BUS 100 – Foundations of Modern Business

Course Overview

This course provides a practical foundation in understanding the modern business environment. Learners will explore how economic, social, technological, political, and environmental forces influence organizations, and how businesses respond strategically. The course is designed for individuals with little to no prior business education who want to gain an up-to-date, real-world understanding of how businesses operate and succeed in today’s competitive world.

Course Format

• Delivery Mode: 100% Online, Self-Paced

• Estimated Duration: 20 hours total (including readings, case studies, activities, and assessments)

• Learning Materials: Readings, short explainer articles, infographics, real-world examples, and self-check quizzes

• Assessment: Knowledge checks at the end of each module 

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

1. Identify and describe key components of the business environment.

2. Recognize how external and internal factors impact business decisions.

3. Understand basic business structures, functions, and stakeholder roles.

4. Analyze current trends shaping the business world.

5. Apply foundational knowledge to assess and respond to business challenges.

Teaching & Learning Approach

• Bite-Sized Learning: Short modules with clear learning goals

• Real-World Relevance: Examples from current business news and case studies

• Active Engagement: Interactive readings, mini-research tasks, self-check quizzes

• Flexible Assessment: Final project allows creativity and application