BUS 1500 - Foundations of Business
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 43060,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Laura Dewberry
Email: ljdewberry@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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Introduction to Business - OpenStax |
Gitman, L. J., Hyatt, J. C. A., Koffel, L., McDaniel, C., Reece, M., Shah, A. J. A., & Talsma, B. (2018). Introduction to Business. Houston, TX: OpenStax, Rice University. (available at no cost: Free Introduction to Business Textbook for Download - OpenStax)
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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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | OpenStax, Introduction to Business, Chapter 1 LinkedIn Learning: Understanding Business |
Course Introduction; Learning Module One: Introduction to Business Fundamentals | Quiz #1 (50 points) Syllabus Quiz (30 points) LinkedIn Learning Certificate (15 points) Discussion Board 1 (20 points) |
| 8/31 | OpenStax, Introduction to Business, Chapters 4 & 5 LinkedIn Learning: 20 Questions to Help You Start Your Business |
Learning Module Two: Small Business & Entrepreneurship | Quiz #2 (50 points) LinkedIn Learning Certificate (15 points) Discussion Board 2 (20 points) |
| 9/7 | OpenStax, Introduction to Business, Chapters 11 & 12 LinkedIn Larning: Marketing Foundations |
Learning Module Three: Marketing Fundamentals | Quiz #3 (50 points) LinkedIn Learning Certificate (15 points) Discussion Board 3 (20 points) Company Insights Assignment Getting Started Quiz (25 points) Part One: Company Insights Assignment (50 points) |
| 9/14 | OpenStax, Introduction to Business, Chapters 6 & 8 LinkedIn Learning: Management Essentials |
Learning Module Four: Foundations of Management | Quiz #4 (50 points) LinkedIn Learning Certificate (15 points) Discussion Board 4 (20 points) Part Two: Company Insights Assignment (50 points) |
| 9/21 | OpenStax, Introduction to Business, Chapter 14 LinkedIn Learning: Accounting Foundations |
Learning Module Five: Accounting Essentials | Quiz #5 (50 points) LinkedIn Learning Certificate (15 points) Discussion Board 5 (20 points) Part Three: Company Insights Assignment (50 points) |
| 9/28 | OpenStax, Introduction to Business, Chapter 3 LinkedIn Learning: Managing Globally |
Learning Module Six: Global Business Essentials | Quiz #6 (50 points) LinkedIn Learning Certificate (15 points) Discussion Board 6 (20 points) Part 4 / Final: Company Insights Assignment (75 points) |
| 10/5 | OpenStax, Introduction to Business, Chapter 17 LinkedIn Learning: Taking Charge of Your Career Slide Deck NACE Competency Report |
Learning Module Seven: Careers in Business | Quiz #7 (50 ponts) LinkedIn Learning Certificate (15 points) Discussion Board 7 (20 points) SparkPath / Challenge Cards Online Assessment (25 points) CareerLaunch Online Assessment (25 points) Challenge Card Reflection (75 points) |
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.