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03.10.07 BUSINESS, INTRODUCTION

Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
SUNY Empire State College	BME	213034	Business Enterprise in American History	U	8-10	n/a	CD, CR, E, IA	4 (S)	$828.00	$40.00	$868.00	X
Footnote:		All courses are 15 weeks long with an average of 8-10 lessons. The type of media support varies. See course description.
Course Description:		Follow the evolution of United States business enterprise from the exchanges among the Plymouth settlers to America's participation in the economy of "the global village." Study from a variety of perspectives the development and change of the institutions, people, attitudes, and behavior of business enterprise as they relate to the consumer, the worker, the shareholder(s), other businesses, the community, and the government at all levels.

03.10.07 BUSINESS, INTRODUCTION

Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
University of Nebraska - Lincoln	MNGT	475	BUSINESS POLICIES AND STRATEGIES	U	4	2	CA	3 (S)	$636.00	$75.00	$711.00	C
Footnote:		Prerequisite: Senior standing; major in the College of Business Administration; ACCT 201 and 202 or 306; ECON 211 or 212; FINA 361; MIST/MNGT 350; MNGT 331 and 360; MRKT 341; or equivalent; 2.5 grade point average.
Course Description:		Formulation and application of business policies and strategies; analysis of cases using knowledge acquired in basic courses in accounting, economics, finance, human resources, information systems, marketing, and operations. Complexity of business problems and the interrelationship of business functions.

03.10.07 BUSINESS, INTRODUCTION

Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
Western Kentucky University	BA	502	MBA Foundation Modules	G	9	0	CR, E, IA	4.5 (S)	$3000.00	$0.00	$3000.00	C
Footnote:		Must be admitted to WKU Graduate Studies Program to enroll in this course. Web course
Course Description:		Preparatory course for the eight foundational areas in the MBA program. Course is offered in a self-paced, online independent learning format with a pass/fail grading component.

03.10.07 BUSINESS, INTRODUCTION

Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
Olympic College	BUS&	101	Intro to Business	L	TBD	TBD	CR, E, IA	5 (Q)	$405.00	$22.50	$427.50	X
Footnote:		online--www.olympic.edu/distanceclasses
Course Description:		Introduces the major operations of a business including production, marketing, finance, and human resource management. Examines the economic, social, and political environment of business.

03.10.07 BUSINESS, INTRODUCTION

Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
Indiana University	BUS	X100	INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS	L	10	2	SG	3 (S)	$591.18	$65.00	$656.18	X
Footnote:		No credit for juniors or seniors in the IU School of Business.
Course Description:		Correspondence: Business administration from the standpoint of the manager of a business firm operating in the contemporary economic, political, and social environment.

03.10.07 BUSINESS, INTRODUCTION

Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
Southwestern College	HRD	210	Building Academic Success	L	6	0	CR, E, IA	1 (S)	$250.00	$0.00	$250.00	X
Footnote:		Required for all degree seeking students.
Course Description:		Introduces academic success topics and tools that are intended to establish and strengthen understanding of the learner and academic success coach relationship, critical thinking and reading, institutional policies and procedures, and teh basics of online research and academic writing while experiencing the Southwestern College Professional Studies course format on the way to becoming a Southwestern College Moundbuilder.

03.10.07 BUSINESS, INTRODUCTION

Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
University of North Dakota	BAdm	101	Introduction to Business	L	10	0	CR, E, IA	3 (S)	$227.54	$0.00	$227.54	X
Footnote:		Online course
Course Description:		A general education business course covering topics in: Economic environment, global competition, entrepreneurship, general human resources management, marketing, accounting, finance, information systems, and challenges of business careers.

03.10.07 BUSINESS, INTRODUCTION

Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
University of Alaska - Fairbanks	BA	151	Introduction to Business	L	18	4	E	3 (S)	$423.00	$64.00	$487.00	NA
Course Description:		Business organization, nature of major business functions such as management, finance, accounting, marketing, personal administration. Opportunities and requirements for professional business careers.
University of Alaska - Fairbanks	BA	151	Introduction to Business (Online)	L	18	4	CR, DI, E, IA	3 (S)	$423.00	$64.00	$487.00	NA
Course Description:		ONLINE COURSE: Business organization, nature of major business functions such as management, finance, accounting, marketing, personal administration. Opportunities and requirement for professional business careers.

