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BSEDCNA 245 TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS
FOR BUSINESS TEACHERS 3 u
Future business teachers will demonstrate the ability to use
the keyboard while applying the touch method. They also will learn how
to format business documents, demonstrate a level of competence in spreadsheet
applications and presentation graphics, apply desktop publishing principles,
understand the content of a course in study skills, and apply rules of
the English language to written exercises and business documents.
Prereq: Business Education, Business & Marketing Education
Comprehensive majors, and MSBE students (Secondary emphasis).
BSEDCNA 255 COMPUTER END-USER
TECHNOLOGIES 3 u
The course provides a comprehensive overview of technology solutions
for the organizational and end-user environment including software, operating
systems and hardware considerations.
Prereq: Business Education major, Pre-Business major, or Computer End-User
Technologies or Office Systems major or minor.
BSEDCNA 300/500 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS
AND MARKETING EDUCATION 3 u
This course is designed to introduce business and marketing education
majors to the professions structure, standards, issues, expectations, and
career development procedures.
Prereq: Junior standing and a Business Education major
BSEDCNA 344 CONSUMER EDUCATION AND
PERSONAL FINANCE 3 u
Study for managing personal and household resources; utilizing
sources of consumer information and protection; handling the continuous
decisions encountered with personal finance relative to goals, financial
analysis, insurances, income taxes, borrowing, banking, housing, household
operation, savings, investments; utilizes the microcomputer and compound
interest tables in the decision process.
BSEDCNA 347 NETWORK ADMINISTRATION
FOR THE END-USER 3 u
This course is designed to give students an overview of
networking technologies, including a strong foundation in local area network
administration. Conceptual components of the course will be taught through
lecture, discussion, case study, and hands-on components.
Prereq: BSEDCNA 255 and Business Education major or Computer
End-User Technologies/Office Systems major or minor.
BSEDCNA 348 MICROCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS
FOR THE SMALL BUSINESS 3 u
An introduction to the non-programming uses of microcomputers
in a small business environment. The common business uses of accounting,
data base, spreadsheet, graphics, word processing, software integration,
etc. will focus on small business applications. In addition, current trends
in microcomputer business applications will be discussed and/or demonstrated.
The course will be primarily hands-on with students working extensively
with business software, business applications job sheets, microcomputers,
and peripheral equipment.
Prereq: MANGEMNT 211 and Computer End-User Technologies/Office
Systems major or minor - or General Business major.
BSEDCNA 349 WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY FOR
BUSINESS 3 u
This course will examine how organizations and individuals can utilize
wireless technologies to solve specific business problems, with a special
emphasis on wireless Internet applications for consumer and small business
use. The course will focus on implementation, administration, and end-user
service/training issues. It will also spotlight the "human factors" and
usability concerns that enter into wireless application development and
administration, as well as the markup languages that are involved in many
wireless Internet design initiatives. The course will explore the current
and projected sets of wireless Internet protocols, including WAP, iMode,
and HDML. In terms of applications, the class will emphasize "m-commerce"
initiatives (the kinds of electronic commerce applications that can be
supported with wireless and mobile computing), although it will also review
the emerging set of community-centered initiatives both in the US and abroad.
Prereq: BSEDCNA 347
BSEDCNA 353 BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
3 u
Instruction in and application of the principles and practices of communication
used in business and the professions. This includes the writing of short
and long reports, letters, and memos as well as the sending and receiving
of oral and nonverbal messages--special attention is given to oral presentations.
Basic language skills are emphasized.
BSEDCNA 356 BUSINESS COMMUNICATION ISSUES
AND PRACTICES 2 u
An in depth analysis of business communication issues and practices
as they occur in today's business environment. Special emphasis is given
to development of business writing and presentation skills including technologies
and human factors affecting the business climate as they apply to business
decision making, report writing, and communication systems.
BSEDCNA 357 WEB PAGE DEVELOPMENT AND
ADMINISTRATION 3 u
A course which guides the student through a hands-on, step-by-step
process of creating an attractive, well-designed Web site for an enterprise.
Students will learn web design and maintenance, graphics development, prototyping,
design methodologies, and usability testing. Also, electronic commerce
technologies and practices will be overviewed.
Prereq: Computer End-User Technologies major or minor, Web Site Development
and Administration minors or students in the Web Site Development and Administration
Certificate program.
BSEDCNA 361/561 MERCHANDISE MANAGEMENT
3 u
A study of retail merchandising principles and practices involved in
bringing goods to the retail point of sale. Included are the steps necessary
to insure profitability while satisfying customer demand. The course explores
in depth the issues, basic concepts, problems and techniques involved in
effective retail merchandising management based upon the 6-month merchandising
plan.
BSEDCNA 362 VISUAL MERCHANDISING
2 u
A specialized course dealing with application of principles of visual
display, store design, and store layout in retailing. Designed to familiarize
students with aspects of visual merchandising including window and interior
display, and the psychology of interior and exterior store design. Also
included are store layout techniques. Intended for students who plan to
teach appropriate business courses or for those who plan to pursue retailing.
BSEDCNA 363/563 RETAIL SALES AND DISTRIBUTION
3 u
The various methods of retail selling and distribution of products
and services are covered with emphasis on the technical and psychological
aspects of department store as well as small retail store distribution.
Additional focus is on the concept of total customer service.
