Characteristics and activities of current local, national, and international business. An overview of economics, marketing, management and finance. Prerequisites: None.

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This class is also offered in 5-week online and on-campus classes through the Business Fastrack program.

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Overview of the foundations of supervision and how to get things done within an organization through other people. The functions of planning, organizing, staffing, motivating, and controlling presented.

Covers basic principles of managing quality and performance in organizations. Covers management functions: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Emphasizes continual improvement, ethics, and social responsibility. Prerequisites: None.

Analysis of motivation, leadership, communications, and other human factors. Cultural differences that may create conflict and affect morale individually and within organizations. Prerequisites: None.

Emphasizes public relations techniques used both within and outside the business organization, including operation of a PR counseling firm.

Explores the various levels and specialized segments of the fashion industry, the principles of fashion, the fundamentals of merchandising apparel, consumers' influence on demand and marketing activities.

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An examination of the principles of design including line, color, balance, and texture as they relate to the display of merchandise. Participation in displays and individual projects.

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Examines management/buyer role in investment, pricing, planning, controlling sales and inventories. Any BPC/CIS spreadsheet course is recommended.

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Introduces the advertising function within business including media study, creative strategies, and advertising campaigns.

Analyzes and applies the steps and techniques used in personal selling.  Highlights the role of the professional sales representative and his/her functions as they relate to the company's mission and customer expectations.

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Surveys structure and operation of retail organizations. Emphasizes merchandising to include price, location, time, promotion, and quantity.

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