BUSA 101 Introduction to Business

This course provides an introductory overview of business, focusing on the modern world of business within the context of our global society. Basic principles and concepts include; ethics and social responsibilities of business, forms of business ownership, entrepreneurship, management processes, operations management, human resources management, marketing, and social media and e-commerce operations.

Credits

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

0

BUSA 101Introduction to Business

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I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

Credit Hours Narrative

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

0

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

This course provides an introductory overview of business, focusing on the modern world of business within the context of our global society. Basic principles and concepts include; ethics and social responsibilities of business, forms of business ownership, entrepreneurship, management processes, operations management, human resources management, marketing, and social media and e-commerce operations.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Understand concepts associated with business as it relates to marketing, entrepreneurship, managing, financing, operating, and using technology.
  • Identify practical applications relating to marketing, entrepreneurship, managing, financing, operating, and using technology.
  • Describe the types of business ownership and their individual functions in the modern economic landscape.
  • Identify challenges and opportunities in the current American business landscape.
  • Explain ethical decision-making in business.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies