INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS
- Course
- BUSN101 - INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS
- Department
- Master of Business Administration - English - Master
- Course Type
- Scientific Preparation
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 0
- ECTS
- 0
- T+P+L
- 0 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Japheth Ahmed NUHU
- Prerequisite
- -
- Keywords
- -
Course Description
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INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS
Evaluation Tools (Active Term)
| Item | Type | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Assignment | 30 |
| Midterm | Midterm | 30 |
| Final | Final | 40 |
| Total | 100 | |
Course outcomes
- 01 To explain the basic dynamics of business economics
- 02 To summarize business ethics and social responsibility
- 03 To classify small business, entrepreneurship and franchising
- 04 To summarize the nature of management
- 05 To describe organization, teamwork and communication
- 06 To categorize options for organizing businesses
- 07 To identify basics for managing for quality and competitiveness
Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Dynamics of Business Economics |
| Week 2 | Dynamics of Business Economics |
| Week 3 | Business Ethics and Social Responsibility |
| Week 4 | Business Ethics and Social Responsibility |
| Week 5 | Business in a Borderless World |
| Week 6 | Business in a Borderless World |
| Week 7 | Options for Organizing Businesses |
| Week 8 | Midterm Week |
| Week 9 | Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Franchising |
| Week 10 | The Nature of Management |
| Week 11 | The Nature of Management |
| Week 12 | Organization, Teamwork and Communication |
| Week 13 | Organization, Teamwork and Communication |
| Week 14 | Managing for Quality and Competitiveness |
| Week 15 | FINAL EXAM |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 Business: A Changing World, 12th Edition By Ferrell, Hirt, and Ferrell. McGraw-Hill, 2020.
Learning Outcomes
- L01 On successful completion of this course, all students will have developed knowledge and understanding of: - the nature of business and its environment -the global nature and context of business -organizing and managing a business
- L02 On successful completion of this course, all students will have developed their skills in: - appreciation of the significance of businesses in the production of goods and services - appreciation of the importance of business management in the welfare of economies and the people - extracting relevant and useful information from reading material, both printed and digital
- L03 On successful completion of this course, all students will have developed their appreciation of and respect for values and attitudes regarding the issues of: -entrepreneurship - globalization -ethics and responsibility in business -successful organization and management of organizations
Program Outcomes
- P01 PO1: Acknowledged that acquired knowledge and continuous learning will be their competitive advantage by learning new methods and skills which they can use both in their lives and workplace, especially in the field of marketing.
- P02 PO2: Acquired the necessary skills and knowledge which enforced the students to keep developing themselves by working independently.
- P03 PO3: Applied the marketing research process by using different techniques from different scientific points of view, and interpreted the findings by combining them with advanced theoretical knowledge in marketing field and develop creative strategies.
- P04 PO4: Applied critical thinking and evaluate and resolve issues and situations from the perspective of ethical behaviour, responsible management and sustainability.
- P05 PO5: Been able to use technological tools and share the information obtained during the program in a safe and secure way in their professional and private lives.
- P06 PO6: Gained the ability to study and work collaboratively with colleagues/co-workers in multicultural environments.
- P07 PO7: Been able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with people from different cultures inside and outside the company.
- P08 PO8: Practiced scenarios and case studies in order to apply various marketing theories knowledge and research with the aim to solve real-life problems faced by organizations.
- P09 PO9: Comprehended ,analyzed the environmental factors affecting organizations and been able to formulate a marketing plan that will meet the organization's objectives based on the theories and knowledge acquired.
- P10 PO10: Developed awareness about the environment by associating marketing theories with environmental approaches.
- P11 PO11: Gained social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of data collection, interpretation, dissemination and application in the field of marketing.
Po-Lo Matrix
| LO | P01 | P02 | P03 | P04 | P05 | P06 | P07 | P08 | P09 | P10 | P11 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L01 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L02 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L03 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |