BU Hub Learn More - Ethical Reasoning
- Research and Information Literacy
- Teamwork/Collaboration
Undergraduate pre-requisite: Required of all Questrom first year students in their first term. Open to non-Questrom students who have completed one full-time term at Boston University. - SM131 provides students with a philosophical, economic, and applied foundation for understanding the functions of business and the role of business, markets, governments, and other stakeholders in society. It is the first course in the Questrom BSBA curriculum and is a required course for the Minor. It introduces the functions of business, explains the roles of businesses in markets, and explores the roles of business in society and the interactions between business and other economic actors. Along the way, the course introduces students to Questrom's critical and analytic thinking, communication curriculum (including both written and verbal communication), teaming curriculum, and fosters civil discourse on issues related to the strategic conduct of business and the roles of business and markets in society. Effective Fall 2023, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Ethical Reasoning, Teamwork/Collaboration. Effective Fall 2025, this course fulfills a single requirement in each of the following BU HUB areas: Ethical Reasoning, Research and Information Literacy, Teamwork/Collaboration.
FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| A1 |
Furman |
HAR 105 |
M 8:00 am-9:15 am |
The QSTSM 131 A1 lecture is for students also registered in SM131 G-discussions. If you are not able to register yourself for a Questrom course or section, please submit the Questrom Waitlist Request Form. |
FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| A2 |
Furman |
HAR 105 |
M 9:25 am-10:40 am |
The QSTSM 131 A2 lecture is restricted to incoming Questrom first-year student. Students registering for SM131 discussion sections FA-FH also register for the SM131 A2 lecture. |
FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| A3 |
Furman |
HAR 105 |
M 11:15 am-12:30 pm |
The QSTSM 131 A3 lecture is restricted to incoming Questrom first year students and Questrom external transfer students. Students registering for SM131 discussion sections E1-3, and FI-FO also register for the SM131 A3 lecture. |
FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| E1 |
|
HAR 211 |
F 3:35 pm-4:25 pm |
Questrom external transfer students only. Students registered for SM131 E1 must also register for lecture QSTSM 131 A3 |
| E1 |
|
HAR 322 |
MW 4:30 pm-5:45 pm |
Questrom external transfer students only. Students registered for SM131 E1 must also register for lecture QSTSM 131 A3 |
FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| E2 |
|
HAR 240 |
F 2:30 pm-3:20 pm |
Questrom external transfer students only. Students registered for SM131 E2 must also register for lecture QSTSM 131 A3 |
| E2 |
|
HAR 240 |
MW 2:30 pm-3:45 pm |
Questrom external transfer students only. Students registered for SM131 E2 must also register for lecture QSTSM 131 A3 |
FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| E3 |
|
HAR 228 |
F 11:15 am-12:05 pm |
Questrom external transfer students only. Students registered for SM131 E3 must also register for lecture QSTSM 131 A3. If you are not able to register yourself for a Questrom course or section, please submit the Questrom Waitlist Request Form. |
| E3 |
|
HAR 228 |
TR 11:00 am-12:15 pm |
Questrom external transfer students only. Students registered for SM131 E3 must also register for lecture QSTSM 131 A3. If you are not able to register yourself for a Questrom course or section, please submit the Questrom Waitlist Request Form. |
FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| FA |
|
HAR 240 |
F 12:20 pm-1:10 pm |
Questrom first-year students only. Students who register for SM131 FA (discussion) must also register for SM131 A2 (lecture). |
| FA |
|
HAR 240 |
MW 12:50 pm-2:05 pm |
Questrom first-year students only. Students who register for SM131 FA (discussion) must also register for SM131 A2 (lecture). |
FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| FB |
|
HAR 419 |
F 8:00 am-8:50 am |
Questrom first-year students only. Students who register for SM131 FB (discussion) must also register for SM131 A2 (lecture). |
| FB |
|
HAR 419 |
TR 8:00 am-9:15 am |
Questrom first-year students only. Students who register for SM131 FB (discussion) must also register for SM131 A2 (lecture). |
FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| FC |
|
HAR 222 |
F 12:20 pm-1:10 pm |
Questrom first-year students only. Students who register for SM131 FC (discussion) must also register for SM131 A2 (lecture). |
