Course Description

  • This course is designed to provide students a survey of the multitude of opportunities & challenges in the world of business. Focus will be placed upon the role of management, challenges associated with human resource management & skills required for successful leadership in a dynamic environment.

Proficiency Targets

  • Leadership & Teamwork

    As evidenced based on classroom assessments, the student is able to:

    • Be aware of the various leadership styles & group dynamics 07.01.01 to 07.06.01

    Communications

    As evidenced based on classroom assessments, the student is able to:

    • Understand the importance of effective oral and written communication 02.01.01 to 02.11.01

    Organizational Systems

    As evidenced based on classroom assessments, the student is able to:

    • Understand the fundamental managerial and financial concepts necessary to start a new business 05.01.01 to 05.03.01
    • Understand the role and function of human resource management 05.04.01

    Ethics & Legal Responsibilities

    As evidenced based on classroom assessments, the student is able to:

    • Understand the importance of social responsibility and ethics in the current business environment 08.01.01 to 08.01.11
    • Identify the origin of the U.S. legal system, sources of law, contracts, business structures, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) & government agencies 05.01.01

    International Business

    As evidenced based on classroom assessments, the student is able to:

    • Understand the different political systems, describe how different countries make economic decisions & calculate international exchange rates 01.01.01 to 01.03.01

    Management & Entrepreneurship

    As evidenced based on classroom assessments, the student is able to:

    • Understand the role of a manager & when to use various leadership and motivation strategies to improve employee performance 10.01.01 to 10.09.01
    • Understand the different forms of business ownership, how to create a company & how to design a business plan 10.01.01 to 10.03.02

Materials Used

  • No Textbook -- All Supplemental Materials