Course

Course Summary

Credit Type:

Course

ACE ID:

GRAD-0001

Organization's ID:

S1 - 118708399; S2 - 118708435

Organization:

Graduation Alliance

Location:

Online

Length:

4 weeks (120 hours)

Dates Offered:

Credit Recommendation & Competencies

Level	Credits (SH)	Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate	3	Introduction to Business

Description

Objective:

The course objective is to obtain knowledge and skills in fundamental business activities. Students with acquire knowledge of business processes, economics and business relationships, and will use technology to synthesize and share business information. Employability skills, leadership and communications, and personal financial literacy will be addressed.

Learning Outcomes:

Identify, explain, and compare types of businesses, organizations, and entities
Identify leading economies and agencies that facilitate trade
Explain factors that motivate customers, clients, employees and businesses
Describe the connection between business ethics, actions and results
Explain the use of social media for business purposes
Identify and explain key terms and skills related to career development including communication, work ethic, tools, and technology related to the business world
Identify and differentiate financial factors, banking services, credit types, debt, and insurance
Describe and explain the different business functions and forces that drive business change
Explain the nature of management levels, business process, risks, and economic concepts
Describe the global environment in which businesses operate
Describe the impact of government regulations on international business
Describe the importance of meeting and exceeding customer expectations
Describe organizational culture and its impact on business
Describe the impact of a person's social media brand on the achievement of organizational goals