BUSINESS STUDIES

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Welcome to BUSINESS STUDIES TRAINING CENTER 

      .....keeping abreast with the fundamentals of business!


Business studies are the study of business and all its related concepts. A business (also referred to as enterprise or firm) is an organization engaged in the trade of goods, services, or both to consumers. Businesses are predominant in capitalist economies, in which most of them are privately owned and are also administered to earn profit to increase the wealth of their owners.


However, it is imperative to note that businesses may also be not-for-profit or state-owned. A business can be owned by individuals, government, or a group (multiple individuals). They are also referred to as a company, although that term also has a more precise meaning.


Nevertheless, it is important to note that fundamentally, the etymology of business communicates to the state of being busy either as an individual or society as a whole, doing commercially viable and profitable work. The term "business" has at least three usages, depending on the scope:


1. The singular usage refers to a particular organization.
2. The generalized usage to refer to a particular market sector.
3. The music business and compound forms such as agribusiness; and the broadest meaning, which encompasses all activity by the community of suppliers of goods and services.


Business studies session will give you a broad overview of how the commercial world operates. It shall cover all the above three areas in all its fundamental perspective. You shall learn about markets, customers, business finance, operations, communication and information technology, and business policy and strategy.


More so, in addition to developing the essential transferable or ‘soft’ skills that employers demand, I intend to help you cultivate the following strengths through business studies. The strengths you shall cultivate as you stay with me in this business studies session are:

1. Critical thinking and analytical skills, in conjunction with basic understanding of evaluative techniques.  
2. The ability to develop and sustain creative problem-solving approach and sound, logical decision-making skills.  
3. Comprehend numeracy and the ability to research, interpret and use business and financial data and information for effective decision making, management, and forecasting.  
4. Effective understanding of organizational behaviour and structure.  
5. Effective and persuasive written and oral communication skills.  
6. Self-reliance, initiative and the ability to manage time, projects and resources.  
7. Appreciation of the causes and effects of economic and other external changes, and its effect in business.

These are the top qualities that intelligent employers are earnestly seeking, since they build commercial awareness and allow graduate recruits to start contributing quickly to the growth of the organization.

SKILLS DEVELOPED STUDYING BUSINESS STUDIES

Here are some examples of the transferable skills  you will develop as a result of studying Business Studies. They are not limited to your academic study and can be applied to other contexts of life. Employers' when advertising for a job vacancy often refer to them a details required for employment. They can also be used on the skills sections of your CV to demonstrate the broad range of qualities you have to offer to any business and or political organization. 

•  Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to analyze and select information
• Problem solving potential
• Ability to understand numeracy and interpret numerical data
• Potential for teamwork/project work in groups 
• Ability for effective report Writing
• Acquisition of basic computer literacy
• Ability to meet with deadlines
• Potential for effective time management

The business studies session shall offer the opportunity to access business studies course structure and design of assignments to also boost your capacity for being employed. There are professional and well researched presentations, group work, independent projects and business simulation activities to give you ample opportunity for development.


The business studies session is fundamentally a training platform for business education. Therefore, consider the skills developed on this training as well as through your other activities, such as paid work, volunteering, family responsibilities, sport, membership of societies, leadership roles, etc as great resource for business mastership. Think about how these can be used as evidence of your skills and personal attributes.


This will enable to:

· Start to market and sell who you really are.
· Identify what you may be lacking and
· Consider how to improve your profile. 


The business studies session is designed to be both academically challenging and vocationally relevant, providing a sound foundation and mastery of a variety of business related careers. The business information here provided will enable you to improve your academic and business performance, gain conceptual understanding and an appreciation of business in real life. I have establish these dual approach to essentially equip you with the intellectual and professional skills necessary for success in any business related vocation or career you may choose to undertake.


To explore the potential of business studies, click on the links below:

1. Business.

2. Business management.

3. Business economics.

4. Business law.

5. Business communication.

6. Accounting.

7. Banking and finance.

8. Economics.

9. Commerce.

10. Business technology.

11. Business quotes.

12. Business cards.

13. Business theories.

14. Business financing.

15. Business documents.

16. Business school.

17. Business mentoring.

18. Business books.

19. Entrepreneurship.

20. Business tips.

21. Business training.

22. Apprenticeship.

23. Business articles.

24. Concepts.

25. Business ethics.

26. International business.

27. Insurance.

28. Buy a business.

29. Business writings.

30. Business environment.

31. Women in business.

32. Business and management.

33. Business psychology.

34. Business and society.

35. Business and leadership.

36. Free business resource.

37. Business associations.

38. Business partnership.

39. Business and ICT.

40. Business news.

41. World economies.

42. Business and politics.

43. Small business.

44. Successful entrepreneurs.

45. Production.

46. Corporate responsibilities.

47. Budgeting.

48. Business location.

49. Business structure.

50. Business model.

51. Business intelligence.

52. Business organization and objectives

53. Business operations.

54. Managing people in business.

55. Business structure.

56. Budgeting.

57. Business statistics.

58. Franchising.

59. Business learning and practices.

60. Business ownership.

61. Business journalism

CAREER RELEVANCE AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Certainly, a degree in business studies contributes to the career development of a business study graduate in two fundamental ways, namely:


1. The development of cognitive skills (critical thinking, analysis, paraphrasing and evaluation) and also ICT skills ( presentation skills and basic numeracy)


2. The ability to explore how business organizations think and work and develop your understanding of the function and contribution of such specialism as marketing, human relations, operations and finance.


These skills and knowledge are recognized by employers as being of great value for work in management and business or in specialist areas concerned with offering guidance to managers, e.g. management consultancy or business journalism. A degree in business studies is an innovative and accessible introduction to the world of business that equips you to follow a number of career paths. If you already have some personal knowledge and experience of managing in an organization and are specifically interested in developing your management skills, the business studies session has enough business information to help in your career pursuit.

JOBS WHERE A BUSINESS STUDIES DEGREE MAY BE USEFUL

The following are some examples of jobs where a Business Studies degree may be useful. Take a critical look at them and you will discover that your business studies degree can make you truly relevant to the economy of any nation.

• Accountant 
• Management Consultant
• Marketing Executive 
• Retail Manager
• Sales Executive
• Stockbroker
• Systems Analyst/IT Consultant
• Market Research Executive
• Human Resources Manager
• Public Relations Account Executive
• Advertising Account Executive
• Banker, Retail/Investment/Commercial
• Building Society Manager
• Buyer, Industrial/Retail
• Company Secretary
• Commodity/Futures Broker
• Distribution/Logistics Manager
• Insurance Underwriter
• Recruitment Consultant

To learn more, visit  graduate career map



The business studies session is structured to give students, lecturers, professionals and entrepreneurs a solid grounding in basic business concepts, models, ideas, and methodologies of business with an opportunity to attain and sustain specialization in areas of interest or career aspiration.


Having a good business idea is good, but making that business concept to be highly successful requires some fundamental understanding and application of business knowledge. You need to know and apply what makes business to succeed in order for you to fully experience success in business.

Getting ready to do business means you are getting ready for change; a change that will dramatically make you responsible for your present and future financial stability. Therefore, knowledge of economics, finance, management, operations is critical factors that will enhance your success in business. You must know how to communicate, analyze, identify problems, ask questions and reach for creative and sustainable solutions. In addition, your success will depend to a large extent on your ability to be versatile, to work collaboratively and also to think globally. Business studies are your passport for success in business!


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