04-801-B3 Business Economics
Location: Africa
Units: 6
Semester Offered: Spring
Course description
Business Economics is a graduate-level course that covers a broad range of topics in the area of business and entrepreneurship. Though many class discussions will focus on IT companies, the concepts and thinking introduced in this class are applicable to companies in most sectors, including the nonprofit sector.
Learning objectives
- Understand basic economics concepts
- Develop a solid grasp of business concepts
- Expose students to relevant issues within the context of business case studies and provide relevant background for future entrepreneurial experiences
- Encourage teamwork, creativity, commitment, and ambition in the context of entrepreneurial development
- Practice critical thinking, reading, writing, and communications skills
Outcomes
This class is providing a theoretical background in economics and business for the applied entrepreneurship class that succeeds it in a miniseries.
Content details
The course will cover the following topics:
- Basic Economics
- Accounting and Finance
- Financial ratios
- Marketing
- Product management
- Strategy
- Business Model
Prerequisites
None