MNGT 1711: Introduction to Business
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of many business disciplines such as accounting, finance, marketing, human resource management, supply chain management, and entrepreneurship. Students will engage with community business experts, for example guest speakers, who will share their business experience dealing with a wide range of issues. Students will simulate, adapt, and respond to a variety of business challenges, expanding their knowledge of business. Throughout the course students will be encouraged to set goals, reflect on their learnings and plan for their futures. Topics include multiple perspectives on business, management functions, forms of business ownership, the importance of entrepreneurship, and Indigenous business.
Learning outcomes
- Discuss how a business’ environment influences decision making.
- Apply the functions of management including planning, organizing, leading and control in operating a business.
- Describe the different functional areas of business and how they contribute to a company’s success.
- Explain the various forms of business ownership.
- Summarize the importance of entrepreneurship to the economy.
Course topics
- Module 1: Introduction to the Business Environment
- Module 2: Functional Areas of Business—International, HR, and Operations
- Module 3: Functional Areas of Business—Marketing, Accounting, and Financial Statements and Management
- Module 4: The Big Picture—Business and Entrepreneurship in Canada with Indigenous Insights
Required text and materials
Students will have free access to the following Open Educational Resources (OER), directly within the course:
- Gitman, L. J., McDaniel, C., Shah, A., Reece M., Koffel, L., Talsma, B., & Hyatt, J. C. (2018). Introduction to Business. OpenStax.
- Bright, D. S., Cortes, A. H., Hartmann, E., Parboteeah, K. P., Pierce, J. L., Reece, M., Shah, A., Terjesen, S., Weiss, J., White, M. A., Gardner, D. G., Lambert, J., Leduc, L. M., Madison, J., Leopold, J., Muldoon, J., & O’Rourke, J. S. (2019). Principles of Management. OpenStax.
- Evans, R. A., Sterling, M., & Mihalicz, M. (2022). Indigenous Lifeways in Canadian Business. eCampusOntario.
Additional requirements
Students will be required to purchase access to a business simulation, GoVenture Entrepreneur, at an approximate total cost of $15 USD. Instructions for purchasing can be found within the course.
Assessments
Please be aware that should your course have a final exam, you are responsible for the fee to the online proctoring service, ProctorU, or to the in-person approved Testing Centre. Please contact exams@tru.ca with any questions about this.
To successfully complete the course, students must achieve a passing grade of 50% or higher on the overall course, and 50% or higher on the final mandatory exam.
Self-paced assessments:
| Assignment 1: Module 1 | 13% |
| Assignment 2: Module 2 | 16% |
| Assignment 3: Module 3 | 14% |
| Assignment 4: Module 4 | 17% |
| Mandatory Final Exam | 40% |
| Total | 100% |
Paced assessments:
| Assignment 1: Module 1 | 10% |
| Assignment 2: Module 2 | 15% |
| Assignment 3: Module 3 | 12% |
| Assignment 4: Module 4 | 15% |
| Assignment 5: Time Blocking | 8% |
| Mandatory Final Exam | 40% |
| Total | 100% |
Open Learning Faculty Member Information
An Open Learning Faculty Member is available to assist students. Students will receive the necessary contact information at the start of the course.