03.10.07 BUSINESS, INTRODUCTION

Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
Mountain State University	Management	MGMT 120	Introduction to Business and Technology Skills	L	12	4	CR	3 (S)	$250.00	$0.00	$250.00	NA
Course Description:		Introduces the world of business, including the concepts of accounting, finance, management, marketing, and information technology. This course description is subject to change including course learning outcomes and assessment criteria.

03.10.07 BUSINESS, INTRODUCTION

Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
Arizona Western College	BUA	110	Business Application Concepts	L	n/a	n/a	CR, E, IA	3 (S)	$180.00	$25.00	$205.00	P
Footnote:		MAT 82 or appropriate score on the Computerized Placement Test (CPT) allowing enrollment in MAT 122 or approved higher level math.
Course Description:		Applications of business computations using calculators and computers to solve problems involving budgetss, discounts, markup, interest, credit plans, checking and savings accounts, payroll, and taxees.
Arizona Western College	ENT	240	Business Plan Development	L	n/a	n/a	CR, E, IA	3 (S)	$180.00	$25.00	$205.00	NA
Course Description:		Introduction to creating an effective business plan.

03.10.07 BUSINESS, INTRODUCTION

Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
Thomas Edison State College	BUS	101-GS	Introduction to Business	L	N/A	1	DI, E, SG	3 (S)	$717.00	$0.00	$717.00	NA
Course Description:		This course outlines a concise overview of the world of business. Emphasis is placed on the following topics; economics and economic systems, ownership, risk, production, finance and the financial system, marketing, human resources, how to form a union and the effect of government in business. The primary objective is to introduce students to the world of business and formulate an opportunity to define and apply the language of business to various endeavors in which businesses operate.
Thomas Edison State College	BUS	101-OL	Introduction to Business	L	N/A	1	CR, DI, IA	3 (S)	$717.00	$0.00	$717.00	NA
Course Description:		This course outlines a concise overview of the world of business. Emphasis is placed on the following topics; economics and economic systems, ownership, risk, production, finance and the financial system, marketing, human resources, how to form a union and the effect of government in business. The primary objective is to introduce students to the world of business and formulate an opportunity to define and apply the language of business to various endeavors in which businesses operate.
Thomas Edison State College	BUS	301-PA	Managing Business Projects	U	N/A	0	CR, IA	3 (S)	$717.00	$0.00	$717.00	C
Footnote:		This is a Prior Learning Assessment course, which works to build a portfolio while working with an expert in the field. This course requires the student to already possess knowledge of the subject-matter. Additionally, a PLA proposal form must be submitted to and approved-by Thomas Edison State College prior to registering for this course. For more information, please visit http://www.tesc.edu/4848.php.
Course Description:		The student will be able to demonstrate the ability to manage business projects in diverse environments focusing on the planning, cost structures, risk analysis, legal skills and internal communications that are essential components in the life cycle of a business project. The student should also be able to demonstrate how to work successfully with the customer, other vendors and project teams within the broader context of the organization and be able to identify the overall dynamic leading to the successful completion of a project. Students should also be able to demonstrate how governmental regulation affects this process.

03.10.07 BUSINESS, INTRODUCTION

Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
University of Idaho	BUS	101	INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS	L	14	5	IA, SG	3 (S)	$325.00	$0.00	$325.00	X
Footnote:		Five of the lessons are self-study. Required: Internet access.
Course Description:		Increases student awareness of business functions and the business environment. LCSC students: Not open to business majors of junior or senior standing.

03.10.07 BUSINESS, INTRODUCTION

Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
Adams State College	BUS	103	Introduction to Business (online)	L	N/A	4	CR, E, IA	3 (S)	$435.00	$55.00	$490.00	NA
Course Description:		This course provides an introduction to various fields of business and practical application of fundamental principles.

03.10.07 BUSINESS, INTRODUCTION

Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Other Courses
Utah State University	BUS	4880	BUSINESS STRATEGY	L	N/A	N/A		3 (S)	$681.00	$0.00	$681.00	NA
Course Description:		Capstone course dealing with the processes of operating a business venture. Emphasizes market entry, finance, operations, managing growth, business ethics, and social responsibility. Addresses entrepreneurial issues and global strategies. Prerequisites: BUS 3110, 3400, 3500, 3700

03.10.07 BUSINESS, INTRODUCTION

Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
Pennsylvania State University	BA	243	SOCIAL, LEGAL, AND ETHICAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS	L	13	4	E	4 (S)	$740.00	$0.00	$740.00	X
Footnote:		Student is urged to read/subscribe to certain periodicals.
Course Description:		Explores the ethical, political, social, legal and regulatory, technological, and demographic diversity environment of business.

