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Introduction to Business

Learn the fundamentals of how to excel in the business world.
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Course: On-Demand
Essential  Provider Lisa Shapiro  11 chapters ·  90 Lessons ·  7h 31m  in English 

Course Description

Businesses represent a large aspect of most people's lives. That said, business theory contains a vast array of different concepts and systems that require deep levels of understanding. This online training program teaches economic systems, management theory, as well as supply and demand. This course will also ask you to analyze an industry in order to determine its effectiveness. Additionally, this course will introduce basic concepts pertaining to entrepreneurship.

What You'll Learn

  • Explore core business concepts and the systems that underpin how businesses operate
  • Examine economic systems, economic performance, and market competition
  • Analyze an industry to determine its effectiveness
  • Apply supply and demand principles within private enterprise and competition
  • Distinguish types of legal business structures, including corporation specifics, naming, and protection
  • Evaluate business ethics through values, ethical decision making, and ethical models

Key Takeaways

  • Business theory contains a vast array of concepts and systems that require deep levels of understanding.
  • The course covers economic systems, management theory, and supply and demand.
  • Learners are asked to analyze an industry in order to determine its effectiveness.
  • The program introduces basic concepts pertaining to entrepreneurship.
  • Topics extend to global and international business, including foreign exchange markets and world trade.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this Introduction to Business course cover?

It teaches economic systems, management theory, and supply and demand, and it introduces basic concepts pertaining to entrepreneurship. Lessons span the economy, market competition, private enterprise, global markets, foreign exchange markets, world trade, international business, types of legal structures, and business ethics.

Will I do any hands-on analysis in this course?

Yes. The course asks you to analyze an industry in order to determine its effectiveness.

What skills does this course focus on?

It focuses on Business Analysis, Business Concepts, Business Education, Business Science, Business Systems Analysis, and Philosophy of Business.

Does the course address business ethics?

Yes. It includes lessons on defining business ethics, values and ethics, ethical decision making, and ethical models.

Is this course delivered online?

Yes, it is an online training program.