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)Three hours lecture each week. Three Credits. Three billable hours.

Pre-requisite(s): Eligibility forENGL 101

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