BUSN (with Review Cards and Printed Access Card)

Discover the vibrant energy and challenging excitement found in business today within the engaging, magazine-style pages of Kelly/McGowen's BUSN 2E. Designed specifically for today's learners, BUSN promises to keep the reader turning page after page with a streamlined, riveting design that presents all of the core Introduction to Business topics in only 18 succinct chapters, including a unique chapter on Business Communications. Much more than just another textbook, BUSN 2E directly connects today's reader with what's happening in business today and how it will affect them, whether they are a business major or have other plans. This second edition provides a more reader-focused, less linear, proven learning model, still all at a reader-friendly price. Written by long-time business instructors and developed with first-hand input from today's students, the eye-catching presentation focuses on the business principles most important to the learner's success with less reading, more visuals and manageable chunks of information that ensure the reader understands the concepts on each page. Memorable examples from today relate the business topics to every day life and career success. Numerous resources tightly integrated with the text, including an interactive website and the latest news feeds, help sharpen business, study, and communication skills while keeping readers motivated and excited about business today.

Marcella Kelly teaches the Introduction to Business course at Santa Monica College. In addition to her well-recognized expertise in the areas of marketing and management, Ms. Kelly has extensive industry experience in today's business environment. Ms. Kelly earned her master's degree from UCLA and balances her firsthand business experience with strong teaching credentials built through years of experience in the classroom.

Jim McGowen, a professor at Southwestern Illinois College, has taught the Introduction to Business course for thousands of students throughout the past twenty years. He also has extensive experience teaching finance and accounting. He holds a PhD in economics from Auburn University and has training in this area of specialty. An experienced author in Introduction to Business, Dr. McGowen balances his teaching expertise with his co-author's practical industry experience for a student-oriented, faculty-approved unique approach in BUSN6.