100 Level Courses Overview

A structured plan for learning business concepts. It includes courses at various levels (100, 200, 300 and 400 level) in different specializations.

Courses taken during the Harmattan semester at the 100 level of a Business Administration degree program.

Basic concepts of accounting principles and practices.

Mathematical tools used in business and social science analysis.

Statistical methods for data analysis applied to business and social science contexts.

Fundamental principles of economics relevant to business decisions.

Fundamentals of business operation and structure.

Essential concepts of financial management in business.

Fundamental applications of information and communications technology.

English language skills relevant to business communication.

Utilizing library resources for academic research and business information.

Courses taken during the rain semester at the 100 level of a Business Administration degree.

Building on the fundamental concepts of accounting.

Advanced mathematical concepts for business and social sciences.

Building on introductory concepts of business operation and structure

Focuses on concepts of behavior, organizational structures, management, and performance, including group dynamics, discipline, decision-making, communication, and managing change.

Explores observable behaviors in Nigerian organizations, methods of behavior change, and limitations of existing rules in controlling human behavior. Includes motivation, conflicts, and performance.

Focuses on the interaction between management and employees in workplaces, including conflict resolution and collective bargaining. Explores the history, roles, and contemporary issues.

Covers sales objectives, strategies, organization, forecasting, force management (staffing, training, motivation), and control measures (budgets & quotas).

Shared expectations and standards within a work group that influence behavior.

Methods and strategies for addressing disputes and disagreements in organizations.

Negotiations between employers and employee representatives to establish terms of employment.

Estimating future sales to plan for production, resources, and staffing levels.

Deals with the relationships between a company and its distributors or retailers.

The combination of factors, both internal and external, that affect the operations of businesses in Nigeria.

The overall direction and guidelines designed to achieve organizational goals.

The process of developing and implementing a plan to achieve long-term goals and objectives.

The identification of key environmental factors and their potential impact on business operations.

The process of creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings that have value for customers, clients, partners, and society at large.

The systematic approach to gathering and analyzing data to solve business problems.

A plan to achieve long-term goals within a particular industry environment.

A framework directing organizational decisions and resource allocation to achieve strategic objectives.

Market conditions that influence customer needs and behaviors, impacting marketing tactics.

A process of setting marketing goals and developing strategies to achieve them in the context of a business's overall goals.

A strategic planning tool that analyzes a company's products or business units based on market share and market growth rate to help decide resource allocation.

A set of procedures and methods used to collect, sort, analyze, evaluate, and distribute marketing information to marketing decision-makers.

Building long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with customers and other stakeholders.

A systematic gathering, recording, and analyzing of data about problems relating to the marketing of goods and services.

Investigating consumers' behavior, motivations, and preferences to better understand their needs and desires.

A process that defines a company's overall goals and strategies for the future, taking into account the internal and external environments.

A structured approach to defining the organization's long-term objectives and the best course of action to achieve them.

Methods or approaches firms use to achieve their marketing objectives.

Making choices about marketing activities based on available information.

Concepts and characteristics of businesses operating across national borders.

Evaluating and selecting investment opportunities in international markets.

Challenges and opportunities in economic growth for developing nations.

Strategies for marketing products and services across borders.

Entities involved in international marketing activities.

Difficulties and challenges in global marketing

Adapting products to meet needs in different international markets.

Modifying products for international markets.

Distribution networks in international markets.

Rules and regulations governing international trade.

Managing employees throughout the life cycle of an organization.

All the activities conducted by the human resources department.

How company strategies affect HRM practices.

Forecasting and managing the workforce needs of a company.

The steps involved in recruiting and hiring employees.

Integrating new employees into the company culture.

Moral principles and values guiding employee behavior.

Improving skills and knowledge of the workforce.

Determining salaries and benefits for employees.

Factors affecting the availability and cost of employees.

Structuring the personnel department.

Forecasting HR needs and implementing plans to meet them.

Developing skills for analyzing information and writing reports.

Independent research study with a report of at least 10,000 words.

Different ways businesses are owned, such as sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation.

How the business is structured internally, with different departments and levels.

A company's obligations to society beyond profit, such as ethical conduct and environmental concerns.

Business activities that cross national borders, involving trade, investment, or operations across countries.

Moral problems that arise in business, such as conflicts of interest, discrimination, etc.

Challenges facing businesses in Nigeria, considering its economic, political, and social context.

External factors that influence businesses' performance, including economic, political, social, and technological conditions.

The interplay between government regulations and business operations, including taxes, laws, and policies.

Series of steps involved in managing a business, from planning to controlling.

Specific methods used to pursue organizational goals and objectives.

Formal framework of roles and relationships within a business.

Management area focusing on producing goods and services.

Activities involved in promoting and selling products or services.

Managing financial resources and planning for future needs.

Management area related to recruitment, training, and development of employees.

Fundamental guidelines for effective management.

External factors impacting managerial decisions and business trends.

Key roles of a manager, such as planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.

Developing a roadmap for achieving organizational goals.

Structuring work and resources to achieve goals.

Dividing an organization into specialized departments.

Recruiting, selecting, and training employees.

Guiding and motivating employees to achieve goals.

Process of exchanging information effectively.

Evaluating employee performance and providing feedback.

Encouraging employees to work hard and accomplish goals.

Influencing, guiding, and directing people to achieve goals.

Monitoring performance, comparing actual results to planned outcomes, and taking corrective action.

The power to command and assigning responsibilities.

Study of how management practices vary across different countries.

The rate at which inputs are converted into outputs.

Process of encouraging employees to perform at their best.

Using technology and data to support decision-making.

Formulating and implementing strategies for long-term goals.

Managing organizations in a global environment.

Managing with a focus on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

Ensuring that activities align with plans.

Holistic approach to managing an organization.

The nature of human interaction within a company.

Exchange of information amongst people.

An approach to analyze that considers interactions amongst parts of a system

Different degrees of abstraction in understanding management.

Explanations of successful management techniques.

Obstacles in creating relevant management theories tailored to local conditions.

Early theories focused on structuring and efficiency.

Theories focused on efficiency in workers' jobs.

Using mathematical and statistical methods in management.

Focuses on principles and practices for running an organization smoothly.

Focuses on people and their behaviors in organizations.

The application of feedback and control systems to organizations.

Steps involved in making decisions in business contexts.