MAS 101 LEGAL ASPECTS OF THE MEDICAL OFFICE (2)

Introduces the basic concept of medical assisting and its relationship to the other health fields. Emphasizes medical ethics, legal aspects of medicine, and the medical assistant’s role as an agent of the physician. Provides the student with knowledge of medical jurisprudence and the essentials of professional behavior.

Topics include:in¬troduction to medical assisting, introduction to medical law, physician-patient-assistant relationship, medical office in litigation, ethics, and bio-ethics and state laws.
Hours: Class/Week -2
Lab/Week: 0.00
Pre-requisites:Program Admission


MAS 103 PHARMACOLOGY (5)

Introduces drug therapy with emphasis on safety, classification of drugs, their action, side effects, and/or adverse reactions. Also introduces the basic concept of math¬ematics used in the administration of drugs.

Topics include:introduction to pharma¬cology, calculation of dosages, sources and forms of drugs, drug classification, and drug effects on the body systems.
Hours: Class/Week -5
Lab/Week: 0.00
Pre-requisites:AHS 101, AHS 109, MAT 101


MAS 106 MEDICAL OFFICE PROCEDURES(3)

Emphasizes essential skills required for the typical medical office.

Topics include:medical office protocol, time management, appointment making, telephone techniques, medical office equipment, mail services, medical references, medical filing, cor¬respondence, and travel and meeting arrangements.
Hours: Class/Week -3
D.Lab/Week: 2.00
Pre-requisites:Program Admission
Co-requisites:BUS 101


MAS 108 MEDICAL ASSISTING SKILLS I (5)

Introduces the skills necessary for assisting the physician with a complete history and physical in all types of practices. The course includes skills necessary for steriliz¬ing instruments and equipment and setting up sterile trays. The student also explores the theory and practice of electrocardiography.

Topics include:infection control and related OSHA guidelines, prepare patients/assist physician with examinations and di¬agnostic procedures, vital signs/mensuration, minor office surgical procedures, and electrocardiograms/holter monitor.
Hours: Class/Week -2
D.Lab/Week: 2.00
P.Lab/Week: 6.00
Pre-requisites:Program Admission, AHS 101, AHS 109
Co-requisites:AHS 104


MAS 109 MEDICAL ASSISTING SKILLS II (5)

Furthers the student’s knowledge of the more complex activities in a physician’s office.

Topics include:collection/examination of specimens and CLIA regulations; uri¬nalysis, venipuncture, hematology/chemistries/bacteriology, administration of med¬ications, medical office emergency procedures, rehabilitation, testing of respiratory function, principles of radiology and radiology safety.
Hours: Class/Week -2
D.Lab/Week: 2.00
P.Lab/Week: 6.00
Pre-requisites:MAS 103, MAS 108


MAS 112 HUMAN DISEASES (5)

Provides clear, succinct, and basic information about common medical conditions. Taking each body system, the disease condition is highlighted following a logical for¬mation consisting of: description, etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic proce¬dures, treatment, prognosis, and prevention.

Topics include:introduction to disease and diseases of body systems.
Hours: Class/Week -5
Lab/Week: 0.00
Pre-requisites:AHS 101, AHS 109


MAS 113 MATERNAL AND CHILD CARE (5)

Focuses on the reproductive system, care of the mother in all stages of pregnancy, the normal and emotional growth of the healthy child, and care of the sick child.

Topics include:introduction to obstetrics, female reproductive system, male reproductive system, intrauterine development, prenatal care, labor and delivery, principles of fetal monitoring, principles of specialized testing (fetal monitors, ultrasound, special triple test, and stress test), and child development: newborn through adolescence.
Hours: Class/Week -5
Lab/Week: 0.00
Pre-requisites:AHS 101, AHS 109, MAS 103


MAS 114 MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES I (3)

Emphasizes essential skills required for the typical medical office in the areas of computerized applications in medical transcription.

