BUSN 199 - Orientation to Business

2 Credits

This course is an exploration of the wide range of careers and opportunities possible in business and should be taken in the first or second quarter of a student’s business pathway. The educational requirements for both four-year business programs and two-year business programs will be discussed and students will analyze the interests and skills necessary for success. Students will also learn basic college navigation tools and on-campus resources, including those that prepare for career success and provide networking opportunities.

Pre-requisite(s) Anti-requisite COL 101
Course Note Do not take if you have already taken COL 101.
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Day, Online
Fall Day, Online
Winter Day, Online
Spring Day, Online

Designed to Serve This course is designed for students at the beginning of their college career who are pursuing a certificate, AAS or Associate of Business transfer degree in the business program, or any other students interested in business, accounting, entrepreneurship, and international business.
Active Date 20250401T11:42:01

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 30
Contact Hours: Lecture 22
Total Contact Hours 22
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline

Introduction of students to each other and their student network
Introduction to business careers including entrepreneurship
Personal skills assessment
Business degrees at Highline College
Introduction to advising
College navigation tools including Aviso and ctcLink
Exploration of on-campus resources
External networking including informational interviewing, resume preparation and writing, and LinkedIn

Student Learning Outcomes
Conduct career exploration and self-assessment to identify correlating business disciplines.

Explain the differences among the business degrees and certificates offered by Highline College.

Identify and engage with advising resources at Highline College.

Effectively use technology tools required for college success.

Explore and develop external professional networks.