School of BUSINESS & ACCOUNTING
Course Outline
For
MG-101 online PROFESSOR JIM ROTENBERG
(718) 933-6700 x1980 (voicemail) jrotenberg@Monroecollege.edu [pic]
Course Information:
Instructor: Jim Rotenberg
Course Name: INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS
Course Number: MG-101
Course Section: 44 & 45
Credits: 3
Phone: (718) 933-6700 x1980
Office Hours Monday 9:30pm EST
Email: jrotenberg@monroecollege.edu
Course Description:
This is a required introductory course designed to acquaint the student with the nature of business as conducted in the modern world. An overview of the various disciplines within the business environment will be discussed. This course will not only provide opportunities for students to explore the challenges facing them as preparing for careers in business, but also hone their written, oral and presentation communication skills.
The course will first examine today’s business environment and trends including ethical and social responsibility issues. Then the course will explore our transformation into a global economy, the exploding world of e-business, how businesses are owned, and issues relating to ownership. The course will also introduce the management functions involved in developing and operating a business as well as an overview on the major facets of business including marketing, accounting, finance, human resources, as well as business strategy and decision making.
PREREQUISITES: nONE
Required Text:
Bovee, Courtland L & Thill, John V. Business In Action 6h Edition. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Prentice Hall, 2013. ISBN-13: 978-0-13-282878-9 (Approximate Price: $98)
Required Equipment for Online Business Classes: All Students in online business classes are required to have a webcam and microphone and Microsoft Office 2007. All students can purchase a copy of MS Office at the bursar’s office for $25. Webcams and microphones are often built