Business Fundamentals

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My classmates who did not are struggling in classes where I feel very confident, thanks to the materials covered.</div> <div class="testimonial-foot d-flex align-items-center"> <div class="testimonial__desc d-flex flex-column"> <h5 class="testimonial__name">Business Fundamentals Student</h5> <p class="testimonial__place">Portland State University, School of Business</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="item"> <div class="testimonial-box d-flex flex-column"> <span class="testimonial__quote"></span>  <div class="testimonial__text js-testimonial__text body-theme-link body-theme-list">Many topics covered in the courses are taught in the core semester. 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