Introduction to Business

Course Overview

The NCTI® Introduction to Business course focuses on the critical business knowledge necessary to succeed in the broadband industry. Combining broadband industry-specific case studies with traditional business theory, this course explores key areas such as management, marketing, finance, operations, accounting systems, and human resources. Students also learn about ethics in the workplace, labor relations, managerial styles, and strategies for enhancing job satisfaction and improving work performance. By completing the Introduction to Business course, students will be uniquely positioned to understand and manage the critical components of a broadband business.
The estimated completion time for this course is 32 hours. The maximum allotted time is four months from enrollment.
explain the U.S. business system and how business is conducted

describe the global context of business

discuss conducting business responsibly and ethically

explain how to manage and organize a business

describe entrepreneurship and the small business

explain managing human resources and labor relations

discuss motivating, satisfying, and leading employees

explain marketing processes and consumer behavior

outline pricing, promoting, developing, and distributing products and services

describe quality improvement and production management

explain accounting and information systems

discuss money and banking

explain securities and investments

compare the relationship between marketing processes and consumer behavior
earn three hours of college credit

receive an industry-recognized NCTI certificate of graduation

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