Introduction to Business Essentials
Understand the essentials of business theory and practices as you explore concepts and tools useful in various organizational settings. Gain an appreciation for decision-making complexity within organizations and organizational networks and apply these skills in business case development. Build critical thinking skills in financial literacy, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and cost-benefit analyses of health and safety initiatives.
Course at a glance
- Offered fully online learning - synchronous format.
What you will learn
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- Summarize competing pressures of various organizational stakeholders
- Explain the importance of financial literacy for health and safety practitioners
- Calculate three (3) financial statement ratios
- Complete a cost-benefit analysis (CBA) with a given case study
- Develop a business case for implementing a health and safety initiative
- Describe how external risks (e.g. changing legislation, market pressure) affects organizational decisions
This course has no prerequisites
Students from all educational backgrounds welcome. You can register for this course without applying and enrolling in a program.
Take note:
- Pre-and post-course activities may be required as part of this course. Pre-course instructions and materials will be available on eClass.
- The online components of this course are facilitated through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool.
Currently counts towards:
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└ core course
Applicants intending to enrol in a program are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to lock in their course requirements since they are prone to change.
*If you are already enroled in this program, please refer to your specific program requirements as outlined at the time of your admission: Bear Tracks > Academic Advisement.
When will this course be offered?
New course schedules are released each June and November.