Lincoln College Online

As you earn your Associate of Science Degree in Business Management at Lincoln College Online, you will complete 10 core courses, six management concentration courses, six general education courses and two additional courses. Your Student Advisor will provide your personalized detailed course schedule at the time of your enrollment.

Business Management, AS Core Online Courses ~ Titles and Descriptions

BUS101 ~ Business Principles
4.0 Quarter Credit Hours
This course provides students with an overview of business in an increasingly global society serving as an introduction to business terminology, concepts, environments, systems, strategies, and current issues. Topics include an overview of the business environment, business ethics, entrepreneurship and global business, management, marketing, production, information systems, and financial elements of business. This course provides a solid business foundation for more detailed and higher-level study in subsequent courses.
Prerequisite(s): None

CBT105 ~ Business English
4.0 Quarter Credit Hours
This course reviews basic English concepts and introduces students to college-level writing with an emphasis on basic grammar and composition. Students will apply their learning to a variety of writing activities emphasizing the development of paragraphs and essays.
Prerequisite(s): None

BUS240 ~ Human Relations
4.0 Quarter Credit Hours
This course will introduce students to the essential theories and practices of human relations today as a key to personal and career success. It includes learning about the current issues faced by employers—diversity, the impact of technology, ethics and social responsibility as well as the personal and professional concerns of employees and supervisors.
Prerequisite(s): None

BUS278 ~ Customer Service Fundamentals
4.0 Quarter Credit Hours
This course examines excellence in service as the competitive edge in today’s business world. It is designed to provide a strong learning experience in customer service and customer relations. Students will learn the fundamentals of customer service excellence, including customer communications, teamwork, problem solving, and practical techniques for achieving customer satisfaction
Prerequisite(s): None

DPT290 ~ Project Management
4.0 Quarter Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide skills and experience in planning, scheduling and monitoring a project using Microsoft Project software. Students will learn the basics of the project management process, including time management, scheduling and cost controls.
Prerequisite(s): HD111

HD111 ~ Introduction to Computers
4.0 Quarter Credit Hours
Students in this course will learn how computer operations and software applications, such as word processing, presentation software and communications software work together to increase productivity in the workplace.
Prerequisite(s): None

DP215 ~ Computer Applications for Business
4.0 Quarter Credit Hours
This course is a continuation of HD111 and provides further instruction in standard office software applications that are commonly used in business, including business application software and business oriented utilization of the Internet.
Prerequisite(s):HD111

BUS244 ~ Introduction to Finance
4.0 Quarter Credit Hours
This course introduces students to all aspects of money and its management, including financial instruments, budgeting, financial statements, cash flow, cash management, and financial decision making.
Prerequisite(s): None

BUS222 ~ Advertising
4.0 Quarter Credit Hours
This course is an overview and application of advertising and sales principles designed to introduce students to concepts of planning, advertising, research, artistic, creative, and psychological aspects to advertising and sales promotional activities.
Prerequisite(s): None

BUS270 ~ Management and Supervision
4.0 Quarter Credit Hours
This course introduces students to management philosophies in today’s changing world. It includes globalization, ethics, diversity, customer service, and innovation from a managerial perspective.
Prerequisite(s): None

ACC104 ~ Accounting I
4.0 Quarter Credit Hours
This course provides an introduction to business accounting. Topics include accounting concepts and principles, financial statements, internal control design, and accounting for partnerships.
Prerequisite(s): None

BUS200 ~ Principles of Marketing
4.0 Quarter Credit Hours
This course is designed to give students a basic understanding of marketing fundamentals, including marketing strategies and marketing management, especially as it applies to business decision making.  Topics include internal and external factors that affect marketing, marketing research, and marketing’s role in business today.
Prerequisite(s): None

BUS241 ~ Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
4.0 Quarter Credit Hours
This course will provide students with an overview of the business practices of successful entrepreneurs and the costs and benefits of choosing to be an entrepreneur. Topics will include small business management, growth and development, networking, software applications for small business, and selecting, funding and starting a new business venture.
Prerequisite(s): None

BUS246 ~ Financial Management
4.0 Quarter Credit Hours
This course is an introduction to the foundations of financial management. The course covers the financial markets, performance measurement, and capital budgeting and management.
Prerequisite: BUS244

BUS251 ~ Business Law
4.0 Quarter Credit Hours
This course introduces the multiple facets of business law, including online commerce. The course emphasizes the basic concepts of how businesses are organized and operate within a legal environment.
Prerequisite(s): None

BUS299 ~ Human Resource Management
4.0 Quarter Credit Hours
This course is designed to give students comprehensive knowledge of the personnel management function: planning, recruiting, testing, selection, training, compensation, policy development, government regulations and labor relations. This course will focus on practical applications, concepts and techniques used by effective managers.
Prerequisite(s): None

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