VU MGT211: Introduction to Business (Virtual University of Pakistan)
By Virtual University of Pakistan
- Course audio
- Course audio: Urdu + English
- Level
- Beginner
- Length
- 196 lessons · 24.7 hours
What you'll be able to do
- Explain what a business is and its main forms of ownership
- Know how firms are registered and organised in Pakistan
- Understand e-commerce, trade and risk in a business context
- Learn from Pakistani industry clusters and case studies
About this course
Virtual University's MGT211 Introduction to Business in 196 topic videos, about 25 hours, with a strong Pakistani focus. It opens with a five-part story of the human journey from the Stone Age to the age of AI and early trading civilisations, then defines business, compares startups and small businesses, and explains forms of ownership, including how to register a partnership firm in Pakistan, and mergers. Later modules cover motivation theories such as the Hawthorne studies, marketing a business, e-commerce trends and e-commerce in Pakistan, insurance and risk, global trade, the chambers of commerce of Gujranwala and Faisalabad, the Sialkot sports goods cluster, Germany's post-war recovery and the NABC pitching approach.
Before you start: No prior knowledge needed
Syllabus
196 lessons · 24:40:59 in total
- 1Human Journey from Stone Age to the Age of AI (1) | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic00110:14
- 2Human Journey from Stone Age to the Age of AI (2) | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0026:03
- 3Human Journey from Stone Age to the Age of AI (3) | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0034:55
- 4Human Journey from the Stone Age to the Age of AI (4) | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0046:12
- 5Human Journey from Stone Age to the Age of AI (5) | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0054:48
- 6Ancient Egypt | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0062:16
- 7Indus Valley Civilization: Modern Pakistan and India | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0072:57
- 8Ancient China | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0082:51
- 9Barter System | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0095:12
- 10Role of Markets and Bazaars | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0104:46
- 11Industrial Revolution: First Industrial Revolution | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0113:53
- 12Industrial Revolution: Second Industrial Revolution | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0122:21
- 13Industrial Revolution: Third Industrial Revolution | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0132:08
- 14Industrial Revolution: Fourth Industrial Revolution | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0143:50
- 15Defining Business | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0157:54
- 16Scope of Business | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0168:43
- 17Scope of Business | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0178:17
- 18Understanding The Business Environment | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0189:37
- 19How Business & Economics Work | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic01910:50
- 20Economics as a Circular Flow | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0204:38
- 21Understanding Demand & Supply | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0215:47
- 22Differentiating Between Market Structures | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0225:43
- 23Business Cycle | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0233:56
- 24Some Important Concepts in Business | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0247:29
- 25What Is Entrepreneurship? | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0256:16
- 26Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0265:38
- 27Challanges of Entrepreneurship | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0275:20
- 28Types of Entrepreneurs | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0286:26
- 29Startup vs Small Business | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0295:33
- 30Role of SMEs in Pakistan | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0304:38
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- 31Current Challenges for SMEs in Pakistan | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0315:47
- 32The Holy Prophet (PBUH) as an Entrepreneur | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic03210:29
- 33Concepts of Business Ethics | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0336:08
- 34Holy Quran on Trade & Business | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0347:19
- 35Sole Proprietorship | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0355:34
- 36Scope of Sole Proprietorship | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0364:33
- 37Advantages of Sole Proprietorship | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0374:08
- 38Disadvantages of Sole Proprietorship | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0384:41
- 39Law Governing Sole Proprietorship in Pakistan | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0396:19
- 40What is a Partnership Business | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0406:52
- 41Advantages of a Partnership Firm | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0413:48
- 42Disadvantages of a Partnership Firm | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0423:39
- 43How to Register a Partnership Firm in Pakistan | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0435:34
- 44Rights of Partners | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0445:36
- 45Dissolution of a Partnership Firm in Pakistan | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0455:28
- 46What is a Company | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0466:45
- 47Advantages of a Company | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0474:53
- 48How a Company is Formed in Pakistan | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0484:13
- 49Key Company Documents in Pakistan (Under Companies Act, 2017) | MGT211_Topic0493:33
- 50Other Documents | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0502:07
- 51Management Structure of a Company | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0512:33
- 52Types of Company Meetings | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0524:49
- 53How Companies are Winding Up in Pakistan | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0534:15
- 54Winding Up Process (General Steps) | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0542:15
- 55Specialized Forms of Business Organization | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0556:47
- 56Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0562:43
- 57What is a Merger | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0574:04
