DEBUS161. Business Mathematics
The following topics are covered in this course: integers, fractions and decimals; round numbers; complex fractions; ratios, proportions, and percentages; averages; formulas and linear equations; business applications.
GSBUS161. Business Mathematics
A practical approach to the use of mathematics in business. Topics include mathematical applications in retailing, finance, business accounting concepts, and communicating by numbers. While the course does not assume previous course work in mathematics, it does assume that students are mathematically literate.
PABUS104. Intro to Business Admin
A survey course, designed to give the student a general knowledge of the modern business world and the environment within which it exists and an awareness of the principles of the major functions in managing a business, such as finance, personnel, production and marketing.
PABUS110. Small Business Mgmt.
Study of the management of the small independently owned and operated business. Emphasis placed upon analyzing new business opportunities, planning and establishing a going concern, and managing the contemporary small business. Field experience in consulting with small businesses will enhance the student's understanding of small business organizations.
PABUS111. Small Business Capital.
Small Business Capitatilization, Acquisition and Finance. The student studies alternative strategies of financial planning,capitalization, profits, acquisition, ratio analysis, and other related financial operations required of small business owners. The preparation and presentation of a loan proposal are included.
PABUS112. Small Business Mgmt. II
Second of two courses designed for those interested in learning how to start and manage a small business. It builds on the preceding course concerning the establishment of the small business and deals with management of the on going venture. The course takes a functional approach to managing the small business through planning, controlling, marketing, financing, and the management of human resources.
PABUS121. Commercial Finance
Interest, discount, and equivalent annual rates for carrying charges; discounts; computing retail markup; debt repayment plans; profit sharing in partnerships; fire insurance; trading on the bond market; stock purchases and sales.
PABUS140. Intro to Hospitality Ind
INTRODUCTION TO THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY. The history & development of the hospitality industry which is composed of food, beverage & lodging. Duplicates PAHMM140.
PABUS141. Front-of-the-House Opers
An overview of the front-office organization, operating procedures, and control systems. Duplicates PAHMM141.
PABUS142. Hotel Management
The management of the rooms,food and beverage departments, other profit centers and staff function and computer applications. Duplicates PAHMM142.
PABUS143. Mgmt Public Health & Sft
MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY> The economic, legal and moral responsibility of a hospitality manager for public health & safety.
PABUS144. Food Prod & Ser Mgmt I
FOOD PRODUCTION AND SERVICE MANAGEMENT I> Principles of nutrition, foods, and food preparation techniques for commercial food service operations. Laboratory experience in food preparation techniques, use of equipment, planning & serving of food. Duplicates PAHMM144.
PABUS145. Front Office Operations
Provides a systematic approach to front office procedures by detailing the flow of business through a hotel beginning with the reservation process and ending with check out and settlement. Front office procedures and management are placed within the context of the overall operation of the hotel. Duplicates PAHMM145.
PABUS150. Beverage Management
Emphasis on product and the manager's role and resposibility in developing and operating a facility serving alcoholic beverages. Duplicates PAHMM150.
PABUS151. Food & Beverage Mgmt.
An overview of the basic elements of food and beverage operations. Specific areas addressed include concept and menu development, control mechanisms, staffing, service and financial analysis. Duplicates PAHMM151.
PABUS152. Food Service Management
A practical guide to food service management including an overview of both restaurant and institutional activities. Effective management is stressed with special emphasis on organization of food service planning, menus and styles, supervising personnel, and controlling food and labor costs. The laws and regulations affecting food services are also covered. Duplicates PAHMM152.
PABUS153. Quantity Food Production
The study and application of techniques in standards and principles of quantity cookery. Emphasis will be on the flow of food production through the kitchen, of food service operations, and the development of skills in the culinary arts. Duplicates PAHMM153.
PABUS154. Catering
A professional approach to providing food service for various occasions. Included are: client solicitation; presentation, menu planning and pricing of various types of table services and settings; also packaging of the total occasion for the client. Duplicates PAHMM154.
PABUS155. Meat Management
The use of meat and meat products in the in the menus of specific market segments, stressing menu planning, specifications, yield, the cost analysis. Duplicates PAHMM155.
PABUS171. Hotel&Restaurant Purchas
Quantity food purchasing policies and procedures, introduction to the market and buyer, basic marketing functions, emphasis on selection of food products. The student studies the variety of foods on the market with special emphasis on quality, menu application, acceptable purchasing methods and procedures, storage, federal and trade grades, comparative versus price buying, yields, and the use of specification. Identification of the food items normally used in the food industry. Duplicates PAHMM171.
