BUS 1500 - Foundations of Business
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 05, CRN 42942,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Johnna Provenzano
Email: jmprovenzano@ysu.edu
Course Description
1500. Foundations of Business. Introduction to the world of business with a focus on various functional areas and career opportunities. Development of the requirements of the business professional including team work, information gathering and communication skills. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | Business in Action (10th ed.) | Bovee and Thill | 13: 9780137879038 |
The textbook is recommended but not required. Students can use the official YSU course textbook lookup for the most current purchasing information for this course section. A copy may also be available through YSU Library course reserves, subject to library availability and reserve policies. The textbook is available in the Bookstore on Campus with delivery options online. The e-text version can be purchased there, as well as in the Pearson catalog online.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Tentative Course Schedule
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Chapter 1: Developing a Business Mindset | Course Overview Syllabus & Assignment Overview Blackboard Overview Extra Credit Assignments Syllabus Quiz LinkedIn Learning-Bonus Discussion Board-Student Introduction Chapter 1: Developing a Business Mindset | DUE: 8/27/26 - 11:59 pm Optional Bonus Discussion Board-Student Post DUE: 8/29/26 - 11:59 pm Optional Bonus Discussion Board-Peer Feedback Optional Bonus LinkedIn Learning Assignment Optional Bonus Syllabus Quiz |
| 8/31 | Chapter 2: Economics, Money & Banking | LinkedIn Learning 1: Economics for Business Leaders | DUE: 9/5/26 - 11:59pm Chapter 1 and 2 Exam LinkedIn Learning 1 |
| 9/7 | Chapter 3: The Global Marketplace | LinkedIn Learning 2: International Business Foundations | DUE: 9/12/26 - 11:59 pm LinkedIn Learning 2 |
| 9/14 | Chapter 4: Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility | Applied Business Discussion Assignment 1 | DUE: 9/17/26 Applied Business Discussion-Student Post DUE: 9/19/29 - 11:59pm Chapter 3 and 4 Exam Applied Business Discussion-Peer Feedback |
| 9/21 | Chapter 5: Forms of Ownership | Applied Business Discussion Assignment 2 Career Challenge Assignment is now open | DUE: 9/24/26 - 11:59 pm Applied Business Discussion-Student Post DUE: 9/26/26 - 11:59 pm Applied Business Discussion-Peer Feedback |
| 9/28 | Chapter 6: Entrepreneurship and Small Business Ownership | LinkedIn Learning 3: Entrepreneurship Foundations | DUE: 10/3/26 - 11:59 pm Chapter 5 and 6 Exam LinkedIn Learning 3 |
| 10/5 | Chapter 7: Management Roles, Functions, and Skills | Applied Business Discussion Assignment 3 Career Challenge Assignment-Part 1 | DUE: 10/8/26 - 11:59 pm Applied Business Discussion-Student Post DUE: 10/10/26 - 11:59 pm Applied Business Discussion-Peer Feedback Career Challenge Assignment-Part 1 |
| 10/12 | Chapter 8: Organization & Teamwork | LinkedIn Learning 4: Teamwork Foundations | DUE: 10/17/26 - 11:59 pm Chapter 7 and 8 Exam LinkedIn Learning 4 |
| 10/19 | Chapter 11: Human Resource Management | Applied Business Discussion Assignment 4 Career Challenge Assignment-Part 2 | DUE: 10/22/26 - 11:59 pm Applied Business Discussion 4-Student Post Due: 10/24/26 - 11:59 pm Applied Business Discussion 4-Peer Feedback Career Challenge Assignment-Part 2 |
| 10/26 | Chapter 12: The Art & Science of Marketing | LinkedIn Learning 5: Marketing Foundations | Due: 10/31/26 - 11:59 pm Chapter 11 and 12 Exam LinkedIn Learning 5 |
| 11/2 | Chapter 13: Product Management & Pricing Strategies | LinkedIn Learning 6: Product Management First Steps | DUE: 11/28/26 - 11:59 pm LinkedIn Learning 6 |
| 11/9 | Chapter 14: Customer Communication & Product Distribution | Applied Business Discussion Assignment 5 | DUE: 11/12/26 - 11:59 pm Applied Business Discussion 5-Student Post DUE: 11/14/26 - 11:59 pm Chapter 11 and 13 Exam Applied Business Discussion 5-Peer Feedback |
| 11/16 | Chapter 15: Financial Information & Accounting Concepts | LinkedIn Learning 7: Corporate Finance Foundations | DUE: 11/21/26 - 11:59 pm LinkedIn Learning 7 |
| 11/23 | Chapter 16: Financial Management & Financial Markets | Career Challenge | DUE: 11/28/26 - 11:59 pm Chapter 15 and 16 Module Exam Career Challenge Assignment-Part 3 |
| 11/30 | Career Challenge Assignment-Part 3 | Career Challenge | DUE: 12/5/26 - 11:59 pm Career Challenge Assignment-Part 3 |
| 12/7 | As applicable | As Applicable | As Applicable |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.