BAC, BCS, and CAR Course Descriptions
BAC 101 Academic Planning and Preparation 4 cr.
This is a "college survival" course designed for first-time students. Tools for academic success are emphasized. Emphasis is placed on setting expectations for behavior that is appropriate for the professional business environment, academic coursework, and the campus community and workplace. Students set goals, plan degree completion, and learn the tools needed to be successful. Career interests are reviewed and an academic plan and career development path are created that align with personal goals. Students study effective learning strategies using Cleary's distance and on-campus course technology. The Cleary project-based learning model used across the curriculum is explained and applied. Students learn how to use research tools and library resources and how to conduct research using electronic resources. Academic policies, resources, technology, processes, and expectations are fully explained.
BAC 102 Academic Success Skills Seminar, Part A 2 cr.
This course is designed for first-time students who are dually enrolled in a high school program. College-level academic success skills are introduced and practiced. Emphasis is placed on setting expectations for behavior that is appropriate for the professional business environment, academic course work, and the campus community and workplace. The academic skills required for college-level success are reviewed and practiced. Students are introduced to Cleary’s course management system. The Cleary project-based learning model used across the curriculum is explained and applied. Academic policies, resources, technology, processes, and expectations are fully explained. The writing and research processes introduced. Students set goals and plan degree completion. Career interests are assessed and investigated. An academic plan and career development path are created that aligns with personal goals.
BAC 103 Academic Success Skills Seminar, Part B 2 cr.
This course is designed for first-time students who are dually enrolled in a high school program. College-level academic success skills are reinforced. Behavior appropriate for the professional business environment, academic course work, and the campus community and workplace are re-introduced and reviewed. The academic skills required for college-level success are reviewed and practiced. Students review and master Cleary’s course management system. Academic policies, resources, technology, processes, and expectations are reviewed. The writing and research processes are reviewed. Students set or re-establish goals and a plan degree completion. Career interests and career plans are reviewed.
BAC 300 Business Research and Communication (co-requisite MKT 415*) 4 cr.
This course introduces the transfer student to academic resources, distance technology, project-based learning, working in teams, and academic policies, processes and expectations. Students learn how to use electronic resources to conduct research, analyze findings, and report results in written and oral form. A template is introduced and used to create academic papers and business reports. Plagiarism and academic ethics are discussed and students learn how to properly acknowledge research sources using APA format. Students learn to make effective formal presentations for local and remote audiences.
BCS 340 Technology for Management Effectiveness (residency status) 6 cr.
Managers in organizations need to understand the many aspects of technology and how it can be leveraged for gains in collaboration, personal productivity and organizational advantage. By analyzing technology topics, students formulate strategies for implementing information technology. Students explore various Web and software tools and become proficient in applying these tools as business circumstances arise. Technology theory topics include: E-commerce, data warehousing, ERP, CRM, business intelligence, supply chain, security, privacy, and ethics. Students learn application tools for: collaborative virtual teams (eCleary), Microsoft Excel (formulas, charts, pivot tables), Microsoft PowerPoint (multi-media, Web presentations), and Microsoft Office integration (interactive Web pages, linking applications).
BCS 401 Managing Information Technology Projects (residency status) 4 cr.
This course prepares students for the challenge of managing all aspects of a variety of project types. Students learn to successfully initiate, plan, manage, control, and report on information technology projects. Emphasis is on the importance of proper planning, documentation, scope, and change control, along with quality and risk management. Other topics include team selection, motivation, conflict resolution, and leadership.
BCS 406 E-commerce Technology (residency status) 4 cr.
E-commerce is a vital part of any business in the information age. This course builds a foundation for understanding this important topic. By exploring the fundamental concepts underlying the entire topic of e-commerce, students will be ready to undertake the challenges of this new frontier. Topics include revenue models, marketing strategies, business environment issues, technology considerations, and how to develop an implementation plan.
BCS 440 Technology and the Organization (residency status) (co-requisite ACC 401*) 4 cr.
Today's competitive business environment requires managers at all levels to understand the role technology plays in the organization. By challenging the paradigm of how students currently view the role of technology in the organization, the student is moved to view technology as a tool to gain competitive advantages in the marketplace.
BCS 450 Principles of Information Security (residency status) 4 cr.
This course will cover the managerial and technical aspects of information security to prepare future business decision makers, and address knowledge areas of the Security+ Certification. Topics will include: investigation, analysis, logical design, physical design, implementation, and maintenance.
CAR 300 Business Career Planning 4 cr.
This course will guide students through the processes of self-assessment, career exploration, and job-search strategies. Students will integrate information gained in the class as guidance in selecting a business major, setting career goals, and writing targeted rsums. The use of the Internet and other technologies for career development will be emphasized.
CAR 401 Introduction to Career Management 1 cr.
Students will assess their career management skills and determine their career learning goals. The value of professional organizations and networking will be emphasized, and students will join Cleary's Online Community, a career services resource.
CAR 402 Career Marketing Strategies 1 cr.
Students will develop the skills of self-promotion to gain interviews. The advantages of using different rsum styles will be discussed. Students will be encouraged to write rsums and cover letters targeted toward a specific job posting. Students will refine their networking and online job-searching skills.
CAR 403 Career Negotiation Strategies 1 cr.
Being able to relate our experiences and articulate our worth as an employee is key to career advancement. This course develops career management implementation strategies, including interview skills and negotiation strategies. Students will also create electronic portfolios to showcase their skills for use as an interviewing tool and for career management.
CAR 404 Career Advancement Strategies 1 cr.
Moving ahead in a career depends on the effective management of an employee's time, relationships, and professional reputation. Students will learn how to recognize and seize opportunities while serving their internal and external customers to achieve greater influence and respect. Students will write their own mission statements to focus their advancement goals.
CAR 405 Independent Project 1-3 cr.
This is a directed study course that allows a student to complete an individualized project on a selected topic related to career development and is planned with a faculty member. Projects will be evaluated based on completed activities that were identified in a learning agreement at the beginning of the course.