Introduction to Business and Professional Skills

Catalog description

This course is designed as an introduction to business for first and second year business and non-business students to learn about different business functions, career opportunities, and successful business people and organizations. Major concepts include the competitive business environment, business ethics, business communication, leadership and teamwork skills, and an overview of functional business areas and their related career opportunities. This course will also address professional development topics such as internships, study abroad, ethics and social responsibility. Students will be introduced to the business school faculty, curricula requirements, and professional development opportunities. Guest lecturers for each academic discipline and related industries will contribute to the course and student participation in campus/community activities may be required. Lecture Hours: 3 Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit. Dual Enrollment Status: Approved for Dual Enrollment Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Student Class Restrictions: Freshman-Semester, Sophomore-Semester Schedule Type (Primary): Lecture Schedule Type (Additional): Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.