Distance Learning

3 credit hours

Course Description

Prerequisite: MATH 1111
This course is a study of the underlying theory and application of financial accounting concepts. Students who successfully complete ACCT 2101 will be able to:

• Explain accounting concepts and principles
• Describe the financial statements of the proprietorship and explain how they interrelate
• Explain how the matching concept relates to the accrual basis of accounting, summarize the adjustment process and prepare an adjusted trial balance
• Explain the need for internal control and define the accounting system in which they would be used
• Prepare bank reconciliation and journalize necessary entries
• Compute the cost of inventory under periodic and perpetual inventory systems using the first-in first-out method, last-in last-out method and average cost
• Compute depreciation using the straight-line, units of production, and declining balance method
• Determine employer liabilities for payroll

Course Requirements:

• Online lectures, quizzes, reading assignments, and tests
• Written term paper
• Instructor Bagley Classes: Extensive use of EXCEL spreadsheets and formulas.
• Proctored Tests – this course requires 4 proctored tests. Students living in the Albany/Cordele area may test at the testing center at Albany State University (East, West or Cordele Campuses) – students who live outside the Albany area must arrange with their instructor for an approved proctoring site – off-site proctor approval forms are found within your course.  Albany State University's off-site proctor policy will be found in the course as well.  (Proctored testing prices vary greatly from site to site; please check your local area for proctored costs for this course.)

Additional Requirements:

• A computer with Microsoft EXCEL and appropriate plug ins to successfully run GeorgiaView see https://albanystate.view.usg.edu/d2l/login – click System Checker

Additional Course Related Fees

Proctored Tests – this course requires 4 proctored tests. Students living in the Albany/Cordele area may test at the testing center at Albany State University (East, West or Cordele campuses)– students who live outside the Albany area must arrange with their instructor for an approved proctoring site – off-site proctor approval forms are found within your course. Albany State University's off-site proctor policy will be found in the course.(Proctored testing prices vary greatly from site to site; please check your local area for proctored costs for this course.)

Instructor Bagley Classes: Extensive use of EXCEL spreadsheets and formulas.

3 credit hours

Course Description

Credits:  3

Prerequisite: ACCT 2101

This course is a study of the underlying theory and application of managerial accounting concepts. Students who successfully complete ACCT 2102 will be able to:

• Describe the differences between managerial and financial accounting
• Evaluate the organizational role of managerial accountants
• Define and illustrate materials, factory labor, and factory overhead costs
• Use job order cost information for decision making
• Distinguish between job order costing and process costing systems.
• Classify costs by their behavior.
• Describe and illustrate income analysis under variable costing and absorption costing
• Describe budgeting its objectives its impact on human behavior
• Understand performance evaluation using variances
• Explain the nature and importance of capital investment analysis
• Compare and contrast just-in-time manufacturing practices with traditional manufacturing practices.

Course Requirements:

• Online lectures, quizzes, reading assignments, and tests
• Instructor Bagley Classes:  Extensive use of EXCEL spreadsheets and formulas.
• Proctored Tests – this course requires 4 proctored tests. Students living in the Albany/Cordele area may test at the testing center at Albany State University (East, West or Cordele campuses) – students who live outside the Albany area must arrange with their instructor for an approved proctoring site – off-site proctor approval forms are found within your course.  Albany State University's off-site proctor policy will be found in the course as well. (Proctored testing prices vary greatly from site to site; please check your local area for proctored costs for this course.)

Additional Requirements:

• A computer with Microsoft EXCEL and appropriate plug ins to successfully run GeorgiaView. See https://albanystate.view.usg.edu/d2l/login – click System Checker.

Additional Course Related Fees

Proctored Tests – this course requires 4 proctored tests. Students living in the Albany/Cordele area may test at the testing center at Albany State University (East, West or Cordele campuses)– students who live outside the Albany area must arrange with their instructor for an approved proctoring site – off-site proctor approval forms are found within your course. Albany State University's off-site proctor policy will be found in the course as well. (Proctored testing prices vary greatly from site to site; please check your local area for proctored costs for this course.)

Instructor Bagley Classes:  Extensive use of EXCEL spreadsheets and formulas.

3 credit hours

Course Description

Credits:  3

Prerequisites: READ 0099, ENGL 0099, ENGL 0989 or satisfactory English scores to place into co-requisite remediation or higher; MATH 0099, MATH 0987, MATH 0989 or satisfactory math scores to place into co-requisite remediation or higher.