PABUS172. ContractFoodserviceMgmt.
The field of professional contract food management, including, the accounting, legal, managemant, sales, production, and personnel functions. Duplicates PAHMM172.
PABUS173. Hospitality Purchasing
The procedures and practices in the purchasing function for acquiring hospitality services, food, beverage, equipment, and supplies. Duplicates PAHMM173.
PABUS174. Food Purchasing
Presents the method and procedures for purchasing food for hotels, restaurants and institutions. Deals with markets, federal and trade grades, governmental regulations, packaging, comparative versions price buying, yields and quality control. Duplicates PAHMM174.
PABUS191. Auxiliary Transportation
Booking cruise, rail, motorcoach, car rental transportation and land accommodations through the use of applicable industry reference guides and computerized reservations.
PABUS192. Ticketing/Passenger Serv
Basic orientation to ticketing and passenger services. Includes procedures for accepting passengers, baggage services, common hazardous materials encountered, & basic ticketing procedures.
PABUS200. Intro. Travel & Tourism
Surveys content essential to beginning understanding of travel/ tourism. Topics include: history and economics of travel, modern travel industry, modes of travel, travel geography, important destinations, travel reference material, international documentation, climate and time changes, health regulations, monetary units, tour planning, accommodations and travel counseling.
PABUS201. Office Management
A study of the management of information processing and the coordination of personnel, equipment, and the organizational objectives in the area of business administration. The student is trained in all phases of a business organization. In addition, he serves as an office manager. The skills required in office work production are taught in such a way as to enhance the effectiveness of distribution, sales personnel administration, accounting, and management.
PABUS202. Tourism Destinations
This course will acquaint the student with the world's leading tourism destinations. Focus is placed on examining the destinations in light of their tourist appeal. Upon completion the student will have gained a detailed understanding of the leading destinations, their location, major attractions, cultural/historical/environmental analysis, and its links/ties with the rest of the world.
PABUS203. Office Info. Proc.Mgmt.
This capstone course to the information processing sequence provides advanced hands-on experience utilizing state-of-theart information processing equipment. Management strategies for effective word and data processing production are explored. Emphasis on work flow, personnel training, production standards dictation skills, employee motivation, and supervision.
PABUS204. Law Office Management
Structures and procedures of a law office; emphasis on the organization of filing systems, litigation management, calendaring, tickler system, indexing and summarizing documents, timekeeping, fees and billing, job search, law office layout.
PABUS205. Office Systems Mgmt.
A study of the management of information processing and the coordination of personnel, equipment, and organizational objectives in the area of business administration. The student is trained in all phases of a business organization. In addition, he serves as an office manager. The skills required in office work production are taught in such a way as to enhance the effectiveness of distribution, sales personnel administration, accounting and management.
PABUS206. International Travel Sec
International Travel Security-To gain first-hand knowledge ab out living and working in a risk environment, hostage survival, kidnap and extortion, political detention and extortion, politi cal detention and emergency evacuation through case studies, lectures, group discussions, practice exercises, simulations and job aids.
PABUS207. Office Systems Concepts
An overview of office systems--technology, people, and procedures--within organizational and environmental contexts. Major technologies, both hardware and software, that support information creation, storage, retrieval, manipulation, and distribution are covered. Introduces applications and systems software using computer laboratory projects.
PABUS211. Travel-Agency Operations
The planning, sales and reservations of non-transportationoriented travel products. Emphasis is placed on the costing, rating and operation of such products as tour packages, hotels, and cruises.
PABUS212. Records Management
Introduction to the basic principles of alphabetic, numeric, geographic and subject methods of classifying and storing records. Planning, organizing and controlling the creations, protection, use storage and disposition of records.
PABUS213. Archives Management
The nature, function and organization of archives. Appraisal, control, arrangement, preservation and reference of archival materials. A project-oriented course leading to the analysis and design of an archives system by the student.
PABUS214. Dom & Int Tourism
Domestic and International Tourism - An introduction to the travel industry. Among the topics examined are wholesale and retail operations, modes of travel, and interactions with the hospitality industry.
PABUS215. Hosp.Marketing&Pub.Rels.
