BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

(BMO270)

(KCTCS BMO 270Business Management)

Spring 2013

18 Week Course

COURSE SYLLABUS

KY TECH—CarrollCountyAreaTechnologyCenter

Mr. David F. Pepper, Jr., Instructor

Contact Information

E-mail:

Phone: 502.732.4479

Fax: 502.732.4837

Planning: 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Dual Credit Statement

This course is being offered as part of the dual credit program at Jefferson Community and TechnicalCollege. Each student that successfully completes this course with a grade of “C” or above will earn college credit. Students must complete and sign a dual credit application and that application must be on file in the dual credit office for credit to be awarded. Each student will receive a student ID #, a student e-mail account and will be eligible to use any of Jefferson’s student services. Students may be eligible for additional articulated credit if they continue in the same technical program at Jefferson.”

Mission Statement

This course supports Jefferson’s mission to provide technical education.

Course Description

This course further develops concepts and principles needed for managing a business or department within a business. Problem-solving activities and case studies are used in researching the position of the manager in the typical business. Product and service promotion in business, the effects government regulations have on a business, and educational requirements of a professional management career are topics covered in the course.

Prerequisites

BMO 170

Required Text and Course Requirements

Textbook and other resources supplied by the instructor to supplement the text and additional projects or activities.

Method of Evaluation

Class Participation

Daily Work

Quizzes

Exams

Special Projects

Workplace Principles

NOTE: Late work will not be accepted. A zero will be recorded for any late assignments. (Exception: Work missed as the result of an EXCUSED absence—determined by the home high school admit slip.)

Grading Scale

50%Class Participation, Daily Work, Workplace Principles

50%Quizzes, Tests, and Special Projects

Grades are recorded using a points system and are reported following the CCATC Grading Scale:

A / 93-100
B / 85-92
C / 77-84
D / 70-76
F / 0-69

“I” or “W” Grades

Dual credit students cannot receive an “I” for a course. Any dual credit student earning less than a “C” at the end of the term will be administratively withdrawn from the class.

Attendance and Tardy Procedures

Each student is expected to attend classes regularly and at the prescribed time. An accurate record of attendance and absences will be kept in each course and reflected on the student’s transcript. Each student shall assume responsibility for regular attendance, completion of all assignments, completion of all examinations and completion of required laboratory, internship, and clinical time. An admit slip must be brought from the local high school. Students will be unexcused until an excused admit slip is brought to the teacher.

Students are expected to be on time at the beginning of each school day and at the beginning of each class session. