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Corporate College Services, Inc.

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Descriptions and credit recommendations for all evaluated learning experiences

Business Communications (BUS 301)

Length:

28 hours (7 weeks).

Dates:

July 2010 - Present.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: analyze communication techniques and their impact on specific business settings; implement effective communication systems and functions within an organization; apply effective communication skills in preparing and presenting ideas to an audience; and apply collaborative methods to facilitate teamwork and to motivate groups.

Instruction:

Major topics include: application of the processes and skills of business communications; how to become effective communicators to enhance communication abilities by possessing a range of strategies in listening, speaking, accepting others' views and sharing their own; development of these skills requiring knowledge acquisition, application, and self-assessment; and applied study of communication systems, interviewing and evaluating, conducting effective meetings, and presenting effective committee reports and business presentations.

Credit recommendation:

In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Business Communications, or Marketing (3/10) (12/15 revalidation) (10/21 revalidation). NOTE: The educational approach in this course is based on the principles of accelerated learning and adult learning theory. Based on this, and due to the limited class size and the low student/teacher ratio, learning outcomes are achieved and content is covered in the allotted hours. (Please note the subject matter areas listed in the exhibit were expanded in October 2021).

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Business in Society (BUS 320)

Length:

28 hours (7 weeks).

Dates:

July 2010 - Present.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: examine the economic, legal, ethical, political, and social questions and issues relating to business and society; assess the dynamics between business and society; promote ethical decision making; appraise media's role in the interaction of business and society; and evaluate how organizations impact the business/society relationship.

Instruction:

Major topics include: the relationship between business and society; corporate social responsibility, responsiveness, performance; business ethics fundamentals; business, government and regulations; the influence of business on government and public policy; consumer stakeholders; information issues and responses; product and service issues; the environment of stakeholder; business and addressing community stakeholders' issues. Students synthesize and utilize concepts thorough lectures, class discussions, case studies, debates, weekly readings and homework assignments, and written presentations. Assessment is based on a final project and case study, which critique students' application and integration of the theories and practices studied in class.

Credit recommendation:

In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category OR in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Business in Society, Business Management, Accounting, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Sociology, or Operations Management (6/10) (12/15 revalidation) (10/21 revalidation). NOTE: The educational approach in this course is based on the principles of accelerated learning and adult learning theory. Based on this, and due to the limited class size and the low student/teacher ratio, learning outcomes are achieved and content is covered in the allotted hours. (Please note the subject matter areas listed in the exhibit were expanded in October 2021).

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Business Math (BUS 120)

Length:

Version 1 and 2: 32 hours (8 weeks).

Dates:

Version 1: July 2010 - December 2021. Version 2: January 2023 - Present.

Objectives:

Version 1 and 2: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: perform operations with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; apply equations in problem solving; calculate simple and compound interest; analyze taxes, mortgages, annuities, and credit; compute inventory and depreciation; and evaluate financial statements and ratios.

Instruction:

Version 1 and 2: Major topics include: whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; solving equations; percent; discounts, markups and markdowns; payroll; simple interest and notes; compound interest; annuities; consumer and business credit; mortgages; financial statements; inventory; depreciation; investments; business statistics; and data presentation.

Credit recommendation:

Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Business Math (6/10) (9/15 revalidation). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Business Math (1/23). NOTE: The educational approach in this course is based on the principles of accelerated learning and adult learning theory. Based on this, and due to the limited class size and the low student/teacher ratio, learning outcomes are achieved and content is covered in the allotted hours.

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Business Policy (BUS 423)

Length:

32 hours (8 weeks).

Dates:

July 2010 - Present.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: analyze complexities involved in managing a formal organization and the relationships of each functional specialty to the overall operation of the firm; assess the relationship between the internal operations of the firm and the external economic, political, socio-cultural, legal, regulatory, and technical environment; distinguish between basic causes of business problems and symptoms; formulate and implement strategic plans; apply analytical thinking and skills when analyzing data and reporting conclusions effectively in written and oral form; and evaluate practical realities of running various types of businesses.

Instruction:

Major topics include: basic concepts of strategic management, corporate governance, and social responsibility; environmental scanning, industrial analysis, and internal scanning and organizational analysis; situation analysis, business strategy and case analysis; corporate strategy, functional strategy, and strategic choice; strategy implementation; and evaluation and control.

Credit recommendation:

In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Strategic Planning, Strategic Management or Business Policy (6/10) (12/15 revalidation). NOTE: The educational approach in this course is based on the principles of accelerated learning and adult learning theory. Based on this, and due to the limited class size and the low student/teacher ratio, learning outcomes are achieved and content is covered in the allotted hours.

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Business Statistics (BUS 305)

Length:

Version 1 and 2: 32 hours (8 weeks).

Dates:

Version 1: July 2010 - December 2021. Version 2: January 2023 - Present.

Objectives:

Version 1 and 2: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: describe a set of data; compute measures of central tendency and variation; apply probability concepts to hypothesis testing; draw conclusions about populations based on samples; and analyze relationships between two variables; and create predictions from data.

Instruction:

Version 1 and 2: Major topics include: presenting data in tables and charts; summarizing and describing numerical data; simple linear regression and correlation; probability; normal distribution and sampling distributions; correlation and regression; hypothesis testing.

Credit recommendation:

Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category OR in the upper division baccalaureate degree, 3 semester hours in Business Statistics (6/10) (6/15 revalidation). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category OR in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Business Statistics (1/23). NOTE: The educational approach in this course is based on the principles of accelerated learning and adult learning theory. Based on this, and due to the limited class size and the low student/teacher ratio, learning outcomes are achieved and content is covered in the allotted hours.

