This course prepares technology teachers to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of varied hardware systems. It covers the establishment of criteria for selection. Additional topics include establishing specifications, systems assembly, and troubleshooting. Students select subject areas of interest to them to construct a package that will be beneficial to their needs. Each mini-course will run for four weeks during the trimester.
Students work independently and cooperatively in order to accomplish the objectives of the course.
This course focuses on financial decision-making by the firm. Topics include financial analysis and planning, valuation and the cost of capital, capital budgeting, capital structure and dividend policy, long-term financing, and working capital management. Emphasis is placed on case studies of practical business problems using computer electronic spreadsheet programs. This course introduces students to the recruitment and selection process. Beginning with work force and job analysis, students will learn how to develop a total selection process.