Introduction to Business
PREREQUISITES: None
LENGTH: 1 Trimester
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The Introduction to Business course is intended to be an introductory/exploratory course for students who are interested in learning the basic concepts, practices, and opportunities for a career in business. Although some may have already decided to pursue a business career, others may wish to know more about how business principles apply to non-profit and other types of organizations. Many may simply be interested in knowing how business principles apply in their daily lives.
As an introductory course, the objectives are as follows:
LENGTH: 1 Trimester
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The Introduction to Business course is intended to be an introductory/exploratory course for students who are interested in learning the basic concepts, practices, and opportunities for a career in business. Although some may have already decided to pursue a business career, others may wish to know more about how business principles apply to non-profit and other types of organizations. Many may simply be interested in knowing how business principles apply in their daily lives.
As an introductory course, the objectives are as follows:
- Provide an introduction to fundamental business concepts
- Define key terms, concepts and theories related to managing a business.
- Develop a basic understanding of how business principles, practices, and processes apply to organizations.
- Develop an appreciation of the role and responsibilities of business in our society.
- Provide opportunities for students to explore different career paths available in today’s society.
- Provide numerous interactive/hand-on activities to facilitate the learning process.