Hospitality Marketing and Public Relations. Principles and procedures for managing the hospitality marketing function. Duplicates PAHMM215.
PABUS216. Mktg of Hospitality Svcs
This course is designed to provide students with basic knowledge and practical experience which will enable them to develop strategic marketing plans for hotel/motel properties. Duplicates PAHMM216.
PABUS217. Group&Convention Sales
Discusses the scope and various segments of the group and convention market. Focuses on targeting certain groups in order to maximize hotel revenue. The operation of the sales department and the relationship between sales and marketing is discussed. The importance of the convention service is stressed. Duplicates PAHMM217.
PABUS218. Hotel/MotelSalesPromotio
It presents a practical understanding of the operating statement and precisely where, how, and why the sales effort fits into the total earnings and profit picture of a hospitality operation. Its emphasis is on producing business at a profit. It teaches how to measure and gauge accurately the precise worth of every type of business in advance. Duplicates PAHMM218.
PABUS219. Special Health Records
A study of various types of non-hospital health facilities with an emphasis on their recordkeeping systems.
PABUS226. Com. Oper. for Hosp. Ind
Computer Operations for the Hospitality Industry Provides an overview of the information needs of lodging properties and food service establishments. Focuses on computer-based property management systems for both front office and back office functions, and on computer-based restaurant management systems for both service oriented and management oriented functions. Students learn how to operate a simulated hotel reservation, registration and cashiering program using personal computers. Educational Institute Certification (AHMA).
PABUS241. Business Writing
Principles of effective writing in business. Extensive practice in various forms of business riting. Case studies.
PABUS242. Oral Comm. in Business
Oral reporting; management briefings; listening; interviewing; conference and committee leadership; employee training in communication; laboratory cases and simulations.
PABUS243. Communicatn for Business
Application of writing and speaking to the communication requirements of business--their roles, techniques and types, with exercises in the formulation of some business communication products.
PABUS245. Business Communications
An analytical approach to the development of content and presentation in business communication with emphasis on the relationship of creative and logical thinking to the solution of business problems through written communication.
PABUS246. Problems in BusinessComm
Advanced study of business communication from a managerial point of view. Emphasis on analysis of problems of administrative communication.
PABUS251. ProjectPlanning&ControlI
First in a two course series to help practicing or future project managers plan and meet project goals. Explores in detail tools and techniques of introductory Project Management, focusing on objectives and goals; baselines are identified and balanced. Topics include: defining scope of project, preparing work statement, developing effective work breakdown, establishing budget, setting milestones, formalizing baseline schedule, allocating and leveling resources. Concludes with implementation phase: communicating goals to project stakeholders, managing changes, and working in a multiproject environment.
PABUS252. ProjectPlnning&ControlII
Focus on monitoring progress of project, managing changes, and completing projects. You learn how to monitor variances from established baseline and use earned values and milestones to monitor time performance. Learn to differentiate between active cost control and reactive cost accounting. Ability to manage change and mitigate problems they cause is essential. Introduced to computer-based project management software. Course concludes with techniques for evaluation that help establish basis for improved performance. Participants share project management experiences and provide case studies.
PABUS253. Business Communication
Theory and technique of communication within and between business organizations, and with customers, clients, and the public; report writing, summaries, letters and other forms of wiriting applicable to the business world.
PABUS271. Entrepreneurship
This course comprehensively covers all activities required for the formation of new enterprises and some aspects of managing growing organizations. It considers the new venture creation process: business idea generation and evaluation, resources acquisition, customer identification, selling, development and writing a business plan, organization building, and the technical issues entrepreneurs face in tax, legal and accounting areas. The course consists of case studies, in-class exercise, readings, guest speakers, and the creation of a business plan.
PABUS281. Employee Benefit Planng.
Management of group life, health, disability and retirement plans. New developments in employee benefits, plan design, administration, cost, funding, regulation and tax considerations. Topics covered: social insurance, group insurance, qualified retirement plans, other employee benefits.
PABUS291. Funds.ofFinancialPlann.
Course covers the financial planning process, regualation of financial planners, communication skills, the time value of money, monetary policy and business cycle, the business cycle, profits and the stock market, risk management principles, and life insurance, health, property and liability insurances, investment principles and equity investments, investment companies and fixed income securities, personal income tax planning, retirement, estate, estate transfer planning & case anal.
