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Foundations Of Business –
bus210
(3 credits)
In this course students will explore the foundation of business by reviewing topics regarding the structure and culture of the modern business environment. Additional topics include the evolution of business, the role of the business ethics, communication, technology, operations, leadership, and human resources. Upon completion, students are better prepared to make informed decisions regarding their educational and professional goals.
This undergraduate-level course is 9
weeks.
To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Advisor.
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Introduction to Business
- Compare and contrast profit and profitability.
- Identify the main components of business.
- Describe the impact of supply and demand on a market economy.
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Technology, Goods, and Services
- Identify standard IT applications used in business.
- Examine the effects and costs of operations and material management in business.
- Describe the typical hardware and software components of business technology.
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Human Resource Management
- Explain the ways that Human Resource Management impacts a business.
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Organizational Behavior and Culture
- Explain how organizational culture can impact a business.
- Compare and contrast different types of organizational structure.
- Identify the characteristics of high-performing groups and teams.
- Identify theories of work motivation.
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Leadership
- Summarize the major components of the contingency theory of leadership.
- Explain the types of political tactics used in business.
- Discuss the components of persuasive communication.
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The Human Side of Business
- Examine a business plan using SWOT analysis.
- Describe the roles and behaviors of entrepreneurs, managers and employees.
- Outline the four functions of management.
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Legal and Ethical Issues in Business
- Compare and contrast business ethics and the law.
- Recognize the effects of ethics decisions in business.
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The Changing Environment of Business
- Describe how business has evolved from feudalism, mercantilism and capitalism.
- Explain the different forms of business organization.
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The Big Picture
- Create a portfolio based on core business principles.
- Identify career paths within the business environment.
- Create a portfolio based on core business principles.
- The University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses.
- While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Advisor.
- Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice.
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