BUSA 1105 is an integrative study of the functional areas of business (finance, operations, marketing, human resources, etc.)

Students who successfully complete BUSA 1105 will be able to:

• Describe the terms used in business
• Identify the forms of ownership, social responsibility, ethical influences, and the legal system that regulates business
• Explain the concepts and scope of international business
• Compare and contrast management styles and organizations, and to apply the aspects of productions and operations to particular products
• Analyze the aspects of marketing such as products, lines and role of pricing, distribution, and promotion
• Evaluate the financial aspects of business, including the role of money and financing, risk management, and insurance
• Describe the role of research and development in the product development process
• Identify the fundamentals of information for business including accounting, the need for computers, and the management of information

Course Requirements:

• Online Quizzes and assignments
• Basic knowledge of computers and computer applications
• Instructor YATES: Proctored Tests – This course requires 1 proctored tests. Students may test at Albany State’s Albany or Cordele campuses or online through Proctor U. Testing through Proctor U requires a computer (not a mobile device) with a webcam and microphone.

Additional Requirements:

• A computer with Microsoft Word and appropriate plug ins to successfully run GeorgiaView.  See https://albanystate.view.usg.edu/d2l/login – click System Checker

Additional Course Related Fees

Instructor YATES: Proctored Tests – This course requires 1 proctored tests. Students may test at Albany State’s Albany or Cordele campuses or online through Proctor U. Testing through Proctor U requires a computer (not a mobile device) with a webcam and microphone.

 

3 credit hours

Course Description

Credits:  3

Prerequisite: MATH 1111

Introduces students to concepts that will enable them to understand and analyze economic aggregates and evaluate economic policies.

Students who successfully complete ECON 2105 will be able to:

• Identify and apply the concepts of supply, demand, and price determination.
• Recognize and differentiate the impact of public and private sector decisions on the economy.
• Analyze the components of Gross Domestic Product accounts and discuss their applications to everyday life.
• Define business cycles, unemployment, and inflation and relate them to the growth of the U.S. economy.
• Investigate the relationship between productivity and standard living.
• Study the impact of government spending and tax policies on the rate of economic growth.
• Identify the functions of the Federal Reserve System and calculate their impact on the nation’s money supply.
• Relate various macroeconomic theories to “real world” outcomes in our economic life
• Analyze the impact of different exchange rate systems on the world economy.
• Analyze the effect of trade deficits on the economy.
• Understand the workings of our financial system and how managers use the tools of finance to make decisions.
• Understand the components of aggregate demand and supply and how these concepts can be used to explain growth and recessions.

Course Requirements:

• Online Quizzes and assignments
• Basic knowledge of computers and computer applications
• Proctored Tests –
  Instructor YATES: Proctored Tests – this course requires any make up tests to be proctored. Students may test at Albany State University campuses (East, West or Cordele) or online through Proctor U. Further information regarding proctored tests (including pricing structures for Proctor U) can be found within the course. Proctor U requires a computer (not a mobile device) with a webcam and microphone.

• Instructor JOHNSON: - Proctored Tests – This course requires 1 proctored tests. Students may test at Albany State University campuses (East, West or Cordele) or online through Proctor U. Further information regarding proctored tests (including pricing structures for Proctor U) can be found within the course. Proctor U requires a computer (not a mobile device) with a webcam and microphone.

Additional Requirements:

• A computer with Microsoft Word and appropriate plug ins to successfully run GeorgiaView see https://albanystate.view.usg.edu/d2l/login – click System Checker

Additional Course Related Fees

Instructor AARON JOHNSON: Proctored Tests – This course requires 2 proctored tests. Students may test at Albany State University campuses (East, West or Cordele), online through Proctor U, or by arranging with the instructor to find a local proctor site. Further information regarding proctored tests (including pricing structures for Proctor U) can be found within the course. Proctor U requires a computer (not a mobile device) with a webcam and microphone.

3 credit hours

Course Description

Credits:  3

Prerequisite: MATH 1111

Introduces students to concepts that will enable them to understand and analyze structure and performance of the market economy. 

Students who successfully complete ECON 2106 will be able to:

• Identify and apply the concepts of supply, demand, and elasticity.
• Analyze the government policies of price controls, taxes and their consequences to the firm and consumer.
• Discuss the intended and unintended results of government policies and the economics of the public sector.
• Gain knowledge of the economics of labor markets with regard to factors of production; income inequalities and poverty; and the determinants of the supply and demand for various types of labor.
• Understand the impact of various tax systems on decision making.
• List the conditions which characterize a competitive market and analyze profit maximization on the competitive firm’s supply curve.
• Examine the production and pricing decisions of a monopolistically competitive markets and oligopolies.
• Understand and classify the costs that firms experience when producing goods and services.
• Understand how the theory of consumer choice explains the decisions consumers make in the everyday lives in terms of price and quality demanded.

Course Requirements:

• Online Quizzes and assignments
• Basic knowledge of computers and computer applications

Instructor YATES: Proctored Tests – this course requires any make up tests to be proctored. Students may test at Albany State University campuses (East, West or Cordele) or online through Proctor U. Further information regarding proctored tests (including pricing structures for Proctor U) can be found within the course. Proctor U requires a computer (not a mobile device) with a webcam and microphone.

Instructor JOHNSON: Proctored Tests – This course requires 1 proctored tests. Students may test at Albany State University campuses (East, West or Cordele) or online through Proctor U. Further information regarding proctored tests (including pricing structures for Proctor U) can be found within the course. Proctor U requires a computer (not a mobile device) with a webcam and microphone.

Additional Requirements:

• A computer with Microsoft Word and appropriate plug ins to successfully run GeorgiaView see https://albanystate.view.usg.edu/d2l/login – click System Checker

Additional Course Related Fees

Instructor AARON JOHNSON: Proctored Tests – This course requires 2 proctored tests. Students may test at Albany State University campuses (East, West or Cordele), online through Proctor U, or by arranging with the instructor to find a local proctor site. Further information regarding proctored tests (including pricing structures for Proctor U) can be found within the course. Proctor U requires a computer (not a mobile device) with a webcam and microphone.

3 credit hours

Course Description

3 credit hours

Pre-requisites: READ 0099, ENGL 0099, ENGL 0989 or satisfactory English scores to place into co-requisite remediation of higher; MATH 0099, MATH 0987, MATH 0989 or satisfactory math scores to place into co-requisite remediation of higher.

An introductory hands-on course designed to cover word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentations, e-mail, and world-wide web.

Students who successfully complete MIST 2010 will be able to:

 

• Create basic word-processing documents using Microsoft Word.

• Prepare basic worksheets and charts using Microsoft Excel.

• Construct basic database tables and queries using Microsoft Access.

• Produce basic presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.

• Integrate Microsoft Office products to (a) produce charts in Microsoft Word and/or PowerPoint and (b) create form letters and/or labels in Microsoft Word using data from Microsoft Excel and/or Access.

• Identify key computing concepts and apply them to multiple real-world scenarios.

• Identify key functions of multiple Web browsers.

• Identify key functions of a Windows Operating System.

• Create and manage files using Microsoft Windows.

Course Requirements:

• Online assignments.

• Basic computer skills: Typing, Internet use, E-mail, etc.

• High-speed Internet access (DSL or cable)

• A Windows computer (this course cannot be completed with a Mac) and a version of Microsoft Office that includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. There is no version of Access that runs on a Mac.

• The specific requirements will depend upon textbook and software availability. Contact the college bookstore or the instructor before you purchase any materials.

  Additional Requirements:

• A Windows computer with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Access, appropriately configured to run GeorgiaView (see https://albanystate.view.usg.edu/d2l/login – click System Checker)

 

3 credit hours

Course Description

Prerequisite: ENGL 1101 or 1101E and ENGL 1102.

3 semester hours

Applications of the principles of verbal and nonverbal communication. Management concepts of business ethics and problem analysis are integrated with communication process and theory.

 

2 credit hours

Course Description

Credits:  2

Prerequisite: None   Corequisite: None

HEDP 1161 is an introductory course on Human Sexuality that reviews basic anatomy, sexual function and response, and challenges and disorders of sexual function. This course is designed to familiarize you with the biological, psychological, cultural, and behavioral aspects of human sexuality and family life. The course provides basic information about human sexuality which includes anatomy, pregnancy-childbirth, birth control, sexual variations, and sexually transmitted diseases. Students who successfully complete HEDP 1161 are expected to be able to understand:

• Basic anatomical functions
• The sexual response cycle
• Sexual disorders
• Pregnancy & childbirth
• Birth control
• Solitary and shared sexual behaviors
• Homosexual behavior
• The continuum of sexually transmitted diseases and their treatments
• Sexual disorders which may be present for males and females
• The challenges that may exist about sexuality and sexual function within special populations

