BUS 1500H - Honors Foundations of Business
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 40152,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Laura Dewberry
Email: ljdewberry@ysu.edu
Course Description
1500H. Honors 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 | There is no required textbook for this course. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/25 | Week 1 Slide Deck | Course Introduction, Social Styles & Introduction to Business Professionalism | In-Class Activity 1 (5 points) |
| 9/1 | Week 2 Slide Deck | Developing a Business Mindset | Exam 1 (50 points) In-Class Activity 2 (5 points) In-Class Activity 3 (5 points) |
| 9/8 | Week 3 Slide Deck | Forms of Business Ownership | Exam 2 (50 points) In-Class Activity 4 (5 points) In-Class Activity 5 (5 points) |
| 9/15 | Week 4 Slide Deck | Small Business & Entrepreneurship | Exam 3 (50 points) In-Class Activity 6 (5 points) Business Career Exploration Assignment (50 points) |
| 9/22 | Week 5 Slide Deck | The Global Marketplace | Exam 4 (50 points) In-Class Activity 7 (5 points) |
| 9/29 | Week 6 Slide Deck Center for Career Management Slide Deck |
General Management Overview Challenge Card & WCBA Center for Career Management Overview |
Exam 5 (50 points) In-Class Activity 8 (5 points) |
| 10/6 | Week 7 Slide Deck United Way Slide Deck |
Human Resource Management Service Learning Part 1: United Way of Youngstown & the Mahoning Valley In-Class Presentation |
Exam 6 (50 points) In-Class Activity 9 (5 points) In-Class Activity 10 (5 points) Service Learning Part 2: Participate in the WCBA United We Care event on Friday, 10/9 @ 8:00am at the United Way Centofanti Volunteer Resource Center, 8133 Market Street, Boardman, OH 44512 (45 points) |
| 10/13 | Week 8 Slide Deck Marketplace Simulation Assignment Materials |
Marketplace Simulation Introduction + Team Formation | In-Class Activity 11 (5 points) Q1 Decisions in Marketplace Simulation |
| 10/20 | Week 9 Slide Deck | Art & Science of Marketing / Communication / Advertising | Exam 7 (50 points) In-Class Activity 12 (5 points) Q2 Decisions in Marketplace Simulation |
| 10/27 | Week 10 Slide Deck | Product Management & Pricing | Exam 8 (50 points) In-Class Activity 13 (5 points) Q3 Decisions in Marketplace Simulation |
| 11/3 | Marketplace Simulation Coaching Notes | Simulation Coaching Sessions In-Class | In-Class Activity 14 (5 points) WCBA Event Attendance Assignment (25 points) Q4 Decisions in Marketplace Simulation |
| 11/10 | Week 12 Slide Deck | Basic Economics | Exam 9 (50 points) In-Class Activity 15 (5 points) Q5 Decisions in Marketplace Simulation |
| 11/17 | Week 13 Slide Deck | Basic Accounting Concepts | Exam 10 (50 points) In-Class Activity 16 (5 bonus points) Q6 Decisions in Marketplace Simulation |
| 11/24 | N/A | Happy Thanksgiving! | Challenge Card Part 3 Reflection Paper (Part 1 & Part 2 previously completed) (75 points) |
| 12/1 | N/A | Marketplace Simulation Presentations | Marketplace Simulation Presentation Slide Deck (200 points) Attendance (30 points) |
| 12/8 | N/A |
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.