BUS 125, 126 - Business & Society

1 course unit

This course introduces the student to the role of commercial enterprise in society. Business organizations exert powerful social, economic and political forces in a constantly changing environment. This course will evaluate the positive and negative effects these forces have on individuals, groups, and social institutions. Evaluation will include both legal and ethical considerations related to wealth creation, social responsibility, philanthropy, environmental action, and governmental regulation. Students will learn and practice key skills of research, critical analysis, and business communication.
Meets general academic requirement B and effective Fall 2013 SL(and when offered as 125 it is also a Cluster Course).