its employees, their strategic importance, and the role of emerging technologies in business processes. Students will develop and demonstrate proficiency in the use of key business application technologies. (Formerly BA 270.)
  • 5.00 Credits

    Introduces the fundamental concepts about Electronic Commerce. Two predominant themes are presented in the course: examining a firm's value chain can suggest opportunities for electronic commerce initiatives; and reductions in transaction costs are important elements of many electronic commerce initiatives. Topics include business strategies for electronic commerce; exploring international, ethical, and tax issues; web-server hardware and software; website design; e-commerce security; and electronic payment systems. In addition to the required text, students will explore the issues of e-commerce through various sites on the WEB and by developing an on-line store. (Formerly BA 274.)
  • 5.00 Credits

    Focuses on maximizing economic value or wealth for business owners: a study of how to allocate scarce resources over time under conditions of uncertainty. Students will consider such financial decisions as when to introduce a new product, when to invest in new assets, when to replace existing assets, when to borrow from banks, when to issue stocks or bonds, and how much cash to maintain. Concepts of cash flow analysis and financial planning, time value of money, net present value of cash flows, valuation of stocks and bonds, capital budgeting, and ratio analysis will be explored. Prerequisites: ACCT& 202, ECON& 201 and 202 or concurrent enrollment, and ENGL& 101 or ENGL 100. (Formerly BA 280.)
  • 5.00 Credits

    Examines role of marketing in the general mix of business activities and the marketing processes that develop products and services. Describes consumer and organizational decision making and discusses methods and techniques for market research, target markets, market segmentation, product planning, distribution, promotion, and pricing. (Formerly BA 282.)
  • 5.00 Credits

    This course is a broad introduction to Human Resources Management (HRM.) HRM is the implementation of organizational behavior knowledge to effectively manage people at work. Specific topics include legal issues, job analysis, recruiting and selection, performance appraisal, compensation, benefits, training and development, and career planning.
  • 1.00 - 5.00 Credits

    Provides opportunities to assume the role of employees in a business and gain practical experience prior to paid employment. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (Formerly BA 290.)
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