Credit Course Schedules

Business - Fall 2024

Term Definitions

In Person
Classes meet in person on campus; specific days/times/location
Online - Asynchronous
Classes meet fully online; no specific days/times/locations
Online - Synchronous (Zoom)
Classes meet via Zoom or other resource; specific days/times
Hybrid - Online Asynchronous & Online Synchronous (Zoom)
A portion of the classes meet synchronous via Zoom or other resource and a portion is asynchronous online; there will be some specific days/times
Hybrid - Online & In-person
A portion of the classes meet in person on campus and a portion is asynchronous or synchronous online; there will be some specific days/times/locations
Hybrid - Online Asynchronous & In Person
Classes meet in both asynchronous online and in-person modes; specific meeting times and locations for in-person portions of classes are listed with each course
Hybrid - Online Synchronous (Zoom) & In Person
Classes meet in both synchronous online (Zoom) and in-person modes; specific meeting times and locations are listed with each course
Hyflex
Combines online and face-to-face instruction. Students may participate in different ways: online - synchronous, online - asynchronous, face-to-face, or as a flexible learner (student has a degree of choice as to how they participate each week).
Flex
Flex courses may provide students with the opportunity to meet in-person on campus, on the synchronous days and times already scheduled, if conditions allow.
Imputed credits
Imputed credits are developmental courses for students who need to prepare themselves for college-level work. They count toward financial aid requirements but do not count toward earned college credits or GPA.
Interactive TV
Classes are taught live from one campus location and broadcast to one or more additional campus locations. Cameras and microphones at all sites allow faculty and learners to see and talk with each other.
Keyboarding/Word Processing — 4022
BUS 1360 – 3 credits
Jeanne L. Johnston

Students will learn the fundamentals of skill building using Microsoft Word. Document formatting for business correspondence, reports, and tables will be emphasized. A major emphasis is placed on increasing speed/accuracy and improving proofreading skills. No requisites. Institutional Course Syllabus

Aug 26 – Dec 20 TBD
Entrepreneurship & Innovation — 4023
BUS 1430 – 3 credits
Sarah Bray

This course explores entrepreneurship within the context of an innovation economy. Students will learn skills and processes associated with developing an entrepreneurial mindset such as design thinking, innovative problem-solving, and creativity. Using lean entrepreneurship principles, students will engage in a process to identify a social or economic problem, propose and evaluate possible solutions, and recommend a business model that meets the needs of users in an identified market. Eligibility: ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite: ENG 1510 with supports. J occasionally; C occasionally; Online occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

— Jamestown Campus
Hultquist Library 211
Aug 26 – Dec 20 Tue 9:30 am – 10:45 am
Entrepreneurship & Innovation — 4024
BUS 1430 – 3 credits
Sarah Bray

This course explores entrepreneurship within the context of an innovation economy. Students will learn skills and processes associated with developing an entrepreneurial mindset such as design thinking, innovative problem-solving, and creativity. Using lean entrepreneurship principles, students will engage in a process to identify a social or economic problem, propose and evaluate possible solutions, and recommend a business model that meets the needs of users in an identified market. Eligibility: ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite: ENG 1510 with supports. J occasionally; C occasionally; Online occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

— Cattaraugus County Campus
LLAC 317
Aug 26 – Dec 20 Tue 9:30 am – 10:45 am
Entrepreneurship & Innovation — 4026
BUS 1430 – 3 credits
Sarah Bray

This course explores entrepreneurship within the context of an innovation economy. Students will learn skills and processes associated with developing an entrepreneurial mindset such as design thinking, innovative problem-solving, and creativity. Using lean entrepreneurship principles, students will engage in a process to identify a social or economic problem, propose and evaluate possible solutions, and recommend a business model that meets the needs of users in an identified market. Eligibility: ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite: ENG 1510 with supports. J occasionally; C occasionally; Online occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

— North County Center
North County Campus Center 107
Aug 26 – Dec 20 Tue 9:30 am – 10:45 am
Intro to Business — 4028
BUS 1500 – 3 credits
Sarah Bray

Students will study the elements and characteristics of a free enterprise system and will be presented an overview of functional areas of business and basic concepts of the business world. Some topics include the environment of business, organization and management of the enterprise, management of human resources and production, marketing, finance, government's role in business, social responsibility, and cultural diversity, as well as major societal issues facing today's business executives. Recommended for beginning business students and non-business majors. Eligibility: ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite: ENG 1510 with supports. J fall, spring; C fall, spring; Online occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

