HBUS-110: Business and Economics

This entry-level survey class is intended to provide students with an overview of how businesses operate and the economic environment in which they compete. Its scope is wide, to provide a solid grounding in business and economics to students whether they leave college as freelancers, entrepreneurs, employees of art and design agencies, or employees of companies using art and design to create and sell products and services. For those continuing with further business courses, it will introduce many subjects that are covered in more depth in additional electives. Students will leave the class inspired to be inquisitive about the business side of art and design, and with a basic knowledge of business and economic concepts and terms to help them function and communicate more effectively within a business environment.