Business Administration

This course focuses on federal, state and local laws affecting payroll. Emphasis is on payroll accounting procedures and practices and on payroll tax reports. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to apply knowledge of federal, state and local laws affecting payroll.

This course focuses on federal income tax laws concerning business entities. Emphasis is on income tax investment of partnerships, corporation, LLPs and LLCs. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to apply federal income tax laws concerning business entities.

This course applies mathematics to solve common business problems using Microsoft Excel. Topics include basic mathematical concepts and applications, such as percentages, decimals, and basic arithmetic operations; markup, markdown, & discounts; financial computations, including simple and compound interest, amortization, depreciation methods, liquidity ratios, and present value; accounting computations, such as payroll and tax calculations, and the management of complex business problems. Emphasis is placed on the use of Microsoft Excel as a computational and problem-solving tool.

This course covers written, oral, and nonverbal communications. Topics include the application of communication principles to the production of clear, correct, and logically organized faxes, e-mail, memos, letters, resumes, reports and other business communications.

Code C

This course is designed to provide a basic theory of accounting principles and practices used by service and merchandising enterprises. Emphasis is placed on financial accounting, including the accounting cycle, and financial statement preparation and analysis.

Code B

This course is a continuation of BUS 241. In addition to a study of financial accounting, this course also places emphasis upon managerial accounting, with coverage of corporations, statement analysis, introductory cost accounting, and use of information for planning, control, and decision making. NOTE: Additional topics in managerial accounting may be included.

Code B

This course will introduce students to computerized accounting systems using QuickBooks. Students will set up and perform routine tasks such as recording business transactions, maintaining customer and vendor files, vouchering, controlling inventory, processing sales, maintaining fixed asset and depreciation schedules, and preparing payroll. Additional procedures covered include setting up a chart of accounts, summarizing data, generating financial reports, and banking transactions.

This course serves as an overview of the financial system. Topics include the time value of money, the behavior and structure of interest rates, the role of the Federal Reserve System, debt and equity markets, and the organization and regulation of financial markets and institutions.

Code C

This course is designed to familiarize the student with management concepts and techniques of industrial accounting procedures. Emphasis is placed on cost behavior, contribution approach to decision-making, budgeting, overhead analysis, cost-volume-profit analysis, and cost accounting systems.

Code B

This course is intended to familiarize the student with the fundamentals of the federal income tax laws with primary emphasis on those affecting the individual. Emphasis is placed on gross income determination, adjustments to income, business expenses, itemized deductions, exemptions, capital gains/losses, depreciation, and tax credits. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to apply the fundamentals of the federal income tax laws affecting the individual.

Code C

This course provides an overview of the legal and social environment for business operations with emphasis on contemporary issues and their subsequent impact on business. Topics include the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the legislative process, civil and criminal law, administrative agencies, trade regulations, consumer protection, contracts, employment and personal property.

Code B

This is an introductory study of basic statistical concepts applied to economic and business problems. Topics include the collection, classification, and presentation of data, statistical description and analysis of data, measures of central tendency and dispersion, elementary probability, sampling, estimating and introduction to hypothesis testing.

Code B

This course is a continuation of BUS 271. Topics include sampling theory, statistical inference, regression and correlation, chi square, analysis of variance, time series, index numbers, and decision theory. Note: Extensive use of computer software is required in this course.

Code B

This course provides a basic study of the principles of management. Topics include planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling with emphasis on practical business applications.

Code B

This course provides an overview of the responsibilities of the supervisor of human resources. Topics include the selection, placement, testing, orientation, training, rating, promotion, and transfer of employees.

Code C

This course provides a general overview of the field of marketing. Topics include marketing strategies, channels of distribution, marketing research, and consumer behavior.

Code B

Topics include: Review of method for a comprehensive project, review of accounting, management, statistical, communication, and other skills useful for the project, development of project concept and purpose, initial outline of the project, making contact with local business(es), development of bibliography and revision of outline, producing drafts of project and final project, and presentation of final project.

Code B

This course is a part of a series of workshops where in current topics of interest are presented. They are offered upon demand and can be tailored for the needs of individuals, business and industry.

Code C

This course is a part of a series of workshops where in current topics of interest are presented. They are offered upon demand and can be tailored for the needs of individuals, business and industry.

Code C

This course allows the student to apply knowledge and skills in a real-world work place. Evaluation is based upon a welldeveloped portfolio, job-site visits by the instructor, the employer’s evaluation of the student, and the development and assessment by the student of a learning contract.

Code C

This course provides an introduction to the science and laboratory practices in the brewing industry.  Emphasis is placed on yeast biology, water chemistry, fermentation, and sanitation.  Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the science, laboratory techniques, and commonly used analysis methodologies used in the brewing industry.

Code A

This course involves a comprehensive study of the basic concepts, techniques, and tools for developing a marketing strategy for the craft beer business. This course is designed to prepare students to help organizations decide which consumer groups to serve, which product and services to produce, and to set appropriate levels of promotional effort, pricing, and other considerations in generating sales. Some of the topics that will be covered include:  marketing concepts, terminology, and the application of strategies to contemporary craft beer marketing.

Code A

This course is an introduction to macroeconomic theory, analysis, and policy applications. Topics include the following: scarcity, demand and supply, national income analysis, major economic theories concerning monetary and fiscal policies as stabilization measures, the banking system, and other economic issues or problems including international trade.

