Introduction to Business (BUSG 1307)
Course Syllabus
Introduction to Business
BUSG 1301
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Spring 2018 CRN# 35998 |
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Instructor contact information |
Yoshiko T. Fields, BS, MA [email protected] |
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OfficeLocation and Hours |
Appointments available upon request. |
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Course Location/Times |
Spring 2018- Canvas |
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Course Semester Credit Hours |
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 |
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Total Course Contact Hours Course Length (number of weeks) Type of Instruction Course Description: Course Prerequisite(s) |
48.00
F8B
Hybrid Course
Fundamental business principles including structure, functions, resources, and operational processes.
FREQUENT REQUISITES
- MATH 0106
- PRER 0100 & INRW 0410
- INRW 0410
Academic 1. Identify essential management skills necessary for career success.
Discipline/CTE 2. Describe the relationships of social responsibility, ethics, and law in business.
Program 3. Construct a business plan.
Learning 4. Examine the role of strategic human resource planning in support of organizational Outcomes mission and objectives.
Course Student 1. Describe the scope of business enterprise in the nation and the world today. Learning 2. Identify major business functions of accounting, management, marketing, and
Outcomes economics.
(SLO): 4 to 7 3. Describe the relationships of social responsibility, ethics, and law in business.
- Define and apply business terminology.
Learning Describe the scope of business enterprise in the nation and the world today. Objectives
(Numbering 1.
system should be linked to SLO - The primary objective is to give the student an understanding of basic business
e.g., 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, principles. Global business, entrepreneurship, management, marketing, technology, etc.) and financial management will be discussed. Another purpose of this course is to provide an opportunity for the student to learn first hand about investing through participation in a stock market game.
Identify major business functions of accounting, management, marketing, and economics.
Describe the relationships of social responsibility, ethics, and law in business. Define and apply business terminology.
SCANS and/or SCANS
Core
Curriculum Describe the scope of business enterprise in the nation and the world today.
Competencies: If
applicable Foundation Skills - Thinking -Knowing How to Learn
Foundation Skills - Thinking -Reasoning
Identify major business functions of accounting, management, marketing, and economics.
Foundation Skills - Thinking -Knowing How to Learn
Foundation Skills - Thinking -Reasoning
Describe the relationships of social responsibility, ethics, and law in business.
Foundation Skills - Thinking -Knowing How to Learn Foundation Skills - Thinking -Reasoning
Define and apply business terminology.
Foundation Skills - Thinking -Knowing How to Learn
Foundation Skills - Thinking -Reasoning
Instructional Web enhanced (49% or less)
Hybrid (50% or more)
Distance (100%)
Face to Face
Methods
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Student Assignments |
Describe the scope of business enterprise in the nation and the world today. Projects Identify major business functions of accounting, management, marketing, and economics. Projects Describe the relationships of social responsibility, ethics, and law in business. Projects Define and apply business terminology. Projects |
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Student Assessment(s) |
Describe the scope of business enterprise in the nation and the world today. Research papers Quizzes/Tests which may include: definitions, matching, multiple choice, true/false, short answer, brief essay Methods of Assessment Identify major business functions of accounting, management, marketing, and economics. Research papers Quizzes/Tests which may include: definitions, matching, multiple choice, true/false, short answer, brief essay Methods of Assessment Describe the relationships of social responsibility, ethics, and law in business. Research papers Quizzes/Tests which may include: definitions, matching, multiple choice, true/false, short answer, brief essay Methods of Assessment Define and apply business terminology. Research papers Quizzes/Tests which may include: definitions, matching, multiple choice, true/false, short answer, brief essay Methods of Assessment |
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8 WEEK COURSE WEEKLY SCHEDULE
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Module |
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TEXTBOOK CHAPTERS |
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d chapters 1 through 3 |
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Discussion Topic 1 due 3/23 Module Quiz 1 due 3/23 (available 3/23 through 3/25) |
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Read chapters 4 and 5 Discussion Topic 2 due 4/6 Module Quiz 2 due 4/8 (available 4/6 through 4/8) |
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Read chapters 6 through 8 Discussion Topic 3 Due 4/13 Module 3 Quiz due 4/15 (available 4/13 through 4/15) |
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Read chapters 9 and 10 Discussion Topic 4 due 4/20 Module 4 Quiz due 4/22 (available 4/20 through 4/22) |
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Read chapters 11 through 13 Discussion Topic 5 due 4/27 Module 5 Quiz due 4/29 (available 4/27 through 4/29) |
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Read chapters 14 through 16 Discussion Topic 6 due 5/4 Paper Due 5/4 Module 6 Quiz due 5/6 (available 5/4 through 5/6) |
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Final due 5/11 (available 5/7 through 5/11) |
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Instructor's
Requirements
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Student Evaluations
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The following departmental grading system will be used to evaluate students’ performances in this course:
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Discussion Topics (6 at 10 point each) |
60 pts |
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Paper |
140 pts |
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Module Quizzes (6 at 100 points each) |
600 pts |
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Final |
200 pts |
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Total points possible |
1000 pts |
Grading Rubrics
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900 and above |
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800- 899 |
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700 -799 |
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600 - 699 |
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600 and below |
F |
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Module Discussion Postings
Module Practice Quizzes
Module Quizzes
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Each module contains a current event or management topic you must respond to. You are required to respond to the topic in complete sentences with proper spelling and grammar. You posting should be a minimum of 100 words. The due date is shown on the calendar above. YOU MUST RESPOND THE WEEK THE TOPIC IS POSTED. NO LATE POSTING WILL BE ACCEPTED.
