BUS 101 — Small Business Management
(3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop) 3 Hrs./Wk. (3 Hrs. Lecture) *1 5 wks. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the principles involved in working through, and understanding human resources. It is designed to enhance the leadership and administrative skills of existing and potential first line managers, supervisors and small business owners. BUS 1 18 Introduction to Management 3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop) 3 Hrs./Wk. (3 Hrs. Lecture) *1 5 wks This course focuses on building critical skills for managers to work effectively in organizations. How effective managers plan, organize, and lead organizations is analyzed. Topics include motivation, change, politics, diversity, and decision making. BUS 1 20 Employment Law 3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop) 3 Hrs./Wk. (3 Hrs. Lecture) *1 5 wks. Employment Law (State of Maine and Federal) covers a broad range of subject areas and its impact develops well before the advertising and recruiting of personnel. The purpose of this course is to promote an understanding of acceptable and unacceptable employment practices for hiring and supervising employees. BUS 1 24 Legal Environment of Business 3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop) 3 Hrs./Wk. (3 Hrs. Lecture) *1 5 wks. This course exposes students to the United States legal environment in which companies, large and small, operate. Students will explore such topics as: The legal system, alternative dispute resolution, business ethics, constitutional law, torts, product liability, intell