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

Learning Outcomes / Key Takeaways (Suitable For)

In this programme you will be able to:

  1. Explain how economic indicators shape business decisions.
  2. Identify and analyze business cycles.
  3. Identify the legal forms of business, and describe the advantages and disadvantages of each.
  4. Describe and analyze the components of the marketing mix, and explain how segmentation and research will foster an understanding of consumer behavior.
  5. Explain the components of a balance sheet and income statement.
  6. Formulate several financial ratios, and communicate the implications of those ratios for future performance of a company.
  7. Explain and identify leadership and management skills necessary for a successful business.
  8. Identify reasons for studying business

Programme Outline

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.

Delivery Method

Well-balanced theoretical and practical methodology, which includes interactive discussions, case studies, interactive activities/exercises and assignments to understand the concepts and their applicability.

Course Includes

  •  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.

Evaluation Criteria

Participants must have attended the sessions at least 80% in order to receive a CERTIFICATE from Bangkok School of Management.

Training Date
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
Certification

Location: Bangkok, Thailand

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