Introduction to Business

Credits: 1

Course Length

2 Semesters

In this two-semester introductory course, students will learn the principles of business using real-world examples—learning what it takes to plan and launch a product or service in today’s fast-paced business environment. This course covers an introduction to economics, costs and profit, and different business types. Students are introduced to techniques for managing money, personally and as a business, and taxes and credit; the basics of financing a business; how a business relates to society both locally and globally; how to identify a business opportunity; and techniques for planning, executing, and marketing a business to respond to that opportunity.

By taking the combined sequence of Introduction to Information Business A and B, you will meet the following goals:


• Understand basic economic principles
• Develop workplace communication skills
• Create documents, e-mails, presentations, spreadsheets, and databases
• Describe how businesses are structured and operated
• Design a business plan
• Weigh financial risks and rewards

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Overview of Concepts

• Business Career Choices
• Marketing and Advertising
• Business Management
• Group Dynamics and Business Ethics
• Business Communication and Technology