MWCC College Catalog 2008-2009 — Business
BUS105 BUSINESS ETHICS
3 credits
This course is designed for the student with an interest in organizational
and business ethics. The focus is on how we act as individuals and how
we contribute to group accountability. The class will provide each student
with a framework for thinking in an ethical manner. In addition the class
will explore everyday ethical thinking. Most topics will be explored
using the case study method. Although designed for the business student,
this class is open to all students with an interest in exploring everyday
ethical behavior on an individual and group level. Prerequisites: RDG100,
ENG100, or placement.
BUS108 PRINCIPLES OF REAL ESTATE
3 credits
This course is an introduction to real estate. Topics include property rights,
principles of land ownership, sale, financing and conveyance, contracts,
liens, mortgage financing, mortgages or deeds of trust, deeds, recording,
settlement concepts, condominiums and cooperatives, leasing, and other property
concepts. Prerequisite: RDG100 or placement.
BUS112 INTRODUCTION TO CUSTOMER RELATIONS
3 credits
This course focuses on practical information that will enable both the student
and practicing customer service professional to enhance, hone, and refine
their service skills. The course is designed to equip individuals with the
strategic necessities to effectively interact with and deal with a multitude
of customer-related service issues that are an integral part of the customer
service job function. Prerequisites: ENG100, RDG100, or placement.
BUS113 BUSINESS ETIQUETTE AND PROTOCOL
3 credits
This course prepares students to successfully enter the ever-changing workforce
or to advance in their career by teaching the skills, attitudes, and behaviors
demanded in today’s high performance workplace. This course is intended
for the worker in career transition with discrete needs for grounding in
business protocol. Prerequisites: ENG100, RDG100, or placement.
BUS125 COMMUNICATING FOR BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY
3 credits
Students are introduced to concepts relating to communicating in a diverse
workplace. Emphasis is placed on nonverbal communication, the writing process,
and email. Students learn how to write memos and letters and communicate
with customers, research and use information, and develop and use graphic
and visual aids. Students prepare reports and presentations. Students develop
skills to communicate through the application and interview process. Prerequisites:
ENG100, RDG100, or placement.
BUS211 BUSINESS LAW I
3 credits
This course covers business transactions and issues, with particular emphasis
on contract law. Major topics include the nature of law and the judicial
process, the concept of contract, and the law of sales. Currently emerging
legal concepts will be included. The focus will be on studying the law regulating
commercial activity in order to prepare students to conduct business in a
dynamic world marketplace. Prerequisites: ENG101, RDG100, or placement.
BUS212 BUSINESS LAW II
3 credits
This course is a continuation of BUS211 Business Law I, and introduces the
student to the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), a uniform set of legal principles
that facilitates intrastate and interstate commercial transactions. Topics
include the law of sales, leases, secured transactions, and other commercial
legal topics. Particular emphasis is placed on the UCC modification of common-law
contract law, with particular reference to the sale of goods and special
rules governing transactions by merchants. Prerequisite: BUS211.
BUS220 THE BUSINESS OF SOCIAL CHANGE
3 credits
This course will explore the theory of social entrepreneurism, and how social
entrepreneurs create systemic social change. Through case studies and readings,
students will analyze how social entrepreneurs use their management skills
in business planning, marketing, and leadership to work with the for-profit,
non-profit, and public sectors to achieve their goals. The course will also
explore how successful social entrepreneurs use creative thinking, strong
leadership, and business skills to create purposeful organizations that grow
and thrive. Prerequisite: MGT110 or permission of instructor.
BUS224 INTRODUCTION TO GRANT WRITING
3 credits
This course provides beginner or intermediate-level grant writers with the
skills and knowledge needed to obtain public and private grants. Working
with sample proposals, students will learn to create a successful grant.
This will include finding funding organizations, responding to a request
for proposal, planning a program, creating a budget, learning the essential
elements of a grant proposal, and understanding how to partner with agencies.
Prerequisites: ENG100, RDG100, or placement.