ISI - BUS 101 - Introduction to Business
Course Description
Introduction to Business increases student awareness of business functions and the business environment. (LC State students: Not open to business majors of Junior or Senior standing.)
This is an introductory course in the basics of understanding business and business principles and practices. Major topic areas include business trends, business ownership, business management, management of human resources, marketing, decision-making, information technology, and managing financial resources. Included in these topical areas, you will learn what it means to own your own business, compete globally, act responsibly and ethically, manage and lead human resources, market your product(s)/service(s), use information technology, and manage finances.
Learner Outcomes
Increases student awareness of business functions and the business environment.
Required Course Materials
Nickels, McHugh & McHugh. Understanding Business. 10th Ed. McGraw Hill: 2012. ISBN: 9780073524597
Expected Course Timeline
Most ISI courses are designed so that students can complete them within 3 months to 1 year. If you are attempting to complete a course more quickly than this, please contact ISI to explore your options.
Sponsor Institution
Credits earned for this course are included in a LC State transcript.
This is an INDEPENDENT STUDY IN IDAHO course
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