With well-defined standards and directions, students will transcribe legal documents, law blanks, and legal correspondence commonly used in the law office. This course reviews the exciting and challenging areas of personal financial planning. This class is designed for all majors. Units of study include basic concepts for economic decision making, earning power, protection of income, spending patterns, saving and investment options, housing options and expenses, stocks and bonds, borrowing and financing, financial planning techniques, wills, estate planning, trusts, and retirement income possibilities. Students learn double-entry accounting and its use in a service business.
Students complete the accounting cycle, learn methods of cash control, and prepare payroll records.
The principles of retailing in a competitive economy. Determination of store locations and layouts, buying techniques, organizing and staffing, store security. Included are aspects of consumer buying behavior, retail advertising, and personal selling. In addition, students are required to attend seminars or develop a project. Students MUST have the permission of the cooperative education coordinator before they register for this course.