Business Courses

BUS 113 (3-0-3)

Business Mathematics

This course emphasizes the concepts of mathematics as they apply to a wide-range of personal and commercial business problems. The topics covered include how to dissect and solve word problems; fractions, decimals; banking; percents and their applications; trade and cash discounts; payroll; simple interest; compound interest and present value; installment buying; depreciation; and inventory and overhead. 

BUS 121 (3-0-3)

Business Law I

This course focuses on the nature and sources of law pertaining to the legal environment of business, contracts, and commercial transactions.

BUS 123 (3-0-3)

Business Law II

This course focuses on agency and employment law, business organizations, government regulation and property, and its protection. 
PR: BUS 121

BUS 127 (3-0-3)

Business Computer Applications

This course provides hands-on, comprehensive coverage of the concepts and techniques required to use Excel to express, analyze and solve business-related problems. Topics covered include analyzing data with charts and what-if analysis tools, creating pivot tables, managing large workbooks, using advanced sorting and filtering, creating templates, using lookup functions and building complex formulas.

BUS 212 (3-0-3)

Business Communications

This course provides students with principles of effective communication in business, both written and oral. It focuses attention on the communication process including effective listening, writing and speaking. Topics include analysis of business letters, reports, and memos for organization of ideas, conciseness and clarity. The course also requires writing business letters, memos and messages for electronic media, writing business reports, and an oral presentation. Writing resumes and applying and interviewing for employment are also covered in this course. 
PR/CR: ENG 123 

BUS 252 (3-0-3)

Business Plan Development

This award-winning course helps aspiring entrepreneurs and current business owners navigate the process of starting, operating, and growing a successful business. Students gain expert training and mentorship from experienced business owners and advisors, covering core topics essential to launching a business. Participants work closely with fellow entrepreneurs, expanding their professional networks while creating a comprehensive business plan. At the end of the course, students pitch their business plans to a panel of industry experts. Classes regularly meet off-campus in the evening at the Capital Region Chamber’s location in Colonie, NY, just off Wolf Road. Enrollment requires approval from the Division of Business and Professional Programs and the Capital Region Chamber of Commerce. 
PR: Approval of the division is required to enroll in this course

BUS 253 (3-0-3)

Introduction to Bank Security Act and Money Laundering

This course provides and introduction to the legal framework involving the Bank Secrecy Act and the role of banks in the United States in combating and preventing money laundering and terrorist financing. Topics include review and reporting requirements, assessing risks of services and entities, identification of suspicious activity and associated sanctions. Course material is contextualized in appropriate business entity legal frameworks and internal control structures. 
PR: BUS 121, ACC 240