BSEDCNA 364 RETAIL ADVERTISING
3 u
This course examines advertising programs used by retail businesses
including methods for analyzing products, customers, and markets. Advertising
budget planning and dissemination to product lines, to departments, and
to services will be covered. Restraints placed on the persuasive power
of advertising by legal and ethical considerations; problems and societal
issues are discussed.
BSEDCNA 365 HUMAN RELATIONS IN BUSINESS
AND OTHER PROFESSIONS 3 u
This course involves the study of people-to-people relationships
in the world of work. Students enrolled will be provided opportunities
to analyze their personal/social traits and attitudes toward people of
diverse cultural backgrounds while studying requirements for effective
human relations in the workplace. The course topics will focus on humans
relating and on discrimination, cultural differences, and ethnic "notions."
Prereq: Junior standing and Computer End-User Technologies/ Office
Systems major or minor.
BSEDCNA 388 CAREER INFORMATION
1 u
Offered on a satisfactory/no credit basis only. A presentation of techniques
of self-analysis in preparation for the job search. The job search includes
resume, cover letter, and interview preparation. Also included are the
various types of correspondence necessary in the job search.
Restricted to BBA majors. Prereq: Restricted to students with
at least 75 units.
BSEDCNA 445/645 COMPUTER END-USER
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT 3 u
This course provides a detailed treatment of information and media
management. Media is defined as the information storage format, and includes
paper, microrecords, electronic, and other forms of information generation,
recording, and storage. Students will develop an understanding of the information
life cycle, information value, and how information serves as a critical
organizational asset.
Prereq: BSEDCNA 347 and BSEDCNA 348 and Computer End-User Technologies/Office
Systems major or minor.
BSEDCNA 447/647 INFORMATION SYSTEMS
FOR BUSINESS TEACHERS 3 u
A study of the concepts, procedures, and hardware used
in business with an emphasis on E-mail, Internet, and multimedia. Distance
learning technology will be examined as one means of integrating information
systems throughout the business education curriculum.
BSEDCNA 454 COMPUTER END-USER SYSTEMS
MANAGEMENT
3 u
This course integrates, through case studies or other
comprehensive capstone experiences, the application of concepts, theories,
and skills associated with end-user systems as they contribute to the solution
of business problems. Selected topics will emphasize current technological
advancements and computer end-user systems management concerns.
Prereq: BSEDCNA 347, BSEDCNA 348 and Computer End-User Technologies/Office
Systems major or minor.
BSEDCNA 457 IMPLEMENTING INTERNET APPLICATIONS
3 u
The course will explore in depth many of the tools for Internet application
maintenance found in FrontPage 2000, Dreamweaver, and other programs. These
programs are commonly used applications that nearly all end-users will
have access to and are available in practically all US organizations.
Prereq: BSEDCNA 357
BSEDCNA 460/660 PRINCIPLES OF CAREER AND
TECHNICAL EDUCATION
2 u
History and development of vocational education both in the United
States and Wisconsin are explored. The administrative structure of vocational
education at the local, state, and national levels is outlined. Vocational
program areas are discussed with emphasis given to issues, trends, and
problems in vocational education. Meets the Department of Public Instruction's
course requirement for vocational certification and fulfills one of the
certification requirements of the Wisconsin Technical College System.
BSEDCNA 461/661 ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION
OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS
3 u
Study of vocational/occupational programs which utilize the internship/youth
apprenticeship/cooperative method of instruction. Includes the knowledge
and procedures necessary to implement the quality components of an occupational
program. Current issues facing vocational education are to be discussed.
The cooperative method, procedures, and techniques are stressed. Meets
the Department of Public Instruction's course requirement for vocational
certification.
Prereq: BSEDCNA 460/660 or equivalent.
BSEDCNA 462/662 COORDINATION TECHNIQUES
1 u
This course covers techniques of how a vocational education teacher
can successfully coordinate a vocational program using the cooperative
method. Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate their skill in
coordination techniques through simulation and role playing. Specific topical
areas covered are how to: locate job training sites, sell the employer
on program participation, articulate the classroom curriculum with the
cooperative experience, evaluate the student's work performed, and supervise
on-the-job problems.
Prereq: BSEDCNA 460/660 or equivalent.
BSEDCNA 470 DIRECTED OCCUPATIONAL
PRACTICE 1-3 u
A course for selected upper level students to gain work experience
in an area of business education, marketing (distributive) education, or
computer technologies during a semester or summer. The culmination of this
experience is a written report detailing the work experience and its contribution
to the overall development of the student's career plan.
BSEDCNA 490/690 BUSINESS EDUCATION
WORKSHOP 1-3
u
Repeatable. Prereq: Jr or sr st and cons instr.
BSEDCNA 493 COMPUTER END-USER INTERNSHIP
Repeatable 1-3
u
This course is designed to provide the senior-level student an opportunity
to assist with the planning and implementation of computing technologies
in the real world. Students may perform software/hardware training/consulting
and/or end-user support duties. Students will meet periodically with the
instructor to discuss the internship experience.
Prereq: BSEDCNA 255 and consent of faculty member.
BSEDCNA 496/696 SPECIAL STUDIES
1-3 u
Repeatable. Prereq: Cons instr.
BSEDCNA 498 INDEPENDENT STUDIES IN
BUSINESS EDUCATION
1-3 u
Offered on a satisfactory/no credit basis only. Repeatable for a maximum
of 3 units in major/degree. Prereq: Sr st and cons dept chp.
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