Business Management - Criminal Justice Specialization Certificate



Year 1 Semester 1
Fall
BUSI 2301 Business Law

The course provides the student with foundational information about the U.S. legal system and dispute resolution and their impact on business. The major content areas will include general principles of law the relationship of business and the U.S. Constitution state and federal legal systems the relationship between law and ethics contracts sales torts agency law intellectual property and business law in the global context.

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Three hours of class each week.
BMGT 2309 Leadership

Leadership and its relationship to management. Prepares the student with leadership and communication skills needed to motivate and identify leadership styles.

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Three hours of class each week.
CRIJ 1301 Introduction to Criminal Justice

Topics for this course shall include the history and philosophy of criminal justice and ethical considerations; crime defined: its nature and impact; overview of criminal justice system; law enforcement; court system; prosecution and defense; trial processes; corrections.

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Three hours of class each week.
BUSI 1301 Business Principles

This course provides a survey of economic systems forms of business ownership and considerations for running a business. Students will learn various aspects of business management and leadership functions; organizational considerations; and decision-making processes. Financial topics are introduced including accounting money and banking and securities markets. Also included are discussions of business challenges in the legal and regulatory environment business ethics social responsibility and international business. Emphasized is the dynamic role of business in everyday life. (Fall Spring Summer)

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Three hours of class each week.
CRIJ 1307 Crime in America

Topics for the course shall include American crime problems in historical perspective; social and public policy factors affecting crime; impact and crime trends; social characteristics of specific crimes; prevention of crime.

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Three hours of class each week.
ECON 2301 Principles of Macroeconomics

An analysis of the economy as a whole including measurement and determination of Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply national income inflation and unemployment. Other topics include international trade economic growth business cycles and fiscal policy and monetary policy.

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Three hours of class each week.
Total Credit Hours
18






Total Program Hours
18



PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

The study of Business Administration at NTCC includes general business, accounting, management, and economics.  These fields offer challenging and gratifying careers and are among the most popular fields of study at universities today.  Business majors find employment in accounting and finance departments, marketing and advertising departments, as well as in the areas of retail, sales, human resources and business consultancy. When you get a degree in Business Administration, you’ll learn skills you’ll use throughout your career, no matter what the economy or the job market looks like. 



Recommended High School Endorsement
Business and Industry

Program Director
Faculty Advisor



Transfer Opportunities
Texas A&M University-Texarkana
University of Texas
Texas Tech




 

For More Information Contact

Heidi Wooten
903-434-8310
hwooten@ntcc.edu