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BUS 101 - Foundations of Business

Course Career Undergraduate
Units 3
Approved Hours 1.5-1.5S-0
Fee index 6
Faculty Business
Department Business
Typically Offered either term

Description
This course is designed for incoming School of Business students. It provides students with an introduction to the business environment along with exposure to foundational knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in the School of Business. Students learn how to engage with business cases and problems while improving their entrepreneurial thinking, data analysis, ethical decision making, communications, presentation, leadership and group skills. This course is intended for first year students. Students in higher years may take this course only if they have not yet taken BUS 222 or BUS 202.