COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN NEVADA
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT
COURSE SYLLABUS
Introduction to Business
Spring - 2012
Text: Understanding Business, Nickels/McHugh/McHugh 9E – ISBN: 978-0-07-726834-3
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Attendance will be assessed using Angel reports through the case study projects. Each student is required to participate in using Angel communication (email), taking online exams, and other aspects of Angel. Students are also required to do internet and other outside class research as a portion of coursework. See Case Study #1 along with homework below.
Professor: Jeffrey Jones, MBA
Office: Henderson Campus, Building C, Room 101C
Phone: (702) - 651-3106
E-Mail: jeffrey.jones@csn.edu
Office Hours: Online Angel CMS, Email
Henderson Office H4C
M/W 11:00am – 1pm
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
A survey course designed to give the students a broad background of the modern business world, a better basis for choosing a business major, general information not covered in more specialized courses. We will also be using secondlife.com as a communication and learning tool.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: - Specific (Time management, Organizational skills, Team Building, Internet Research, Critical Thinking, Internet Research, and Life Long Learning Skills)
1. Introduce the world of modern business, including historical perspectives.
2. Explain and describe Personnel Planning, Coordinating, Directing, and Strategy Formulation and Implementation.
3. Discuss and provide an overview of business, principles of control and managerial philosophies.
4. Discuss business ethics, economics, accounting, management, marketing, technology, and other financial aspects of business.
ASSIGNMENTS, EVALUATION, PROCEDURES, AND GRADING POLICY:
This course will consist of video case studies, power point presentations, textbook taking it to the net homework, a written paper project and online graded exams. All course homework will be sent using the online (Angel course, via email attachment). The homework will be labeled in the subject area of the email, using page number. Any email sent not using the correct label will not be counted as received.
Each member of the class is responsible for the following:
1. Read the course text as assigned.
2. Textbook Homework
3. Individual Project completion. (Case Study #1)
4. Participating in required tests.
ONLINE COURSE NAVIGATION:
You will find that your first assignment is to send me an email with a personal profile. Also begin working on chapter 1. The best process for working through the materials is: Read the chapter, review the power points, work the homework assignments (once completed email them to me via email attachment), then take the graded exam. You will find the chapter materials within the course content link. Within each chapter link you will find the graded exams. You will also find additional course study materials within these chapter links. If you have any questions email me. It will be a pleasure to work with each of you during this Fall 2011 term.
STUDY SKILLS:
Here are a couple of ideas when taking an online exam that I have learned over the last 12 years of teaching in the classroom, hybrid, and online environments. Some of you are using these techniques, but everyone should have this additional information. In taking the exams I would have your homework, any notes, the textbook, and any other materials you used to go through the chapter materials with you when you take the graded exams. Also use the Index in the rear of the textbook to reference specific chapter materials in the text as you work the exams. Take a look at the Index and see what features it provides. The glossary is also a great place to find reference materials about chapter concepts. This is true for almost every textbook. Also make sure you are completing each chapter’s homework and sending it to me, via email attachment.
Textbook Homework Assignments: See calendar within Angel course for start and due dates. Homework is worth 10 points per chapter.
Chapter 01: Critical thinking questions (pg.25-1-5) / Video case (pg.26) / taking to the net (pg.26)
Chapter 02: Critical thinking questions (pg.54-1-3) / Video case (pg.56) / taking to the net (pg.55)
Chapter 03: Critical thinking questions (pg.85-1-4) / Video case (pg.87) / taking to the net (pg.86)
Chapter 04: Critical thinking questions (pg.109-1-2) / Video case (pg.111) / taking to the net (pg.110)
Chapter 05: Critical thinking questions (pg.140-1-4) / Video case (pg.142) / taking to the net (pg.141)
Chapter 06: Critical thinking questions (pg.172-1-3) / Video case (pg.173) / taking to the net (pg.173)
Chapter 07: Critical thinking questions (pg.197-1-4) / Video case (pg.199) / taking to the net (pg.198)
Chapter 08: Critical thinking questions (pg.225-1-5) / Video case (pg.226) / taking to the net (pg.226)
Chapter 09: Critical thinking questions (pg.251-1-3) / Video case (pg.252) / taking to the net (pg.252)
Chapter 10: Video case (pg.281) / taking to the net (pg.280)
Chapter 11: Critical thinking questions (pg.313-1-5) / Video case (pg.315) / taking to the net (pg.314)
Chapter 12: Critical thinking questions (pg.342-1-3) / Video case (pg.342) / taking to the net (pg.342)
Chapter 13: Critical thinking questions (pg.368-1-4) / Video case (pg.370) / taking to the net (pg.369)
Chapter 14: Critical thinking questions (pg.397-1-4) / Video case (pg.399) / taking to the net (pg.398)
Chapter 15: Critical thinking questions (pg.425-1-3) / Video case (pg.427) / taking to the net (pg.426)
Chapter 16: Critical thinking questions (pg.450-1-4) / Video case (pg.452) / taking to the net (pg.451)
Chapter 17: Critical thinking questions (pg.480-1-4) / Video case (pg.481) / taking to the net (pg.481)
Chapter 18: Critical thinking questions (pg.509-1-3) / Video case (pg.510) / taking to the net (pg.509)
Chapter 19: Critical thinking questions (pg.540-1-5) / Video case (pg.541) / taking to the net (pg.541)
Chapter 20: Critical thinking questions (pg.567-1-4) / Video case (pg.568) / taking to the net (pg.568)
Case Study #1 – Job research and written paper (100 points)
See link on course content tab within Angel. You will find a reference to our Job Research and Written Project . The final step 6 of the project should be between 3-6 pages double spaced. I have also posted this project below.
