1. Introduction to Business:

- Foundations of Business

1. Business Definitions
2. Types of Businesses
3. Importance of Business

- Business Environment

1. Economic Systems
2. Legal and Regulatory Environment
3. Social Responsibility

- Business Ethics

1. Ethical Decision-Making
2. Business Ethics Theories
3. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

2. Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management:

- Entrepreneurship Basics

1. Entrepreneurship Definitions
2. Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs
3. Identifying Business Opportunities

- Business Planning

1. Business Idea Generation
2. Market Research
3. Business Plan Development

- Start-Up Operations

1. Legal Structure
2. Funding Sources
3. Risk Management

3. Marketing and Sales:

- Marketing Fundamentals

1. Marketing Definitions
2. Marketing Mix (4Ps)
3. Market Segmentation

- Digital Marketing

1. Online Marketing Strategies
2. Social Media Marketing
3. Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

- Sales Techniques

1. Sales Process
2. Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
3. Sales Metrics and KPIs

4. Management and Leadership:

- Principles of Management

1. Management Functions
2. Management Theories (e.g., Classical, Human Relations)
3. Managerial Roles

- Leadership Styles

1. Autocratic, Democratic, Laissez-Faire
2. Transformational Leadership
3. Situational Leadership

- Team Building and Collaboration

1. Building High-Performing Teams
2. Conflict Resolution
3. Managing Virtual Teams

5. Financial Management:

- Financial Statements

1. Income Statement
2. Balance Sheet
3. Cash Flow Statement

- Budgeting and Forecasting

1. Budget Development
2. Variance Analysis
3. Financial Projections

- Financial Decision-Making

1. Capital Budgeting
2. Return on Investment (ROI)
3. Financial Ratios

6. Business Law and Ethics:

- Business Contracts

1. Elements of a Contract
2. Contract Types
3. Contract Disputes

- Business Ethics

1. Ethical Decision-Making
2. Corporate Codes of Ethics
3. Whistleblowing Policies

- Intellectual Property

1. Copyrights, Patents, and Trademarks
2. Protecting Intellectual Property
3. Intellectual Property Rights

7. Human Resource Management:

- Recruitment and Selection

1. Job Analysis
2. Candidate Sourcing
3. Interviewing Techniques

- Employee Development

1. Training and Development
2. Performance Appraisals
3. Succession Planning

- Employee Relations

1. Conflict Resolution
2. Employee Engagement
3. Multicultural Environments

8. Business Strategy and Planning:

- Strategic Planning

1. Strategy Formulation
2. SWOT Analysis
3. Competitive Advantage

- Business Growth and Expansion

1. Market Entry Strategies
2. Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
3. International Business Expansion

- Business Continuity and Risk Management

1. Risk Assessment
2. Crisis Management
3. Business Continuity Planning

9. International Business:

- Global Business Environment

1. Globalization
2. Cultural Considerations
3. Political and Economic Risk

- International Market Entry

1. Exporting and Importing
2. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
3. Joint Ventures and Alliances

- International Trade and Finance

1. Trade Agreements
2. Currency Exchange
3. International Finance

10. Operations and Supply Chain Management:

- Operations Management

1. Process Design and Improvement
2. Quality Management
3. Supply Chain Management

- Inventory and Logistics

1. Inventory Management
2. Transportation and Distribution
3. Lean and Six Sigma

- Technology in Operations

1. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
2. Internet of Things (IoT)
3. Supply Chain Analytics

11. Business Communication:

- Business Writing

1. Effective Business Emails
2. Reports and Proposals
3. Business Letters

- Business Presentations

1. Public Speaking
2. Presentation Design
3. Visual Aids

- Business Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

1. Negotiation Strategies
2. Conflict Resolution Techniques
3. Persuasion and Influence