Catalog - Business Management

Associate in Arts and Sciences with a major in Business Management (167)
Option #1 Business School Preparation Focus (Transferable)
Option #2 Job-Ready Preparation Focus (Transferable)

Associate in Arts and Sciences with a major in General Business (297)

Associate Degree in Small Business/Retailing (Non-Transferable) (203)

Business Exploration of America

Business Club

Certificate of Achievement Programs

Course Descriptions

Department Information

Kenton Anderson, Department Chair
Craig Bell, Joshua Holt, Philip Packer, Kevin Shiley
Departmental Offices (208) 356-1413

Career opportunities in Business continue to be at the top of the national and international employment market. Job opportunities for a college graduate with a two-year technical degree, four-year Bachelor‘s degree or Master’s degree are forecasted to be plentiful in a variety of business fields up to and beyond the year 2000 A.D. Majoring in Business is a good career choice!

The Business Management Department offers the following degrees, majors and certificates:

-Associate in Arts and Sciences with a major in Business Management (167) (two options).
-Associate in Arts and Sciences with a major in General Business (297)
-Associate Degree in Small Business/Retail Management (203) (non-transferable)
-Three In-House Department-awarded Achievement Certificates

Option #1 Business School Preparation Focus (Transferable)

The Business Management Department offers a program that includes all the main-stream pre-core business classes required by the major university and 4-year colleges in the United States. Students taking this program will complete both the General Education and pre-business school core classes required for university entry and entry into the business college within the university (such as BYU’s Marriott School of Management or the Eccles School of Management at the University of Utah, etc.).

Our graduates have a proven record of quality preparation and are sought after by many major university business colleges.

Required Business Management Core Classes:

Taken the First Semester:
B101 Intro to Business 3
B 293 Advisement Seminar .5

Taken 2nd, 3rd & 4th Semester:
(Take one per semester):
B294A, B294B, B294C, B294D

Taken Whenever possible:
*Econ 111 Macro Economics 3
*Econ 112 Micro Economics 3
*CIS 140 Computer Info Systems 3
Math 209 Calculus (or equiv) 4
Math 221 Statistics (or equiv) 3
Acct 201 Financial Acct 4
Acct 202 Managerial Acct 3
B 275 Bus Law & Legal Env 3
Business Specialization Class 3

Specialization Class Options:
B 201 Intro to Finance
B218 Retailing Math
B 247 Prin of Marketing
B 255 Prin of Advertising
B 256 Intro to Retailing
B 257 Salesmanship
B 260 Intro to Trav/Tour & Hosp
B 270 Human Res Mgmt
B 280 Intro To Intern Bus
B 283 Small Bus Mgmt

Recommended sequence of courses:

First Semester
Religion 2
B 101 Intro to Business 3
B 293 Advising Seminar .5
*CIS 140 or ENG 111 3
Math 110 or 209 3-4
*Econ 111 3
General Education 1-3
Total Credits 15.5-18.5

Second Semester
Religion 2
B 294 A Prof Sem .5
Econ 112 3
Math 209 or 221 4-3
*CIS 140 or Eng 111 3
General Education or Electives 3-6
Total Credits 15.5-17.5

Third Semester
Religion 2
B 294B, C or D Prof Sem .5
Business Specialization Class 3
Acctg 201 4
Math 221 or General Education 6-9
Total Credits 15.5-18.5

Fourth Semester
Religion 2
B 294B, C or D Prof Sem .5
Acctg 202 3
B 275 Bus Law & Legal Env 3
General Education & Electives 7-10
Total Credits 15.5-18.5

*Note: Economics 111 & 112 in the Business core fills the General Education requirement for Social Science (six credits). CIS 140 in the Business core also fulfills the General Education requirement for Basic Skills (three credits).

General Education

Option #2 Job-Ready Preparation Focus (Transferable)

This program is designed for those preparing to transfer into a 4-year business program, but who want the technical skills to enter the work force after just two years of college. In addition to the General Education requirement, these students are required to take more technical oriented job-ready Business classes in the place of the more General Business core classes. Instead of focusing on the pre-business requirements of the 4-year university business colleges, this degree offers classes in job-ready skills, and requires students to complete a work experience internship program. Technical job-ready skill classes replace some Business School Core Classes for this major.(Math 209 & 221 are not required)

Recommended sequence of courses:

First Semester
Religion 2
B 247 Prin of Marketing 3
B 293 Advisement Seminar .5
*CIS 140 or Eng 111 3
*Econ 111 3
General Education of Electives 5-7
Total Credits 15.5-17.5

Second Semester
Religion 2
B 294D Prof Seminar .5
Choice of Business Tech Class:
B 255, B 256, B 257 3
*CIS 140 or Eng 111 3
*Econ 112 3
General Education or Electives 5-7
Total Credits 16.5-18.5

Summer Semester
B 297 Summer Internship 3-5
(Taken between Freshman Sophomore year or at the end of the Sophomore year)

Third Semester
Religion 2
B 294(A, B or C) Prof Seminar .5
Choice of Business Tech Class:
B 255, B 218, B257, B 270 or B 283 3
Acct 201 4
General Education or Electives 6-9
Total Credits 15.5-18.5

Fourth Semester
Religion 2
B 294D .5
Choice of Business Tech Class:
B 255, B 256, B257, B 270 or B 283 3
B 275 Bus Law & Legal Env 3
General Education or Electives 7-10
Total Credits 15.5-18.5

General Education

Associate in Arts and Sciences with a major in General Business (297)

The Business Management Department offers a late-entry “General Business” major for students who enter late into the business area and do not have time to fill all the requirements of the Business Management major. This major may also fulfill the needs of students who are undecided about a major and want to investigate Business Management as an option. In addition to the General Educationrequirement, students must complete 15 credit hours in Business-related classes including the Introduction to Business class (B 101), Professional Seminar classes (B 294) and one class in Accounting.

Because the General Business (297) major does not require the full pre-Business core preparation, students will usually need to take one or more additional semesters of pre-Business core classes at the college or university they transfer to in order to qualify for entry into the 4-year business school programs like the Marriott School of Management or other similar programs found at major universities.

Recommended sequence of courses:

First Semester
Religion 2
B 101 Intro to Bus 3
B 293 Advisement Seminar .5
*CIS 140 or Eng 111 3
Math 101 or higher 3
*Econ 111 Econ Princ 3
General Education 1-3
Total Credits 15.5-17.5

Second Semester
Religion 2
B 294A Prof Sem .5
Math 110 (Recommended) 3
CIS 140 or Eng 111 3
Econ 112 (Recommended) 3
General Education or Electives 3-6
Total Credits 14.5-17.5

Third Semester
Religion 2
B 294 (B, C or D) Prof Sem .5
Business Specialization Class 3
Math 209 (Recommended) 4
Acctg 201, 200 or 102 3-4
General Education or Electives 3-6
Total Credits 15.5-19.5

Fourth Semester
Religion 2
B 294 (B, C or D) Prof Sem .5
Bus Core Classes (Recommended) 6
General Education & Electives 7-10
Total Credits 15.5-18.5

Because this major is primarily designed for late-entry students into the business program, it is suggested that students who change their majors to General Business (297), meet with a business advisor as soon as possible to prepare in the best possible way for college transfer into a 4-year program. Students who are taking this major to investigate the business program should meet with a business management advisor to decide on the best classes to investigate based on personal interest.

General Education

Associate Degree in Small Business/Retailing (Non-Transferable) (203)

The Business Management Department offers a two-year non-transferable technical degree in Small Business/Retail Management. This program replaces most of the General Education classes with non-transferable job-ready technical classes to prepare the student for entry into the job market or private business upon graduation from Ricks College. Students are required to complete a work internship class during one summer. Students in this program, will be required to take the following classes:

Recommended sequence of courses:

First Semester
Religion 2
Math 101 or Higher 3
Eng 106 or 111 3
B 101 Intro to Business 3
B 247 Princ of Marketing 3
B 293 Advising Seminar .5
Electives 1-3
Total Credits 15.5-17.5

