Description:

This course provides an overview of business processes in select industries and examines models of social responsibility with a heavy emphasis on analysis and writing. Restricted to business transfer students in the BC-UWB China US Program. Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL& 101 with a C or higher, completion of MATH 097 with a C or higher. C or higher is required in Math and English to receive the Associate in Business DTA. Permission of instructor.

Outcomes:

After completing this class, students should be able to:

Map and analyze business processes for select industries including cross-functional components and analysis of where value is added. Identify and analyze models of corporate social responsibility and how they apply to for-profit, nonprofit and government. Articulate and give reasons for career choices in for-profit, nonprofit, government and quasi-government entities which use business practices. Write position and persuasion essays on topics covered using evidence sequence, focus, organization and proper style and mechanics.