This course is an introduction of the microeconomic theory, analysis, and applications. Topics include scarcity, the theories of consumer behavior, production and cost, markets, output and resource pricing, and international aspects of microeconomics.

This course is designed to assist the student in increasing speed and accuracy using the touch method of keyboarding through classroom instruction and lab exercises. Emphasis is on the production of business documents such as memoranda, letters, reports, tables, and outlines from unarranged rough draft to acceptable format. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate proficiency and an acceptable rate of speed and accuracy, as defined by the course syllabus, in the production of business documents.

This course is designed to familiarize the student with medical terminology. Emphasis is on the spelling, definition, pronunciation, and usage of medical terms. Upon completion, the student should be able to communicate effectively using medical terminology.

This course focuses on the responsibilities of professional support personnel in a medical environment. Emphasis is on medical terms, the production of appropriate forms and reports, and office procedures and practices. Upon completion, the student should be able to perform office support tasks required for employment in a medical environment.

This course is designed to promote an understanding of the structure, analysis, and management of medical records. Emphasis is on managing medical and insurance records, coding of diseases, operations and procedures, and the legal aspects of medical records. Upon completion, the student should be able to maintain medical records efficiently. 

This course is designed as a continuation of OAD 215 Health Information Management.  It is designed to promote an advanced understanding of the structure, analysis, and management of medical and insurance records. Emphasis is on managing medical and insurance records, coding of diseases, operations and procedures, and the legal aspects of medical records. Upon completion, the student should be able to maintain medical records efficiently. 

This course is designed to develop skills necessary for supervision of office functions. Emphasis is on issues relating to the combination of people and technology in achieving the goals of business in a culturally diverse workplace, including the importance of office organization, teamwork, workplace ethics, office politics, and conflict-resolution skills. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate effective supervision in the modern office.

This course introduces the paralegal profession and the legal system. Topics include an overview of major areas of legal practice, ethics, legal analysis and research, professional development including certification and employment, and related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the role of the paralegal and identify the skills, knowledge, and ethics required of legal assistants. *Note: Students must complete PRL 101 and PRL 102 with a grade of “C” or higher prior to taking any other PRL course.

This course introduces the techniques of legal research and writing. Emphasis is placed on locating, analyzing, applying, and validating sources of law. Topics include legal research, legal writing, proper citation, and electronic research. Upon completion, students will demonstrate the ability to perform legal research and writing assignments using techniques covered in this course. *Note: Students must complete PRL 101 and PRL 102 with a grade of “C” or higher prior to taking any other PRL course.

This course covers contracts, selected portions of the Uniform Commercial Code, and forms of business organization. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the elements of a contract, prepare various business documents and understand the role of commercial paper.  

This course introduces substantive and procedural criminal law including elements of state and federal crimes, defenses, constitutional issues, pre-trial process, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the elements of specific crimes and assist an attorney in preparing a criminal case.  

This course provides an opportunity to explore areas of current interest in specific program or discipline areas. Emphasis is placed on subject matter appropriate to the program or discipline. Upon completion, students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the specific area of study. 

Offered Summer semester only. This course provides an opportunity to explore areas of current interest in specific program or discipline areas. Emphasis is placed on subject matter appropriate to the program or discipline. Upon completion, students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the specific area of study.

This course emphasizes the study of real property law. Topics include the distinction between real and personal property, various estates and interests in property, and the mechanics of conveyance, encumbrances, and closing procedure. Upon completion, students will demonstrate the ability to identify estates, forms of deeds, recording requirements, the closing process, and procedures used to enforce rights to real property. 

This course covers laws governing domestic relations. Topics include marriage, separation, divorce, child custody, support, property division, adoption, and other related topics. Upon completion, students will demonstrate the ability to draft divorce and support pleadings, separation agreements, and calculate child support according to the guidelines adopted by the state. 

This course covers wills, trusts, and inheritance. Topics include types of wills, the law of intestacy (inheritance), probating estates, and alternatives to probate. The course also covers trusts, medical directives, and associated litigation. Upon completion, students will demonstrate the ability to draft simple wills, prepare estate forms, understand administration of estates, and understand terms regarding trusts. 

This course provides an overview of the laws of bankruptcy and the rights of creditors and debtors. Topics include bankruptcy procedures and estate management, attachment, claim and delivery, repossession, foreclosure, collection, garnishment, and post-judgment collection procedure. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare and file bankruptcy forms, collection letters, statutory liens and collection of judgments. 

This course examines the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure, and trial procedure. Upon completion, students will be able to explain the various stages of the litigation process and demonstrate the ability to prepare a trial notebook for litigation purposes. 

(Available Spring 2021) 

This course provides students with an overview of managing document production and organization during litigation with an emphasis on electronic discovery (e-discovery) procedures. Upon completion, students will demonstrate/detail how to handle client documents, obtain documents from opposing parties and non-parties, index and organize documents as received, and utilize computer-assisted litigation support programs.

This course focuses on the organization and policies and procedures of a law office. Upon completion, students should be able to establish and maintain various law office systems, monitor case progress and supervise non-lawyer personnel. The focus of this class is the legal software commonly used to help manage the work, timekeeping, calendaring, case management, and billing in law offices. 

This course provides students opportunities to work in paid or unpaid positions in which they apply paralegal skills and knowledge. This course requires a minimum of 150 hours of practical experience in the legal field. Upon completion, students will be able to apply workplace competences obtained from the PRL curriculum.