Topics include:computerized applica¬tions to medical transcription, application of computer skills, and medical terminology.
Hours: Class/Week -2
D.Lab/Week: 0.00
P.Lab/Week: 3.00
Pre-requisites:Program Admission, AHS 101, AHS 109, BUS 101, SCT 100, ENG 101


MAS 115 MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES II (3)

Emphasizes essential skills required for the typical medical office.

Topics include:application software, accounting procedures, and insurance preparation and coding.
Hours: Class/Week -1
D.Lab/Week: 2.00
P.Lab/Week: 3.00
Pre-requisites:MAS 114


MAS 117 MEDICAL ASSISTING EXTERNSHIP (6)

Provides students with an opportunity for in-depth application and reinforcement of principles and techniques in a medical office job setting. This clinical practicum allows the student to become involved in a work situation at a professional level of technical application and requires concentration, practice, and follow through.

Topics include:application of classroom knowledge and skills, functioning in the work envi¬ronment, listening, and following directions.
Hours: Class/Week -0
O.B.I/Week: 20
Pre-requisites:Completion of all required courses except MAS 118


MAS 118 MEDICAL ASSISTING SEMINAR (4)

Seminar focuses on job preparation and maintenance skills and review for the certification examination.

Topics include:letters of application, resumes, job interviews, and letters of resignation.
Hours: Class/Week -4
Lab/Week: 0.00
Pre-requisites:Completion of all required courses except MAS 117
Corequisites:MAS 117


MAS 151 ICD-9-CM Coding I(3)

Provides an introduction to medical coding skills and applications of international coding standards for billing of health care services.

Topics include:International classification of diseases, code book formats, guidelines and conventions, and coding techniques.
Hours: Class/Week -2
Lab/Week: 3.00
Pre-requisites:
Corequisites:


MAS 152 ICD-9-Coding II(3)

Topics include:
Hours: Class/Week -2
P.Lab/Week: 3.00
Pre-requisites:AHS 101, AHS 109, ENG 101, BUS 101
Corequisites:


MAS 153 - Physician's Procedural Coding(3)

Topics include:
Hours: Class/Week -3
Lab/Week: 0.00
Pre-requisites:
Corequisites:


MAT 095 MATH I (5)(IC)

Introduces elementary arithmetic needed for advancement to the level of basic mathematics.

Topics include:place value, reading and writing numbers, addition facts, subtraction facts, multiplication facts, division facts, and simple word problems.
Hours: Class/Week -0
D.Lab/Week: 10.00
Pre-requisites:Entrance arithmetic score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels


MAT 096 MATH II (5)(IC)

Teaches the student basic arithmetic skills needed for the study of mathematics related to specific occupational programs.

Topics include:number theory, whole num¬bers, fractions, decimals, measurement, and word problems. Homework assignments reinforce classroom learning.
Hours: Class/Week -5
D.Lab/Week: 0.00
Pre-requisites:MAT 095, or Entrance arithmetic score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels


MAT 097 MATH III (5)(IC)

Emphasizes in-depth arithmetic skills needed for the study of mathematics related to specific occupational programs and for the study of basic algebra.

Topics include:number theory, fractions, decimals, ratio/proportion, percent, measurement/geometric formulas, and word problems. Homework assignments reinforce classroom learning.
Hours: Class/Week -5
D.Lab/Week: 0.00
Pre-requisites:MAT 096, or Entrance arithmetic score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels


MAT 098 PRE-ALGEBRA (5)(IC)

Introduces pre-algebra concepts and operations which will be applied to the study of beginning algebra.

Topics include:number theory, signed numbers, order of opera¬tions, simplifying algebraic expressions, factoring, equations, and algebra word prob¬lems. Homework assignments reinforce classroom learning.
Hours: Class/Week -5
D.Lab/Week: 0.00
Pre-requisites:MAT 097, or Entrance arithmetic score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels


MAT 099/152 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA (5)

This course is designed for students who require additional skills in algebra prior to taking College Algebra.

Topics include: operations with algebraic expressions; linear and quadratic equations, inequalities, and functions; graphing techniques; rational expressions and equations; exponents, radicals, and complex numbers; and simultaneous equations.
Hours: Class/Week -5
D.Lab/Week: 0.00
P.Lab/Week: 0.00
Pre-requisites:Elementary Algebra ASSET score of 39 or MAT 103 with a grade of C or better.


MAT 100 BASIC MATHEMATICS (3)

Emphasizes basic mathematical concepts.

Topics include:mathematical operations, fractions, decimals, percents, ratio and proportion, and measurement and conversion. Class includes lecture, applications, and homework to reinforce learning.
Hours: Class/Week -3
Pre-requisites:MAT 096, or Entrance arithmetic score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels


MAT 101 GENERAL MATHEMATICS (5)

Emphasizes mathematical skills that can be applied to the solution of occupational and technical problems.

Topics include:properties of numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, ratio and proportion, measurement and conversion, exponents and radicals, and geometric and technical formulas. Class includes lectures, applications, and home¬work to reinforce learning.
Hours: Class/Week -5
Pre-requisites: MAT 097, or Entrance arithmetic score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels


MAT 103 ALGEBRAIC CONCEPTS (5)

Introduces concepts and operations which can be applied to the study of algebra. Course content emphasizes basic mathematical concepts, basic algebraic concepts, and intermediate algebraic concepts. Class includes lecture, applications, and homework to reinforce learning.

Topics include:
Hours: Class/Week -5
D.Lab/Week: 0.00
Pre-requisites:MAT 098, or Entrance arithmetic and algebra score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels


MAT 104 GEOMETRY AND TRIGNOMETRY (5)

Introduces and develops basic geometric and trigonometric concepts. Course content emphasizes geometric concepts and trigonometric concepts.

Topics include:
Hours: Class/Week -5
D.Lab/Week: 0.00
Pre-requisites: Grade C or better in MAT 103.


MAT 105 TRIGNOMETRY (5)

Emphasizes trigonometric concepts. Introduces logarithms and exponential functions.

Topics include:geometric formulas, trigonometric concepts, and logarithms and exponentials.
Hours: Class/Week -5
D.Lab/Week: 0.00
Pre-requisites:Grade C or better in MAT 103.


MAT 111 BUSINESS MATH (5)

Emphasizes mathematical concepts found in business situations.

Topics include:basic mathematical skills, mathematical skills in business-related problem solving, mathematical information for documents, graphs, and mathematical problems using electronic calculators (not to include the touch method).
Hours: Class/Week -5
D.Lab/Week: 0.00
Pre-requisites:MAT 097, or Entrance arithmetic score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels


MAT 152 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA (5)(IC)

This course is designed for students who require additional skills in algebra prior to taking College Algebra. The major topics include: operations with algebraic expressions; linear and quadratic equations, inequalities, and functions; graphing techniques; rational expressions and equations; exponents, radicals, and complex numbers; and simultaneous equations.

Topics include:
Hours: Class/Week -5
D.Lab/Week: 0.00
P.Lab/Week: 0.00
Pre-requisites:Elementary Algebra ASSET COMPASS score of 39 or MAT 103 with a grade of C or better.


MAT 191 COLLEGE ALGEBRA (5)

Emphasizes techniques of problem solving using algebraic concepts.

Topics include:algebraic concepts and operations, linear and quadratic equations and func¬tions, simulataneous equations, inequalities, exponents and powers, graphing tech¬niques, and analytic geometry.
Hours: Class/Week -5
D.Lab/Week: 0.00
Pre-requisites:Program admission level math achievement


MAT 196 CONTEMPORARY MATHEMATICS (5)

Overview course covering algebra, statistics, and mathematics of finance.

Topics include:fundamental operations of algebra, sets and logic, probability and statistics, and mathematics of finance.
Hours: Class/Week -5
D.Lab/Week: 0.00
Pre-requisites:Program admission level math achievement


MKT 100 INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING (5)

Emphasizes the trends and the dynamic forces that affect the marketing process.

Topics include:marketing strategies, marketing mix, marketing trends, and dynamic forces affecting markets.
Hours: Class/Week -5
Lab/Week: 0.00
Pre-requisites:Provisional admission


MKT 101 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (5)

Develops skills and behaviors necessary for successful supervision of people and job responsibilities. Emphasis will be placed on personnel management, the basic su¬pervisory functions, supervisory skills and techniques, and the special challenges and demands of supervising employees.

Topics include:management theories, including total quality management; motivation, supervision, and evaluation of employees; re¬cruitment, screening, and selection of employees; supervision techniques; and func¬tions of management.
Hours: Class/Week -5
D.Lab/Week: 0.00
Pre-requisites:ENG 111(diploma), or ENG 191 (degree)


MKT 103 BUSINESS LAW (5)

Introduces the study of contracts and other business obligations in the legal environment.

Topics include:creation and evolution of laws, court decision processes, sales contracts, commercial papers, risk-bearing devices, and Uniform Commercial Code.
Hours: Class/Week -5
Lab/Week: 0.00
Pre-requisites:Provisional admission


MKT 104 PRINICIPLES OF ECONOMICS (5)

Provides a study of micro and macro economic principles, policies, and applications.

Topics include:supply and demand, money and the banking system, business cycle, and economic systems.
Hours: Class/Week -5
Lab/Week: 0.00
Pre-requisites:Program admission level math achievement


MKT 106 FUNDAMENTALS OF SELLING (5)

Emphasizes sales strategies and techniques to assist the student in the sales process.

Topics include:customer relations, professional image, product/service knowledge, selling techniques and procedures, sales presentations, and ethics of selling.
Hours: Class/Week -5
Lab/Week: 0.00
Pre-requisites:Provisional admission


MKT 107 BUYING (5)

Introduces the fundamental principles of buying, merchandising, and accounting for products and services.

Topics include:assortment planning; locating resources; ordering merchandise; just-in-time or quick response inventory control; pricing for profit; and financial statements, ratios, and accounting vocabulary.
Hours: Class/Week -5
Lab/Week: 0.00
Pre-requisites:Program admission level math achievement


MKT 108 ADVERTISING (5)

Introduces the fundamental principles and practices associated with advertising activities.

Topics include:purposes of advertising; principles of advertising; budgeting; marketing and advertising plans; regulations and controls; media evaluation, target marketing, and selection; campaign planning; and trends in advertising.
Hours: Class/Week -5
Lab/Week: 0.00
Pre-requisites:Program admission


MKT 109 VISUAL MERCHANDISING (4)

Focuses on the components of display necessary for the effective visual presentation of goods and services. Opportunities will be provided to utilize the principles and techniques that are common to display work in various types of businesses. Emphasis will be placed on design, color, tools and materials, and installation of displays.

Topics include:design and color principles, tools and materials of the trade, props and fix¬tures, lighting and signing, installation of displays, store planning, and safety.
Hours: Class/Week -3
D.Lab/Week: 2.00
Pre-requisites:Provisional admission


MKT 110 ENTREPRENEURSHIP (8)

Provides an overview of the activities that are involved in planning, establishing, and managing a small business enterprise.

Topics include:planning, location analysis, financing, and development of a business plan.
Hours: Class/Week -6
D.Lab/Week: 4.00
Pre-requisites:Program admission level math achievement


MKT 112 PRINCIPLES OF BANKING (5)

Introduces the history, documents, and operational functions of the banking industry.

Topics include:history, documents, operations, and specialized services.
Hours: Class/Week -5
Lab/Week: 0.00
Pre-requisites:Provisional admission


MKT 113 MONEY AND BANKING (5)

Emphasizes the relevance of monetary instruments, intermediaries, and the central banks to local, state, national, and international economics.

Topics include:history and evolution of financial institutions; monetary instruments and flow; and central banking, operation, and policies.
Hours: Class/Week -5
Lab/Week: 0.00
Pre-requisites:Program admission


MKT 114 FINANCIAL BUSINESS MACHINES (3)

Emphasizes basic calculator, teller terminal, proof machine, and financial computer use.

Topics include:introduction to types of equipment, calculators, teller machines, proof machines, and financial computers.
Hours: Class/Week -1
D.Lab/Week: 4.00
Pre-requisites:MAT 111


MKT 115 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (4)

Provides knowledge and applications in the management of personal and consumer finance.

Topics include:record keeping, budgeting, Credit principles, invest¬ment principles, and forecasting.
Hours: Class/Week -4
D.Lab/Week: 1.00
Pre-requisites:Program admission


MKT 116 FASHION BUYING (5)

Introduces advanced principles of buying apparel and accessories, fashion merchandising, and accounting for fashion-related products and services.

Topics include:assortment planning for apparel and accessories, locating resources, ordering mer¬chandise, pricing for profit, and merchandising mathematics.
Hours: Class/Week -5
D.Lab/Week: 0.00
Pre-requisites:MKT 107


MKT 122 MERCHANDISING MANAGEMENT (5)

Develops skills for the potential entrepreneur to effectively merchandise and manage a business.

Topics include: principles of merchandising, traffic patterns, basic stock and inventory, inventory control, markups and markdowns, and types of discounts.
Hours: Class/Week -5
D.Lab/Week: 0.00
Pre-requisites:Program admission


MKT 123 SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (5)

Summarizes competencies included in the entrepreneurship specialization and provides opportunities for application and demonstration of skills.

Topics include:management principles, marketing functions, financial applications, and entrepreneurial growth potential.
Hours: Class/Week -5
Lab/Week: 0.00
Pre-requisites:ACC 101, ENG 111, MAT 111


MKT 125 RETAIL OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (5)

Emphasizes the planning, organizing, and managing of retail firms.

Topics include:organizational development, strategic planning, short-term planning, human resource management, inventory controls, analysis of profit and loss statements and balance sheets, and entrepreneurship.
Hours: Class/Week -5
Lab/Week: 0.00
Pre-requisites:Program admission


MKT 130 MARKETING ADMINISTRATION O.B.I I (3)

Introduces the application and reinforcement of marketing administration and employability principles in an actual job placement or practicum experience. Students are acquainted with occupational responsibilities through realistic work situations and are provided with insights into marketing administration applications on the job.

Topics include:problem solving, adaptability to the job setting, use of proper interpersonal skills, application of marketing administration techniques, and professional develop¬ment. The occupation-based instruction is implemented through the use of written in¬dividualized training plans, written performance evaluation, required weekly seminar, and required practicum or on-the-job training.
Hours: Class/Week -0
O.B.I/Week: 10
Pre-requisites:Program admission, MKT 101; ENG 111(diploma), or ENG 191(degree)


MKT 131 MARKETING ADMINISTRATION O.B.I II (3)

Focuses on the application and reinforcement of marketing administration and employability principles in an actual job placement or practicum experience. Students are acquainted with occupational responsibilities through realistic work situations and are provided with insights into marketing administration applications on the job.

Topics include:problem solving, adaptability to the job setting, use of proper interpersonal skills, application of marketing administration techniques, and professional develop¬ment. The occupation-based instruction is implemented through the use of written in¬dividualized training plans, written performance evaluation, required weekly seminar, and required practicum or on-the-job training.
Hours: Class/Week -0
O.B.I/Week: 10
Pre-requisites:MKT 130


MKT 132 BANKING AND FINANCE O.B.I I (3)

Introduces the application and reinforcement of banking and finance and employability principles in an actual job placement or practicum experience. Students are ac¬quainted with occupational responsibilities through realistic work situations and are provided with insights into banking and finance applications on the job.

Topics include:problem solving, adaptability to the job setting, use of proper interpersonal skills, application of banking and finance techniques, and professional development. The occupation-based instruction is implemented through the use of written individ¬ualized training plans, written performance evaluation, required weekly seminar, and required practicum or on-the-job training.
Hours: Class/Week -0
O.B.I/Week: 10
Pre-requisites:Program admission, ENG 111, MKT 101


MKT 133 BANKING AND FINANCE O.B.I II (3)

Focuses on the application and reinforcement of banking and finance and employability principles in an actual job placement or practicum experience. Students are acquainted with occupational responsibilities through realistic work situations and are provided with insights into banking and finance applications on the job.

Topics include:problem solving, adaptability to the job setting, use of proper interpersonal skills, application of banking and finance techniques, and professional development. The occupation-based instruction is implemented through the use of written individ¬ualized training plans, written performance evaluation, required weekly seminar, and required practicum or on-the-job training.
Hours: Class/Week -0
O.B.I/Week: 10
Pre-requisites:MKT 132


MKT 134 ENTREPRENEURSHIP O.B.I I (3)

Introduces the application and reinforcement of entrepreneurship and employability principles in an actual job placement or practicum experience. Students are acquainted with occupational responsibilities through realistic work situations and are provided with insights into entrepreneurship applications on the job.

Topics include: problem solving, adaptability to the job setting, use of proper interpersonal skills, application of entrepreneurship techniques, and professional development. The occu¬pation-based instruction is implemented through the use of written individualized training plans, written performance evaluation, required weekly seminar, and required practicum or on-the-job training.
Hours: Class/Week -0
O.B.I/Week: 10
Pre-requisites:Program admission, ENG 111, MKT 101


MKT 135 ENTREPRENEURSHIP O.B.I II (3)

Focuses on the application and reinforcement of entrepreneurship and employabil¬ity principles in an actual job placement or practicum experience. Students are acquainted with occupational responsibilities through realistic work situations and are provided with insights into entrepreneurship applications on the job.

Topics include:problem solving, adaptability to the job setting, use of proper interpersonal skills, application of entrepreneurship techniques, and professional development. The occu¬pation-based instruction is implemented through the use of written individualized training plans, written performance evaluation, required weekly seminar, and required practicum or on-the-job training.
Hours: Class/Week -0
O.B.I/Week: 10
Pre-requisites:MKT 134


MKT 136 RETAIL MANAGEMENT O.B.I I (3)

Introduces the application and reinforcement of retail management and employa¬bility principles in an actual job placement or practicum experience. Students are acquainted with occupational responsibilities through realistic work situations and are provided with insights into retail management applications on the job.

Topics include:problem solving, adaptability to the job setting, use of proper interpersonal skills, application of retail management techniques, and professional development. The occupation-based instruction is implemented through the use of written individual¬ized training plans, written performance evaluation, required weekly seminar, and required practicum or on-the-job training.
Hours: Class/Week -0
O.B.I/Week: 10
Pre-requisites:Program admission, ENG 111, MKT 101


MKT 137 RETAIL MANAGEMENT O.B.I II (3)

Focuses on the application and reinforcement of retail management and employability principles in an actual job placement or practicum experience. Students are ac¬quainted with occupational responsibilities through realistic work situations and are provided with insights into retail management applications on the job.

Topics include:problem solving, adaptability to the job setting, use of proper interpersonal skills, application of retail management techniques, and professional development. The occupation-based instruction is implemented through the use of written individual¬ized training plans, written performance evaluation, required weekly seminar, and required practicum or on-the-job training.
Hours: Class/Week -0
O.B.I/Week: 10
Pre-requisites:MKT 136


MKT 161 SERVICE INDUSTRY BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT (2)

Introduces students to the services industry.

Topics include:an introduction to the service industry business environment, an introduction to life-long learning, work ethics and positive behaviors required for exceptional customer service, an introduc¬tion to customer relations, working together successfully on teams, and basic business principles.
Hours: Class/Week -2
Lab/Week: 0.00
Pre-requisites:Program admission


MKT 162 CUSTOMER CONTACT SKILLS (6)

Provides students with skills necessary to communicate with customers and successfully manage that relationship in both telephone and face-to-face situations.

Topics include:skills to effectively communicate with customers, developing rapport with customers, problem-solving in customer service, telephone skills, sales skills in the ser¬vice environment, managing the difficult customer, and managing the multicultural customer. Computer-Based Training (CBT) is used to allow students to practice skills using simulated business situations.
Hours: Class/Week -6
Lab/Week: 0.00
Pre-requisites:MKT 161


MKT 163 COMPUTER SKILLS FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE (3)

Provides students with the fundamentals of computer skills used in a customer service environment.

Topics include:introduction to computer technology, introduction to the Windows environment, introduction to word processing, introduction to spreadsheets, introduction to databases, introduction to E-mail, and Credit card processing.
Hours: Class/Week -3
Lab/Week: 0.00
Pre-requisites:MKT 162


MKT 164 BUSINESS SKILLS FOR THE CUSTOMER SERVICE ENVIRONMENT (3)

Provides students with the fundamentals of basic business skills used in the customer service environment.

Topics include:introduction to business correspondence, basic business calculations, change management, managing multiple tasks and priori¬ties, and tools for team problem-solving and service improvement.
Hours: Class/Week -3
Lab/Week: 0.00


MKT 165 PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS IN CUSTOMER SERVICE (1)

Provides students with skills that will allow them to present a positive image to both co-workers and customers.

Topics include:personal wellness and stress management, positive image, and job interview skills.
Hours: Class/Week -1
Lab/Week: 0.00
Pre-requisites:MKT 164


MKT 208 Service Marketing (5)

This course defines the service industry and illustrates how to utilize methods of reaching and maintaining customers.

Topics include:service industry classifications, strategies in balancing demand and capacity, developing a marketing plan, customer loyalty, technology, and trends.
Hours: Class/Week -1
Lab/Week: 0.00
Pre-requisites:


MKT 228 Advanced Marketing (5)

This course gives an in depth study of marketing research, consumer behavior, and Marketing management strategies in a complex global environment.

Topics include:Marketing research, consumer behavior, strategic management competitive advantage, and market segmentation.
Hours: Class/Week 5
Lab/Week: 0.00
Pre-requisites:


MKT 232 Advanced Selling (5)

Topics include:
Hours: Class/Week 5
Lab/Week: 0.00
Pre-requisites:


MSD 100 Management Principles (5)

Develops skills and behaviors necessary for successful supervision of people and job responsibilities. Emphasis will be placed on, real life concepts, personal skill development, applied knowledge and managing human resources. Course content is intended to help managers and supervisors deal with a dramatically changing workplace being affected by technology changes, a more competitive and global market place, corporate restructuring and the changing nature of work and the workforce.

Topics include:Understanding The Manager’s Job and Work Environment, Building an Effective Organizational Culture, Leading, Directing, and the Application of Authority, Planning, Decision-Making, and Problem-Solving, Human Resource Management, Administrative Management, Organizing, and Controlling.
Hours: Class/Week -5
Lab/Week: 0.00
Pre-requisites:


MSD 103 LEADERSHIP AND DECISION MAKING (5)

Familiarizes the student with the principles and methods of sound leadership and decision making.

Topics include:basic leadership principles and how to use them to solicit cooperation, use of leadership to develop the best possible senior-subordinate relationships, the various decision making processes, the ability to make sound and timely decisions, leadership within the framework of the major functions of management, and delegation of authority and responsibility.
Hours: Class/Week -5
Lab/Week: 0.00
Pre-requisites:Provisional Admission