Faculty

BUSI-1301 Business Principles

Scott Goyette

Credit Spring 2026

Section(s)

BUSI-1301-005 (15653)
LEC DIL ONL DIL

BUSI-1301-009 (15657)
LEC TuTh 10:30am - 11:50am DIL DLS DIL

Course Requirements

Welcome to Biz Principles! I believe you will learn a great deal about the business world and, hopefully, have a little fun along the way.

This is only a difficult course if you fall behind. DON'T FALL BEHIND! I'll do all I can to help you get through this course and don't be surprised if you earn an A. A lot of students do. I hope you do as well.

Requirements:

1. Carefully read through the Syllabus in Blackboard.

2. Review the Course Calendar which is located in the same place as the Syllabus.

3. Explore the rest of the course content in Blackboard. Notice the PowerPoints and extra credit quizzes. These are very good practice for the exams.

4. Once you feel comfortable with what's in Blackboard, start the assigned reading and then study the PowerPoint presentations. If you aren’t clear on something, contact me for help.

5. After completing the above, then I suggest you complete the orientation quiz and then once you feel really good about the material, you should be ready for the exam.

6. Keep on schedule per the calendar!!

7. Please shoot me an email if you need help on a problem, or want to schedule a call with me or in person time. If urgent, text me.
I am available to help you successfully complete this course!

Best,

Professor Goyette.

Readings

UNDERSTANDING BUSINESS CORE by Nickels, McHugh, McHugh
ISBN: 9781260137743
None of the online modules are required for this class.
Note- there are several ISBNs for this book depending on the online support materials that are include. The other editions of the book like the 1st or 2nd Edition will work....especially if money is an issue. You can usually find a used one online at a great price.

Course Subjects

Chapter 1 Taking Risks and Making Profits Within The Dynamic Business Environment:

Chapter 2 Understanding Economics and How It Affects Business

Chapter 3 Doing Business in Global Markets

Chapter 4 Demanding Ethical Behavior and Social Responsible Behavior

Chapter 5 How to Form a Business

Chapter 6 Entrepreneurship and Starting a Small Business

Chapter 7 Management and Leadership

Chapter 8 Structuring Organizations for Today's Challenges

Chapter 9 Production and Operations Management

Chapter 10 Motivating Employees

Chapter 11 Human Resource Management: Finding and Keeping the Best Employees

Chapter 12 Dealing with Union Employee-Management Issues

Chapter 13 Marketing: Helping Buyers Buy 360

Chapter 14 Managing the Marketing Mix: Product Price, Place, and Promotion

Chapter 15 Understanding Financial Information and Accounting

Chapter 16 Financial Management

Chapter 17 Using Securities Markets for Financing and Investing Opportunities

Chapter 18 Money, Financial Institutions, and the Federal Reserve

Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

This course will provide the student with information about business operations and business vocabulary and it will help direct the thinking of each student to the field of business best suited for her/his interest and talent. Subject matter includes an analysis of the specialized fields within the business organization. The course covers concepts of business, management functions, organizational considerations, and decision-making processes. This course is beneficial to business majors and non-business majors. There is no prerequisite. (If you are trying to make a decision as to the course you should take next, Principles of Management is a good choice for business majors.)