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2026-2027 College Catalog 
    
2026-2027 College Catalog
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BUS& 101 Introduction to Business


Minimum Units: 5
Maximum Units: 5
Survey of the role of business in a modern market economy, its growth, influence, and relationship to social responsibility. This course will include, but will not be limited to, a study of business objectives, internal and external functions, and organizational management challenges.
Add Consent: Not Required
Drop Consent: Not Required
Grading System: Mandatory decimal grading
Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
Course Learning Outcomes:
  • Explain the interdependence of business, government and society.
  • Identify and analyze criticisms of business.
  • Explain and discuss the corporation’s role in social responsibility.
  • Identify and apply appropriate business ethics.
  • Participate in thoughtful, professional discussion in a diverse setting.
  • Identify the differences between the three types of business forms.
  • Explain the impact of the global marketplace.
  • Understand the impact of economics to business.
  • Explain management and types of relationships between management and employees.
  • Explain management theories, and what it takes to be a motivating manager.
  • Critically assess the difference between external and internal forces in business.

This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Social Sciences



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