COURSE DESCRIPTIONS IN BUSINESS EDUCATION

BUED-301. Data Entry and Digital Input Applications Credit 2(1-2)
This course is designed to develop speed and accuracy in using keyboards. Emphasis is placed on using keyboarding software for formatting simple documents. Requirements for successful completion: 45 gross words per minute.

BUED-339. Information Processing Applications Credit 2(1-2)
This course is designed to enhance information processing skills through projects and simulations, including newsletters, policies and procedures manuals, and Web page development. Must be able to keyboard at 60 wpm. upon completion. Note: To enroll in this course, students must either have passed BUED 301, and the relevant proficiency test, administered during the first week of each semester.

BUED-334. Microcomputer Usage in Business Credit 3(2-1)
The theory and application of microcomputers in business. Hands-on experience with microcomputers using commercially and noncommercially developed software as it relates to the business environment. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.

BUED-342. Business Programming Credit 3(3-0)
An introduction to computer programming design and techniques for management decision making. Emphasis on the computer as an aid to problem solving and report generation essential to an efficient and effective management information system. Prerequisite: BUAD 341 or equivalent.

BUED-360. Business Communications Credit 3(3-0)
The study of communication theory and its application, including correspondence and reports. Attention is also given to the ethical objectives of communicating in the managerial environment. Prerequisite: ENGL 101. Sophomore standing.

BUED-379. Personal Finance Credit 3(3-0)
Treats the problems faced by individuals in managing personal incomes and expenditures. Emphasis is also placed upon credit, budgeting, borrowing, saving, and insurance. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.

BUED-400. Business Reports and Presentations Credit 3(3-0)
Business Reports and Presentations is a one-semester course with emphasis on advanced applications of business and technical writing principles; short reports such as letter reports and memo reports; formal reports; proposals; and procedures manuals. Emphasis will be placed on research and formal writing skills and on oral presentation skills through presentation of various reports. Presentations will be enhanced by using a graphic software package (such as Harvard Graphics) and a work processing package (such as WordPerfect) for document preparation. Prerequisites: ENGL 100, 101, SPCH 250, BUED 360; or Junior standing and approval of the chairperson.

BUED-444. Data Communications and Networks Credit 3(3-0)
This course emphasizes a formal approach to modern data communications and networks, including a theoretical and practical framework. It places special attention on enterprise and global systems covering voice, data, software, hardware, cellular/wireless, and bluetooth standards. Prerequisites: BUED 334, BUED 341; or permission of instructor.

BUED-447. Advanced Microcomputer Applications Credit 3(2-1)
Emphasis in this course is on Windows-based graphical user interface and advanced computing concepts and applications related to information design, production, management, and dissemination in business. This course includes hands-on desktop publishing applications using integrated software packages. A capstone unit will deal with the future of the computing industry.

BUED-568. Organizational Information and Records Management Credit 3(3-0)
This course emphasizes the processing of organizational information at the systems level, including records management, telecommunications, eCommerce, and global information management. Consideration is also given to the appraisal of current and future technological trends in business. Prerequisite: BUAD 341 or equivalent and Senior standing.

BUED-575. Methods of Teaching the Business Subjects Credit 3(3-1)
(Basic and Comprehensive)
Selection, organization, and evaluation of supplementary teaching materials and analysis of techniques in teaching typewriting, shorthand, transcription, related office skills, data processing, accounting, general business, business law, business structure, and elementary economics. Construction of teaching units, enrichment materials, and lesson plans for effective teaching at the secondary level. Provisions are made for observation and participation in demonstrative teaching. Prerequisites: CUIN 300-301, 400; PSYC 320; BUED 302, 334 and Senior standing.

BUED-624. E-Commerce Design and Implementation Credit 3(3-0)
This hands-on course will focus on the design and implementation of an e-business site on a live server. Emphasis will be given to effective design of Web pages, particularly the data collection forms such as the order and credit forms and how they interface with other business systems. A final project will require students to demonstrate the efficiency of their design to a panel of external evaluators. Prerequisites: BUED 444 and 447 or approval of the chairperson.

BUED-664. Occupational Exploration for Middle Grades Credit 3(3-0)
Designed for persons who teach or plan to teach middle grades occupational exploration programs. Emphasis is placed on occupational exploration in the curriculum, sources and uses of occupational information, approaches to middle grades teaching, and philosophy and concepts of occupational education.

BUED-670, 671. Directed Work Experience Credit 1(0-1)
Observation and field work in selected business firms to contribute practically to the total development of the student's educational experiences. A minimum of 100 hours must be completed each semester. Two hundred and fifty hours are required for Business Teacher education majors. Students will receive "S" for "Satisfactory" or "U" for "Unsatisfactory" grades. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

BUED-672. Directed Work Experience Credit 0(0-1)
Observation and field work in selected business firms to contribute practically to the total development of the student's educational experiences. A minimum of 100 hours must be completed each semester. Two hundred and fifty hours are required for Business Teacher education majors. Students will receive "S" for "Satisfactory" or "U" for "Unsatisfactory" grades. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

BUED-682. Administration and Supervision of Business and Office Education Credit 3(3-0)
Understanding of the principles of effective administration and supervision of programs sponsored by federal vocational legislation and administered by state and local boards of education; functions of state plans; and study of (1) program standards, (2) administrative and supervision and evaluation, and (3) administrative and supervisory duties and problems (including inventories, equipment, co-curricular activities, public relations, departmental records, and staffing.) The role and responsibility of the coordinator of occupational educational systems and examination of pertinent research and procedures in job analyses. Prerequisite: Senior standing and consultation with adviser.