In this course students will learn about the nature of businesses and how they are influenced by the political, social and economic environment. Forms of business ownership are discussed, as well as the different ways organizations are designed and structured to achieve their objectives. Key functional areas of business are introduced, including accounting and financial systems, human resources management, marketing, technology, operations and supply chain management. Students will also have their first exposure to experiential learning activities, where they will learn to think critically and solve business problems in an ethical and sustainable way.
In this course students will learn about the nature of businesses and how they are influenced by the political, social and economic environment. Forms of business ownership are discussed, as well as the different ways organizations are designed and structured to achieve their objectives. Key functional areas of business are introduced, including accounting and financial systems, human resources management, marketing, technology, operations and supply chain management. Students will also have their first exposure to experiential learning activities, where they will learn to think critically and solve business problems in an ethical and sustainable way.
