A study of written and oral business communication to develop process and theory skills including writing, speaking, listening, business meetings, teamwork, presentations, and cross-cultural communication. Students write standard business letters and deliver oral and written presentations and reports. Management concepts of business ethics and problem analysis are integrated with communication process and theory.

A study of word processing concepts and document design using microcomputers. Application projects are an integral part of the course. An ability to keyboard correctly is required for enrollment in the course.

A study of the principles, skills, and concepts of desktop publishing and web page design. Application projects are an integral part of the course.

Prerequisite: Entry-level keyboarding. The enhancement of keyboarding and language arts skills and the use of computer software to create edit and proofread personal and office documents.

This course builds upon the students' basic computer skills to train the students how to effectively integrate instructional proficiency: (1) Georgia's Performance Standards for curriculum; (2) integration of modern and emerging technologies into instructional practice; (3) managment of classroom computer labs and 21st century learning environments; (4) new designs for teaching and learning; and (5) enhanced pedagogical practices.

The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to Web design. Students will learn concepts related to planning and developing web sites by studying Web usability, multimedia, and Web 2.0 applications for business and education web sites.

Each professor will be responsible for specific course content, assignments, and course requirements based upon the nature of the course for each independent assignment.

A capstone course designed to provide students an opportunity to apply skills and knowledges acquired in the Technology Support Systems major. This course requires the completion of an independent project, working with a business, industry or government agency.

Students participate in a Practical business internship experience with a commercial firm or organization. With the professor, the student will develop a written, comprehensive plan and agreement specifying course goals, objectives, activities, evaluation evidence and measurement.

Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education (2.7 GPA and GACE I, Praxis I or exemption scores) Students examine planned educational experiences which can take place in schools. The following questions are used for study of the business curriculum: What educational goals should be accomplished? How should lesson plans be structured to accomplish educational goals? How can learning experiences be organized for effective instruction? What are methods to effectively evaluate learning experiences? Field experience and professional activities are required.

Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education (2.7 GPA and GACE I, Praxis I or exemption scores) A study of learning principles, methods, strategies and knowledge related to teaching business subjects. Students create and demonstrate well-planned, content-based lessons and educational experiences demonstrating planned, patterned behaviors as definite steps to influence learning. An analysis of research-based instruction is examined. Field experience and professional activities are required.

Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education (2.7 GPA and GACE I, Praxis I, or exemption scores) Students will teach for one semester in the public schools under the supervision of an experienced, qualified classroom teacher and a university supervisor. The internship will be conducted on the grade level and in the field required for certification. Students will participate in scheduled seminars that are an intregal part of the course.

Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education (2.7 GPA and GACE I, Praxis I or exemption of scores) and College of Education Field Experience reequired documentation. Course is to be taken the first semester of student teaching for a student with provisional license. Students will teach in the public schools under the supervision of an experienced, qualified classroom teacher and a university supervisor. The internship will be conducted on the grade level and in the field for certification. Students will participate in scheduled seminars that are an intregal part of the course.

Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education (2.7 GPA and GACE I, Praxis I or exemption Scores) and College of Education Field Experience required documentation. Course is to be taken the second semester of student teaching for a student with a provisional license. Students will teach in the public schools under the supervision of an experienced, qualified classroom teacher and a university supervisor. The internship will be conducted on the grade level and in the field for certification. Students will participate in scheduled seminars that are an intregal part of the course.

Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education (2.7 GPA and GACE I/ Praxis I or exemption scores) A seminar to engage interns in a critical reflection of issues, topics, materials and skills appropriate to their professional development and teaching experience during the internship. This course must be taken concurrently with the teaching internship. Students will participate in scheduled seminars that are an intregal part of the course.

Students will teach one semester in the public schools under the supervision of an experienced, qualified classroom teacher. The internship will be conducted on the level required for certification. Students will participate in scheduled seminars that are an integral part of the course.

