AS Business Administration

This course introduces students to the principles of entrepreneurship, including business planning, funding, and market analysis. Students will explore the challenges and opportunities of starting and managing a small business. By the end of the course, students will develop a business concept and apply entrepreneurial strategies to real-world scenarios.

This course explores leadership theories, decision-making, and team management in organizations. Students will examine leadership styles, conflict resolution, and strategies for motivating teams. Emphasis is placed on ethical leadership and change management. By the end of the course, students will be able to assess leadership challenges and apply effective leadership techniques in organizational settings.

Prerequisite: BUS210

This course explores how artificial intelligence (AI) and digital commerce are reshaping business models and consumer interactions. Topics include AI-driven marketing, e-commerce strategies, and automation in business processes. Students will analyze case studies on AI applications in business and develop strategies for leveraging digital commerce. By the end of the course, students will understand the impact of AI on modern business and digital retail trends.

Prerequisite: MKT315

This course explores the psychological, cultural, and social factors that influence consumer decision-making. Students will examine how businesses use consumer insights to shape marketing strategies. Topics include perception, motivation, buying habits, and digital influence on purchasing behavior. By the end of the course, students will be able to analyze consumer trends and apply behavioral theories to marketing strategies.

Prerequisite: MKT220

This course teaches common traditional and modern marketing theories. It focuses on consumer behavior, sales management, and basic marketing principles and research. This course also examines marketing strategies for specific audiences. In addition, this course focuses on email marketing, growing an email list, and the in and out of managing email mailers. It also focuses on creation and management of pay per click ads and other types of online advertising as well as the creation, execution, and maintenance of an online ad campaign.

Prerequisite: WDD235

This course aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of social media management, equipping them with the necessary skills to develop, implement, and analyze social media strategies for businesses, brands, and organizations. Students will learn how to create compelling content, engage audiences, leverage analytics, and navigate ethical and legal considerations in digital marketing. Students will also use AI customized bots to help with their homework and final project contents. Ethical considerations are important when following the guidelines provided.

This course introduces students to the principles of entrepreneurship, including business planning, funding, and market analysis. Students will explore the challenges and opportunities of starting and managing a small business. By the end of the course, students will develop a business concept and apply entrepreneurial strategies to real-world scenarios.

This course explores how artificial intelligence (AI) and digital commerce are reshaping business models and consumer interactions. Topics include AI-driven marketing, e-commerce strategies, and automation in business processes. Students will analyze case studies on AI applications in business and develop strategies for leveraging digital commerce. By the end of the course, students will understand the impact of AI on modern business and digital retail trends.

Prerequisite: MKT315

This course aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of social media management, equipping them with the necessary skills to develop, implement, and analyze social media strategies for businesses, brands, and organizations. Students will learn how to create compelling content, engage audiences, leverage analytics, and navigate ethical and legal considerations in digital marketing. Students will also use AI customized bots to help with their homework and final project contents. Ethical considerations are important when following the guidelines provided.

This course introduces students to foundational concepts and practical skills in Hospitality Guest Service Excellence. Students will engage with core tools, methods, and industry practices to prepare for real-world applications. Course topics emphasize professional readiness and apply learning within the context of Hospitality Guest Service Excellence.

This course introduces students to foundational concepts and practical skills in Portfolio in Hospitality. Students will engage with core tools, methods, and industry practices to prepare for real-world applications. Course topics emphasize professional readiness and apply learning within the context of Portfolio in Hospitality.

This course introduces students to foundational concepts and practical skills in Food & Beverage Operations. Students will engage with core tools, methods, and industry practices to prepare for real-world applications. Course topics emphasize professional readiness and apply learning within the context of Food & Beverage Operations.

This course teaches students about health care accreditation, the history of health care, and the continuum of care. Students interested in medical careers will learn how health facilities, providers, and staff deliver health care standards in the U.S. Topics may include the practical and theoretical applications of health information management techniques. The course also explores career opportunities in health care, health information management organizations, networks, and professional advancement.

In this course, students will explore the legal, regulatory, and ethical frameworks governing healthcare organizations. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of healthcare laws, patient rights, and ethical decision-making in clinical and administrative settings. Through case studies and real-world scenarios, students will examine how to balance compliance, care quality, and professional responsibility.

This course introduces students to facility operations and strategic approaches for enhancing efficiency in healthcare environments. Students will learn to apply management principles, utilize budgeting techniques, and improve operational workflows. Key topics include scheduling system development, productivity optimization, patient flow management, cost reduction strategies, and quality improvement methods. The course also covers performance improvement initiatives, pay-for-performance incentives, capacity management, and supply chain management, equipping students with practical skills to enhance healthcare facility operations.

This course explores the critical functions of staffing and development within organizations, focusing on strategies for attracting, selecting, and training employees. Students will learn to align staffing practices with organizational goals, navigate legal and ethical considerations, and develop effective training programs to enhance employee performance and drive organizational success.

This course examines labor relations, collective bargaining, and employment laws governing the workplace. Students will explore the history and structure of labor unions, dispute resolution methods, and strategies for managing employer-employee relationships. Case studies and real-world applications will highlight the role of HR professionals in fostering fair and effective labor practices.

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of HR analytics, focusing on how data can be leveraged to improve HR decision-making and organizational performance. Students will learn to apply analytical techniques to solve real-world HR challenges, communicate findings effectively, and critically evaluate HR analytics tools and methods.

This course provides a foundational overview of logistics and supply chain systems, including sourcing, production, transportation, warehousing, and distribution. Emphasis is placed on key concepts, industry terminology, and the relationships between supply chain partners that impact efficiency and organizational performance.

This course examines the planning and management of transportation and distribution networks. Topics include carrier selection, freight movement, network optimization, regulatory considerations, and cost analysis. The course highlights how effective transportation strategies support competitive and responsive supply chain operations.

This course explores the principles and practices of inventory control and warehouse management. Coverage includes demand forecasting, inventory models, storage systems, materials handling, and performance measurement. The course emphasizes how effective inventory and warehouse strategies enhance service levels and cost efficiency.

This course introduces students to Adobe Photoshop, the fundamental graphics application and image editing software used in the computer graphics industry. Students learn the fundamentals of this software, and will study topics including selections, layers, masking, filters, image manipulation and correction, composition, painting, and optimization for the web. Students examine techniques for efficient editing, processing, and file handling. Topics in photo editing may be studied, including color enhancement, lighting correction, and overall retouching.

In this course, students will learn how to reproduce common web design layout patterns to quickly create websites that are easy to understand and navigate. Students learn to create more complex multi column designs to make their pages easier to read and understand. Students learn the basics of wireframing and planning as they take first steps towards building custom layouts utilizing design patterns. Students review the anatomy of web pages and examine common workflows as well as build confidence via critiquing both their peers and ready-made examples.

This course covers the fundamentals of graphic design, emphasizing visual communication, typography, color theory, and compositional rules. Students will use industry-standard software to create professional layouts, branding materials, and digital assets. Hands-on projects and in-class critiques will help beginners to understand how design elements work together to convey effective messages.

Prerequisite: WDD110

This course introduces students to foundational concepts and practical skills in Sustainable Farming & Agribusiness. Students will engage with core tools, methods, and industry practices to prepare for real-world applications. Course topics emphasize professional readiness and apply learning within the context of Sustainable Farming & Agribusiness.

This course introduces students to foundational concepts and practical skills in Agricultural Sales & Distribution. Students will engage with core tools, methods, and industry practices to prepare for real-world applications. Course topics emphasize professional readiness and apply learning within the context of Agricultural Sales & Distribution.

This course introduces students to foundational concepts and practical skills in Agricultural Finance & Risk Management. Students will engage with core tools, methods, and industry practices to prepare for real-world applications. Course topics emphasize professional readiness and apply learning within the context of Agricultural Finance & Risk Management.

This course provides an overview of smart manufacturing principles, technologies, and systems integration. Topics include Industry 4.0 concepts, cyber-physical systems, connected production environments, and the role of data, automation, and interoperability in modern manufacturing. Emphasis is placed on understanding how digital tools and intelligent systems improve efficiency, quality, and responsiveness in industrial operations.

This course explores how industrial data is collected, processed, and visualized to support performance monitoring, quality improvement, and decision-making in manufacturing environments. Topics include key performance indicators (KPIs), dashboard design, real-time monitoring, and basic analytics for production and maintenance data. Emphasis is placed on turning operational data into actionable insights using practical visualization tools.

This course explores how modern technologies enable responsive, adaptive, and connected manufacturing environments. Topics include digital twins, AI-enhanced process optimization, machine learning applications, autonomous systems, and predictive maintenance. Emphasis is placed on the integration of cyber-physical systems, real-time data, and smart infrastructure in manufacturing settings.