- 58Process of M&A in Pakistan | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0582:14
- 59Functional Areas of a Business | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0599:47
- 60Role of Management in Business | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0608:48
- 61Managerial Roles | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0617:34
- 62Managerial Skills: Types & Importance | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0625:09
- 63Trends in Management and Leadership | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0635:38
- 64Achieving High Performance Through Human Resource Management (HRM) - 1 | Business | MGT211_Topic0646:53
- 65Achieving High Performance Through Human Resource Management (HRM) - 2 | Business | MGT211_Topic0654:56
- 66Achieving High Performance Through Human Resource Management (HRM) - 3 | Business | MGT211_Topic0666:02
- 67Motivating Employees: Key to High Performance | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0672:51
- 68Theories of Motivation: Early Motivation Theories (1) | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0685:30
- 69Theories of Motivation: Early Motivation Theories (2) | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0693:41
- 70Theories of Motivation: Early Motivation Theories (3) | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0704:04
- 71Theories of Motivation: The Hawthorne Studies | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0713:55
- 72Contemporary Views on Motivation | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0724:47
- 73Operations Management | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0736:24
- 74Importance of Operations Management | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0746:49
- 75The Production Process | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic07510:10
- 76Location & Its Importance | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0767:43
- 77Resource Planning | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0779:22
- 78Factory Floor & Technology | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0787:23
- 79Supply Chain Management | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0798:16
- 80Marketing a Business | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0806:53
- 81Marketing Mix | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0819:00
- 82Understanding Buyer Behavior | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0828:15
- 83Buyer Decision Process| Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0834:57
- 84Market Segmentation | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0849:14
- 85Marketing a Business-6 | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0858:35
- 86What is a Product? | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0867:34
- 87Example of a Product | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0875:26
- 88New Product Development | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0887:48
- 89New Product Failures | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0893:55
- 90The Product Life Cycle | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0903:58
- 91Products of the Digital Age | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0915:25
- 92Brands & Branding | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic09212:30
- 93Price & Pricing | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0939:27
- 94Future Trends in Pricing | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0945:02
- 95Distribution in Marketing | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0957:24
- 96Promotion in Business | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0966:20
- 97Steps to Develop Promotion Strategy | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0975:01
- 98Trends in Social Media | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0986:37
- 99Trend in E-Commerce | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic0995:15
- 100Financing a Business | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1008:47
- 101Utilization of Funds in Business | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1016:40
- 102Types of Financing | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1025:57
- 103Short Term Financing | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1035:28
- 104Long Term Financing | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1045:56
- 105Securities Market | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1057:02
- 106Securities Market in Pakistan: Overview | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1067:56
- 107Trends in Financial Management | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1074:29
- 108What is Fintech? | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1086:14
- 109What is Blockchain? | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1099:23
- 110What is Islamic Finance / Islamic Banking | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic11011:23
- 111Accounting and Business | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic11112:18
- 112Competing in the Global Markets | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1129:31
- 113Major Players in Global Trade | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic11312:55
- 114Theories of International Trade | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic11417:18
- 115Why Nations Trade | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1156:24
- 116Barriers to Global Trade | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1167:56
- 117Ways to Foster Global Trade | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1174:27
- 118International Economic Communities | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1185:59
- 119How Businesses Participate Globally | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1197:38
- 120Competing in Global Marketplace: The Impact of Multinational Corporations (MNCs) | MGT211_Topic1209:45
- 121Competing in the Global Marketplace: Trends in Global Competition | MGT211_Topic1217:01
- 122Transforming Businesses through Information Technology (IT) | MGT211_Topic1228:48
- 123Information Technology, E-Commerce, Insurance & Risk Management | Business | MGT211_Topic1237:36
- 124Information Technology: Some Examples - Why Networks Matter in Business? | MGT211_Topic1245:34
- 125Management Information Systems | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1257:44
- 126E-Commerce & Its Dynamics | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1269:40
- 127IT, E-Commerce, Insurance & Risk Management: E-Commerce in Pakistan | MGT211_Topic1276:51
- 128International E-Commerce Success Stories | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1285:34
- 129Insurance and Risk Management in Business | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1293:15
- 130What is Risk Management? | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1302:24
