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BUS/515 v1
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BUS/515 v1: Seminar in Business Topics
Course Information
Credits
3
Description
This course examines the functions and issues that business managers need to address in order to compete in an increasingly global market. Topics include an overview of the global environment of business, doing business ethically, quantitative research, information systems, accounting, finance, economics, management, leadership, and marketing.
By the completion of this course, students will be able to:
Determine major business functions.
Evaluate potential issues that may arise in business.
Assess the components of marketing and operating in a global environment.
Course Student Learning Outcomes
1.1 Analyze the fundamental concepts of economics.
2.1 Evaluate potential legal and ethical issues in business.
3.1 Assess the functions of business management.
4.1 Determine the global forces that influence marketing decisions.
5.1 Compare the various components of accounting and finance.
6.1 Analyze the impact of information systems in business.
Materials
Textbook
Ferrel, O. C., Hirt, G., & Ferrel, L. (2018). Business foundations: A changing world (11th ed.). New, NY: McGraw-Hill.
Tools
McGraw-Hill Connect®
Schedule Overview
Note: Assignments are due Monday unless indicated otherwise. Initial discussion posts are due Thursday and the 2 required responses are due Monday.
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Wk and Topic |
Activities |
Assignments and Points |
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Wk 1 - Economics |
Business Foundations, Ch. 1 Weekly Concepts Video Lecture Series Supply and Demand Basic Economic Systems: Capitalism, Socialism, and Communism Student Resources |
Discussion – Mrs. Acres Homemade Pies – 30 points Practice: Pretest – 40 points Practice: Class Review Form – 20 points Apply: Posttest – 90 points |
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Wk 2 - Legal/Ethics |
Business Foundations, Ch. 2 & Bonus Chapter A Weekly Concepts Video Lecture Series Corporate Social Responsibility Warby Parker: An Affordable World Vision |
Discussion – Checkers Pizza – 30 points Practice: Pretest – 40 points Apply: Posttest -90 points |
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Wk 3 - Management |
Business Foundations, Ch. 6 & 10 Weekly Concepts Video Lecture Series Management, Leadership, and Leadership Styles Panera Bread: Strategy Leads to Success |
Discussion – Infinity Computers, Inc. – 30 points Practice: Pretest – 40 points Apply – Posttest – 90 points |
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Wk 4 - Global/Marketing |
Business Foundations, Ch. 3 & 11 Weekly Concepts Video Lecture Series Market Segmentation Electra Bikes: Better, Cooler, Awesomer |
Discussion – Audiotech Electronics – 30 points Practice: Pretest – 40 points Apply: Posttest – 90 points |
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Business Foundations, Ch. 15 & 16 Weekly Concepts Video Lecture Series The Accounting Cycle Debt Financing and Equity Financing Goodwill Industries: Accounting in a Nonprofit |
Discussion – BrainDrain Corporation – 30 points Practice: Pretest – 40 points Apply: Posttest – 90 points |
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Wk 6 - Information Systems |
Business Foundations, Ch. 13 Weekly Concepts Video Lecture Series Should Employees Use Social Media Sites at Work? |
Discussion – Pentaverate, Inc. – 30 points Practice: Pretest – 40 points Practice: Class Review Form – 20 points Apply: Posttest – 90 points |
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