This class reviews the strategic importance of Human Resources in organizations of all sizes. Current Human Resources trends and challenges are reviewed.

This class will cover how to determine the type and number of employees needed to achieve company objectives, and how to develop job descriptions and competitive salary packages for those positions. Students will learn how to put together an effective recruiting plan, how to interview and select the best employees.

Hiring employees is the first step for effective organizations, however training and developing the employees is key to keeping them. This class will cover how to identify training needs and find the right type of training. It will also cover performance management and coaching.

Execute an effective performance management plan including current feedback.

This class will cover aspects of employment law and how to ensure that Human Resources programs, practices and policies align with laws and regulations.

Introductory course in business finance with emphasis on improving business financial performance. Learners will apply the skills necessary to achieve an understanding of the fiscal/monetary aspects of business. Special attention is given to ratio and financial statement analysis, cash budgeting, working capital management, capital budgeting, and the risk-return relationship in business.

Students apply the key elements of successful entrepreneurship to business scenarios. Students create a business plan for a new business.

Introduction to the theory and practice of preparing and analyzing reports and proposals intended for businesses, governmental agencies, and/or private and corporate foundations. Individual assignments and group projects include text documents and oral presentations. Prerequisite(s): 1080119500 Written Communication (D- or better) or 2080121900 English Composition I (D- or better).