BSAD 101 - Introduction to Business

CE-G and R

An introductory course designed to survey the field of business and its environment in order to give the student a broad overview of the principles, practices, institutions, and functions of business. PRE- or COREQUISITE(S): A minimum grade of C or better in ELAI 990 or appropriate score on the English assessment test. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101/ENGL 011, MATH 050. Three hours each week.

3 semester hours

May not be taken concurrently with MATH 017 or MATH 020 or MATH 030 or MATH 045 without appropriate Math assessment score.

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

Explain the importance of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurs to the growth and wealth of an economy.
Explain capitalism and how free markets work in regard to businesses.
Explain the importance of human resource management and describe current issues in managing human resources.
Explain how the changes that are occurring in the business, technical, and global environments impact the way businesses operate and affect the management function.
Explain the various issues involved in structuring organizations.
Define marketing and explain how the marketing concept applies in both for-profit and nonprofit organizations.
Describe the importance of finance and financial management to an organization and outline the financial planning process.
Define social responsibility and examine corporate responsibility to various stakeholders.
Explain the importance of planning in business.

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