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.
FALL 2025 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 2025 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 must also register for the SM131 A2 lecture. |
FALL 2025 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 E2, E3, E4, FI, FJ, FK, FL or FM must also register for the SM131 A3 lecture. |
FALL 2025 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 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| E3 |
|
HAR 222 |
F 3:35 pm-4:25 pm |
Questrom external transfer students only. Students registered for SM131 E3 must also register for lecture QSTSM 131 A3 |
| E3 |
|
HAR 222 |
TR 5:00 pm-6:15 pm |
Questrom external transfer students only. Students registered for SM131 E3 must also register for lecture QSTSM 131 A3 |
FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| E4 |
|
HAR 228 |
F 11:15 am-12:05 pm |
Questrom external transfer students only. Students registered for SM131 E4 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. |
| E4 |
|
HAR 228 |
TR 11:00 am-12:15 pm |
Questrom external transfer students only. Students registered for SM131 E4 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 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| FA |
|
HAR 326 |
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 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| FB |
|
HAR 315 |
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 408 |
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 2025 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 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| FD |
|
HAR 211 |
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 2025 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 412 |
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 2025 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 302 |
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 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| FG |
|
HAR 212 |
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 2025 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 240 |
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 2025 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 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| FJ |
|
HAR 220 |
F 3:35 pm-4:25 pm |
Questrom first-year students only. Students who register for SM131 FJ (discussion) must also register for SM131 A3 (lecture). |
| FJ |
|
HAR 220 |
TR 3:30 pm-4:45 pm |
Questrom first-year students only. Students who register for SM131 FJ (discussion) must also register for SM131 A3 (lecture). |
FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| FK |
|
HAR 212 |
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 2025 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 240 |
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 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| FM |
|
HAR 404 |
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 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| G0 |
|
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. |
| G0 |
|
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 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| G1 |
|
HAR 324 |
F 3:35 pm-4:25 pm |
Students registering for a QSTSM 131 G discussion section must also register for lecture QSTSM 131 A1. |
| G1 |
|
HAR 211 |
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 2025 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 220 |
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 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| G3 |
|
HAR 211 |
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 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 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| G4 |
|
HAR 224 |
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 324 |
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 2025 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 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 2025 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 2025 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 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 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| G9 |
|
HAR 322 |
F 9:05 am-9:55 am |
Students registering for a QSTSM 131 G discussion section must also register for lecture QSTSM 131 A1. |
| G9 |
|
HAR 302 |
TR 9:30 am-10:45 am |
Students registering for a QSTSM 131 G discussion section must also register for lecture QSTSM 131 A1. |
SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| A1 |
|
|
M 10:10 am-11:00 am |
Students registering for SM131 A1 or A2 (lecture) must also register for a G discussion section. |
SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| A2 |
|
|
M 11:15 am-12:05 pm |
Students registering for SM131 A1 or A2 (lecture) must also register for a G discussion section. |
SPRG 2026 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. |
| GA |
|
|
TR 8:00 am-9:15 am |
Students registering for SM131 A1 or A2 (lecture) must also register for a G discussion section. |
SPRG 2026 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. |
| GB |
|
|
TR 9:30 am-10:45 am |
Students registering for SM131 A1 or A2 (lecture) must also register for a G discussion section. |
SPRG 2026 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. |
| GC |
|
|
TR 9:30 am-10:45 am |
Students registering for SM131 A1 or A2 (lecture) must also register for a G discussion section. |
SPRG 2026 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. |
| GD |
|
|
MW 2:30 pm-3:45 pm |
Students registering for SM131 A1 or A2 (lecture) must also register for a G discussion section. |
SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| GE |
|
|
F 11:15 am-12:05 pm |
Students registering for SM131 A1 or A2 (lecture) must also register for a G discussion section. |
| GE |
|
|
TR 11:00 am-12:15 pm |
Students registering for SM131 A1 or A2 (lecture) must also register for a G discussion section. |
SPRG 2026 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. |
| GG |
|
|
TR 12:30 pm-1:45 pm |
Students registering for SM131 A1 or A2 (lecture) must also register for a G discussion section. |
SPRG 2026 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. |
| GH |
|
|
TR 12:30 pm-1:45 pm |
Students registering for SM131 A1 or A2 (lecture) must also register for a G discussion section. |
SPRG 2026 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. |
| GI |
|
|
MW 12:50 pm-2:05 pm |
Students registering for SM131 A1 or A2 (lecture) must also register for a G discussion section. |
SPRG 2026 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. |
| GJ |
|
|
TR 2:00 pm-3:15 pm |
Students registering for SM131 A1 or A2 (lecture) must also register for a G discussion section. |
SPRG 2026 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. |
| GK |
|
|
TR 3:30 pm-4:45 pm |
Students registering for SM131 A1 or A2 (lecture) must also register for a G discussion section. |
Note that this information may change at any time. Please visit the MyBU Student Portal for the most up-to-date course information.
