PREREQUISITE: Eligibility for ENG 101
The fundamental principles of accounting theory are the focus of this course. Emphasis is placed on understanding the accounting cycle, journals, ledgers, adjusting and closing entries, working papers, and financial statements.
PREREQUISITE: BUS101
As a continuation of BUS101, this course focuses on accounting theory in relation to the specific needs of corporations and partnerships. Students will explore problems relating to assets and liabilities, payroll systems, methods of computing dividends, and corporate financial statements.
PREREQUISITE: ENG 101; and Eligibility for college-level mathematics
This course introduces students to the basic concepts of federal income taxation for individuals, partnerships, and corporations, with an emphasis on determining taxable income, allowable deductions, gains and losses. Students will practice preparing sample tax returns. Prior knowledge of accounting may be helpful but is not required for this course.
PREREQUISITE: BUS 101
NOTE: Quickbooks does not run on MAC OS.
Students enrolled in this course will learn to use accounting software packages to set up and maintain computerized accounting records. Topics covered will include customer, vendor and employee records, accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking, payroll, job costing, and financial statement preparation. Integration of accounting data with word processing and spreadsheet applications will also be introduced.
PREREQUISITE: BUS 103
This community service course is provided jointly by Roxbury Community College and the Internal Revenue Service. Students who participate in the program are trained to prepare tax returns. Upon successful completion of the training, students will prepare tax returns free of charge for elderly, lower income, non-English-speaking, and other disadvantaged individuals. Students normally must work a minimum of 5 hours per week from January to April.
Prerequisite: ENG 101 eligible
The focus of this course is learning how to write effectively in business and industry as well as in an academic environment. Learning proper written communication etiquette and developing effective writing skills are the main objectives. Academic writing will include learning proper narrative, descriptive, expository, argumentative and research writing techniques. Students are required to read and respond to selected short works that will serve as models for written assignments.
PREREQUISITE: ENG 101
This course introduces students to various business topics, including the global environment of business; management, marketing, and accounting issues; and business organizations. It also explores career opportunities in business.
PREREQUISITE: ENG101
(Formerly: BUS 231)
Management principles, including communication, motivation, and group dynamics are the focus of this course. Through readings, lectures, classroom discussions, and case studies, students will explore problem-solving strategies for effective planning, cost control, and overall organization in a management environment.
PREREQUISITE: BUS 131
(Formerly: BUS 232)
As a continuation of Management I, this course examines the supervisory role of the business manager. Students will explore issues such as leadership and motivation, planning, problem solving, staffing, communication, styles of supervision, organizing, and controlling. Through classroom lectures, readings, homework assignments, and case studies, students will learn that successful management is based on both an understanding of business principles and the ability to supervise others.
PREREQUISITE: Management I-BUS 131
(Formerly BUS 441)
Students enrolled in this course will examine marketing as seen from the perspective of the individual business and the larger society, with an emphasis on the integral relationship between consumer attitudes and marketing activities.
This course will enable students to invest based on their needs, values, and risk tolerance. Students will analyze stock, mutual fund, options, bond, and commodities markets to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of stock, real estate, CD's, tax deferred annuities, 401K plans, and IRA's. Students will learn to use savings and debt to help them achieve personal and financial goals.
Pre-Requisite: Eligibility for ENG 101
Students enrolled in this course will learn how to plan, start, market, and manage a new small business enterprise. Emphasis will be place on a) identifying marketable business opportunities, b) the business plan, and c) understanding and applying the principles of planning, organizing, activating, and controlling to a small business startup environment.
PREREQUISITE: BUS102
In this course, students will examine valuation problems relating to inventories, investments, receivables, and other assets. An emphasis is placed on accounting principles, income determination, and the preparation of financial statements.
PREREQUISITE: BUS201
As a continuation of Intermediate Accounting I (BUS201), students will examine problems relating to lease and pension plans, long-term investments, and current and long-term liabilities. Other topics discussed in the course include capital stock, stock rights and warrants, and an introduction to present value techniques for accounting valuation.
PREREQUISITE: BUS102
Students enrolled in this course will examine cost accounting practice for various aspects of manufacturing, including materials, labor, and factory overhead. Cost accumulation is also discussed as it pertains to job order systems, process systems, and standard cost systems.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: Principles of Accounting II
An introduction to financial management for business firms is the focus of this course. After a review of financial statements and forms of organization, students will explore the use of assets and cost of capital as management evaluation techniques. Other topics discussed in class include an overview of the securities market, effects of inflation, investment institutions, and the essentials of international finance.
PREREQUISITE: Eligibility for ENG 101
(Formerly BUS 321)
This course introduces students to the legal environment of business. Topics of discussion include sources of law, the court system, business torts, intellectual property, and cyber law, criminal law, E-commerce and dispute resolution, ethics, contract and product liability law.
PREREQUISITE: Business Law I
(Formerly BUS 322)
This course continues to build on the information learned in Business Law I. Students will explore the fundamental concepts of property in the context of the Uniform Commercial Code, with an emphasis on sales, commercial paper, and secured transactions. Related topics discussed in class will include insurance, product liability, and consumer protection.
Students enrolled in this course will learn about the specific management needs of small business enterprise. Emphasis will be placed on understanding and applying the principles of planning, organizing, activating, and controlling to a small business environment. In each area, the importance of small firms will be highlighted.
Prerequisites: Permission of Program/Internship Coordinator
This three-credit course is designed for students to gain hands-on experience in a work setting related to their career interest. Students must develop a resume, cover letter and references prior to placement. Students are required to complete 150 hours (minimum of 10 hours per week), assigned readings, a mid-term project and a final project that will include an oral presentation. Students currently employed in their program of study may be eligible to combine the internship with their employment.
This three-credit course is designed for students to gain hands-on experience in a work setting related to their career interest. Students must develop a resume, cover letter and references prior to placement. Students are required to complete 150 hours (minimum of 10 hours per week), assigned readings, a mid-term project and a final project that will include an oral presentation. Students currently employed in their program of study may be eligible to combine the internship with their employment. Prerequisites: Students must be enrolled in a degree or certificate program, completion of English Composition 101, three-courses in their major and posses a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Students are required to meet with the Internship Coordinator,
Room 3-219 prior to registering for this course.
