Business Essentials
Course Overview:
This course covers the fundamental concepts of business, including how businesses operate, types of businesses, key managerial functions, and the basics of marketing and operations.
Modules:
- Week 1: Introduction to Business
- Overview of Business Types: Sole proprietorship, partnerships, corporations.
- Key concepts: Business models, market types.
- Week 2: Business Environment
- Internal and external factors affecting businesses.
- Understanding competition and customer dynamics.
- Week 3: Management Basics
- Functions of management: Planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.
- Human resources and leadership in business.
- Week 4: Marketing Essentials
- Introduction to the marketing mix (Product, Price, Place, Promotion).
- Basic strategies for reaching customers.
- Week 5: Operations & Supply Chain
- The importance of supply chain management.
- Basic principles of operations in a business environment.
FAQs:
- Q1: What prior knowledge is required?
A: None, this is a beginner-level course. - Q2: Will I learn about accounting?
A: No, accounting is covered in the Finance & Accounting course.
Learning Schedule:
- Total Duration: 5 Weeks
- Weekly Commitment: 2-3 hours
- Assessment: Quiz at the end of each week
- Certificate of Completion: Yes, awarded after successful quiz completion.