Second Semester
Religion 2
Acctg 102, 200, or 201 3-4
B 255 Prin of Advertising 3
B 257 Salesmanship 3
B 294D Prof Sem .5
CIS 140 3
Electives 1-3
Total Credits 15.5-18.5

Summer Term
B 297 Summer Internship 3-5
(Taken between Fresh/Soph year or after Soph year)

Third Semester
Religion 2
B 218 Retailing Math 2
B 270 Hum Res Mgmt 3
B 294 (A, B or C) Prof Sem .5
OE 220 Business Comm 3
Electives 3-6
Total Credits 13.5-16.5

Fourth Semester
Religion 2
B 256 Intro to Retail 3
B 275 Bus Law & Legal Env 3
B 283 Small Bus Mgmt 3
B 294D Prof Sem .5
B 295 Business Club (DEC) .5
B 201, B 260 or B 280 3
Electives 1-3
Total Credits 16-18

Business Exploration of America

A Business exploration across the United States in 30 days! is offered by the Business Division each second summer term to the first 40 students who apply and make a deposit. Students can earn eight (8) credits toward graduation on this trip which is designed to give students a real-life lab experience while visiting major business and religious sites across the United States. New York, Chicago, Detroit, Boston and Washington D.C. are the major business hubs visited. Palmyra, Cumorah, Nauvoo, Kirtland and Independence are LDS religious centers visited. Learning is more exciting on an Exploration experience. Credits Available are: Econ 112 (3), B 101 Intro to Bus (3), B 247 Prin of Marketing (3), B 260 Intro to Travel, Tour and Hosp Mgmt (3), Rel 241 Church Hist (2). The cost of the 5-week Discovery program including the eight credit tuition is aprox $2500 (subject to change without notice). Contact the Business Department Offices at (208) 356-1427 for more information.

Business Club

The Ricks College Business Club sponsored by the Business Management Department is a popular class taken for .5 credit hour (B295). It is highly recommended that all students who want to become involved in leadership development, service, social and professional activities register for Business Club. The DEC programs for State and National competitions are administered by the advisor and student officers of the Business Club. Ricks College students place very high in these competitions. Opportunities for leadership positions in the club are available after being involved for one semester as a club member.

Certificate of Achievement Programs

The Business Department offers three different Certificate of Achievements. These awards are given through the Department, and are not the same as the College’s degrees or certificates. They can be earned by anyone interested in developing a quality Business education portfolio for job entry. These programs are designed to give the foundation courses for anyone interested in starting a small business of their own in marketing, retailing or private entrepreneurship of any kind. A Business background is a definite asset to almost every other major. Certificates of Achievement are available in: Marketing: Retailing and Entrepreneurship. For more information contact the Business Dept. at (208) 356-1427.

Course Descriptions

B 101 Introduction to Business 3
Two class hours per week
Required for all business management majors with one exception. (Major 167 Option #2 -Job-Ready Prep will take B 247 Prin of Marketing in place of this class). This class should be taken concurrently with B 293 Advising Seminar during the first semester enrolled in the business programs. Recommended also for non-business students interested in gaining an overview of business management, marketing, accounting, human resource management and small business entrepreneurship.

B 201 Introduction to Finance 3
Three class hours per week
This is an introductory course to familiarize the students with basic vocabulary and substantial knowledge for working and managing in the financial field. In addition, the class will provide an opportunity to develop skills in effective communication, financial analysis, and problem solving. Ethics in the area of finance will be discussed.

B 218 Retailing Math 2
Prerequisite: Math 100C or equivalent
Three class hours per week
Emphasizes markups, markdowns, trade discounts, stock turnover, open-to-buy controls, inventory valuation, and operating statements. This is the math a buyer would use for a retail firm (Fall Only).

B 247 Principles of Marketing 3
Three class hours per week
An introductory course in the theory and application of marketing principles. Emphasis is placed on the use of marketing for the manager of a small business. Marketing deals with moving a product from the design stage to the end consumer.

B 255 Principles of Advertising 3
Three class hours per week
An introductory course in theory and application of advertising principles with emphasis on the use in small businesses. Advertising relates to defining the target market, analyzing the consumer in target market, designing the advertising message, selecting media, and integrating marketing communications.

