Exploring Business (Introduction to Business)
Have you ever wondered what qualities billionaire Bill Gates, visionary Steve Jobs, or Jeff Bezos all have in common? After you finish studying business practices in this programme, you may discover that you have some of the same qualities as other successful entrepreneurs.
This programme is designed to expose you to business terminology, concepts, and current business issues. The intent is to develop a viable business vocabulary, foster critical and analytical thinking, and refine your business decision-making skills.
Learning Outcomes / Key Takeaways (Suitable For)
In this programme you will be able to:
- Explain how economic indicators shape business decisions.
- Identify and analyze business cycles.
- Identify the legal forms of business, and describe the advantages and disadvantages of each.
- Describe and analyze the components of the marketing mix, and explain how segmentation and research will foster an understanding of consumer behavior.
- Explain the components of a balance sheet and income statement.
- Formulate several financial ratios, and communicate the implications of those ratios for future performance of a company.
- Explain and identify leadership and management skills necessary for a successful business.
- Identify reasons for studying business
Module 1: Introduction to Business and Economics
- The Nature of Business
- Risk and Profit Economics
- Economic Systems
- Supply and Demand
Module 2: International Business
- Theories of Comparative and Absolute Advantage
- Importing and Exporting
- International Business Strategies
- Forces Affecting Trade
- Trade Agreements and Organizations
Module 3: Ethical Business behaviour
- Social Responsibility
- Types of Corporate Responsibility
Module 4: Types of Business Ownership
- Sole Proprietorship
- Partners
- Corporations
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Other forms of ownership
Module 5: Small Business
- The functionalities and responsibilities of management
- Levels of Management
- Planning
Each module focuses on clear objectives and skill demonstrations that can be easily linked to real life instances.
Well-balanced theoretical and practical methodology, which includes interactive discussions, case studies, interactive activities/exercises and assignments to understand the concepts and their applicability.
- 5-Day Training
- Course Notes
- Stationary
- Nationally Recognized and Internationally Accredited Certification
- Tea/Coffee Breaks
- Working Lunches
- Training materials (Soft file)
- An evening of Thai culture emersion - River Cruise.
Participants must have attended the sessions at least 80% in order to receive a CERTIFICATE from Bangkok School of Management.
| Month | Day(s) | Year |
| January | 9-13 |
2023 |
| January | 23-27 | 2023 |
| February | 6-10 | 2023 |
| February |
20-24 | 2023 |
| March | 13-17 | 2023 |
| March | 27-31 | 2023 |
| April | 17-21 | 2023 |
| April | 24-28 | 2023 |
| May | 8-12 | 2023 |
| May | 22-26 | 2023 |
| June | 3-7 | 2023 |
| June | 23-30 | 2023 |
| July | 3-7 | 2023 |
| July | 17-21 | 2023 |
| August | 7-11 | 2023 |
| August | 21-25 | 2023 |
| September | 4-8 | 2023 |
| September | 25-29 | 2023 |
| October | 2-6 | 2023 |
| October | 16-20 | 2023 |
| November | 6-10 | 2023 |
| November | 27- 01 December | 2023 |
| December | 4-8 | 2023 |
| December | 11-15 | 2023 |
