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MGMT 100 Introduction to Business

This course acquaints students with the American business system. Students learn about the environment of business including the economic, political/legal, socio/demographic, global, technological, and competitive aspects and how they impact organizations. In addition, the various functional areas of business are examined (marketing, management and finance). Students also consider the critical issues that face most contemporary business organizations (ethical/social issues, cultural diversity and global considerations).
3 Undergraduate credits

Effective August 1, 1998 to present

Learning outcomes

General

  • Components of and relationships between the major economic elements of the business environment.
  • Current challenges in managing human and financial resources.
  • Dynamics of competing within domestic and global markets.
  • Structures and opportunities of business ownership.
  • Design and use of effective marketing strategies.
  • Securities market and its role in corporate and personal finance.
  • Use of financial information and accounting in business decision making.
  • Use of technology in business operations and information management.