| FC |
|
HAR 412 |
MW 12:50 pm-2:05 pm |
Questrom first-year students only. Students who register for SM131 FC (discussion) must also register for SM131 A2 (lecture). |
FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| FD |
|
HAR 312 |
F 2:30 pm-3:20 pm |
Questrom first-year students only. Students who register for SM131 FD (discussion) must also register for SM131 A2 (lecture). |
| FD |
|
HAR 228 |
MW 2:30 pm-3:45 pm |
Questrom first-year students only. Students who register for SM131 FD (discussion) must also register for SM131 A2 (lecture). |
FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| FE |
|
HAR 315 |
F 2:30 pm-3:20 pm |
Questrom first-year students only. Students who register for SM131 FE (discussion) must also register for SM131 A2 (lecture). |
| FE |
|
HAR 310 |
MW 2:30 pm-3:45 pm |
Questrom first-year students only. Students who register for SM131 FE (discussion) must also register for SM131 A2 (lecture). |
FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| FF |
|
HAR 302 |
F 3:35 pm-4:25 pm |
Questrom first-year students only. Students who register for SM131 FF (discussion) must also register for SM131 A2 (lecture). |
| FF |
|
HAR 310 |
TR 3:30 pm-4:45 pm |
Questrom first-year students only. Students who register for SM131 FF (discussion) must also register for SM131 A2 (lecture). |
FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| FG |
|
HAR 228 |
F 9:05 am-9:55 am |
Questrom first-year students only. Students who register for SM131 FG (discussion) must also register for SM131 A2 (lecture). |
| FG |
|
HAR 228 |
TR 9:30 am-10:45 am |
Questrom first-year students only. Students who register for SM131 FG (discussion) must also register for SM131 A2 (lecture). |
FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| FH |
|
HAR 228 |
F 12:20 pm-1:10 pm |
Questrom first-year students only. Students who register for SM131 FH (discussion) must also register for SM131 A2 (lecture). |
| FH |
|
HAR 228 |
TR 12:30 pm-1:45 pm |
Questrom first-year students only. Students who register for SM131 FH (discussion) must also register for SM131 A2 (lecture). |
FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| FI |
|
HAR 316 |
F 2:30 pm-3:20 pm |
Questrom first-year students only. Students who register for SM131 FI (discussion) must also register for SM131 A3 (lecture). |
| FI |
|
HAR 414 |
TR 2:00 pm-3:15 pm |
Questrom first-year students only. Students who register for SM131 FI (discussion) must also register for SM131 A3 (lecture). |
FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| FJ |
|
HAR 315 |
F 9:05 am-9:55 am |
Questrom first-year students only. Students who register for SM131 FJ (discussion) must also register for SM131 A3 (lecture). |
| FJ |
|
HAR 302 |
TR 9:30 am-10:45 am |
Questrom first-year students only. Students who register for SM131 FJ (discussion) must also register for SM131 A3 (lecture). |
FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| FK |
|
HAR 324 |
F 1:25 pm-2:15 pm |
Questrom first-year students only. Students who register for SM131 FK (discussion) must also register for SM131 A3 (lecture). |
| FK |
|
HAR 302 |
MW 12:50 pm-2:05 pm |
Questrom first-year students only. Students who register for SM131 FK (discussion) must also register for SM131 A3 (lecture). |
FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| FL |
|
HAR 240 |
F 3:35 pm-4:25 pm |
Questrom first-year students only. Students who register for SM131 FL (discussion) must also register for SM131 A3 (lecture). |
| FL |
|
HAR 310 |
MW 4:30 pm-5:45 pm |
Questrom first-year students only. Students who register for SM131 FL (discussion) must also register for SM131 A3 (lecture). |
FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| FM |
|
HAR 312 |
F 3:35 pm-4:25 pm |
Questrom first-year students only. Students who register for SM131 FM (discussion) must also register for SM131 A3 (lecture). |
| FM |
|
HAR 408 |
TR 5:00 pm-6:15 pm |
Questrom first-year students only. Students who register for SM131 FM (discussion) must also register for SM131 A3 (lecture). |
FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| FN |
|
HAR 228 |
F 8:00 am-8:50 am |
Questrom first-year students only. Students who register for SM131 FN (discussion) must also register for SM131 A3 (lecture). |
| FN |
|
HAR 240 |
TR 8:00 am-9:15 am |
Questrom first-year students only. Students who register for SM131 FN (discussion) must also register for SM131 A3 (lecture). |
FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| FO |
|
HAR 222 |
F 3:35 pm-4:25 pm |
Questrom first-year students only. Students who register for SM131 FO (discussion) must also register for SM131 A3 (lecture). |
| FO |
|
HAR 224 |
TR 3:30 pm-4:45 pm |