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Change Management (MGMT 411)

Length:

21 hours (7 weeks).

Dates:

March 2024 - Present.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: evaluate models of organizational change and development; analyze the human and economic factors in organizational change and restructuring; assess the impact of general and specific environmental forces for change; anticipate impact of change on stakeholders and workers; and develop a model to create action plans to bring about effective and ethical organizational change.

Instruction:

Major topics include organizations and organizational effectiveness; the role of stakeholders, managers and ethics; creating and managing organizational culture; types and forms of organizational change; organizational transformation cycles; decision making, learning, knowledge management, and information technology; innovation, intrapreneurship and creativity; managing conflict, power and politics; organizing in a changing global environment; organizational design and strategy in a changing global economy; and challenges of organizational design and designing organizational structure.

Credit recommendation:

In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Business Administration, Business Management, Management, Human Resource Management, Accounting, or Marketing (9/24).

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Finance (FIN 325)

Length:

Version 1 and 2: 32 hours (8 weeks).

Dates:

Version 1: July 2010 - December 2021. Version 2: January 2023 - Present.

Objectives:

Version 1 and 2: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: examine basic theories of finance; apply theories in relevant and meaningful situations; analyze the complex and dynamic nature of the financial market in the changing global economy; differentiate the rationales behind financial decisions; and examine financial problems objectively, factually, and logically.

Instruction:

Version 1 and 2: Major topics include: introduction to financial management; analysis of financial statements; risk and returns on time value of money; stocks and bonds valuation; capital budgeting; capital structure and leverage; dividend policy and forecasting; working capital management; cost of capital, financial markets and institutions.

Credit recommendation:

Version 1: In lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category OR in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Finance or Financial Markets and Institutions (6/10) (12/15 revalidation). Version 2: In lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category OR in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Finance or Financial Markets and Institutions (1/23). NOTE: The educational approach in this course is based on the principles of accelerated learning and adult learning theory. Based on this, and due to the limited class size and the low student/teacher ratio, learning outcomes are achieved and content is covered in the allotted hours.

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Human Resources Management (MGMT 320)

Length:

32 hours (8 weeks).

Dates:

July 2010 - Present.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: apply and analyze proven human resource management systems, developments, and strategies in real world situations; discover how specific organizations cope with their organizational demands by researching case studies and examples of real world companies; study and evaluate the complex and dynamic conditions, challenging questions, and conflicting responsibilities in human resource management; and survey and interpret human resource management problems using objective, factual, and logical thinking.

Instruction:

Major topics include: Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, job analysis (strategic management, recruitment, selection, training, career planning, performance appraisal); compensation/benefits; safety and health; labor unions and management; collective bargaining, global Human Resource Management (HRM). Methods of instruction include: examination of case studies, HRM skills development activities, problem solving scenarios, HRM surveys, response to contemporary issues, lecture, handouts, group discussion and activities, and guest speakers.

Credit recommendation:

In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category OR in upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Human Resources Management (6/10) (7/15 revalidation) (12/21 revalidation). NOTE: The educational approach in this course is based on the principles of accelerated learning and adult learning theory. Based on this, and due to the limited class size and the low student/teacher ratio, learning outcomes are achieved and content is covered in the allotted hours.

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International Business (BUS 340)

Length:

32 hours (8 weeks).

Dates:

October 2014 - Present.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: differentiate country differences such as political, economic, religious, and ethics and the impact in managing across international markets; assess the global trade and investment environment; describe the global monetary system; analyze the strategy and structure of international business; describe the production, importing, exporting, and trading relationships; and assess the human resource management, global marketing, research, and development of international companies.

Instruction:

This course is for current business managers. It provides an overview of theories and practices related to the international business environment and context in order to drive competent application through globally relevant decision-making skills.

Credit recommendation:

In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category OR in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in International Business, Management, Marketing, Economics, Global Business, or World Trade (12/15) (10/21 revalidation). (Please note the subject matter areas listed in the exhibit were expanded in October 2021).

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Labor Relations (MGMT 318)

Length:

Version 1 and 2: 32 hours (8 weeks).

Dates:

Version 1: July 2010 - December 2021. Version 2: May 2024 - Present.

Objectives:

Version 1 and 2: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: examine labor union laws that impact the terms and conditions of employment; distinguish differences among private sector, public sector, and multinational labor union relations; promote positive employee relationships and mutual respect in labor union relations and a mutual gains approach to problem solving; evaluate contemporary administrative, economic, and institutional issues that impact contract negotiations; and prepare costing out options for negotiations by applying each side's issues and concerns and identifying key negotiating points.

Instruction:

Version 1 and 2: Major topics include: labor union-management relations; evolution of employee-management relationships; influence of the legal system on employment relationships; union and management; key participants in the LR process; negotiating labor costs; resolving negotiation impasses and developing cooperation; contract administration and labor relations in the public sector; collective bargaining negotiation exercises; labor arbitration and employee discipline; institutional, administrative, and economic issues.

Credit recommendation:

Version 1 and 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category OR in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Labor Relations or as a Management elective (6/10) (7/15 revalidation) (9/24). NOTE: The educational approach in this course is based on the principles of accelerated learning and adult learning theory. Based on this, and due to the limited class size and the low student/teacher ratio, learning outcomes are achieved and content is covered in the allotted hours.

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