GRADED EXAMS: Each chapter exam is worth (20) points. The purpose of the exams is to insure your reading of the chapters assigned and reinforce that you are gaining a great grasp of the course concepts.
Your grade for the course will be based on the following factors:
Individual Exam Ch. (1) (Online) 20 points
Individual Exam Ch. (2) (Online) 20 points
Individual Exam Ch. (3) (Online) 20 points
Individual Exam Ch. (4) (Online) 20 points
Individual Exam Ch. (5) (Online) 20 points
Individual Exam Ch. (6) (Online) 20 points
Individual Exam Ch. (7) (Online) 20 points
Individual Exam Ch. (8) (Online) 20 points
Individual Exam Ch. (9) (Online) 20 points
Individual Exam Ch. (10) (Online) 20 points
Individual Exam Ch. (11) (Online) 20 points
Individual Exam Ch. (12) (Online) 20 points
Individual Exam Ch. (13) (Online) 20 points
Individual Exam Ch. (14) (Online) 20 points
Individual Exam Ch. (15) (Online) 20 points
Individual Exam Ch. (16) (Online) 20 points
Individual Exam Ch. (17) (Online) 20 points
Individual Exam Ch. (18) (Online) 20 points
Individual Exam Ch. (19) (Online) 20 points
Individual Exam Ch. (20) (Online) 20 points
COURSE TIME LINE FOR ALL CHAPTER MATERIALS:
1/23 – First Day of class – 1st Assignment is to send me an email with a personal profile about yourself. This may be in a written document, Facebook account, or personal webpage. Begin working on Chapter 1 materials and start Written Research Project. (Textbook homework assignments are listed above and within the Angel course calendar. Chapter 1, Profile, due 2/5
1/30 – Begin Chapter 2 Homework and Graded Exams (Due 2/5)
2/5 – Ch. 1 and 2 homework and graded exam due today. Also email me your project step 1 findings (DUE)
2/6 – Being Chapter 3 (Due 2/12)
2/13 - Begin Chapter 4 (Due 2/19)
2/13 – Step 2 of job study project due today – email me your findings.
2/21 – Being Chapter 5/6 (Due 2/26)
2/27 - Begin Chapter 7/8 (Due 3/4)
2/27 – Step 3 of job study project due today – email me your findings.
3/5 - Begin Chapter 9 (Due 3/11)
3/12 - Begin Chapter 10 (Due 3/18)
3/12 – Step 4 of job study project due today – email me your findings.
3/19 – 3/25 – Spring Break Week
3/26 - Begin Chapter 11 (Due 4/1)
4/2 – Begin Chapter 12 (Due 4/8)
4/2 – Step 5 of each study project due today – email me your findings. You should begin putting together an outline of your Step 6 information, for the case study project. (Step 6 due 5/13)
4/9 – Begin Chapter 13/14 (Due 4/15)
4/16 - Begin Chapter 15 (Due 4/22)
4/23 – Begin Chapter 16 (Due 4/29)
4/30 – Begin Chapter 17/18 (Due 5/6)
5/7 – Begin Chapter 19/20 (Due 5/13)
5/7 - Extra credit Due
5/13 - Final day of class – All work due
COURSE POINT DISTRIBUTION:
Points Grade
700-630 A
629-560 B
559-490 C
489-420 D
Below-420 F
EXTRA CREDIT:
(Email me for details).
NOTE:
The total accumulated points earned will determine your final grade. The instructor reserves the right to make changes to the syllabus and course outline to reflect the needs of the class.
SAFETY PROCEDURES:
Approved classroom safety procedures are posted in each classroom and are to be followed.
AMERICAN WITH DISABILITY ACT (ADA) STATEMENT:
Any student with a disability or requiring special accommodations for this class should see me after class or call for an appointment. All information will remain confidential.
SECTION 504 - REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973
"If you have a documented disability that may require assistance, you will need to contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC) for coordination of your academic accommodations. The DRC is located in Student Services on each campus. For Cheyenne the number is 651-4700, for West Charleston the number is 651-5089 and for Henderson, the number is 651-3175.
ACADEMIC INTERGRITY POLICY: Scholastic dishonesty will not be tolerated and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent. You are expected to have read and understood the current issue of the student handbook (published by Student Services) regarding student responsibilities and rights, and the intellectual property policy, for information about procedures and about what constitutes acceptable on-campus behavior.IMPORTANT DATES:
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Step #1: Go to the below listed link and log into this site. The purpose of this project is for you to do some initial research regarding your career interests. This brief assessment helps you find out what potential careers you may be interested in and would be good at according to a profile. It will help you find great information that points you in a direction for both your future education path (degrees of interest and/or declaring a major) and jobs that will satisfy you for your long term career path. Have fun.
http://www.nvcis.intocareers.org/
Choose option #2: Nevada resident login
Enter city: ( Henderson)
Zip code: 89015
Area code: 702
You will then click on the login: On the top right you will find (Welcome create my NCIS account)
Click on this link and create an account and submit. The next time you enter you will use option #1, so make sure to write down the user and password that you just created. Once you click on submit you are not logged into the system and may begin the project.
Go to the link on the bottom left that says - O*NET Interest Profiler
This is a career assessment. It has 180 easy to answer questions regarding your personal profile. It will take you 15-30 minutes. Once complete it will ask you to choose your two highest scores and to then choose jobs. Once you have this information send it to me via email.
Step 2: Occupations & Employment– http://www.nvcis.intocareers.org/default.aspx Next go to back to the provided link. You may need to log back into the site with the user and password you wrote down in Step #1. I would like you to see the occupations and Employment section top left. You will see a link to occupations. Click on it and locate and click on the first of your two careers. You will find similar links to the ones that are listed below. Read through each of these links and take some notes as to items that you find would be good discussion for your written research paper.
Overview
Specific Work Activities
Common Work Activities
Working Conditions
Physical Demands
Skills and Abilities
Knowledge
Interests
Outlook
Wages
Preparation
Helpful High School Courses
Hiring Practices
Licensing and Certification
Advancement Opportunities
Standard Occupational Classification Codes
Bibliography
Step 3: In this section you are looking to find educational programs of study that fit the occupations that you choose in the first couple of steps. http://www.nvcis.intocareers.org/default.aspx Go to this link and then click back into occupations. The choose your first career again and you will be back in the same place as in Step #2. This time click on programs of study under that title heading Related information. This will bring up a list of educational programs that are directly related to your chosen career and then other programs that you may consider. Click on each one of the programs and read through the similar links as shown below. Make sure to take notes so that you may include your efforts in your written research paper. In this step you are looking at the overall picture of potential programs of study within your chosen job fields. Getting an idea of what types of degrees are offered for the types of positions you have choose.
Overview
Program admission
Graduate admissions
Typical course work
Things to know
Resources
Step 4: In this sections you are looking to find specific schools that offer the programs of studies that were found in step 3. This will include those that may be of interest for you to attend and why you would choose this school. http://www.nvcis.intocareers.org/default.aspx Go to this link and then click back into occupations. The choose your first career again and you will be back in the same place as in Step #2. This time click on programs of study under that title heading Related information. Choose one program and click on it. You will see links similar to those listed below. In this step you should pick one of the programs of study that you viewed in step 3. Then take a look at the related information within that program of study. This means you will be looking at schools that offer these degrees and potential minors in the degree program. You will also find information regarding scholarships and more defined detail on positions.
Related information
Nevada Schools
U.S. Schools
Programs of study
Financial Aid
Occupations
Step 5: Go back to Step #2 and repeat for the second career choice you found in step #1
Step 6: Gather your notes and other research materials. You are ready to begin working on your written research paper. Make sure your paper includes your educational and career goals. I would also like to know if this project has changed your educational outlook or direction and if you found information about an educational or career path that will help you as you move forward in your efforts. I look forward to reading your work.