Course Requirements:

• Online Quizzes and assignments
• Basic knowledge of computers and computer applications

Additional Requirements:

• A computer with Microsoft Word and appropriate plug ins to successfully run GeorgiaView - https://albanystate.view.usg.edu/d2l/login  – click System Checker

2 credit hours

Course Description

Credits:  2 Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

HEDP 1163 introduces the student to health problems and trends in modern health practices. Nutrition, heart disease, fitness, and consumer health protection are also discussed. Students who successfully complete HEDP 1163 are expected to be able to:

• Increase knowledge of how to personalize one’s own health
• Assess current personal lifestyle.
• Identify the characteristics of emotional, mental, and spiritual health.
• Define stress and stressors and describe how the body responds to stress according to the general adaption syndrome theory
• Describe the components of physical fitness
• Define overweight and obesity, and describe the four indicators of weight-related health risks.
• Explain how the different agents of infection spread disease
• Explain how heart functions
• Identify the risk factors for cardiovascular disease that you can control and those that you cannot control
• Discuss strategies for self-care, as well as how to get the best possible health care
• List your rights as a medical consumer
• Describe the different types of complementary and alternative therapies and explain what research has show about their effectiveness

Course Requirements:

• Online quizzes, assignments, and discussion posts
• Students must have the knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel

Additional Requirements:

• A computer with Microsoft Word and appropriate plug ins to successfully run GeorgiaView - https://albanystate.view.usg.edu/d2l/login – click System Checker

Additional Course Related Fees

Proctored tests required for the following instructors only: Nancy Abraham and Jane Kelly

Proctored Tests – This course may require 1 proctored test online with Proctor U. Testing through Proctor U requires a computer (not a mobile device) with a webcam and microphone.

(Proctored testing prices vary greatly from site to site; please check your local area for proctored costs for this course.)

2 credit hours

Course Description

Credits:  2

Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

HEDP 1164 provides an introduction to various strategies that can be utilized by individuals and groups to counteract the effects of stress in their lives. The concepts of health promotion, disease prevention, self-care and healing provide the framework within which the student experiences the use of various stress management strategies. Students who successfully complete HEDP 1164 are expected to be able to:

• Understand the biological and psychological symptoms of stress
• Describe the importance of stress management and related emotional health approaches in adaptation, adjustment, and in achieving competence.
• Describe the social, cognitive, and environmental factors related to learning.
• Describe stress, the stress response, and the danger of prolonged distress.
• Identify sources of stress in your own life and the lives of others across the age span.
• Select and adopt various stress management techniques.
• Gain experience with major forms of relaxation training techniques
• Evaluate current research findings and applications of relaxation training in various settings.
• Gain experience in applying stress management and relaxation training in your own life.

Course Requirements:

• Online Quizzes and assignments, and discussion posts
• Basic knowledge of computers and computer applications

Additional Requirements:

• A computer with Microsoft Word and appropriate plug ins to successfully run GeorgiaView - https://albanystate.view.usg.edu/d2l/login  – click System Checker

Additional Course Related Fees

Proctored tests required for the following instructors only: Nancy Abraham

Proctored Tests – This course requires 1 proctored test online with Proctor U. Testing through Proctor U requires a computer (not a mobile device) with a webcam and microphone.

(Proctored testing prices vary greatly from site to site; please check your local area for proctored costs for this course.)

2 credit hours

Course Description

Credits:  2

Prerequisite: None Co requisite: None

Causes, types, treatment, and prevention of mental illness. Consideration given to society’s reaction to the mentally ill and how to maintain mental health. Students who complete HEDP 1165 should be able to:

1. Explore time-management techniques and ways to enrich your life with positive experiences and attitudes
2. Determine the reason for sleep.
3. Identify the amount of sleep needed?
4. Learn the symptoms and causes of insomnia.
5. Define each of the four components of psychological health and identify the basic traits shared by psychologically healthy people.
6. Learn what factors affect your psychological health; discuss the positive steps you can take to enhance your psychological well-being.
7. Identify some psychological disorders, such as mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, and schizophrenia, and explain their causes and treatments.
8. Discuss the warning signs of suicide and the actions you could take to help a suicidal individual.
9. Explain the various treatments and different types of mental health professionals, explaining how they can play a role in managing mental health disorders
10. Explain how spirituality and religion differ.
11. Define how might psychotherapy be considered a form of spirituality?
12. Define how your personal spirituality be enhanced based on what you have read?
13. Discuss the various types of intentional injuries, and societal and individual factors that contribute to violence in American society.
14. Discuss factors that contribute to homicide, domestic violence, sexual victimization, child and elder abuse, gang violence, and terrorism.
15. Define aging and explain the related concepts of biological, psychological, social, legal, and functional age.
16. Explain how the growing population of older adults will affect society, including considerations of economics, health care, living arrangements, and ethical and moral issues.
17. Discuss death, the stages of the grieving process, and strategies for coping with death

