BUS 101 - Introduction to Business

Lecture Hours: 3 Credits: 3

Description: This course is a study of the nature of business activity in relation to the economic society, including how a business is owned, organized, managed, and controlled.

Prerequisite(s): Take MAT 100, ENG 100, and RDG 100 with a minimum grade of C.

Course Topics:

Understanding Business Functions
Workplace Soft Skills
Career Exploration and Professional Development
Technology in Business
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Marketing Fundamentals
Management and Leadership in an Organization
Service Industry Basics
Supply Chain Management
Accounting, Budgeting, and Basic Financial Analysis
Functions of Human Resources

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Chaser’s Bark Shop website

Required Materials:

OER as the textbook, with the possibility of requiring a soft skills textbook

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Identify and explain the core functions of business, including entrepreneurship, marketing, management, logistics, accounting, and human resources.
Apply foundational business soft skills, such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and professionalism, through applied activities and simulations.
Develop a personal career plan aligned with individual interests and strengths.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies that include:

Identity Verification
Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Orientation and Support
Proctored Exams

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Add/Drop period
Attendance
Classroom Conduct
Equal Access
IT Access
Online Behavior
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Student Concerns
Student Help Services
Withdrawals

Official Course Syllabus
2026-2027