This document provides an overview of the business environment course content for BCOM 1st semester. It discusses key topics like characteristics of the business environment, types of environment including macro and micro factors. Specific macroeconomic, financial, industrial and international aspects are outlined. It also examines the impact of globalization, competition and government regulations on businesses. Various analytical tools for studying the external environment like PESTLE analysis are introduced. Contemporary issues around WTO and rankings of competitive cities/countries are reviewed.