An introduction to QuickBooks desktop accounting software designed for small businesses. Topics include setting up a new company; recording sales and purchases; processing payroll and inventory; generating financial statements, and to assist in the preparation for the QuickBooks Certified User Desktop certification exam. Customizing and integrating QuickBooks desktop with Microsoft Excel and Word are also introduced.
Introduction to dynamic relational database management using Microsoft Access. This course provides in-depth coverage of the concepts and techniques required to create, manage, format, modify, and configure Access database objects. Topics covered include creating tables with fields, defining table relationships, constructing queries, designing custom forms, and custom reports. Course completion will assist in the preparation for the Microsoft Office Specialist MS Access certification exams.
Introduction to the concepts and skills required for using computer applications for business. Includes fundamental concepts of hardware, the operating system, and the most frequently used office applications: word processing, electronic spreadsheet, database management, presentations, web browsers, and email.
An introduction to the features of Microsoft Outlook and OneNote. Students learn to manage messages, appointments, tasks and contact lists, and customize Outlook for the workplace. Emphasis is placed on the advanced features of Outlook for communication, sharing information, and productivity within a business. Students also learn to organize projects and share notes and ideas using Microsoft OneNote. This course prepares students for the Microsoft Office Specialist exam for Microsoft Outlook.
This course emphasizes the centrality of ethical values such as honesty, trust, respect, and fairness in the context of individual and organizational effectiveness. Become a more effective decision maker by examining the role and the social responsibility of ethics in the business environment.
An overview of the functional areas of business, including marketing, human resources, finance, accounting, operations, and management within a socially responsible global business environment. In addition, an overview of small business and entrepreneurship, ethics, economics, international business, and e-commerce.
Basic behaviors, etiquette, and protocol for successful performance in a professional workplace. Essential skills include effective communication, problem-solving and decision-making, positive attitude, taking initiative, and teamwork and collaboration.
Personal financial planning is critical. Develop financial plans in one's personal life with such things as buying a house and investing and understanding the importance of saving for retirement right away. Includes important introductions to finance topics, like insurance and taxes, and is a useful introduction to finance for those pursuing academic goals in business.
The nature and significance of money and banking in both a historical and contemporary sense with an emphasis on the commercial banking processes, the Federal Reserve, financial institutions other than commercial banks, and international banking.
The fields of risk, risk management, and insurance, including the legal elements of risk and contracts. Designed for any business student who is interested in learning about risk management, legal contracts, and financial risk, as well as those interested in the insurance industry.