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Business – Associate Degree

The Bachelor of Science and Associate of Science degrees in Business and the Bachelor of Science and Certificate in Accounting are available through BUOnline. In addition, the William H. Thompson Center for Graduate Studies in Business offers: a Master of Business Administration graduate program.

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Eco 201: Economic Concepts I (Macroeconomics)

An introduction to the functions of an economic system with an emphasis on income determination and government policy.

Mth 111: College Algebra and Trigonometry I

College algebra from the perspective of functions: linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic expressions and equations. This course is the intended preparatory course for more advanced study in mathematics — particularly calculus. 

Acc 201: Principles of Accounting I

An introduction to financial accounting that explains the accounting principles and procedures used to record and report economic events of a business entity. Financial accounting focuses on the preparation of accounting information for users outside the business entity. 

Acc 202: Principles of Accounting II

A continuation of the introduction to financial accounting principles and an introduction to managerial accounting. Managerial accounting focuses on the preparation and use of accounting information by management. 

BAd 103: Introduction to Software Applications

Survey of the Windows operating system and business software applications, including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software. Fulfills computer competency for Business or Accounting majors.

BAd 301: Business Law

A basic course dealing with the history and operation of the law, the law of contracts, and some description of other important segments of law useful to business students. 

Mgt 306: Management Concepts

The study of principles of management focused around a central core of planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and staffing. 

Mkt 307: Marketing Concepts

The study of the principles of marketing around the themes of product, price, place, and promotion.