General Catalog 2005-2006

Programs and Courses

General Business

• General Information
• General Business - Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
• Course Descriptions

General Information

For Information: Richard Shortridge
Phone: 623.845.3278

www.gc.maricopa.edu/business/generalbusiness

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General Business
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) / 64 credits

General Business graduates may find employment in retail store management, public service, management of distribution warehouses, service management, etc. Employment involves assigned duties under close supervision of experienced personnel to gain knowledge and experience required for promotion to management positions. Indications are that employment potential through the year 2000 for this occupation will be good.

Program Description: This program is designed for students who plan to attend college for two years, or wish to earn a Bachelor of Applied Science degree at ASU west campus.

Note: Students should seek the help of a Business Department advisor in preparing for an initial position in some field of business. Required courses may not be available every semester or year. Due to limited course offerings, degree seeking students may find it necessary to extend completion time lines and attend both day and evening classes.

Required Courses: 30-33 credits)

Students must earn a grade of “C” or better for each course listed in the Required Courses category. (+) indicates course prerequisites.

ACC111 Accounting Principles I (3)     + ACC112 Accounting Principles II (3)        ACC211 Financial Accounting (3)    CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems    GBS131 Business Calculations    GBS132 Personal and Family Financial Security (3) or    GBS261 Investments I (3)    GBS151 Introduction to Business    GBS205 Legal, Ethical, & Regulatory Issues in Business + GBS233 Business Communication    MGT175 Business Organization and Management (3) or    MGT253 Owning and Operating a Small Business (3)    MKT271 Principles of Marketing    OAS101AA Computer Typing I: Keyboard Mastery (1) and + OAS101AB Computer Typing I: Letters, Tables & Reports (1) and + OAS101AC Computer Typing I: Production & Manuscript (1) or    higher level OAS typing course or    demonstrated ability equivalent to OAS101

3-6 credits 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Restricted Electives: 6-12 credits

(+) indicates course prerequisites.

+ ACC212 Managerial Accounting    BPC101AA Introduction to Microcomputers I: IBM    BPC101AB Introduction to Microcomputers I: Macintosh    BPC114 Spreadsheet Software (any module)    BPC117 Database Management (any module) + BPC/OAS135 Word Processing Software (any module)    ECN112 Microeconomic Principles    GBS105 Business Machines    GBS261 Investments I    MGT253 Owning and Operating a Small Business + MKT263 Advertising Principles    MKT267 Principles of Salesmanship    REA179 Real Estate Principles I

3 credits 1 1 1 3 2 3 2 3 3 3 3 3

“Free” Electives: 0-3 credits

General Education Requirements: 25 credits

Core: (15 credits) First-Year Composition: + ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) and + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) Oral Communication:    COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) or + COM230 Small Group Communication (3) Critical Reading: + CRE101 Critical and Evaluative Reading I Mathematics:    MAT102 Mathematical Concepts/Applications (3) or + MAT122 Intermediate Algebra (3) or Equivalent Distribution: (10 credits) Humanities and Fine Arts:    Any approved course, see here. Social and Behavioral Sciences:    ECN111 Macroeconomic Principles (3) Natural Sciences:    Any approved course, see here.

6 credits 3 3 3 3 3 4

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Course Descriptions

Course Availability: (F) Fall, (S) Spring, (D) Day, (E) Evening, (Su1) Summer 1, (Su2) Summer 2, (O) Occasionally, (+) indicates course prerequisities

General Business (GBS)

GBS103
Principles of Banking / 3 credits 3 periods
History, characteristics, and significance of American banking system; includes types of accounts, banking services, and the relationship of commercial banks to their depositors. Prerequisites: None.

GBS105
Business Machines / 2 credits 3 periods
Operation of electronic display/printing calculators for purpose of building accuracy and speed. Prerequisites: None.

GBS131
Business Calculations / 3 credits 3 periods
Review of basic arithmetic and application of mathematics to business problems; includes percentage, interest, discount, and markups. Prerequisites: None.

GBS132
Personal and Family Financial Security / 3 credits 3 periods
Principles and practices of personal and family financial planning; includes savings, budgeting, credit, buying versus renting, and general principles of consumerism. Prerequisites: None.

GBS151
Introduction to Business / 3 credits 3 periods
Characteristics and activities of current local, national, and international business. An overview of economics, marketing, management and finance. Prerequisites: None.

GBS161
Mathematics of Business / 3 credits 3 periods
Applications of basic financial mathematics; includes interest, financial statement, stocks and bonds, and international business. Prerequisites: GBS131, or MAT102, or permission of department/division.

GBS205
Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues in Business / 3 credits 3 periods
Legal theories, ethical issues and regulatory climate affecting business policies and decisions. Prerequisites: None.

GBS206
Business Law (UCC) / 3 credits 3 periods
Legal and ethical aspects of contracts, sales, commercial paper, secured transactions, documents of title, letter of credit, bank deposits, and collections. Prerequisites: None.

GBS207
Business Law (General Corporate) / 3 credits 3 periods
Legal and ethical aspects of agency, partnerships, corporations, bankruptcy, antitrust, securities, and other regulations of business. Prerequisites: None.

GBS220
Quantitative Methods in Business / 3 credits 3 periods
Business applications of quantitative optimization methods in operations management decisions. Prerequisites: (Grade of “C” or better in MAT150, or MAT151, or MAT152) or equivalent, or satisfactory score on district placement exam.

GBS221
Business Statistics / 3 credits 3 periods
Business applications of descriptive and inferential statistics, measurement of relationships, and statistical process management. Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in GBS220 or MAT172.

GBS233
Business Communication / 3 credits 3 periods
Internal and external business communications, including verbal and nonverbal techniques. Prerequisites: ENG101 or ENG107 with grade of “C” or better, or permission of department/division.

GBS261
Investments I / 3 credits 3 periods
Evaluation of various investment forms, including study of inflation, taxation, government securities, stocks and bonds, real estate, and retirement plans. Prerequisites: None.

GBS298
Special Projects / 1-3 credits
Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development. Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or instructor.

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