Questrom first-year students only. Students who register for SM131 FO (discussion) must also register for SM131 A3 (lecture). |
FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| G2 |
|
HAR 324 |
F 12:20 pm-1:10 pm |
Students registering for a QSTSM 131 G discussion section must also register for lecture QSTSM 131 A1. |
| G2 |
|
HAR 419 |
MW 12:50 pm-2:05 pm |
Students registering for a QSTSM 131 G discussion section must also register for lecture QSTSM 131 A1. |
FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| G3 |
|
HAR 410 |
F 3:35 pm-4:25 pm |
Students registering for a QSTSM 131 G discussion section must also register for lecture QSTSM 131 A1. |
| G3 |
|
HAR 410 |
MW 4:30 pm-5:45 pm |
Students registering for a QSTSM 131 G discussion section must also register for lecture QSTSM 131 A1. |
FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| G4 |
|
HAR 410 |
F 8:00 am-8:50 am |
Students registering for a QSTSM 131 G discussion section must also register for lecture QSTSM 131 A1. |
| G4 |
|
HAR 410 |
TR 8:00 am-9:15 am |
Students registering for a QSTSM 131 G discussion section must also register for lecture QSTSM 131 A1. |
FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| G5 |
|
HAR 222 |
F 1:25 pm-2:15 pm |
Students registering for a QSTSM 131 G discussion section must also register for lecture QSTSM 131 A1. |
| G5 |
|
HAR 419 |
TR 11:00 am-12:15 pm |
Students registering for a QSTSM 131 G discussion section must also register for lecture QSTSM 131 A1. |
FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| G6 |
|
HAR 322 |
F 3:35 pm-4:25 pm |
Students registering for a QSTSM 131 G discussion section must also register for lecture QSTSM 131 A1. |
| G6 |
|
HAR 211 |
TR 5:00 pm-6:15 pm |
Students registering for a QSTSM 131 G discussion section must also register for lecture QSTSM 131 A1. |
FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| G7 |
|
HAR 315 |
F 3:35 pm-4:25 pm |
Students registering for a QSTSM 131 G discussion section must also register for lecture QSTSM 131 A1. |
| G7 |
|
HAR 312 |
MW 4:30 pm-5:45 pm |
Students registering for a QSTSM 131 G discussion section must also register for lecture QSTSM 131 A1. |
FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| G8 |
|
HAR 324 |
F 11:15 am-12:05 pm |
Students registering for a QSTSM 131 G discussion section must also register for lecture QSTSM 131 A1. |
| G8 |
|
HAR 326 |
TR 11:00 am-12:15 pm |
Students registering for a QSTSM 131 G discussion section must also register for lecture QSTSM 131 A1. |
FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| G9 |
|
HAR 224 |
F 12:20 pm-1:10 pm |
Students registering for a QSTSM 131 G discussion section must also register for lecture QSTSM 131 A1. |
| G9 |
|
HAR 240 |
TR 12:30 pm-1:45 pm |
Students registering for a QSTSM 131 G discussion section must also register for lecture QSTSM 131 A1. |
SPRG 2027 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| A1 |
|
|
M 9:25 am-10:40 am |
Students registering for SM131 A1 or A2 (lecture) must also register for a G discussion section. If you are not able to register yourself for a Questrom course or section, please submit the Questrom Waitlist Request Form. |
SPRG 2027 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| A2 |
|
|
M 11:15 am-12:30 pm |
Students registering for SM131 A1 or A2 (lecture) must also register for a G discussion section. If you are not able to register yourself for a Questrom course or section, please submit the Questrom Waitlist Request Form. |
SPRG 2027 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| GA |
|
|
F 8:00 am-8:50 am |
Students registering for SM131 A1 or A2 (lecture) must also register for a G discussion section. If you are not able to register yourself for a Questrom course or section, please submit the Questrom Waitlist Request Form. |
| GA |
|
|
TR 8:00 am-9:15 am |
Students registering for SM131 A1 or A2 (lecture) must also register for a G discussion section. If you are not able to register yourself for a Questrom course or section, please submit the Questrom Waitlist Request Form. |
SPRG 2027 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| GB |
|
|
F 9:05 am-9:55 am |
Students registering for SM131 A1 or A2 (lecture) must also register for a G discussion section. If you are not able to register yourself for a Questrom course or section, please submit the Questrom Waitlist Request Form. |
| GB |
|
|
TR 9:30 am-10:45 am |
Students registering for SM131 A1 or A2 (lecture) must also register for a G discussion section. If you are not able to register yourself for a Questrom course or section, please submit the Questrom Waitlist Request Form. |