Areas fundamental to effective oral and written business communications today are examined. Content includes the following: Steps in the communication process; typical barriers to effective communication and guidelines for overcoming them; uses of information technology; managing, planning and working in teams; conducting executive-level meetings; and effective presentations. Service learning provides the bases to develop an audience-tailored communication approach.

The purpose of this course is to acquaint students with methods of evaluation and testing in business education. Students will be exposed to essential concepts and skills of measurement topics. Students will also complete a Position Paper of a current Business Education topic in order to complete graduation requirements. Students must receive a grade of no lower than "B" on the research paper in order to satisfy graduation requirements.

A study of issues, methodologies, applications, and current research in teaching business technology courses using the Read/Write Web and Web 2.0 applications.

An overview of object-oriented languages for business teachers with special emphasis on instructional strategies designed to improve the quality of instruction.

In this course, students will learn the basics of designing and creating web pages and publish them on the Internet. Activities will include layout and design techniques to include graphics animation, URL links, graphic images, e- mail links, backgrounds and textures, font manipulation, and other formatting techniques for web page creation. Students will discuss techniques for evaluating web page design in a classroom environment.

An integration of management concepts including information processing, system technologies, and administrative support systems. Emphasis is placed on administrative support systems management as it applies to supervision and support of business functions.

A study of learning theories, models, methodologies and current research; used in teaching basic business subjects.

Research, methods, principles and practices in accounting with emphasis on computerized accounting applications.

Internship experience with business organizations.

A study of: functions of administration, supervision and leadership in business and education. This course will provide students with an opportunity to gain an understanding of administrative processes and leadership roles/responsibilities. Federal, state and local program requirements and initiatives related to technology/career education will be examined.

A study of professional writing techniques used for publishing referred journal articles, proposals, and speeches.

A comprehensive study and application of learning principles and current research is applied to issues, trends, methods and software for keyboarding and other skills-related business courses.

Preparation of an independent project under the direction of the major professor. Prerequisite: Approval of major professor, Director of Business Education and Dept Chair.

The study of advanced research techniques in business education. Research is conducted primarily on the Internet, where a variety of topics are investigated, including research instruments, research methodology, research studies and other related online research topics.

Overview of quantitative and qualitative research process; includes concepts and methods for conducting and evaluating research in the field of business education.

Students develop a written, comprehensive work plan specifying course goals, objectives, activities, evaluation evidence and measurement, etc,, to be applied in a practical business internship experience. Students work for a minimum of 45 hours in an approved business setting. Content includes identifying, analyzing and presenting the solutions for a work-related problem.

Supervision in an instructional setting of matters of concern to the business teacher, such as content and methodology problems. Supervision will be maintained by a member of the business education graduate faculty.

Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education (2.7 GPA and GACE I, Praxis I or exemption scores) Students examine planned educational experiences which can take place in the multiple context of the school. The following types of questions serve as parameters for study of the business curriculum: What educational purposes should be accomplished? How can learning attain these objectives? How to organize learning experiences for effective instruction? How to effectively evaluate learning experiences? Field experience and professional activities are required.

Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education (2.7 GPA and GACE I, Praxis I or exemption scores. A study of learning principles, methods, strategies and knowledge related to teaching business subjects. Students create and demonstrate well-planned content-based lessons and educational experiences demonstrating planned patterned behaviors as definite steps by which the teacher influences learning. A meta-analysis of research-based instruction is examined. As an intregal part of the course, field experience, professional activities, and seminars are required.

Students will teach for one semester in the public schools under the supervision of an experienced, qualified classroom teacher and a university supervisor. The internship will be conducted on the level required for certification. Students will participate in scheduled seminars that are an integral part of the course. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education (2.7 GPA and GACE I, Praxis I or exemption scores).

Course to be taken the first semester of student teaching while a student is teaching on a provisional license. Students will teach in the public schools under the supervision of both an experienced, qualified local mentor teacher and a university supervisor. The internship will be conducted on the level required for certification. Students will participate in seminars that are an integral part of the course. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education (2.7 GPA and GACE I, Praxis I or exemption scores) and College of Education Field Experience required documentation.