03.10.07 BUSINESS, INTRODUCTION

Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
Gulf Coast Community College	Business	GEB1011	Introduction to Business	L	TBA	TBA	CR, E, IA	3 (S)	$275.19	$45.00	$320.19	NA
Course Description:		An introductory course providing an opportunity to survey the fields of business covering topics such as the nature of business, types of business organization and ownership, physical aspects, business procedures, interrelationships between phases of business.

03.10.07 BUSINESS, INTRODUCTION

Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
Wilmington University	BBM	102	Introduction to Business	L	7	0	CR, E, IA	3 (S)	$924.00	$60.00	$984.00	X
Footnote:		Active Duty Military rate is $250.00 per credit for undergraduate, online courses. Book prices vary and are subject to change; please visit http://bookstore.wilmu.edu/ for updated pricing.
Course Description:		This course is designed to provide a broad overview of the functions of the business entity. Business and its environment, organization and management, finance, production, marketing, human resources, and control systems are reviewed.

03.10.07 BUSINESS, INTRODUCTION

Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
University of Northwestern Ohio	BU	100	Survey of Business Leaders: Past & Present	L	10	4	CR, E, IA	3 (Q)	$495.00	$0.00	$495.00	NA
Course Description:		This course will address the historical background of the foundations of business management and how industrialists and entrepreneurs have influenced how America and the world have grown to do business. The works of Andrew Carnegie, Henry Ford III, James Cash Penney, William Henry Gates, etc. will be studied to understand their influence on modern business management practices.
University of Northwestern Ohio	BU	115	Contract Law	L	10	4	CR, E, IA	5 (Q)	$825.00	$0.00	$825.00	NA
Course Description:		Students will be introduced to the basic concepts of law and how it operates. Emphasis will be on contract law and the Uniform Commercial Code and its impact on business.
University of Northwestern Ohio	BU	120	Introduction to Business	L	10	4	CR, E, IA	3 (Q)	$495.00	$0.00	$495.00	NA
Course Description:		Students should develop an understanding of the broad areas of activity known as business. A vocabulary of terms, the varied careers available in the business world and an understanding of the methods and procedures used by business in decision making will be discussed.
University of Northwestern Ohio	MA	150	Applied Business Principles I: SIFE	L	10	4	CR, E, IA	1 (Q)	$165.00	$0.00	$165.00	NA
Course Description:		This course provides students the opportunity to apply their classroom education to real world experience. Students design and implement educational outreach projects that teach others about the free enterprise system, globalization, business ethics, and personal fiscal responsibility. They will practice leadership, teamwork, and communication skills to become better future business leaders. Students taking this class are required to join the University of Northwestern Ohio Students in Free Enterprise Team (SIFE).
University of Northwestern Ohio	MA	350	Applied Business Principles II: SIFE	U	10	4	CR, E, IA	1 (Q)	$165.00	$0.00	$165.00	NA
Course Description:		Students taking this class are required to join the Students in Free Enterprise Team (SIFE). This course provides students the opportunity to apply their classroom education to real world experience. Students are to create, manage and implement outreach projects that teach others about the free enterprise system, globalization, business ethics, and personal fiscal responsibility. They will develop leadership, teamwork, and communication skills to become better future business leaders themselves and to help develop others through the outreach programs.

03.10.07 BUSINESS, INTRODUCTION

Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
University of Minnesota	PSTL	1511	INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS AND SOCIETY	L	8	2	E, SG	4 (S)	$1506.80	$347.00	$1853.80	X
Footnote:		This is a 9-month printed course by mail. Registration closes on July 31, 2010, when this course is dropped,
Course Description:		Role of business in the economic and social life of the nation, referencing the symbiotic relationship between business activity and the broader aspects of society. Environmentalism, consumerism, cultural diversity, economic systems, ethics, management, marketing, accounting and finance, and legal issues.

03.10.07 BUSINESS, INTRODUCTION

Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
Hocking College	BUS	105	History of American Business	L	14	14		3 (Q)	$316.50	$150.00	$466.50	NA
Course Description:		Origins and development of modern American business. Emhphasizes the nature of the economic, social and political environments, the manner in which such environments affect business policy and how lessons from the past relate to present business practices.
Hocking College	BUS	200	Business Law	L	11	11		3 (Q)	$316.50	$150.00	$466.50	NA
Course Description:		The legal environment within which business must operate. The study of US Civil Law, US Court System, alternative dispute resolution methods, the US Constitution and traditional business law topics. The above topics will be integrated with the environment factors of ethics, social responsibilities, current legal issues, cultural diversity, international law and international issues.

