Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SAYA-0020
Version:
3
Organization's ID:
BUS101: Introduction to Business
Organization:
Saylor Academy
Location:
Online
Length:
Self-Paced (68 hours)
Minimum Passing Score:
70
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Introduction to Business
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to introduce students to business concepts and current business issues while expanding their vocabulary, improving their critical and analytical thinking skills, and refining their business decision-making in this introductory course.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Explain how economic indicators shape business decisions
  • Analyze business cycles
  • Describe the legal forms of business and the advantages and disadvantages of each
  • Describe the components of the marketing mix and how segmentation and research will foster an understanding of consumer behavior
  • Explain the components of a balance sheet and income statement
  • Communicate the implications of several financial ratios for future performance of a company
  • Explain leadership and management skills necessary for a successful business
  • Identify reasons for studying business

General Topics:

  • The context of business
  • Entrepreneurship and legal forms of business
  • Marketing
  • Accounting, finance, and banking
  • Management
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Other
  • proctored final exam
Supplemental Materials
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