Aug 26 – Dec 20 TBD
Intro to Business — 4030
BUS 1500 – 3 credits

Students will study the elements and characteristics of a free enterprise system and will be presented an overview of functional areas of business and basic concepts of the business world. Some topics include the environment of business, organization and management of the enterprise, management of human resources and production, marketing, finance, government's role in business, social responsibility, and cultural diversity, as well as major societal issues facing today's business executives. Recommended for beginning business students and non-business majors. Eligibility: ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite: ENG 1510 with supports. J fall, spring; C fall, spring; Online occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

— Jamestown Campus
Hultquist Library 215
Aug 26 – Dec 20 Tue, Thu 11:00 am – 12:15 pm
Princ/Financial Accounting — 4031
BUS 1510 – 4 credits
Cindy L. Hinz

Students will gain a broad view of accounting's role in satisfying society's need for financial information. In an overview of the accounting profession, students will understand generally accepted accounting principles underlying the design, integrity, and effectiveness of accounting information systems. Providing relevant financial statements for the decision maker and the use of computers to generate financial information are outlined. Eligibility: ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite: ENG 1510 with supports, and MAT 0600, MAT 1500, or higher. J fall, spring; C fall, spring; Online occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

Aug 26 – Dec 20 TBD
Princ/Financial Accounting — 4187
BUS 1510 – 4 credits

Students will gain a broad view of accounting's role in satisfying society's need for financial information. In an overview of the accounting profession, students will understand generally accepted accounting principles underlying the design, integrity, and effectiveness of accounting information systems. Providing relevant financial statements for the decision maker and the use of computers to generate financial information are outlined. Eligibility: ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite: ENG 1510 with supports, and MAT 0600, MAT 1500, or higher. J fall, spring; C fall, spring; Online occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

— Cattaraugus County Campus
Technology Center 207
Aug 26 – Dec 20 Mon, Wed 1:30 pm – 3:10 pm
Princ/Financial Accounting — 4188
BUS 1510 – 4 credits

Students will gain a broad view of accounting's role in satisfying society's need for financial information. In an overview of the accounting profession, students will understand generally accepted accounting principles underlying the design, integrity, and effectiveness of accounting information systems. Providing relevant financial statements for the decision maker and the use of computers to generate financial information are outlined. Eligibility: ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite: ENG 1510 with supports, and MAT 0600, MAT 1500, or higher. J fall, spring; C fall, spring; Online occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

— Jamestown Campus
Hultquist Library 251
Aug 26 – Dec 20 Tue, Thu 1:30 pm – 3:10 pm
Princ/Managerial Accounting — 4189
BUS 1520 – 4 credits
Cindy L. Hinz

Students will demonstrate basic decision making and analyzing skills in management accounting. Financing a business through debt or capital structures, analysis of cash flows, financial ratios, manufacturing costs, budgeting, cost-volume-profit analysis, and current managerial accounting topics are covered. Prerequisite: BUS 1510. Institutional Course Syllabus

Aug 26 – Dec 20 TBD
Princ/Managerial Accounting — 4190
BUS 1520 – 4 credits

Students will demonstrate basic decision making and analyzing skills in management accounting. Financing a business through debt or capital structures, analysis of cash flows, financial ratios, manufacturing costs, budgeting, cost-volume-profit analysis, and current managerial accounting topics are covered. Prerequisite: BUS 1510. Institutional Course Syllabus

— Jamestown Campus
Hultquist Library 251
Aug 26 – Dec 20 Tue, Thu 9:00 am – 10:40 am
Global Business — 4214
BUS 1650 – 3 credits
Dion Daly

Students will learn how and why countries differ. More specifically, they will learn about the economics, politics, and global monetary system of international trade. Students will develop an understanding of the global marketplace, different cultures, and the role of management and labor in international business. (Previous knowledge of economic, business, geography, and world politics is helpful, but not a requirement.) Eligibility: ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite: ENG 1510 with supports. J fall, spring; C occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

— Jamestown Campus
Hultquist Library 211
Aug 26 – Dec 20 Thu 9:30 am – 10:45 am
Global Business — 4216
BUS 1650 – 3 credits
Dion Daly

Students will learn how and why countries differ. More specifically, they will learn about the economics, politics, and global monetary system of international trade. Students will develop an understanding of the global marketplace, different cultures, and the role of management and labor in international business. (Previous knowledge of economic, business, geography, and world politics is helpful, but not a requirement.) Eligibility: ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite: ENG 1510 with supports. J fall, spring; C occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

— North County Center
North County Campus Center 107
Aug 26 – Dec 20 Thu 9:30 am – 10:45 am
Global Business — 4218
BUS 1650 – 3 credits
Dion Daly

