BUAD 101 - Introduction to Business

Number of Credits: 3
Explore the foundations of business, including the basics of economics, forms of business ownership, management theory, human resource management, marketing, accounting, and finance. Prerequisite: eligibility for ENGL-101. Three hours lecture each week. Three credits. Three billable hours. (Fall & Spring Only) Three hours lecture each week. Three Credits. Three billable hours.

Pre-requisite(s): Eligibility forENGL 101
Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Distinguish the advantages and disadvantages of various forms of business ownership (PG# 4)
2. Explain basic economic concepts, such as, supply and demand, profit and growth, the effects of competition and national/international trade. (PG# 4)
3. Describe basic concepts of management, including motivation strategies and human resource issues. (PG# 4)
4. Define marketing theory and marketing mix strategies. (PG# 3,4)
5. Explain the purpose of accounting, basic financial statements, and how businesses use stocks and bonds as a source of financing. (PG# 2)
6. Locate appropriate informations sources while providing correct citation. (PG# 1)