BADM 1000 Introduction to Business

This course is an introduction to the study of business. The student will explore topics related to business management and ownership in a contemporary economic, political, and social environment. (3 lect.)

Credits

3 credits

Major Topics

  • Business trends
  • Ownership
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Decision making
  • Finance
  • Human resources
  • Money and banking

Outcomes

In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:

1. Define business related terms.

2. Describe the primary functions of a business including accounting, economics, management, human resources, and marketing.

3. Examine current issues in the business environment.

4. Discuss the importance of business ethics and social responsibility.

5. Compare different types of business ownership.

6. Describe the characteristics of various organizational designs (e.g., decentralized versus centralized).

7. Identify fundamental concepts and principles related to the marketing environment.