COBE 171: Special Topics
Credit Hours: (3)
This course is a 100-level special topics introduction to business. The specific subject matter may vary by instructor and semester, but the course is designed to expose students to foundational ideas, concepts, and practices that are central to the study of business. Topics may draw from areas such as management, marketing, accounting, finance, operations, information systems, entrepreneurship, or the business environment more broadly.
Detailed Description of Course
Topics will vary by instructor, but the course emphasizes developing an understanding of how organizations operate, how business decisions are made, and how business activity affects individuals, organizations, and society. Students will be introduced to basic business terminology, frameworks, and ways of thinking that are common across business disciplines.
This course is intended for students with little or no prior background in business and serves as an exploratory introduction to business study at the university level.
Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
Instruction may include lectures, discussions, case examples, readings, projects, and experiential activities, depending on the focus selected by the instructor.
Student Learning Outcomes
Varies depending on the objectives of the faculty member teaching the course. However, goals and objectives will utilize appropriate Bloom's Taxonomy for a freshman or sophomore level course.
Assessment Measures
Assessment methods for this course will vary depending on the specific topics and instructional approach selected by the instructor. Students may be evaluated using a combination of exams or quizzes, written assignments, projects, presentations, class participation, and other learning activities. The relative weight and format of assessments will be determined by the instructor and outlined in the course syllabus at the beginning of the term.
Other Course Information
None
Review and Approval
February 2, 2026