PABUS301. Managing Bus. Projects
The focus of this program is on basic project management concepts and methods and their application to the business environment. The program emphasizes communication, interpersonal and conflict management skills required to work successfully with the customer, vendors and project teams.
PABUS310. Business Ethics
In this course, the student will be introduced to the nature, scope and limits of ethics with an emphasis on its practice in the world of buisness and management.
PABUS311. Business in Society
Analysis of the social & governmental aspects of business operations. Topics include; laws & government regulations; social responsibilities of concerned corporate executives; activities of consumer advocates; problems of monopolistic competition; administrative commissions; corporate ethics; public relations; and consumer protection.
PABUS331. Business Statistics
The application of statistical methods to problems of business operation.
PABUS341. Manag.Behav.HospitalOper
Analysis and development of interpersonal management skills including leadership behavior, motivation, communication, interpersonal management skills: including leadership behavior, motivation, communication, interpersonal and organizational processes.
PABUS342. Seminar-Hosp.Research
Seminar-Hospitality Research Methods. An introduction to the principles, practices and methods utilized in applied research in the hospitality industry. Duplicates PAHMM342.
PABUS344. Computers in Health Ser.
Computers in Health Services Applications of computers in health care. Computer basics and applications in hospitals and HMO departments such as X-ray, laboratory, pharmacy, and medical records.
PABUS351. CostCont.Sys.Hospital.Op
A detailed analysis of food, labor, cash and beverage controls for the hospitality operation. A managerial accounting approach providing internal management with data which will serve as the basis for operational decision making; a systems approach to control, with computer applications. Duplicates PAHMM351.
PABUS352. Casualty Loss Control
An introductory study of the elements of loss control program, including such factors as hazard recognition, occupational disease, fleet safety, pollution and product safety, and an analysis of objectives, organization, and costs.
PABUS353. Loss Prevention Techniqs
This advanced course stresses individual research into all aspects of loss prevention situations. Students will be required to develop security systems that reflect new techniques and concepts. A case study approach will also be used. Submission in acceptable form of the results of an individual research project is required.
PABUS354. Security Sys. & Design
A detailed examination into the administrative planning of security activities, requirements for their effective execution the supportive equipment and physical layout design for maintaining an effective security system.
PABUS361. Starting New Ventures
Covers the entry into ownership & management of new ventures Acquisition is a growing concern. Concentrates on how ventures are begun, how ventures ideas & other key ingredients for start-ups are derived, and how to evaluate new venture proposals. Provides an introduction to business plan development, legal considerations, tax & real estate issues for entrepreneurs. Student teams evaluate an actual entrepreneurial venture as a term project.
PABUS362. Management of New Enterp
MANAGEMENT OF NEW ENTERPRISES This course focuses on the development and management of new enterprises. It concentrates on practice, focuses on entrepreneurship and its prerequisites, and deals with skills-building. It includes topics such as new venture finance, business packaging, deal structuring and negotiations, and the transformation from entrepreneur to business person.
PABUS371. Occupational Safety&Hlth
This course will introduce management and supervisory principles along with basic concepts in occupational safety and health. With this fundamental knowledge the individual should be able to implement improved techniques.
PABUS381. International Business
To give the student an integrated approach to the environments of international business and the operations of multi-national enterprises. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to identify elements of international environments; identify international opportunities and strengths; understand the elements of trade theory; identify the role of the multi-national enterprise; formulate currency exchange variables; appreciate problems in international management.
PABUS407. OPM 407 Purchasing
The nature and importance of the procurement function in modern business organizations. Principles, tools, methods, and techniques employed for the acquisition of materials, supplies and equipment.
PABUS421. Business Policy
A capstone review of senior management decision areas, using concepts usually covered in an undergraduate course in business policy or corporate planning. Topics include: corporate goals and resources, financial analysis, long-range plans, policy models, and management strategy. Case problems used to integrate theories and apply concepts to simulated situations.
PABUS435. Business Mgmt.Simulation
In this course, students operate as independent companies, making production, marketing and investment decisions in a single marketplace. Companies compete against one another, decisions are analyzed and financial data calculated by computer. Companies continually review new financial data and make decisions over a simulated operation period of one and one half years.
TEBUS421. Business Policy
Capstone review of senior management decision areas, using concepts covered in an undergraduate course in business policy or corporate planning. Topics include: corporate goals and resources, financial analysis, long-range plans, policy models, and management strategy. Case problems are used to integrate theories and apply concepts to simulate situations.
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