Students will learn how and why countries differ. More specifically, they will learn about the economics, politics, and global monetary system of international trade. Students will develop an understanding of the global marketplace, different cultures, and the role of management and labor in international business. (Previous knowledge of economic, business, geography, and world politics is helpful, but not a requirement.) Eligibility: ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite: ENG 1510 with supports. J fall, spring; C occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

— Cattaraugus County Campus
Technology Center 309
Aug 26 – Dec 20 Thu 9:30 am – 10:45 am
Intro to Tourism & Hospitality — 4222
BUS 1700 – 3 credits
Jennifer L. Forney

Students will discover career options within the tourism and hospitality industries. Coverage includes industry pioneers and their contributions; the different forms of industry businesses including independent, chain, franchise, and e-commerce; the daily functions of lodging and food service; and the role of customer service within the industry. Eligibility: ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite: ENG 1510 with supports. J occasionally; C occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

— Jamestown Campus
Hultquist Library 211
Aug 26 – Dec 20 Tue, Thu 11:00 am – 12:15 pm
Intro to Tourism & Hospitality — 4223
BUS 1700 – 3 credits
Jennifer L. Forney

Students will discover career options within the tourism and hospitality industries. Coverage includes industry pioneers and their contributions; the different forms of industry businesses including independent, chain, franchise, and e-commerce; the daily functions of lodging and food service; and the role of customer service within the industry. Eligibility: ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite: ENG 1510 with supports. J occasionally; C occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

— North County Center
North County Campus Center 218
Aug 26 – Dec 20 Tue, Thu 11:00 am – 12:15 pm
Intro to Tourism & Hospitality — 4224
BUS 1700 – 3 credits
Jennifer L. Forney

Students will discover career options within the tourism and hospitality industries. Coverage includes industry pioneers and their contributions; the different forms of industry businesses including independent, chain, franchise, and e-commerce; the daily functions of lodging and food service; and the role of customer service within the industry. Eligibility: ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite: ENG 1510 with supports. J occasionally; C occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

— Cattaraugus County Campus
Technology Center 309
Aug 26 – Dec 20 Tue, Thu 11:00 am – 12:15 pm
Special Topics-Tourism&Hospita — 4226
BUS 2100 – 3 credits
Jennifer L. Forney

Students will explore a unique set of topics in tourism and hospitality. The focus of the course is intended to be different with each offering, but topics might include beverage operations, events, lodging operations, foodservice operations, case studies in legal issues in hospitality and tourism, revenue management and sustainability in tourism. Eligibility: ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite: ENG 1510 with supports. J fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

— Jamestown - Online
Hultquist Library 211
Aug 26 – Dec 20 Mon, Wed 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm
Professional Development — 4229
BUS 2420 – 5 credits
Krysta M. Rives

Students will learn to integrate theory and practice in a business setting by working 10 hours per week in a business organization. Student, instructor, and internship site supervisor will jointly plan the experience and help the student develop as a professional. A weekly, two-hour seminar focuses on topics related to the professionalism that is required in today's business world. Prerequisites: sophomore standing and must be program major. Institutional Course Syllabus

Aug 26 – Dec 20 TBD
Professional Development — 4231
BUS 2420 – 0 or 5 credits
Krysta M. Rives

Students will learn to integrate theory and practice in a business setting by working 10 hours per week in a business organization. Student, instructor, and internship site supervisor will jointly plan the experience and help the student develop as a professional. A weekly, two-hour seminar focuses on topics related to the professionalism that is required in today's business world. Prerequisites: sophomore standing and must be program major. Institutional Course Syllabus

Aug 26 – Dec 20 TBD
Business Law I — 4276
BUS 2530 – 3 credits
Dion Daly

Students will study and examine the legal environment of business using the case method in which law is applied to factual situations. In BUS 2530, students study court systems and procedural law, tort and criminal law, constitutional law, and contract law. In BUS 2540, students study the law related to personal property and bailments, real property, secured transactions and bankruptcy, business structure including partnerships and corporations, and the Uniform Commercial Code. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ENG 1530. J fall; C fall. Institutional Course Syllabus

— Jamestown Campus
Hultquist Library 211
Aug 26 – Dec 20 Mon, Wed 9:30 am – 10:45 am
Business Law I — 4277
BUS 2530 – 3 credits
Dion Daly

Students will study and examine the legal environment of business using the case method in which law is applied to factual situations. In BUS 2530, students study court systems and procedural law, tort and criminal law, constitutional law, and contract law. In BUS 2540, students study the law related to personal property and bailments, real property, secured transactions and bankruptcy, business structure including partnerships and corporations, and the Uniform Commercial Code. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ENG 1530. J fall; C fall. Institutional Course Syllabus

