ACNT 1303 - Introduction to Accounting I
(3:3:0) This course is a study of analyzing, classifying and recording business transactions
in a manual and computerized environment. Understanding the complete accounting cycle
and preparing financial statements, bank reconciliation and payroll are emphasized.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
ACCT 2301 - Principles of Financial Accounting
(3:3:0) This course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts of financial accounting
as prescribed by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) as applied to
transactions and events that affect business organizations. Students will examine
the procedures and systems to accumulate, analyze, measure, and record financial transactions.
Students will use recorded financial information to prepare a balance sheet, income
statement, statement of cash flows, and statement of shareholders’ equity to communicate
the business entity’s results of operations and financial position to users of financial
information who are external to the company. Students will study the nature of assets,
liabilities, and owners’ equity while learning to use reported financial information
for purposes of making decisions about the company. Students will be exposed to International
Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Pre-requisite:
Meet TSI college-readiness standard for Mathematics; or equivalent recommended co-requisite:
Math 1324-Mathematics for Business & Social Sciences
BCIS 1305 - Business Computer Applications
(3:2:4) Students will study computer terminology, hardware, and software related to the business
environment. The focus of this course is on business productivity software applications
and professional behavior in computing, including word processing (as needed), spreadsheets,
databases, presentation graphics, and business-oriented utilization of the Internet.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 4
Note: This course satisfies a 090 institutional option core curriculum requirement.
BMGT 1301 - Supervision
(3:3:0) This course provides a study of the role of the supervisor. It includes managerial
functions as applied to leadership, counseling, motivation, and human relations skills.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
BMGT 1327 - Principles of Management
(3:3:0) This course covers concepts, terminology, principles, theories and issues in the
field of management.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
BUSG 1304 - Financial Literacy
(3:3:0) A study of the financial principles when managing financial affairs. Includes topics
such as budgeting, retirement, property ownership, savings, and investment planning.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
BUSG 1315 - Small Business Operations
(3:3:0) This course examines the aspects of operating a small business. It emphasizes management
functions including planning, leading, organizing, staffing, and controlling operations.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
BUSG 1301 - Introduction to Business
(3:3:0) This course introduces fundamental business principles including structure, functions,
resources, and operational processes.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
BUSI 1301 - Business Principles
(3:3:0) This course is an introduction to the role of business in modern society. It includes
an overview of business operations, analysis of the specialized fields within the business
organization, and development of a business vocabulary.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
ENGL 1301 - Composition I
(3:3:0) Students must be TSI-complete or TSI-waived in both reading and writing areas to be
eligible for the course. This course is an intensive study and practice of the composition
process from invention and researching to drafting, revising, and editing, both individually
and collaboratively. The curriculum includes the teaching of effective rhetorical
modes as well as audience, purpose, arrangement, style, and collateral readings. The
instructional focus is on writing the academic essay as a vehicle for learning, communicating,
and critical analysis.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
Note: This course partially satisfies a 010 Communications Core Curriculum requirement.
International students who do not have a TOEFL score of 550 must enroll in ENGL 0301,
INRW 0300, ESOL 0301, or ESOL 0302.
HRPO 1311 - Human Relations
(3:3:0) This course is a study of practical application of the principles and concepts of
the behavioral sciences to interpersonal relationships in the business and industrial
environment.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1
HRPO 2301 - Human Resources Management
(3:3:0) This course is designed to study the behavioral and legal approaches to the management
of human resources in organizations.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
HRPO 2304 - Employee Relations
(3:3:0) An examination of policies, practices, and issues required to build strong employee
relations. Topics include communications, employee conduct rules, performance appraisal
methods, Title VII, Family Medical Leave Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, and Americans
with Disabilities Act updates.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
MRKG 1311 - Principles of Marketing
