Business Information Management Course Descriptions

1553 BUSINESS COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

This course introduces the use of the computer in a businesssetting. Office applications, the use of the Internet, and searching online database are introduced and discussed. Applications included word processing, spreadsheet, database and graphics programs. Students will learn to use the applications to analyze and solve basic business problems

1563 DESKTOP DOCUMENT PRODUCTION

Preparation of documents using desktop publishing software.

2113 CAREER SEARCH

A study and evaluation of contemporary and developing careers in the business world. Students will focus their individual study on one or more specific careers of their interest.

2273 KEYBOARDING LETTERS & REPORTS

Emphasis on improving skills and preparing business-related documents. (Prerequisite: beginning keyboarding course with a minimum grade of C)

2313 DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Mastery of an electronic database system in a business environment including planning, creating, managing, and manipulating a database.

3133 INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATIONS

Grammar and its application to verbal communications.

3173 WORD PROCESSING APPLICATIONS

Emphasis on office simulations which provide opportunity for decision making and setting priorities. (Prerequisite: BUSI 2273 or an intermediate keyboarding course with a minimum grade of C)

3183 BUSINESS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

Examines business information systems theory and business applications. Topics include components of the life cycle, business information analysis, design and implementation. (Prerequisites: BIM 1553 and junior standing)

3353 INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Application of systematic analysis and scientific control of business records from their creation through processing, maintenance, protection, and final disposition.

4253 INDUSTRY TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

Preparation of trainers to develop, deliver, and evaluate training programs in business and industry and other organizations. Oral and written communication skills and techniques for teaching the adult learner are emphasized.

4653 ORGANIZATIONAL SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGIES

An overview of office systems within organizational and environmental contexts. Improvement of productivity is stressed. Major technologies that support information creation, storage, retrieval, manipulation, and distribution are covered.

4763 TELECOMMUNICATIONS FOR MANAGERS

Overview of telecommunications in business information management. Topics include theory and management issues relative to telecommunications methods, data codes, protocols, network architectures, local area networks, communications media, hardware and software, including group systems software. An emphasis will be on the applications of telecommunications to facilitate the interchange of business information in many forms: voice, data, text, and image. (Prerequisites: BIM 3183)

4950 INTERNSHIP

Supervised professional level work assignment with a business firm, government agency, or nonprofit agency. (Prerequisites: ACCT 2203, FIN 3113, MKT 3233, MNGT 3143, and permission of instructor)

4960 DIRECTED READING

Individualized literature study selected in consultation with the professor.

4970 SPECIAL STUDIES

Individualized project selected in consultation with professor.

4980 SEMINAR

Small group study of topic announced by department.

4990 RESEARCH

Independent investigation designed in consultation with the professor.

5123 MANAGERIAL COMMUNICATIONS

A study of the procedures and methods of gathering and organizing data, interpreting and presenting decisions, facts and ideas. Written communication, oral communication, and multi-media presentation skills will be presented, as well as principles of negotiation and persuasion at a managerial or executive level.

5193 METHODS FOR TEACHING BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES

Emphasis on teaching computer applications for the modern office; software packages, instructional units, objectives, standards, evaluation, research.

5293 PRINCIPLES OF VOCATIONAL BUSINESS EDUCATION

Organization and development of vocational programs in business; federally-aided high school programs.

5693 METHODS FOR TEACHING BUSINESS SUBJECTS

Problems, materials, and methods of teaching accounting, business communications, business math, economics, and general business.

5793 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

The role of information systems in organizations and managing in an Information Age. Topics include the design of information systems to support the organization's strategic plan, information resource management, structure of a management information system, human-machine information systems, and implementation issues.

5960 DIRECTED READINGS

Supervised reading of significant literature not included in regularly scheduled courses.

5970 SPECIAL STUDIES

Development of instructional materials and plans based on individual and group interests and needs.

5980 SEMINAR

Intensive study of selected problems in business education.

5990 RESEARCH

Intensive study, analysis, and evaluation of research in business education and related fields.