The course provides university orientation and a preview of the business discipline. The course explores the fundamentals of organizing and managing business enterprises and the American enterprise system.

An introduction to business information systems with emphasis on concepts and applications utilizing spreadsheets, word processing, and database management as productivity tools; provides basic rationale for using computers in generating and managing information necessary for the business decision making process.

This course is required for all students accepted into the School of Business College of Distinction.

This non-credit course indicates student completion of one or more experiential learning activities during the semester taken. Examples of experiential learning include activities that allow students to engage: 1. with external entities such as a business or non-profit organization to work on or solve business problems; 2. in business decision making activities; and 3. in work related activities. This course will be pass(P)/fail(F) and is offered each semester.

Students will complete an administrative project approved in advance by their advisor. The project must include elements of administration with a subject relevant to the student's program of study. Successful completion of the project will include a professional report and full presentation of the project findings/results. The work may take the form of an internship, a research project or a consulting project.

Course offers an in-depth exploration of selected issues affecting business. The primary focus of the course will vary from offering to offering; thus the course may be taken more than once. There is a required research project.