Course Requirements:

• Online quizzes, assignments, and discussion posts
• Basic knowledge of computers and computer applications

Additional Requirements

• A computer with Microsoft Word and appropriate plug ins to successfully run GeorgiaView - https://albanystate.view.usg.edu/d2l/login – click System Checker

Additional Course Related Fees

Proctored tests required for the following instructors only: Nancy Abraham

Proctored Tests – This course requires 1 proctored test online with Proctor U. Testing through Proctor U requires a computer (not a mobile device) with a webcam and microphone.

(Proctored testing prices vary greatly from site to site; please check your local area for proctored costs for this course.)

2 credit hours

Course Description

Credits:  2

Prerequisite: None                                                              Corequisite: None

HEDP 1166 introduces the student to basic information about drug use and abuse which includes alcohol, depressants, narcotics, tobacco, stimulants, psychedelics, marijuana, over-the-counter drugs, and prescription drugs. Students who successfully complete HEDP 1166 are expected to be able to:

• Identify and describe the various classifications of drugs
• Define key drug terms
• Describe the major methods for taking drugs
• Explain how dose, age, body weight, gender, time, disease and emotional state affect drug actions
• Identify how drugs get to and then affect the human brain
• Explain the history of alcohol use
• Compare the major classes of alcoholic beverages concerning typical servings and alcohol content
• Describe how alcohol affects the human body/mind
• Identify the various sedative-hypnotic drugs and explain their effect on the human body/brain
• Explain the history of opiate use
• Identify the various classes of narcotics and explain their effect on the human body/mind
• Describe the physical damage that tobacco smoke can have on the human body
• Explain the main methods of tobacco use and the dangers associated with each
• Identify the various stimulant drugs and explain their effect on the human body/mind
• Explain the history of both psychedelics and marijuana use
• Identify the various psychedelic drugs and explain their effect on the human body/mind
• Describe the various forms of marijuana use and explain the effects of each on the human body/mind
• Identify various over-the-counter drugs and explain their effects on the human body/mind
• Identify various prescription drugs and explain their effects on the human body/mind
• Explain why athletes seem to be psychologically vulnerable to the use and abuse of psychoactive drugs
• Explain why drug and alcohol abuse is so often seen as a family affair
• Explain how the family can function in the primary prevention of drug abuse
• Describe the basic elements of a comprehensive school policy against the use of alcohol and other drugs

Course Requirements:

• Online quizzes, assignments, and discussion posts
• Students must have the knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel

Additional Requirements:

• A computer with Microsoft Word and appropriate plug ins to successfully run GeorgiaView - https://albanystate.view.usg.edu/d2l/login  – click System Checker

2 credit hours

Course Description

Credits:  2

Prerequisite: None

Fitness I is an introductory class on the principles of fitness and nutrition. This class focuses on the four major components of fitness: cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition. A student who completes WELL 1161 should:

• Obtain an understanding of the importance of sound physical fitness and wellness
• Learn motivational and behavioral modification techniques to encourage compliance with a healthy lifestyle program
• Learn to identify the health related components of physical fitness.
• Learn the factors contributing to the development of cardio respiratory exercise prescription, muscular strength and endurance prescription and flexibility prescription
• Learn the benefits and advantages of selected aerobic activities
• Be able to define nutrition and describe its relationship to health and well-being
• Learn and identify the functions of the basic nutrients
• Learn the physiology of weight management

Course Requirements:

• Online quizzes, assignments, and discussion posts
• Students must have the knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
• Work Out Requirements – See “Fees” below

Additional Requirements

• A computer with Microsoft Word and appropriate plug ins to successfully run GeorgiaView - https://albanystate.view.usg.edu/d2l/login  – click System Checker

 

Work Out Requirements – Fall and Spring Semester – 30 workouts; Summer Semester 18 workouts – the assumption is that 3 workouts are to be completed each week. Workouts MUST be at least 50 minutes in length and include a minimum of 20 minutes of cardiovascular activity and 20 minutes of strength training with a 4-minute warm-up and a 5-minute cool-down. Students living in the Albany area MUST use one of the Albany State University Fitness Centers (East Campus or the West Campus). Students who live outside the Albany area must find a facility for their workouts and submit a Facility Selection Form (available in your online class) for approval and must include an acceptable Fitness Monitor.

