Course Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: CMPS-0022 Version: 4 Organization's ID: GAC012 Organization: ACT Education Solutions, Limited Location: Classroom-based Length: Self-paced, 12 Weeks (60 hours) Minimum Passing Score: 70 ACE Credit Recommendation Period: 6/1/2025 - 5/31/2028 8/1/2022 - 5/31/2025 3/1/2019 - 7/31/2022 12/1/2015 - 11/30/2018 8/1/2012 - 7/31/2015 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 business management Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is for students to demonstrate an understanding of the theory, process and practice of contemporary business, and the functions and services that support it. Learning Outcomes: demonstrate an understanding of important business concepts identify, evaluate and apply the process and theories of effective management demonstrate and apply an understanding of the function of the law, human resources management and industrial relations within business contexts demonstrate and apply an understanding of marketing strategies demonstrate an understanding of finance and accounting in its application to business environments demonstrate investigative and analytical skills for business research tasks communicate information using appropriate formats for business General Topics: The role of a business The classification of a business The prime function and mission statement Introductory economics Types of economies and markets Economic cycles Economic performance indicators Additional external factors influencing business Internal factors influencing business Business plans Strategic plans and action plans Aims and objectives Business performance indicators Different management styles Roles of a manager Decision-making process Ethics Human resource management Legislation Industrial relations The role of marketing Strategic marketing Market research and strategic decision-making Tactical marketing - the four Ps Market segmentation The role of the accounting function The role of financial management Mathematical concepts and techniques Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Case Studies Classroom Exercise Computer Based Training Discussion Learner Presentations Lectures Practical Exercises Methods of Assessment: Case Studies Examinations Performance Rubrics (Checklists) Presentations Written Papers Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Equivalencies Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Other offerings from ACT Education Solutions, Limited View All Courses College Credit Opportunities Page Content