Welcome to Business and Economics
Thinking about a career in business? Get the training you need at Prairie State College. Whether you want to earn a certificate in one of our career programs, earn a degree to transfer to a four-year college or university, or take a few classes to brush up on business skills, or learn new skills, the Business Department at PSC offers something for everyone.
Department News
New for Fall Semester – Classes that meet less than 16 weeks!
We know how busy you are…. that’s why we set up many business classes designed to fit busy schedules!
While we believe the normal sixteen week class schedule is the correct learning pace for most students, we recognize many of our students require and can learn at a faster pace. We offer many convenient and fast ways to earn college credit including on line and accelerated courses. The following lists the classes we offer at an accelerated pace in Fall 2010. For courses offered entirely on line look for courses in the Fall Schedule with an IN section.
| Course | Day(s) | Time | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 101 FTS1* | T | 6:30-9:15 p.m. | Last 8 weeks |
| BUS 101 LS1 | MW | 12:30-2:20 p.m. | Last 12 weeks |
| BUS 101 LS2 | F | 9:00 am-12:00 p.m. | Last 12 weeks |
| BUS 105 LS* | M | 6:30-9:15 p.m. | Last 12 weeks |
| BUS 107 LS | MW | 9:00 am-10:45 am | Last 12 weeks |
| BUS 127 LS* | W | 7-9:30 p.m. | Last 12 weeks |
| BUS 170 LS* | W | 7-9:30 p.m. | Last 12 weeks |
| BUS 201 LS* | T | 7-9:30 p.m. | Last 12 weeks |
| BUS 210 LS* | T | 7-9:30 p.m. | Last 12 weeks |
| ECON 201 FTF1* | T | 6:30-9:15 p.m. | First 8 weeks |
| ECON 201 LS1* | MW | 5-6:40 p.m. | Last 12 weeks |
| ECON 201 LS2 | F | 9:00 am-12:00 p.m. | Last 12 weeks |
| ECON 202 LS | M | 7-9:30 p.m. | Last 12 weeks |
*For these courses some online coursework is required.
Invest in Your Future
Deciding how to invest, planning for retirement and taking control of debt can be confusing and overwhelming. Gain the knowledge you need to protect and increase your assets. This fall, enroll in BUS-165, Personal Asset Management. This course is offered online especially for students who cannot commit to a periodic face-to-face class meeting.
You need not be in a PSC Business program to enroll. Learn how to . . .
- choose stocks, bonds, money market instruments, mutual funds and real estate
- select the right life, property and health insurance
- manage credit card debt
- apply for a low-interest loan for a home, a car or other personal needs
This course will be taught by business faculty member Joseph Berlinski, who has more than 30 years of real-world experience. Unlike many instructors who teach financial management courses, our professor doesn’t represent any commercial product. We just want to educate you!