COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN NEVADA
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT
COURSE SYLLABUS
Fall 2007
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Attendance will not be taken, except for presentation dates, and the (group) company project will be used as class participation. This course contains a hybrid aspect, which contains more then just the classroom meeting times. Each student is required to participate in using webct communication (email and discussion boards), taking online exams, and other aspects of webct. Students are also required to do internet and other outside class research as a portion of coursework. See Case Study, Group Research Project, and Homework below.
Instructor: Jeffrey Jones, MBA
Office: Henderson Campus, Building C, Room 101C (9-9:30am and 5:00pm-6:00pm – Per Classroom meeting times)
Phone: 651-3106
E-mail address: Jeffrey.jones@csn.edu
Email – 24/7 Everyday: by appointment
COURSE NO: BUS 101
COURSE TITLE: Introduction to Business
CLASSROOM: HN-107, Building C (Meeting times – See hybrid course description below)
REQUIRED TEXT: Business Essentials 5e, Prentice Hall
Hybrid Course Description: A hybrid course shall have flexible learning formats to enhance student learning. It shall include an in-class component, but the format may differ from a traditional course by using flexible class meting times, online components, and/or other delivery modalities (such as video, interactive video, cable media, other).
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.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: - Specific (Time management, Organizational skills, Team Building, Internet Research, Critical Thinking, 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, franchising, marketing, and other financial aspects of business.
ASSIGNMENTS, EVALUATION, PROCEDURES, AND GRADING POLICY:
This course will consist of lectures, discussions, presentations, and guest lecturers (when available). All course homework will be sent using the online (WebCT supplemental course, via email attachment). The homework will be labeled in the subject area of the email, using page number and class (M/W or (M) for Monday night)). Any email sent not using the 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. Regular attendance. (See attendance policy)
3. Group & Individual Project completion. (Case Study & Research Project)
4. Participating in required tests.
Your grade for the course will be based on the following factors:
1. Class attendance- Company Research Update 200 points (See note 2)
1. Individual Exam Ch. (1) (Online) 20 points
2. Individual Exam Ch. (2) (Online) 20 points
3. Individual Exam Ch. (3) (Online) 20 points
4. Individual Exam Ch. (4) (Online) 20 points
5. Individual Exam Ch. (5) (Online) 20 points
6. Individual Exam Ch. (6) (Online) 20 points
7. Individual Exam Ch. (7) (Online) 20 points
8. Individual Exam Ch. (8) (Online) 20 points
9. Individual Exam Ch. (9) (Online) 20 points
10. Individual Exam Ch. (10) (Online) 20 points
11. Individual Exam Ch. (11) (Online) 20 points
12. Individual Exam Ch. (12) (Online) 20 points
13. Individual Exam Ch. (13) (Online) 20 points
14. Individual Exam Ch. (14) (Online) 20 points
15. Individual Exam Ch. (15) (Online) 20 points
16. Individual Exam Ch. (16) (Online) 20 points
17. Individual Case Study (3 Business Related Articles)
Two Page Executive Summary (See Note 1) 80 points
17. Group Company Research (Homework)– 100 points
TOTAL POINTS AVAILABLE FOR THE COURSE 700 points
TEST MAKE-UP:
There will be absolutely no test makeups unless you have a signed doctor’s certificate.
(Note 1 – Case Study):
Each student will search the Internet, newspaper, or periodicals for three reference articles covering the same business topic. These articles will be used to write an executive summary covering the topic. The paper should reference specific business verbiage discussed in class and in the text. Students will be required to hand in a two page (double-spaced, 12 font) report covering the topic. The articles used for the report are required attachments upon completion of the assignment.
(Note 2 - GROUP RESEARCH PROJECT)
Each assigned group will choose a company name for the project. Each assigned group will choose as business as discussed in your groups. Each group will then search the internet and find a business that matches this choice, and use it as an example, to develop a business plan. The group will then build a business plan and begin operations of this business (See attached Outline). The group will put together a binder using the outline to establish tabs and gather items during research to place in the binder behind each tab. This means anything that is printed or shared within the group should be placed in the binder. The binder will be submitted the day of final presentation along with being checked at random, so be sure you bring it to class and always be adding materials. Remember this is suppose to be just like a real life project so choosing a business should be something that all group members believe they would enjoy doing for a business and a job. Make this project something that is fun for each member of the group. This is a business plan so making phone calls to real estate agents, bankers, public officials, and any other parties that will help your project become more real life is encouraged. I will be your guide on the side discussing many different business topics during class, but use your imagination and have fun. Your group’s objective is to get the banker (teacher) and every other investor (the rest of the class) to think that your business plan is the best and your group should be granted the financing to fund and operate your business. The second part of the requirement is for the group to use the homework assignments and textbook, as a guideline for preparation of a company business plan, to be competitive in today’s global market. Your business plans will be presented during the specified presentation dates listed on the timeline/calendar attached (groups will be provided a specific times, during listed dates, later in the semester). Upon student’s scheduled presentation, 6 copies of the plan must be turned in for review (one for the instructor, the others for peer evaluation). Groups are welcome to discuss any information with the instructor regarding this project. Grades for this project will depend on the professionalism of the business plan, binder packet, discussion board communication, and two (2) group presentation. If you are absent at the time you are scheduled to present your plan, you will receive ZERO points for that portion of your project. There are individual and group points applied to this project, so remember that working in a group takes group effort by each individual in the group.
*THIS PROJECT CANNOT AND/OR WILL NOT BE RESCHEDULED.
COURSE POINT DISTRIBUTION:
Points Grade
630-700 A
560-629 B
490-559 C
420-489 D
Below-419 F
EXTRA CREDIT:
Extra credit will be assigned upon request. The maximum points received for extra credit will be 50 points.
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 651-3086.
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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