Business Education

BE 505. SPECIAL TOPICS IN BUSINESS EDUCATION 1-5 HRS. This course is for the study of various special topics and experimental course offerings by the Business Education program. 1 24 505 0 1313 03

BE 540. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, junior standing.) A course designed to develop an understanding of the role of electronic communications in office systems as the integrator of office systems technologies. Topics include communications media, telephone systems, protocols, network architectures, local area networks, audio and video teleconferencing, and telemarketing.

BE 543. MANAGERIAL COMMUNICATIONS 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, junior standing.) A course designed to develop writing and communication compentencies in handling internal business communications situations. Areas to be covered: abstracts/summaries, objectives, proposals, reports, non-written communications, and electronic/technological communications.

BE 550. OFFICE INFORMATION SYSTEMS 3 HRS. This course is designed to develop knowledge and skills needed by business and computer specialists for strategic office planning. This course covers new office technology for business and education, stragegies for measuring and increasing business and school productivity, and long range planning and implementation for office systems design.

BE 682. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CAREER/TECHNICAL PROGRAMS 1 HR. (Prerequisite, upper division standing.) This course is a study of the management of a reimbursed vocational program including planning, operation, control and evaluation as determined by the objectives of vocational and technical education in Kansas. Special emphasis is placed on the Guides, forms, and reports utilized in the local program. 1 24 682 0 1399 99

BE 683. COORDINATION OF BUSINESS/EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS 1 HR. (Prerequisite, senior or graduate standing.) Develops the competencies needed by cooperative education coordinators. Emphasis on selecting students, developing training stations, job observation, in-house training, sponsor development, and problem solving. 1 24 683 0 1399 99

BE 684. METHODS AND MATERIALS IN MARKETING EDUCATION 1 HR. (Prerequisite, seniors or graduate standing.) Students in this course will develop knowledge of the learning process, select and use the most appropriate learning materials and methods for vocational education, write behavioral objectives, understand the learning system, provide for individual differences, plan related study, develop curriculum and courses of study, and evaluate student achievement. 1 24 684 0 1313 10

BE 705. SPECIAL TOPICS IN BUSINESS EDUCATION 1-5 HRS. (Prerequisite, graduate standing.) A course for the study of special topics or experimental offerings in the field of business education. 1 24 705 2 1313 03

BE 711. ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION 2 HRS. Entrepreneurship education will be directed toward educators who will develop and teach entrepreneurship courses on the secondary, post secondary, and adult levels. It will be a summary of the background information, curricula options, and teaching techniques for entrepreneurship. 1 24 711 0 1313 03

BE 721. WINDOWS FOR TEACHERS 1 HR. Provides teachers with an understanding of the basic functions of Windows software and appropriate methods of teaching Windows software. Through hands-on instructions, students will learn to run software programs, open and close windows and use windows accessories, utilities, and many other functions. Appropriate content for unit plans will also be covered as well as preventive maintenance and rudimentary troubleshooting procedures. 1 24 721 0 1313--21

BE 740. PRACTICUM IN BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, graduate standing in business.) Students will interact with industry through planned semester-length experiences in order to research, observe, and otherwise study developing industry technology and management practices. These experiences are designed to aid in the improvement of teaching and learning for business and industry training programs. 1 24 740 2 0614 01.

BE 743. BUSINESS REPORT WRITING 2 HRS. (Prerequisite, graduate standing.) A study of the basic techniques in writing clear, concise, convincing and correct business reports. Preparation of memoranda, informational, analytical, periodical, conference, convention, and other common business reports. Includes a study of different report writing styles and formats.

BE 798. WORKSHOP IN BUSINESS EDUCATION 1-6 HRS. Emphasizes the development of current teaching methods and materials in business education. Group organization and planning, followed by the selection of projects for individual and group study. Lectures, demonstrations, committee work, individual conferences. 1 24 798 0 1313 03

BE 805. SPECIAL TOPICS IN BUSINESS EDUCATION 1-5 HRS. (Prerequisite, graduate standing.) A course for the study of special topics or experimental offerings in the field of business education. 1 24 805 2 1313 03

BE 810. CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, graduate standing.) Designed to develop effective communication skills of managers. Analysis and application of communication strategy; oral presentation, listening, and writing skills; corporate communications strategy; and communication with the media. Survey and analysis of the major theories and research dealing with communication between people of different cultural backgrounds. Role of communication in crisis development and intervention.

BE 830. TECHNOLOGY TOOLS FOR EDUCATION/BUSINESS 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, graduate standing in business or business education.) A professional development course designed to provide the opportunity to study and research the use of technology in schools and business. Topics covered include computer and local area network hardware and software, interactive video (teleconferencing/distance learning), multimedia hardware and software, internet, and other technology. Designed for teacher practitioners and trainers in business to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills related to the selection and use of technology as a teaching tool. 1 24 830 0 0616--01

BE 840. INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY SELECTION & FACILITIES DESIGN 3 HRS. Students will review guidelines for installation & use of instructional technologies in classrooms. The course will also cover the selection of various types of technologies including computer networks, computer work stations, scanners, and other peripheral devices. Students will design a facility that includes various instructional technologies. 1 24 840 0 1313--21

BE 850. EMERGING ISSUES IN BUSINESS & COMPUTER EDUCATION 3 HRS. Students will investigate and analyze issues found in literature related to computer and business education. A seminar approach will be utilized including group research, discussion, and oral and written reports.

BE 861. EDUCATION/TRAINING PROGRAM DESIGN 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, graduate standing.) Development of competencies in various job analysis methods in order to develop both firm and industry wide type training programs. Emphasis will be upon manpower planning, developing program objectives, content, learning activities, and evaluation techniques. Also included will be program articulation, budgeting, and public relations. 1 24 861 0 1399 99

BE 882. COMPUTER & BUSINESS CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, graduate students.) A study of the growth, development and present status of business and computer education. Evaluation of present curricular practices and trends. Principles and practices involved in curriculum construction as applied to the elementary, intermediate, secondary, and post-secondary schools. 1 24 882 0 1313 03

BE 883. FIELD STUDY 1-6 HRS. Independent study in business and business education. Opportunities for special study or experience in area of the student's special interest. The amount of credit granted depends upon the nature and extent of the study. 1 24 883 3 1313 03

BE 884. BUSINESS EDUCATION TEACHING METHODS 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, graduate standing.) This course covers new methodologies for teaching marketing, accounting, business law, computer applications, desktop publishing, multimedia, entrepreneurship, e-commerce, international business, and web application development courses. Designed for inservice teachers, students will apply research findings to teaching methodologies, compile sources for teaching materials, and create course syllabi, lesson plans, and unit plans.

BE 890. RESEARCH IN BUSINESS & COMPUTER EDUCATION 3 HRS. A review of research in business and computer education, study of research methods and techniques, and the determination of a research proposal. The completion of the first two chapters of a research project, the procedures for data gathering and writing, the summary conclusions and recommendations, and the evaluation of completed research problems. 1 24 890 0 1313 03

BE 897. RESEARCH PROJECT IN BUSINESS & COMPUTER EDUCATION 1-3 HRS. (Prerequisite, BE 890 or equivalent.) The development and completion of a research project in business education under the supervision of three committee members. 1 24 897 4 1313 03

BE 898. THESIS M.S. 1-5 HRS. (Prerequisite, BE 890 or equivalent.) An independent investigation of a problem or project in business or business education. Optional requirement for the masters degree. 1 24 898 4 1313 03

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