Business 101

Spring 2020 > Management & Business > BUSI.1500 > 061

Course No: BUSI.1500-061; SIS Class Nbr: 8992; SIS Term: 2930
Course Status: Registration Closed

Course Description

This course will provide a foundational understanding of business, the various types of business organization, the key functional areas of business and how these functional areas are interconnected. Crucial skills such as use of technology, team-building, information literacy and communication will be emphasized. In addition, the course will provide an overview of contemporary business issues such as ethics and globalization. A major course goal is to enable students to gain a basic understanding of career opportunities particularly in relation to the areas of specialization within the Manning School of Business undergraduate curriculum.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Prerequisites: Graduate or Online and Continuing Education majors, certificates and non-degree OCE students only.
  • Special Notes: Enrollment Requirements: Associates Degree or Freshman level Business Administration.
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Deborah Finch
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When Offered & Tuition

  • Online Course
  • 2020 Spring: Jan 21 to Apr 05
  • Chat Hours: Sun 8-9pm*
  • Course Level: Undergraduate
  • Tuition: $1155
  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

*Chat Hours provide an opportunity for the instructor and students to communicate in "real time". It is an informative and interactive session where course related questions, answers, and discussions take place. While student attendance during chat hours is not required, it is highly recommended. Weekly chat sessions are archived for students who are not able to participate in the live chat sessions at the scheduled times.

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