SPRG 2027 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| GC |
|
|
F 9:05 am-9:55 am |
Students registering for SM131 A1 or A2 (lecture) must also register for a G discussion section. If you are not able to register yourself for a Questrom course or section, please submit the Questrom Waitlist Request Form. |
| GC |
|
|
TR 9:30 am-10:45 am |
Students registering for SM131 A1 or A2 (lecture) must also register for a G discussion section. If you are not able to register yourself for a Questrom course or section, please submit the Questrom Waitlist Request Form. |
SPRG 2027 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| GD |
|
|
F 2:30 pm-3:20 pm |
Students registering for SM131 A1 or A2 (lecture) must also register for a G discussion section. If you are not able to register yourself for a Questrom course or section, please submit the Questrom Waitlist Request Form. |
| GD |
|
|
MW 2:30 pm-3:45 pm |
Students registering for SM131 A1 or A2 (lecture) must also register for a G discussion section. If you are not able to register yourself for a Questrom course or section, please submit the Questrom Waitlist Request Form. |
SPRG 2027 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| GE |
|
|
F 2:30 pm-3:20 pm |
Students registering for SM131 A1 or A2 (lecture) must also register for a G discussion section. If you are not able to register yourself for a Questrom course or section, please submit the Questrom Waitlist Request Form. |
| GE |
|
|
MW 4:30 pm-5:45 pm |
Students registering for SM131 A1 or A2 (lecture) must also register for a G discussion section. If you are not able to register yourself for a Questrom course or section, please submit the Questrom Waitlist Request Form. |
SPRG 2027 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| GG |
|
|
F 12:20 pm-1:10 pm |
Students registering for SM131 A1 or A2 (lecture) must also register for a G discussion section. If you are not able to register yourself for a Questrom course or section, please submit the Questrom Waitlist Request Form. |
| GG |
|
|
TR 12:30 pm-1:45 pm |
Students registering for SM131 A1 or A2 (lecture) must also register for a G discussion section. If you are not able to register yourself for a Questrom course or section, please submit the Questrom Waitlist Request Form. |
SPRG 2027 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| GH |
|
|
F 12:20 pm-1:10 pm |
Students registering for SM131 A1 or A2 (lecture) must also register for a G discussion section. If you are not able to register yourself for a Questrom course or section, please submit the Questrom Waitlist Request Form. |
| GH |
|
|
TR 11:00 am-12:15 pm |
Students registering for SM131 A1 or A2 (lecture) must also register for a G discussion section. If you are not able to register yourself for a Questrom course or section, please submit the Questrom Waitlist Request Form. |
SPRG 2027 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| GI |
|
|
F 12:20 pm-1:10 pm |
Students registering for SM131 A1 or A2 (lecture) must also register for a G discussion section. If you are not able to register yourself for a Questrom course or section, please submit the Questrom Waitlist Request Form. |
| GI |
|
|
MW 12:50 pm-2:05 pm |
Students registering for SM131 A1 or A2 (lecture) must also register for a G discussion section. If you are not able to register yourself for a Questrom course or section, please submit the Questrom Waitlist Request Form. |
SPRG 2027 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| GJ |
|
|
F 2:30 pm-3:20 pm |
Students registering for SM131 A1 or A2 (lecture) must also register for a G discussion section. If you are not able to register yourself for a Questrom course or section, please submit the Questrom Waitlist Request Form. |
| GJ |
|
|
TR 2:00 pm-3:15 pm |
Students registering for SM131 A1 or A2 (lecture) must also register for a G discussion section. If you are not able to register yourself for a Questrom course or section, please submit the Questrom Waitlist Request Form. |
SPRG 2027 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| GK |
|
|
F 2:30 pm-3:20 pm |
Students registering for SM131 A1 or A2 (lecture) must also register for a G discussion section. If you are not able to register yourself for a Questrom course or section, please submit the Questrom Waitlist Request Form. |
| GK |
|
|
TR 3:30 pm-4:45 pm |
Students registering for SM131 A1 or A2 (lecture) must also register for a G discussion section. If you are not able to register yourself for a Questrom course or section, please submit the Questrom Waitlist Request Form. |
Note that this information may change at any time. Please visit the MyBU Student Portal for the most up-to-date course information.