(3:3:0) This course is an introduction to the marketing mix functions and process. It includes
identifications of consumer and organizational need; explanation of environmental
issues; and description and analysis of marketing research.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
POFT 1325 - Business Math Using Technology
(3:3:0) This course provides skill development in business math problem-solving using electronic
technology.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
POFT 2312 - Business Correspondence and Communication
(3:3:0) This course provides development of writing and presentation skills to produce effective business
communications.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
SPCH 1321 - Business and Professional Communication
(3:3:0) This course includes the basic principles of speech applied to communications in business
and professional settings. The course emphasizes practice in the construction and
delivery of various types of speaking situations and the application of interpersonal
skills that occur in a business, organizational, or professional setting.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Note:
This course satisfies a 090 Institutional Option Core Curriculum requirement for Oral
Communication
APPROVED ELECTIVE CHOICES
020 Mathematics
MATH 1314 College Algebra
MATH 1316 Plane Trigonometry
MATH 1324 Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences
MATH 1332 Contemporary Mathematics
MATH 1342 Elementary Statistical Methods
MATH 1350 Fundamentals of Mathematics I
MATH 2412 Pre-Calculus Math
MATH 2413 Calculus I
030 Life and Physical Sciences
AGRI 1307 Agronomy
AGRI 1415 Horticulture
AGRI 1419 Introductory Animal Science
ASTR 1403 Stars and Galaxies
ASTR 1404 Solar System
BIOL 1406 Biology for Science Majors I
BIOL 1407 Biology for Science Majors II
BIOL 1408 Biology for Non-Science Majors I
BIOL 1409 Biology for Non-Science Majors II
BIOL 1411 General Botany
BIOL 1413 General Zoology
BIOL 2401 Anatomy & Physiology I
BIOL 2402 Anatomy & Physiology II
CHEM 1406 Introductory Chemistry I
CHEM 1411 General Chemistry I
CHEM 1412 General Chemistry II
GEOG 1301 Physical Geography
GEOL 1401 Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors I
GEOL 1402 Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors II
GEOL 1403 Physical Geology
GEOL 1404 Historical Geology
HECO 1322 Personal Nutrition
PHYS 1401 College Physics I
PHYS 1402 College Physics II
PHYS 1410 Elementary Physics
PHYS 2425 University Physics I
PHYS 2426 University Physics II
040 Language, Philosophy and Culture
COMM 1307 Introduction to Mass Communications
ENGL 2321 British Literature
ENGL 2326 American Literature I
ENGL 2328 American Literature II
ENGL 2331 World Literature for Educators
ENGL 2332 World Literature I
ENGL 2333 World Literature II
ENGL 2341 Forms of Literature
HIST 2311 Western Civilization I
HIST 2312 Western Civilization II
HUMA 1301 Introduction to Humanities
HUMA 1305 Introduction to Mexican American Studies
HUMA 1315 Fine Arts Appreciation
HUMA 2319 American Minority Studies
HUME 2323 World Cultures
PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 1304 Introduction of World Religions
PHIL 2306 Introduction to Ethics
SPAN 2311 Intermediate Spanish I
050 Creative Arts
ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation
ARTS 1303 Art History
ARTS 1313 Foundations of Arts
COMM 2366 Introduction to Cinema
DRAM 1310 Introduction to Theater
DRAM 2366 Introduction to Cinema
MUSI 1306 Music Appreciation
MUSI 1310 American Music
080 Social and Behavioral Sciences
AGRI 2317 Introduction to Agricultural Economics
ANTH 2351 Cultural Anthropology
ECON 2301 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON 2302 Principles of Microeconomics
ENGR 2308 Engineering Economics
GEOG 1302 Human Geography
GEOG 1303 World Regional Geography
PSYC 2301 General Psychology
PSYC 2306 Human Sexuality
PSYC 2308 Child Psychology
PSYC 2314 Lifespan Growth & Development
SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology
SOCI 2306 Human Sexuality
SOCI 2336 Criminology
SOCI 2340 Drug Use & Abuse
Approved Business Electives
ACCT 2302 - Principles of Managerial Accounting
ACNT 1304 - Introduction to Accounting II *
ACNT 1311 - Introduction to Computerized Accounting
ACNT 1329 - Payroll and Business Tax Accounting
BMGT 2310 - Financial Management
BUSG 1304 - Financial Literacy
HRPO 2301 - Human Resources Management
ITSW 2334 - Advanced Spreadsheets
MRKG 1301 - Customer Relationship Management
POFI 2340 - Advanced Word Processing
POFT 1309 - Administrative Office Procedures I *
POFT 1313 - Professional Workforce Preparation
POFT 1328 - Business Presentations
POFT 1329 - Beginning Keyboarding
POFT 1349 - Administrative Office Procedures II
RELE 1323 - Real Estate Computer Application
RELE 1406 - Real Estate Principles
Courses listed below must be taken in combination to satisfy 3-hour elective requirement
BMGT 1168 - Practicum-Business Administration and Management, General *
BMGT 1169 - Practicum-Business Administration and Management, General
BMGT 2168 - Practicum-Business Administration and Management, General
BMGT 2169 - Practicum-Business Administration and Management, General
POFT 1127 - Introduction to Keyboarding
RELE 1203 - Real Estate Appraisal
RELE 1207 - Real Estate Investments
RELE 1215 - Property Management
RELE 1219 - Real Estate Finance
RELE 1221 - Real Estate Marketing
RELE 1225 - Real Estate Mathematics
