Business Administration: Business Savvy

Introduces non-business majors to the fundamentals of accounting, finance, marketing, operations, management, strategy. May be used by Business Administration minors to fulfill three credits of upper-level Business Administration electives. Prerequisites: Non-Business Administration major.

Open to degree and PACE students. Not open to BSAD majors; Asynchronous online.

This class will follow an asynchronous online format (ONL), meaning students access course materials—lectures, readings, and assignments—on their own time because there’s no set class time. However, there are set due dates on assignments. This is a basic introductory business course which examines the functional areas of businesses and explains terminology and concepts which will enable you to become a better employee and a more informed consumer. Learn the fundamentals of management, human resources, marketing, e-business, information systems, accounting and finance. Discuss and learn about ethics, social responsibility, global issues, and social media. Master important business concepts that will help you succeed in today's competitive business world and in your personal life. This class is broken down into 16 weekly modules. In addition to the textbook, there will be a selection of on-line business articles to be read, evaluated and discussed in interactive discussion board prompts. Textbook readings will be evaluated by chapter assignments within Cengage MindTap software. This online class will offer many ways for students to engage with the instructor and with each other ranging from recorded lectures, interactive modules, online discussions, feedback on completed work, and one group activity.

Students will be assessed on learning outcomes through a variety of homework assignments, discussion boards, two quizzes and one group activity.