2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Course Numbers
Courses numbered 100 are open to all students without prerequisites. Ordinarily, courses numbered 200, 300, and 400 have prerequisites and may not be taken by freshmen. Consult the individual department course listing for exceptions to this general policy.
Students are advised to check the final schedule of courses published before each advisement period.
The following courses may be offered during the 2016-2017 academic year—including Summer, Fall, Intersession, and/or Spring semesters/sessions/trimesters at both SJC Brooklyn and SJC Long Island, unless otherwise noted. Not all of these courses will be available at night or on weekends at SJC Brooklyn and SJC Long Island. Consult the semestral schedule of courses for more specific information, including the SJC Long Island Weekend College Trimester Program.
Online Courses: Academic departments sometimes offer courses in an online format. Check the semester course schedule for details.
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BUS 100 - Process of Management
An introduction to the business decision-making process through the study of the theory and practice of management. The manager’s tasks-planning, organizing, directing and controlling-are reviewed through reading and case studies. The student is introduced to the concept of strategic planning, and in line with today’s emphasis on productivity, particular attention is paid to human resources, motivation and workforce diversity.
1 semester 3 credits.
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BUS 120 - Macroeconomics
(ECO 120 )
National economic policy; inflation and unemployment in the business cycle; output and income determination; government expenditures and receipts; fiscal policy and monetary policy; Federal Reserve System and the banking system; variations in stabilization policy; the impact of capital-labor relations.
This course is applicable to the liberal arts requirements of the curriculum.
1 semester 3 credits.
Fall and Spring
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BUS 127 - Comparative Economic Systems
(ECO 127 )
Study of the philosophic and ideological basis of economic systems, how they solve various economic problems, and the current state of these systems. Attention will be focused on the variations in modern economic systems: capitalist, state capitalist, market socialist, socialist, and traditional. Individual countries will be used as case studies for analysis of these various economic systems.
1 semester 3 credits.
Spring
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BUS 130 - Organizational Behavior
(PSY 281 )
An introduction to the study of individual and groups within an organizational context and the study of internal processes and practices as they influence the effectiveness of individuals, teams, and organizations. There is a focus on 7- competencies and text/Internet ‘real-world’ cases using the open-systems perspective.
Prerequisite : BUS 100
1 semester 3 credits.
Fall and Spring
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BUS 150 - Business Law I
Introduction to the legal environment of business. General survey of the legal system, courts and procedures. Study of the law of contracts. The course uses the case and text method.
1 semester 3 credits.
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BUS 151 - Business Law II
A continuation of Business Law I. Agency, Partnerships, Constitutional Law, Torts, Business Crimes and regulation of business. Personal property, bailments, sales, commercial paper, creditors’ rights, real property, secured transactions.
Prerequisite: BUS 150
1 semester 3 credits.
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BUS 155 - Introduction to Sports Law
Fundamental legal concepts and principles applicable to the business of sports in the United States. Topics include risk management, agency law, employment law, gender equality, constitutional law, intellectual properly law, antitrust law, sports contracts, negotiation and arbitration.
1 semester 3 credits.
Spring
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BUS 161 - International Economic Problems
ECO 161
Survey of current problems covering international trade, international finance, the relations between technologically advanced and less-developed nations, and various international institutions and markets for the promotion of sustainable economic growth. Focus on current issues in international economic policy.
Prerequisite: BUS 120 /ECO 120
This course is applicable to the liberal arts requirements of the curriculum.
1 semester 3 credits.
Fall
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BUS 175 - Sports Management
An introduction to the managerial and administrative components of the sports industry. Students will acquire a basic understanding of the skills required to plan, organize, supervise and evaluate a sporting event. Class discussions and case studies will include budgeting, marketing, strategic planning, legal considerations, ethics and techniques of personnel, facilities and event management. Included also are industry trends and career opportunities.
1 semester 3 credits.
Fall
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BUS 219 - Principles of Finance
This course examines the role of financial decisions in adding value to the firm. The focus of the course includes the capital budgeting, financing and payout decisions of the firm. Among the topics covered are net present value and other investment criteria, market value of stocks and bonds, project analysis, portfolio valuation, capital structure, financial markets, working capital management and the cost of capital.
Prerequisites: BUS 100 , MAT 200 and ACC 200 or ACC 211
1 semester 3 credits.
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BUS 221 - Labor Economics
(ECO 221 )
A study of the political economy of labor market demand and supply, the labor process and the philosophic foundations of various theories of labor. The course surveys the historical and current problems of labor organization and unions as well as the impact of race, gender and class on labor and income distribution.
Prerequisite: BUS 226 /ECO 226
This course is applicable to the liberal arts requirements of the curriculum.
1 semester 3 credits.
Fall
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BUS 222 - Statistics
(ECO 222 )
Collection and tabulation of statistical data. Sampling. Probability. Binomial distribution and the use of the normal curve.
Prerequisite: MAT 113 or MAT 200
This course is applicable to the liberal arts requirements of the curriculum.
1 semester 3 credits.
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BUS 223 - Money and Banking
(ECO 223 )
The roles of money and credit, financial markets and institutions, and central banking in the U.S. economy. The banking system and its relationship with the Federal Reserve System, as well as international banking issues and problems, will also be analyzed and explored.
Prerequisite: BUS 120 /ECO 120
This course is applicable to the liberal arts requirements of the curriculum.
1 semester 3 credits.
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BUS 226 - Microeconomics
(ECO 226 )
Marginal analysis of demand and supply, the individual firm, and market microstructure. Consumer behavior and producer behavior. Alternative models of price determination and profit maximation. The relation between input and output markets
Prerequisite: BUS 120 /ECO 120
This course is applicable to the liberal arts requirements of the curriculum.
1 semester 3 credits.
Fall and Spring
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BUS 230 - Human Resources Management
A review of the theory of the effective management of human resources. The students examine employer-employee relations in such areas as equal employment opportunity practices, training and evaluation methods, compensation and reward or motivational programs, legal and regulatory requirements and the role of collective bargaining. The course utilizes the case method supplemented with an assigned text. (Suggested antecedent course: BUS 100 or HA 481 )
1 semester 3 credits.
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BUS 232 - Labor Relations
A study of organized labor and its impact on the firm’s management and business strategy. Active student participation is expected in the discussion of the collective bargaining process and the issues arising from the creation and administration of the collective bargaining agreement. The rights of management in directing the workforce versus the rights of employees as expressed in the contract are explored. Selected cases involving such issues as technological change, job assignments, wage structure, grievance procedure, production standards, and the role of the arbitrator will be utilized.
Prerequisite: BUS 230 /HA 230
1 semester 3 credits.
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BUS 235 - Human Resources Law
(Formerly BUS/HA152)
A study of the legal concepts affecting the employer-employee relationship within organizations. Federal and State statutes/regulations and judicial decisions will be explored as they relate to the following: recruiting, hiring, and placement; compensation; training, promotion, and transfer; discipline and termination; affirmative action; retirement and benefits; performance appraisal; discrimination; safety and health; and unions and collective bargaining.
Prerequisite: BUS 230 /HA 230
1 semester 3 credits.
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BUS 244 - Food in the Global Community
HIS 244
An interdisciplinary course that examines the concepts, development, and implications of globalization on food throughout the world community. The course explores the role of food throughout history, the importance of food in international trade and, provides perspectives on food in artistic, philosophical, psychological, and religious contexts.
1 semester 3 credits.
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BUS 250 - Fraud Examination
This course is an ideal introduction for beginners in the field of fraud examination to the study of Fraud and the principles underlying its prevention and detection. The course covers a wealth of informative insights into the complex social factors behind fraudulent behavior, including a broad overview of the field of fraud examination - from what fraud is, to how it is committed, detected, and deterred. The purpose of this course is to give practical guidance to enhance the student’s ability to recognize, detect, and prevent financial frauds in governmental, public or private organizations.
1 semester 3 credits.
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BUS 261 - Business and the Environment
Environmental issues are essential to decision-making in business. These issues are examined in light of their impact on various businesses and conversely the impact that business decisions have on the environment. Among the topics examined include economic and demographic forces, financial concerns of businesses, legal and political issues, consumption and sustainability.
1 semester 3 credits.
Spring
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BUS 275 - Business in a Global Environment
(Formerly International Business)
This course presents students with a global view of contemporary business. Techniques used by businesses to engage in international commerce are studied in conjunction with the cultural, social, economic, geographic, and political factors which affect the success of international business activities. Specific topics of study include international trade theories, global economic associations, the foreign exchange market, importing, exporting, global production systems, international marketing, and the assessment of the potential of specific international markets.
Prerequisites: BUS 120 /ECO 120 and BUS 200 /MKT 200
1 semester 3 credits.
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BUS 278 - Economic Geography
ECO 278
Geographic distribution of the economic activities of production, distribution, and exchange of goods and services. Particular attention is given to the location of economic activity as a function of unequal factor endowment.
1 semester 3 credits.
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BUS 280 - Principles of Insurance
Principles of insurance in property, liability, life and health care. Topics covered include risk management and insurance concepts, marketing, underwriting of insurance policies as well as industry structure and regulatory environment.
1 semester 3 credits.
Spring
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BUS 284 - Principles of E-Commerce
Business in Cyberspace
This course explores all of the aspects of electronic/internet commerce. The field is evolving rapidly, and students read the latest materials. However, the main approach of the course is experiential. Students do hands-on exercises and explorations that develop their appreciation for the present electronic commerce environment, and also for what is likely to happen in the future.
Prerequisites: BUS 200 /MKT 200 , COM 140
1 semester 3 credits.
Fall and Spring
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BUS 285 - Principles of Entrepreneurship
A course that examines how entrepreneurs search for innovative opportunities both within an organization and as a new enterprise. The student will utilize existing knowledge, and gain an understanding of the protocols and mechanisms needed to bring a product or service to market. Writing a business plan is an integral part of the course.
Prerequisites: BUS 200 /MKT 200 , BUS 219 or ACC 342 , BUS 150
1 semester 3 credits.