The module practice quizzes are optional. They are designed to prepare you for the module quizzes. The practice quizzes are comprised of 15 multiple choice, true/false and fill in the blank questions. You will have 3 attempts and 30 minutes for each attempt. Do not open the quizzes until you are ready to take it. You cannot open it to look at it then go back and take it.
The module quizzes are comprised of 50 multiple choice, true/false and fill in the blank questions. You will have 2 hours to complete the quizzes once you open them. Do not open the quizzes until you are ready to take it. You may not view them ahead of time or begin them and then return later to complete it NO MAKE-UP EXAMS WILL BE GIVEN. Module Quiz 1 covers chapters 1-3 Module Quiz 2 covers chapters 4-5 Module Quiz 3 covers chapters 6-8 Module Quiz 4 covers chapters 9-10 Module Quiz 5 covers chapters 11-13 Module Quiz 6 covers chapters 14-16 |
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Final
Research Paper:
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The final is comprised of 100 multiple choice, true/false and fill in the blank questions. The final is comprehensive and covers chapters 1 through 16. You will have 3 hours (180 minutes) to complete the final. Do not open the final until you are ready to take it. You may not view it ahead of time or begin the final and then return later to complete it. YOU MUST COMPLETE AND PASS THE FINAL EXAM TO PASS THE COURSE. NO MAKE-UP FINALS WILL BE GIVEN. You are to write a research paper on a business or corporation using MLA formatting. First research and select a business or corporation you would like to know more about. The business or corporation may be local, national or international.
Your paper should include or discuss the following questions. I. History of the business/corporation. a. When was it formed? b. Where was it formed? c. Who are the founders? d. What is their product or service? e. What is their business philosophy? |
- Company’s Impact on Business/Industry/Society
- What are the business innovations/inventions?
- Is the company involved in the community or improving the environment?
- If so, how?
- Leadership/Management Style
- Who or what led to the company’s success or failure?
- How large is the organization and what is their organizational structure?
- What types of people are employed by the business/corporation?
- Marketing
- Describe or detail their marketing strategy and marketing environment.
- Who is their target market?
- Finances
- What is the business/corporations financial status? Company’s Future Direction
- What do they plan for the future?
VII. Conclusion
- Do you see success or failure in the future?
Your paper must be done using MLA formatting style which includes:
- A title page with the title in the middle of the page
- Page numbering in the upper right corner beginning with 1 on the title page
- A reference page at the end (called References) in MLA format
The assignment due date is listed above. NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE
ACCEPTED.
HCC Grading A = 100- 90 4 points per semester hour
Scale: B = 89 - 80: 3 points per semester hour C = 79 - 70: 2 points per semester hour
D = 69 - 60: 1 point per semester hour
59 and below = F 0 points per semester hour
FX (Failure due to non-attendance) 0 points per semester hour
IP (In Progress) 0 points per semester hour
W (Withdrawn) 0 points per semester hour
I (Incomplete) 0 points per semester hour
AUD (Audit) 0 points per semester hour
IP (In Progress) is given only in certain developmental courses. The student must reenroll to receive credit. COM (Completed) is given in non-credit and continuing education courses.
FINAL GRADE OF FX: Students who stop attending class and do not withdraw themselves prior to the withdrawal deadline may either be dropped by their professor for excessive absences or be assigned the final grade of "FX" at the end of the semester. Students who stop attending classes will receive a grade of "FX", compared to an earned grade of "F" which is due to poor performance. Logging into a DE course without active participation is seen as non-attending. Please note that HCC will not disperse financial aid funding for students who have never attended class.
Students who receive financial aid but fail to attend class will be reported to the Department of Education and may have to pay back their aid. A grade of "FX" is treated exactly the same as a grade of "F" in terms of GPA, probation, suspension, and satisfactory academic progress.
To compute grade point average (GPA), divide the total grade points by the total number of semester hours attempted. The grades "IP," "COM" and "I" do not affect GPA.
Health Sciences Programs Grading Scales may differ from the approved HCC Grading Scale. For Health Sciences Programs Grading Scales, see the "Program Discipline Requirements" section of the Program's syllabi.
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Instructional Materials |
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS Textbook: Business Foundations, A Changing World 11th edition by O.C. Ferrell, Geoffrey Hirt and Linda Ferrell, McGrawHill. |
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Sexual Misconduct
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