General Business (BUSI)

This non-credit, no-cost, self-paced web-based course introduces new online MBA and new online Master of Accountancy students to successful online learning practices and the Canvas Learn environment.

This non-credit, web-based course provides students with an overview of the College of Business and College and University services specifically intended to support business majors. An emphasis is placed on the ethical standards expected of students in completing their degree coursework. The course is intended for undergraduate students during their first semester as a College of Business major. Students will complete an online test within this course to meet a requirement for graduation.

This course emphasizes the dynamic role of business in everyday life and culture. The course stresses the importance of critical thinking skills, communication skills, business ethics, and personal and social responsibility in guiding a firm in a complex business environment. The course integrates these skills and concepts with an introduction to the business areas of accounting, business law, economics, finance, information systems, international business, management, and marketing.

This course is a supervised part-time, off-campus training in business. Professional development activities are required. Student must meet COB internship requirements.

An understanding of international business including its importance in today's world, the evolution of international institutions and the monetary system, the differences and similarities among nations and cultures, and the special characteristics of the business functions in a global setting.