Student Learning Outcomes
This course provides fundamental knowledge of the characteristics and functions of business in our economic environment as well as how business impacts our society. Areas of study include form of business ownership, economic systems, business ethics, management, motivation, leadership, marketing, finance, and components of a business plan. Through this course students gain an understanding of business operation so that employees in various positions can play an integral part of the overall success of any organization.
Student Learning Outcomes
Student Learning Outcomes
- Explain the contemporary business environment
- Differentiate the various forms of business ownership
- Apply basic economic concepts to the business environment
- Describe the principles of business ethics
- Demonstrate various motivational theories as they apply to the workplace
- Identify marketing principles and demonstrate the use of a marketing mix
- Explain how the global economy affects the local business environment
- Contrast various leadership styles and how they affect business performance
- Contrast different financing options for small business
- Explain the accounting function
- Evaluate different investment options and balancing risk with reward
- Prepare a business plan
Prerequisites
Please see eServices for section availability and current pre-req/test score requirements for this course.