Course to be taken the second semester of student teaching while a student is teaching on a provisional license. Students will teach in the public schools under the supervision of both an experienced, qualified local mentor teacher and a university supervisor. The internship will be conducted on the level required for certification. Students will participate in scheduled seminars that are an integral part of the course. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education (2.7 GPA and GACE I, Praxis I, or exemption scores) and College of Education Field Experience required documentation.

A capstone research course for the Ed.S. program. This course incorporates all of the elements of conducting research and writing a formal report based on the findings of that research. The report includes an abstract, an introduction, a review of literature, a procedures chapter, a findings chapter, a summary and recommendations chapter, a bibliography and appropriate appendices. The topic of research depends on the students' areas of interest (with the approval of the instructor).

A basic survey of how ethical selling integrates into modern business. This course emphasizes selling as a profession, development and implementation of sales techniques, managing time, and selling your ideas. Experiencial exercises and video feedback techniques are used through out the course.

Study of marketing policies and practices in the flow of goods and services to the customer/consumer.

Students working with clients from the business community develop a research brief and questionnaire. Innonvative data collection methodologies are employed. Statistical analysis is then performed on the data and reports are presented orally and in writing.

Emphasis on principles and fundamental concepts. Course provides basic information for the student preparing for a career in real estate, also helps the consumer learn how to select, finance, and maintain real property either for a home or for investment purposes.

This course is designed to meet the rapidly growing need for a systematic approach to the business research process, and its implementation in terms of strategic decision making. Both primary and secondary sources of information are con- sidered along with research design, measurement, sampling, data collection, processing, analyses, and interpretation.

The integrative role of advertising in persuasive communication in business and related fields. Includes procedures for organizing, developing, and implementing effective media decisions.

Course will examine with integration of the Internet with marketing strategy. Topics will include goals for online marketing, customer communications, interactive internet pages, and customer service issues. Students will learn how the variables of product, price, promotion, and distribution are affected when engaging in E-commerce.

Emphasis on planning, staffing, organizing and controlling for profitable retail merchandising and store operation.

Sales management is a course designed to teach prospective managers the skills of salesperson management. Topics include motivating, controlling and evaluating salespersons for results. Trends and recent developments in sales management will also be covered.

Design to meet the rapidly emerging need in marketing for a systematic approach to information collection, retrieval, and analysis as the basis for marketing decision making. Includes decision models, the research process, data collection and analysis. Both primary and secondary sources of information are considered.

A focused study of marketing to other businesses, institutions, and the government. The buying behavior of organizations as customers is explored in addition to how the marketing strategy for such customers differs from that used for consumer products and services. Other topics include customer relationship management (CRM), supply chain management, and distribution strategy. Prerequisite: MKTG 3803 or consent of Department Chair.

A study of the unique problems associated with the marketing of services including alternative strategies with which to improve service marketing effectiveness.

A comprehensive analysis of the factors in human behavior which influence the choice and the use of products and service.

The focus in this course will be on understanding the new international trade agreement/treaties and adapting marketing strategy based upon this information.

The focus of this integrative senior level course is on the analysis, planning, implementation, and control of marketing programs in a competitive environment. Decision making will be emphasized and the case method and/or interactive computer simulations will form the basic learning emphasis in the course.

In-depth supervised individual study of one or more current marketing problems in a business organization.

The study of selected contempary marketing topics of interest to faculty and students.

Practical marketing related experience with a previously approved business firm for selected junior or senior students.

Sales management is a course designed to teach prospective managers the skills of salesperson management. Topics include motivating, controlling and evaluating salespersons for results. Trends and recent developments in sales management will also be covered.

Design to meet the rapidly emerging need in marketing for a systematic approach to information collection, retrieval, and analysis as the basis for marketing decision-making. Includes the research process, primary data collection and analysis, and secondary sources of data including the internet/world wide web and online sources. Marketing Information Systems, Decision Support Systems and the internet are also examined.

A comprehensive analysis of the factors in human behavior which influence the choice and the use of products and services.

MKTG 3803. The focus of this course will be on the new international trade agreements/treaties/organizations, and adapting marketing strategy that is based upon this information.

A high level managerial decision making course that emphasizes analysis, planning, implementation, and control of marketing programs in a competitive environment. The case method and/or computer simulations is the integrative elements on the course.

The international business strategy course will cover each traditional functional area of an organization as it applies to doing business across country boundaries. The functional areas addressed will include Finance, Accounting, Production, Human Resources Management, Marketing, and Technology Management. Students will learn to analyze international business situations and risks, and to develop successful international strategies based on such analysis.

Advanced topics in Marketing Research including design and analytic methods.

In-depth supervised individual study of one or more current marketing problems of business organization.

A basic survey of how ethical selling integrates into modern business & real estate transactions. This course emphasizes selling as a profession, development, and implementation of sales techniques, managing time, and selling your ideas. Experiential exercises and video feedback techniques are used throughout the course.

Emphasis on principles and fundamental concepts. Course provides basic information for the student preparing for a career in real estate, also helps the consumer learn how to select, finance, and maintain real property either for a home or for investment purposes. Same as MKTG 3805.

The study of residential and commercial real estate data bases, including sales, rents and mortgage loans. Internet basics such as web sites, search engines, and email will also be reviewed. Using fee versus free data.

Analyze the different financial institutions that are sources of equity and mortgage funds for the real estate industry. The real estate mortgage and the other real property security agreements are examined in depth. Other emphasized topics include financial leverage, the secondary market, loan qualifications, foreclosure, mortgage payment plans and financial math.

Examines the use of discounted after tax cash flow analysis in the evaluation of real estate investments. Topics discusssed include operating expenses, cost capitalization, federal tax law implications, depreciation, ownership forms, and different measures of investment performance such as IRR and NPV. Home ownership as a real estate investment is also explored.

Examines the use of the sales comparison, income, and cost approaches used by professional appraisers to estimate the market value of residential property. The effects of social, economic, political, and physical factors on value are discussed. Some aspects of residential construction and architecture are explored. A form appraisal report of a residential property ties the principles and concepts presented together.

Investigates the different techniques used by the professional appraisers to estimate the market value of income producing property. The use of income multipliers and capitalization rates and their deviation from market data is explored in-depth. A narrative appraisal of an income producing property is used to integrate the principles and concepts presented. Professional and ethical standards of behavior are also explored.

To give the student an overview of the theory and practices of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and to meet the appraisal license requirements of State of Georgia. Prerequisite: Either completed or enrolled in RELE 4706 or RELE 4707.

Prerequisite: Real 3805. In-depth supervised individual study of one or more current real estate problems of a business organization.

The study of selected contemporary real estate topics of interest to faculty and students.

Practical marketing related experience with a previously approved business. Firm for selected junior or senior students.

The basics of the real estate business, including ownership, brokerage, appraising, investment, financing, property management, and development.

Examines the use of discounted after tax cash flow analysis in the evaluation of real estate investments. Topics discussed include operating expenses, cost capitalization, federal tax law implications, depreciation, ownership forms, and different measures of investment performance such as IRR and NPV. Home ownership as a real estate investment is also explored.

Examines the process of selling and leasing residential and non-residential properties. Listing agreements, contracts for purchase and sale, closing costs, closing statements, and agency law are analyzed. The advertising of real property is also explored as are the standards of professional conduct. The class focuses on structured experiences using the experiential learning model.

In-depth supervised individual study of one or more current real estate problems of business organization.

The study of selected contemporary marketing topics of interest to faculty and students.

Practical real estate related experience with a previously approved business firm for selected junior or senior students.