— Cattaraugus County Campus
Technology Center 211
Aug 26 – Dec 20 Mon, Wed 9:30 am – 10:45 am
Business Law I — 4278
BUS 2530 – 3 credits
Dion Daly

Students will study and examine the legal environment of business using the case method in which law is applied to factual situations. In BUS 2530, students study court systems and procedural law, tort and criminal law, constitutional law, and contract law. In BUS 2540, students study the law related to personal property and bailments, real property, secured transactions and bankruptcy, business structure including partnerships and corporations, and the Uniform Commercial Code. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ENG 1530. J fall; C fall. Institutional Course Syllabus

Aug 26 – Dec 20 Mon, Wed 9:30 am – 10:45 am
Business Law II — 4233
BUS 2540 – 3 credits
Dion Daly

Students will study and examine the legal environment of business using the case method in which law is applied to factual situations. In BUS 2530, students study court systems and procedural law, tort and criminal law, constitutional law, and contract law. In BUS 2540, students study the law related to personal property and bailments, real property, secured transactions and bankruptcy, business structure including partnerships and corporations, and the Uniform Commercial Code. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ENG 1530. J spring; C spring; Online occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

Aug 26 – Dec 20 TBD
Marketing — 4279
BUS 2550 – 3 credits
Jennifer L. Forney

Students will study the process of planning and putting into practice various activities involved in the marketing of products, services, or ideas, and analyze the theories involved in the flow of goods and services from the producer to the consumer. The dynamic nature of the American economy requires students to demonstrate a knowledge of the marketing concept, buyer behavior, product analysis, pricing factors, institutions and channels of distribution, and promotional strategies. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ENG 1530. J spring; C spring; Online occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

— Jamestown Campus
Hultquist Library 204
Aug 26 – Dec 20 Tue, Thu 1:30 pm – 2:45 pm
Marketing — 4280
BUS 2550 – 3 credits
Jennifer L. Forney

Students will study the process of planning and putting into practice various activities involved in the marketing of products, services, or ideas, and analyze the theories involved in the flow of goods and services from the producer to the consumer. The dynamic nature of the American economy requires students to demonstrate a knowledge of the marketing concept, buyer behavior, product analysis, pricing factors, institutions and channels of distribution, and promotional strategies. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ENG 1530. J spring; C spring; Online occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

— Cattaraugus County Campus
LLAC 317
Aug 26 – Dec 20 Tue, Thu 1:30 pm – 2:45 pm
Marketing — 4281
BUS 2550 – 3 credits
Jennifer L. Forney

Students will study the process of planning and putting into practice various activities involved in the marketing of products, services, or ideas, and analyze the theories involved in the flow of goods and services from the producer to the consumer. The dynamic nature of the American economy requires students to demonstrate a knowledge of the marketing concept, buyer behavior, product analysis, pricing factors, institutions and channels of distribution, and promotional strategies. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ENG 1530. J spring; C spring; Online occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

— North County Center
North County Campus Center 218
Aug 26 – Dec 20 Tue, Thu 1:30 pm – 2:45 pm
Marketing — 4282
BUS 2550 – 3 credits
Jennifer L. Forney

Students will study the process of planning and putting into practice various activities involved in the marketing of products, services, or ideas, and analyze the theories involved in the flow of goods and services from the producer to the consumer. The dynamic nature of the American economy requires students to demonstrate a knowledge of the marketing concept, buyer behavior, product analysis, pricing factors, institutions and channels of distribution, and promotional strategies. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ENG 1530. J spring; C spring; Online occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

Aug 26 – Dec 20 TBD
Princ of Management — 4283
BUS 2570 – 3 credits
Sara J. Congdon

Students will learn the basic concepts, factors, functions, and techniques of management in organizations. Students will obtain specific knowledge of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling and the interconnectedness of these functions in productive organizations. Upon course completion, students will demonstrate a knowledge of the principles of good management in individual and team-based environments. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ENG 1530. J fall; C fall. Institutional Course Syllabus

Aug 26 – Dec 20 TBD
Mgmt / Organizational Behavior — 4284
BUS 2580 – 3 credits
Jennifer L. Forney

Students will develop an understanding of the basic concepts of behavioral sciences and their application to performance of individuals working in organizations. Students will study key attitudes and behavior that affect productivity. Upon course completion, students will demonstrate an understanding of the factors that affect performance such as leadership, motivation, communication, absenteeism, and job satisfaction as well as a basic understanding of how diverse individual styles of interaction contribute to an organization. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ENG 1530. J spring; C spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Aug 26 – Dec 20 TBD