PA1000
INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS
Offered in a current or upcoming term. Official schedule
- Department
- Public Administration
- Terms offered
- 3
- Data refreshed
- Jun 30, 2026
Description
This course provides a broad overview of the business world. Students learn to apply basic business concepts and principles to a variety of business situations. Topics include business terminology, the legal forms of business organizations, business ethics and social responsibility, the impact of the economy on business, and the basic functions of management including marketing, banking and financing, accounting, and technology.
Syllabi
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Offerings and forecast 2021–2026
2021 2026
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 31% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 3 of 6 fall terms since 2021. | 2030 Spring: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 spring terms since 2018. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 33% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 3 of 6 fall terms since 2021. | 2029 Spring: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 spring terms since 2017. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 34% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 3 of 6 fall terms since 2021. | 2028 Spring: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 spring terms since 2016. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 35% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 3 of 6 fall terms since 2021. | 2027 Spring: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 spring terms since 2015. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2026 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2025 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2024 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2023 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2022 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2021 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
Forecast Under 15% 15–39% 40–69% 70–89% 90%+ Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession More sections Not offered No data
Meeting times
Recent first- Mon, 6:30 PM–9:30 PM ONLINE 2026
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | John S. Mitchell | Online | 1 | 3 of 30 enrolled | 24731 |
| Fall 2022 | John S. Mitchell | Online | 1 | 7 of 20 enrolled | 22042 |
| Fall 2021 | John S. Mitchell | Online | 1 | 6 of 20 enrolled | 28236 |