Proctored Tests – This course may require 1 proctored test online with Proctor U. Testing through Proctor U requires a computer (not a mobile device) with a webcam and microphone.

Proctored tests required for the following instructors only: Nancy Abraham, Jane Kelly, and Laura Blackwell.

Additional Course Related Fees

Class Fee $15.00

2 credit hours

Course Description

Credits:  2

Prerequisite:  WELL  1161

Fitness II reviews the principles of fitness and nutrition and covers information on healthy lifestyle choices. The class reviews the four major components of fitness: cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition. A student who completes WELL 1162 Fitness II should:

• Obtain an understanding of the importance of sound physical fitness and wellness
• Learn motivational and behavioral modification techniques to encourage compliance with a healthy lifestyle program
• Be able to define and assess the components of physical fitness.
• Learn the factors contributing to the development of cardio respiratory exercise prescription, muscular strength and endurance prescription and flexibility prescription
• Learn the benefits and advantages of selected aerobic activities
• Be able to define nutrition and describe its relationship to health and well-being
• Learn and identify the functions of the basic nutrients.
• Learn the physiology of weight management.
• Be able to define stress, eustress, and distress
• Understand and be able to explain how stress affects health and optimal performance.
• Develop time management skills
• Be able to identify major sources of stress in their lives
• Be able to define the role of physical exercise in reducing stress
• Learn to use various stress management techniques
• Understand the importance of implementing a healthy lifestyle program
• Be able to dispel common misconceptions related to physical fitness and wellness

Course Requirements:

• Online quizzes, assignments, and discussion posts
• Students must have the knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
• Work Out Requirements – See “Fees” below

Additional Requirements:

• A computer with Microsoft Word and appropriate plug ins to successfully run GeorgiaView - https://albanystate.view.usg.edu/d2l/login  – click System Checker

 

Work Out Requirements – Fall and Spring Semester – 30 workouts; Summer Semester 18 workouts – the assumption is that 3 workouts are to be completed each week. Workouts MUST be at least 50 minutes in length and include a minimum of 20 minutes of cardiovascular activity and 20 minutes of strength training with a 4-minute warm-up and a 5-minute cool-down. Students living in the Albany area MUST use one of the Albany State University Fitness Centers (East Campus or the West Campus). Students who live outside the Albany area must find a facility for their workouts and submit a Facility Selection Form (available in your online class) for approval and must include an acceptable Fitness Monitor.

Proctored Tests – This course may require 1 proctored test online with Proctor U. Testing through Proctor U requires a computer (not a mobile device) with a webcam and microphone.

Proctored tests required for the following instructors only: Nancy Abraham, Jane Kelly, and Laura Blackwell.

Additional Course Related Fees

Class Fee $15.00

3 credit hours

Course Description

Credits:  3

This course introduces junior or advanced sophomore business students to working environments in their aspiring professional careers with an opportunity to gain valuable insights into actual organizational and managerial practices and operations. Through such experiences students can better correlate their academic experiences with their future professional careers.

3 credit hours

Course Description

Prerequisite: ECON 2105

Credits: 3

Contemporary problems, issues, and opportunities in international business from conceptual and practical viewpoints. Extensive use of case studies to develop student abilities to diagnose and develop solution to management situations facing the multinational executive.

3 credit hours

Course Description

Prerequisite: MATH 1113, ECON 2105, and ECON 2106

Credits: 3

The application of statistical techniques to economic and business problems. Topics include descriptive statistics, introduction to probability theory, confidence internal estimation and hypothesis testing, sampling techniques, and business forecasting.

3 credit hours

Course Description

Prerequisite: ACCT 2101

Credits: 3

Techniques of financial analysis, including working capital management, capital budgeting dividend, and capital structure decisions.

3 credit hours

Course Description

This course provides an overview of the statutory, case, and regulatory laws that impact the relationship between law and business. The course provides insight into the elements that are critical to analyzing and understanding the relationship between law and business.

3 credit hours

Course Description

Prerequisite: ECON 3205

This course covers the principles, concepts, modeling and decision making techniques for business operations management. The typical topics include issues and tasks of operations management, operations strategy, decision making and optimization, total quality management, capacity planning, facility layout, and materials planning.

3 credit hours

Course Description

Prerequisite: MGMT 3105 or MGHC 3120

This course is designed for students to learn individual and group skills required for effective functioning in an organizational context. Topics include global competition, leadership, motivation, diversity, decision making, group dynamics, culture, organizational development, and systems.

3 credit hours

Course Description

Prerequisite: Senior standing, BUSA 4105, ECON 3205, FINC 3105, MGMT 3105 or MGHC 3120, MGMT 3106, 4110 and MKTG 3120

A capstone course that integrates knowledge acquired in accounting, economics, finance, operations management, information systems, management, and marketing in the formation of business strategies. Case study method is emphasized.

3 credit hours

Course Description

Prerequisite: MIST 2010. (Cross listed with MIST 4205.)

An overview course designed to introduce students to the area of information systems. It emphasizes concepts, components and structures of information systems and their applications in business and managerial decision making.

3 credit hours

Course Description

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: ECON 2106

A course designed to show the characteristics, history, and functions related to marketing. Emphasis is on product definition, promotion, distribution and pricing.

Course Requirements:

• Online Quizzes and assignments

• Basic knowledge of computers and computer applications

  Additional Requirements:

• A computer with Microsoft Word and appropriate plug ins to successfully run GeorgiaView. See https://albanystate.view.usg.edu/d2l/login – click System Checker

   

3 credit hours

Course Description

This course is a study of development and implementation processes, tactics, and strategies based upon systems planning results. Special attention is devoted to development of end-user support systems.

Prerequisite: Sophomore standing

3 credit hours

Course Description

Prerequisite: MIST 2010

Credits: 3

Offered: As Needed

An introductory course to database management and its system implementation techniques. It covers the structure of database management systems, database design, Entity-Relationship modeling, normal forms, relational database theory, the structural query language (SQL), and database system development and management using an industrial leading database system such as ORACLE. (Cross listed with MGMT 4206.)

 

3 credit hours

Course Description

Prerequisite: MIST 4205

Offered: Spring

This course covers all the major phases of a complete systems development life cycle (SDLC), business modeling techniques such as Entity-Relationship diagramming, data flow diagraming, and the use of Integrated Computer-Aided Software Engineering (I-CASE) tools to support systems development. (Cross listed with MGMT 4207.)

 

3 credit hours

Course Description

Prerequisite: Senior standing

Credits: 3

Offered: Spring

Designed to provide senior students with an opportunity to conduct research projects for publication in journals. Students will investigate new trends in Information Systems business and industry, Information Systems curricula, and Information Systems research.

 

3 credit hours

Course Description

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3 credit hours

Course Description

Prerequisite: Junior Standing

Offered: Spring

The course investigates the evaluation, implementation, and disadvantages of electronic-commerce systems; and introduces students to the concepts of electronic commerce.

 

1 credit hours

Course Description

ASU 1101 is a one-credit hour course designed to help students develop strategies and skills necessary for a successful college career. Course goals include developing academic skills, identifying campus resources and services, developing a connection to the institution, establishing self-exploration and personal development, and understanding behaviors related to health and wellness.

Course Requirements:

• Participate in discussion questions

• Online Quizzes and assignments

• Basic knowledge of computers and computer applications

  Additional Requirements:

• A computer with Microsoft Word and appropriate plug ins to successfully run GeorgiaView - https://albanystate.view.usg.edu/d2l/login – click System Checker

Some instructors may require one proctor exam for this course. Proctored Tests – This course requires 1 proctored tests. Students may test at Albany State University campuses (East, West or Cordele) or online through Proctor U. Further information regarding proctored tests (including pricing structures for Proctor U) can be found within the course. Proctor U requires a computer (not a mobile device) with a webcam and microphone. 

Additional Course Related Fees

Some instructors may require one proctor exam for this course. Proctored Tests – This course requires 1 proctored tests. Students may test at Albany State University campuses (East, West or Cordele) or online through Proctor U. Further information regarding proctored tests (including pricing structures for Proctor U) can be found within the course. Proctor U requires a computer (not a mobile device) with a webcam and microphone.