6 - Introduction to Business Administration
BSc in Management Information Systems

About 6 - Introduction to Business Administration
This foundational course introduces students to the core principles, structures, and functions of modern business organizations. It explores how businesses operate within diverse environments—local and global—and equips learners with essential knowledge in management, marketing, finance, entrepreneurship, and strategic planning.
Students will examine various types of business entities (e.g., sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations), organizational hierarchies, and the role of corporate governance and ethics. The course emphasizes practical tools such as SWOT analysis and key performance indicators (KPIs) to help students understand how businesses define their mission, set goals, and measure success.
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Identify and describe major business functions and organizational structures
- Analyze internal and external factors affecting business operations
- Apply basic strategic planning tools to real-world scenarios
- Understand the impact of globalization, competition, and ethical decision-making
- Communicate effectively in a business context and interpret financial information
This course serves as a gateway to advanced studies in business, management, and economics, and is especially valuable for students pursuing careers in administration, entrepreneurship, or industry-specific roles such as oil and gas management.
Program Learning outcome:
- Understand the role and purpose of business in society
- Identify key business functions: management, marketing, finance, HR, operations
- Analyze internal and external business environments
- Compare forms of business ownership and organizational structures
- Apply basic economic principles to business decision-making
- Explore global trade and international business challenges
- Recognize ethical issues and the importance of corporate social responsibility
- Interpret basic financial statements and budgeting concepts
- Communicate effectively in business settings and collaborate in team

TextBook Name:
Exploring Business - Karen Collins