Spring
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BUS 286 - Industrial Psychology
(PSY 280 )
Application of psychology to business and industry in the area of personnel selection, training and evaluation, job satisfaction, motivation, communication, and man-machine interface.
Prerequisite: PSY 100
1 semester 3 credits.
Fall
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BUS 288 - Business Systems and Design
(COM 288 )
The design and development of information systems for a business environment. Topics will include analysis of information flow, design of business systems, specifications, equipment selection, and file organization. Detailed steps for each phase of the design will be related to business applications on a full scale computer system.
Prerequisite: Any introductory computer course
1 semester 3 credits.
Spring
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BUS 289 - Introduction to Project Management
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the culture, principles and practices of project management. The course studies the organizational culture and structure required for successful project management and the strategic importance of melding project selection to organizational goals. The discipline of project management is also studied by following a project’s life cycle from project inception, through project planning, and monitoring and controlling project performance. Basic concepts of project management are presented including; defining the project scope, work breakdown structures (WBS), time and cost based scheduling, earned value and risk analysis. Case studies are used to reinforce class theory and deepen understanding of practical application.
1 semester 3 credits.
Fall
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BUS 315 - Principles of Investments
An examination of various facets of investment management. Topics studied include the analysis of equity and debt securities, portfolio construction and management for varying objectives, mutual funds, performance measurement, the functioning of the securities markets, and socially responsible investing.
Prerequisites: BUS 120 /ECO 120 , BUS 219 or ACC 213
1 semester 3 credits.
Fall
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BUS 330 - Compensation Benefits
This course provides up-to-date research and a strategic orientation of compensation administration. A practical approach not only defines the development of a compensation system, but also provides the “whys” at every decision point. Topics include: pay structures, pay levels, job analysis, job evaluation and design, employee benefits, compensations surveys,government compliance, executive and incentive compensation, performance and compensation.
1 semester 3 credits.
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BUS 361 - Economics, Ethics/Community
PHI 361
This course integrates ethics of economics, business, and social philosophy to explore timely issues of liberty, social, welfare, rights equality and justice. It will approach these issues using various models and schools of thought, in order to find answers to questions of economic, political and social importance.
1 semester 3 credits.
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BUS 362 - Internship in Business
A course designed to give upper-division Business and Marketing Majors the opportunity to experience a formal business environment as an application of the principles studied in the various business disciplines. A member of the Business Faculty will plan the program with the student, supervise its implementation and relate to the representative of the business firm acting as liaison.
Prerequisite: Senior or Junior Business or Marketing Majors with cum of 3.0 or higher and with permission of the Department
1 semester 3 credits.
Fall and Spring
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BUS 363 - Internship in Business II
Offered only at SJC Brooklyn.
3 credits.
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BUS 370 - Advanced Human Resources Management
This course is designed to analyze and explore current issues of significance related to the utilization and development of personnel. Students will be directed to undertake case studies on selected topics from the following areas: planning and staffing, performance appraisal and evaluation, training and development, labor relations and personnel law, and quality of worklife. Where appropriate, cases and investigations will be regionally based.
Prerequisites: BUS 230 and BUS 235
1 semester 3 credits.
Fall
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BUS 375 - Global Sourcing
This course explores the globe as a source of resources including products, services, capital, and markets for businesses and organizations. Using a simulation, students will explore approaches to source materials and labor and to secure capital funding with the objective of developing markets for goods and services.
1 semester 3 credits.
Spring
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BUS 472 - Business Policy Seminar
An examination and integration of all the business aspects of an enterprise. The student is given the opportunity to review the principal functions of management such as production management, financing, human resources and marketing. The writing of a major paper is the focal point of the student’s efforts.
For senior Business Major students only. Marketing majors may substitute this for MKT 472 with Departmental permission.
1 semester 3 credits.
Fall, Spring
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BUS 495 - Academic Writing and Research
(HA 495 )
This course will focus on those skills required for scholarly writing in the fields of Health Administration, Human Services, and Management. In addition to reviewing documentation and citation styles, accessing peer-reviewed journals using electronic databases, and knowing how to avoid plagiarism, this course will guide students through the style and structure of professional research writing. First, students will become familiar with the scholarly style of journal articles and will develop the ability to extract relevant information from those articles. Then, students will practice skills of narrowing the subject field, creating an annotated bibliography, writing a literature review, and creating a research question, all in preparation for their Capstone Research Seminar.
Prerequisite: ENG 103
This course is applicable to the liberal arts requirements of the curriculum.
1 semester 3 credits.
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BUS 498 - Capstone Research In Organizational Management
(CHS/HA 498)
The second part of a two-part capstone research course for students in the majors of Community Health and Human Services, Health Administration, and Organizational Management, is designed to teach students about the research methodologies that can be applied to the investigation of a research study of an individualized area of interest. Students will select an appropriate research methodology and design and will apply it to the research topic selected during the earlier course, CHA/BUS 495. The final project will be an academic paper reporting on an original research topic investigated by the student.
Prerequisites: MAT 151 and BUS 495
This course is applicable to the liberal arts requirements of the curriculum.
1 semester 3 credits.
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