Catalog Course Description:

Survey of the private enterprise system and basic business concepts, business economics, types of business ownership, ethics, globalization, and organizational functions (management, marketing, accounting, and finance). 3 hours.

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. identify the impact that various components of modern society (economic, legal, political, sociocultural, and technological) have on modern businesses;
2. relate business concepts to business decisions;
3. define alternatives involved in establishing a business firm within the free enterprise system;
4. distinguish between ethical and unethical business practices;
5. contrast various economic systems;
6. discuss advantages/disadvantages of globalization and its impact on the business world;
7. describe how technology changes the business world, including the impact on human relations in the workplace;
8. demonstrate knowledge of main business terms in the management, marketing, finance and accounting fields of business administration;
9. relate modern management techniques to theories of motivation, leadership, delegation, empowerment, and team work;
10. 10.describe marketing as an exchange process between members of society;
11. 11.list and describe major financial institutions in the United States and their impact on the U.S. economy;
12. 12.define accounting cycle, general ledger, general journal, and financial statements;
13. 13.describe various careers within the business administration field.

Textbook Information   

• BUSN, Kelly & McGowen, Student Edition with access code and review cards, 2009-2010, Cengage, ISBN 0324581882
• Textbook Website: http://4ltrpress.cengage.com/busn/     

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Grading Policy 

* Instructor reserves a right to change the grading structure. There will be some extra credit assignments for all students present in class at the time.