Business 100 - Introduction to Business - Valerie Stewart

Introduction

My passion for business comes from years of firsthand industry experience. I began my career in retail, advancing into management before transitioning into a Buyer position where I sourced and purchased everything from clothing, shoes, and accessories to seasonal home goods and plush toys. From there, I moved into manufacturing to manage complex Supply Chain operations. This career path has granted me the incredible opportunity to travel across numerous U.S. states and international destinations, including China, Peru, Bolivia, the Dominican Republic, and Mexico, collaborating directly with factories and manufacturers. I am eager to bring these real-world stories and global perspectives into our classroom, and I look forward to helping you launch your own business journey!

Course Description

Welcome to Introduction to Business! This exciting course is your gateway to the global business world, exploring everything from entrepreneurship and marketing to finance, leadership, and sustainability. Together, we will discover how modern organizations successfully navigate culture, technology, and global markets to achieve their goals. Best of all, this is a Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) course! All of your required reading materials and resources are provided completely free of charge directly on this site from day one, ensuring you have everything you need to succeed without the financial burden of expensive textbooks.

What to Expect in this Course

Real-World Connections:  We connect every business concept directly to the Business industry.

No Textbook Costs: All readings, case studies, and resources are provided directly on this website for free

Diverse Topics: Broad exposure. We move quickly through exciting mini-modules covering marketing, ethics, entrepreneurship, finance, and technology.

Career Preparation: Practical skills. Every assignment builds foundational knowledge you can immediately apply to resume building or starting a business.

Types of Assessments

Quizzes, online discussion boards and case studies

Textbook Information

This course uses a Zero Textbook Cost book.

Other Relevant Course Information

Additional Resources

Canvas

This course can be accessed on the first day of class via Canvas at https://coc.instructure.com. Log into Canvas using your CanyonsID single sign-on:

• CanyonsID Username is your COC student email address (Ex: username@my.canyons.edu)
• CanyonsID Password is your COC student email password

Please visit the Get to Know Your Online Classroom page for help logging into Canvas and for tips on using Canvas and Zoom. Canvas Chat Support is also available 24/7 for any Canvas related issues.

Online Education

Check out the Online Education website for more information on a variety of topics that can help you be a successful online student such as: exam proctoring, learning styles, computer skills, and tips for student success. If this is your first online course, feel free to take our online learning readiness assessment to assess your skills.

The Learning Center (TLC)

The TLC provides FREE online tutoring resources to COC students!

Academic Accommodation Center (AAC)

College of the Canyons AAC provides educational services and access for eligible students with documented disabilities who intend to pursue coursework at COC. A variety of programs and services are available which afford eligible students with disabilities the opportunity to participate fully in all aspects of the college programs and activities through appropriate and reasonable accommodations. For more information on their services visit the Academic Accomodation Center website.

Online Counseling

The Counseling Department offers appointments online. You can schedule an appointment by visiting the Online Counseling website. Counselors can help you map out a plan to reach your educational goals as well as advise you on course selection and registration.

Management of Stress and Mental Health

Often the pressure on our students is very strong, involving academic commitments, relationships, outside jobs and family pressure to name a few. The staff and faculty of College of the Canyons are here to see you succeed academically and care about your emotional and physical health. You can learn more about the broad range of confidential student services, including counseling and mental health services available on campus by visiting the Student Health & Wellness Center in the Student Services Building (across from the bookstore). The phone number is 661-362-3259 that you can call 24/7. You can also e mail for an appointment at StudentHealthCenter@canyons.edu. At the Canyon Country Campus the Health Center will be in the new Student Services Building.

Also, the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number is now 988. All students at COC are encouraged to enter that phone number in their cells. You can call it when you, or someone you know, is having thoughts of suicide or is in severe distress.

You can also now use the Crisis Text Line: Just text "Courage" to 741741. Someone will get back to you immediately. Its free, 24/7, and confidential.

Veterans Resource Center

The College of the Canyons Veterans Resource Center is a department within the Student Services Division at the college, created to help veterans and veteran dependents with applying to College of the Canyons, enrolling in classes, and requesting VA Education or Vocational Benefits. For more information please visit the Veterans Resource Center website, email veterans@canyons.edu or phone (661) 362-3469.

Library

The Library provides live online and in-person research help, access to a full range of e-resources and physical materials that support the curriculum, individual and group study areas, and much more!

Last updated: 05/30/2026 Sub#: 2050 Sub ID: 215737