B 256 Introduction to Retailing 3
Three class hours per week
Travel Fee: $35
A survey of retail store operation covering considering merchandising, store location, layout, pricing policy and merchandising math. This also includes a trip to visit businesses (Fall Only).

B 257 Salesmanship 3
Three class hours per week
Principles and problems of personal selling. Correct attitudes, personal attributes, and techniques for direct or retail selling. Recommended for prospective missionaries.

B 260 Introduction to Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality Management 3
Three class hours per week
An overview of the national/international travel, tourism, and hospitality product, promotional strategies, market distributions, pricing policies, and key management personnel. Career investigation in international travel, tourism, and hospitality included.

B 270 Human Resource Management 3
Three class hours per week A course in supervision and problem solving in a business operation. Emphasis is given to human relations performance appraisals, communications, motivation, training, participative management, manpower planning, and OSHA.

B 275 Business Law and The Legal Environment 3
Three class hours per week An introduction to legal aspects and government. Regulation of business including contracts, commercial paper, agency, and other aspects of the legal environment.

B280 Intro to International Business 3
Three class hours per week
Explores international business, trade, foreign investment, and the challenges confronting U.S. firms in international environments. Analyzes how marketing, production, finance, and human resource management are affected by cultural, political, economic, and legal differences.

B 283 Small Business Management 3
Three class hours per week
This course offers an introductory level overview of the major elements of Small Business Management. This course is especially good for those who plan to go into business for themselves.

B 290 Special Projects in Business 1-3
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
Designed to allow the student with the consent of the instructor to do special work in subject matter not covered specifically in other classes.

B 293 Advising Seminar 1
Required first semester for all Business Division 167, 203, 297 majors and Acct/CIS
One hour per week or equivalent
Fee: $7.50
Designed to improve study and time management skills, to facilitate transfer to a four-year university, and to aid in college or university selection.

B 294A Prof Seminar--General .5
Prerequisite: Business Division
Advising Seminar 293 class or Consent of instructor (Must take the semester after completing the 293 class)
Fee: $7.50
Class time will include career advisement panels and professional guest speakers.

B 294B Prof Seminar--Presentations .5
Prerequisite: B 294A or consent of instructor
Fee: $7.50
Introduction to a presentation graphics program which provides the tools needed to create dynamic and colorful presentations using a computer.

B 294C Prof Seminar--Internet .5
Prerequisite: B 294A or consent of instructor
Fee: $7.50
Introduction to concepts and strategies involved in learning how to access the Internet.

B 294D Prof Seminar--Job Search .5
Prerequisite: B 294A or consent of instructor
Fee: $7.50
Career planning, internship preparation and employment skills (job search, resume writing, interview preparation) are emphasized.

B 295 Business Club .5
Travel Fee: $15.00
Designed to allow students opportunities to develop professionalism in the field of Business by participating in symposiums, business lecture series, field trips, competitions, and leadership activities. May be part of a DECA Chapter.

B 296 Leadership .5
For Business club officers
Prepares students for leadership in industry and for state and national competition in DECA.

B 297 Internships 3-5
Prerequisite: B 294D Prof Sem--Job Search or consent of the instructor
Required for all 203 Small Business/Retail Management majors and Business Management (167) option#2 (Job-Ready Preparation Focus) majors. This course is recommended for all other business management majors
This is a non-classroom, full-time approved business related work experience for business/accounting majors. A validated work-experience class is becoming an essential competitive pre-graduation requirement among college recruiters. Students can complete work in the geographical area of their choice and submit job log-hour reports, business learning reports and supervisor work evaluations to the department for credit. (90 work-hours required for each credit earned).
Students register at the beginning of the first summer term and have all summer to complete the program. 50% tuition grants are available.

B 298 Cooperative Work Experience 1-4
Prerequisite: Department of Business Management majors only
Non-classroom program designed for students working full-time or part-time in business related employment while attending school. Students must complete a contract (provided by the business department) with their employer allowing them to work for college credits. Other requirements include, on-the-job learning reports, hourly log reports and supervisor evaluations. This is an excellent way to obtain college credits for business work experience.

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