Opening Res:Intro to Business

1.5 Credits · Level: Graduate, Undergraduate

The goal of this course is to provide an introductory overview of the world of business. This course will examine various industry sectors and the spectrum of businesses ranging from ‘start ups’ to large, multinational enterprises. This course is designed to introduce students to several core concepts and constructs that are widely used in the business world. The course assumes the student has had limited or no exposure to business practice or study. It aims to lay the foundation for understanding the basic elements and ‘business language’ in the areas of business strategy, organizational functions, globalization, and corporate culture. The course will use a variety of learning approaches. Through a combination of class and online presentations that introduce theoretical foundations, class discussions, simulations that provide students an opportunity to apply concepts, case studies, and site visits, students will gain exposure to the world of business.