03.10.07 BUSINESS, INTRODUCTION

Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
Central Texas College	BUSI	1301	Business Principles	L	vary	vary	CR, E, IA	3 (S)	$450.00	$0.00	$450.00	X,O
Footnote:		BU001A.$51 per semester hour in district-in state tuition rate. $64 per semester hour out of district-in state tuition rate. Effective 1/2011 rates change to $160 per semester hour (out of state), $54 per semester hour (in-district) and $64 per semester hour out of district.
Course Description:		Introduction to the role of business in modern society. Includes overview of business operations, analysis of the specialized fields within the business organization, and development of a business vocabulary.

03.10.07 BUSINESS, INTRODUCTION

Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
Amridge University	BS	1401	Introduction to Business	L	15	0	CR, E, IA	4 (S)	$750.00	$0.00	$750.00	X
Footnote:		First two courses each semester are $187.50 per semester hour. Third course each semester is FREE reducing tuition to the equivalent of $125 per s/hr. Spouse-25% OFF reg. tuition (now=$206.50 s/hr) Online courses available 24/7. Admission application fee and General Competency Test (GCT) fee waived (savings of $125). Comprehensive Fee waived - Saves $400 each semester. Fewer courses required to finish a degree since they are 4 s/hrs each. Max credit for military experience; No residency required.
Course Description:		A comprehensive view of the contemporary business environment that delves into the complex functions of a business, exposing students to the detailed internal and external operations affecting both large and small businesses. The course encompasses five general areas: foundation and forms of American business; organization and management of a business; the internal workings of a business; the environment of a business; and the challenges of business. Many of the principles and methods included can be applied to the administration of the local church. A research paper is required.

03.10.07 BUSINESS, INTRODUCTION

Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
Eastern Oregon University	BA	101	Introduction to Business and the Global Environment	L	18	2	CR, E, IA	3 (Q)	$426.00	$18.00	$444.00	X
Footnote:		Assignments, exams, and book costs may vary.
Course Description:		Course presents an introduction to the role of business in society, its historical roots, and the major functional areas of business. It provides a thorough introduction to all aspects of the business organization from marketing to finance.
Eastern Oregon University	BA	209	Business Practicum	L	1	0		1-5 (Q)	$142.00	$6.00	$148.00	X
Footnote:		Book costs and number of lessons and exams may vary.
Course Description:		Students earn credit by completing a planned, supervised work experience at an introductory level designed to offer students opportunity to explore or finalize career goals. The work experience extends the student’s learning experience beyond the classroom through approved learning objectives.

03.10.07 BUSINESS, INTRODUCTION

Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
Indiana Tech	BA	1200	Foundations of Business	L	4	0		3 (S)	$1020.00	$25.00	$1045.00	NA
Course Description:		This course provides an introduction to the core disciplines of the business program. You will explore the internal business functions of marketing, management, human resource management, accounting, finance, and operations management. It is the first course in the Business Administration program.

03.10.07 BUSINESS, INTRODUCTION

Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
University of Tennessee	BUSMGT	103C	INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS	L	6	1	SG	3 (S)	$627.00	$0.00	$627.00	NA
Course Description:		The general characteristics of a business, its role in society, and the objectives of business enterprise. All functional areas of a business are covered, in the context of both established businesses and entrepreneurial ventures.

03.10.07 BUSINESS, INTRODUCTION

Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
University of Wisconsin - Extension	BUS	321	PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT	L	10	2		3 (S)	$780.00	$75.00	$855.00	NA
Course Description:		This course describes how to manage people to maintain productivity, stay within legal guidelines, and ensure a high-quality work life. Students study job design, recruitment, placement, performance appraisal, compensation, training and development, career planning, health and safety, equal employment opportunity, and unionization. Written assignments include true-false, multiple-choice, and short-essay questions. The Course Guide includes self-tests with answers.

03.10.07 BUSINESS, INTRODUCTION

Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
University of Florida	GEB	2011	INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS	L	12	2	CA, DI, E, IA, SG	3 (S)	$437.28	$100.00	$537.28	O
Footnote:		Please Note: Tuition listed above is only applicable for Florida Residents. Tuition for Non-Florida Residents who are also Non-UF Students is $529.50. All other fees and book costs are the same.
Course Description:		Introduction to the business world, including functions of business and management. Examination of the free enterprise system, forms of business ownership and the role of business in society.

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