- 131What is Insurance? | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1315:00
- 132What are Business Combinations? | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1328:15
- 133Forms of Integration in Business Combinations | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1337:44
- 134What are Trade and Business Associations? | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic13410:24
- 135Working of a Chamber of Commerce | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic13510:56
- 136Karachi & Lahore Chambers of Commerce | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1368:09
- 137Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1375:47
- 138Baluchistan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCCI) | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1386:30
- 139Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1395:03
- 140Sialkot Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1406:04
- 141Gujranwala & Faisalabad Chambers of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) | Business | MGT211_Topic1416:54
- 142Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) | Business | MGT211_Topic1424:58
- 143AJK Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AJKCCI) | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1435:23
- 144Gilgit-Baltistan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GBCCI) | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1443:45
- 145Major Trade Associations in Pakistan | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1456:18
- 146Trade and Industry Associations in Sialkot | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1462:26
- 147All Pakistan Textile Mills Association | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1475:36
- 148Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts & Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) | MGT211_Topic1484:57
- 149Trade Development Authority of Pakistan | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1494:21
- 150Introduction to Commercial Geography | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1508:44
- 151Relevance in Pakistan | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1519:25
- 152Industrial Clusters in Pakistan | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1525:55
- 153Sector-Specific Clusters (Nationwide) | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1533:51
- 154Surgical Instruments Manufacturing Industrial Cluster Sialkot, Pakistan | Business | MGT211_Topic15413:47
- 155Sports Goods Cluster of Sialkot | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic15512:47
- 156The Cutlery & Utensils Industry Cluster of Wazirabad, Punjab, Pakistan | Business | MGT211_Topic15611:33
- 157Ceramics Industry Cluster - Gujranwala | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1578:07
- 158Peshawar Furniture Cluster | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1588:47
- 159Key Industry Cluster of Hyderabad, Sindh | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1597:37
- 160Key Industry Cluster of Faisalabad, Pakistan | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1609:33
- 161Chiniot Furniture Cluster History, Origin, Contribution | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1615:56
- 162Hub Industrial and Trading Estate, Balochistan | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1625:24
- 163Major Industry Clusters in Balochistan | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1633:39
- 164Sea Ports of Pakistan, Origin, History and Contribution | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1645:13
- 165Major Cargo Airports in Pakistan | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1652:39
- 166Major Dry Ports in Pakistan | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1663:07
- 167The Story of China | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic16716:31
- 168International Success Stories and Quality Management | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic16814:12
- 169Germany's re-establishment Miracle of Engineering | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic16914:11
- 170The Story of South Korea | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic17012:46
- 171The Prominence of Taiwan | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1719:19
- 172Singapore Rebuilding and Commercial Success | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1729:48
- 173Total Quality Management | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic17312:27
- 174Toyota TQM & The Toyota Way | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1745:08
- 175Samsung Electronics, TQM-Driven Innovation | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1755:14
- 176Sweet Delights: A Local Bakery Using TQM | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1764:57
- 177PixelWorx Studio: Small Digital Design Agency Using TQM | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1773:23
- 178What is a Business Idea? | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic17819:19
- 179What is a Business Idea in Effectuation | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic17913:13
- 180What is a Business Idea: Drucker’s View | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic18011:16
- 181Different Business Idea Pitching Approaches, Strategies | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1817:20
- 182Key Elements of a Great Pitch Deck | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1823:57
- 183NABC Pitching Approach | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1834:48
- 184Business Model Canvas | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1849:31
- 185All Time Greatest Business Ideas | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic18511:09
- 186Game Changing Business Models | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1869:13
- 187Legendary & Influential Pakistani Businesspersons | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1877:20
- 188Intellectual Property Trademark, Copyright and Patents | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic18810:50
- 189Copyright | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1899:08
- 190Patent | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1907:41
- 191Four-Factor Explanation on Working of SMEs without Product Brands | Business | MGT211_Topic19119:31
- 192Why Do Entrepreneurs Leave Entrepreneurship | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic19214:52
- 193Digital Marketing an Interview with Aqdas Saeed | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic1931:09:15
- 194E-commerce Interview with Aqdas | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic19429:26
- 195Entrepreneur's Journey an Interview with Tayyab Mushtaq | Introduction to Business | MGT211_Topic19532:38
- 196Working of Trade Associations: An Interview with Tayyab Mushtaq | Business | MGT211_Topic19619:34
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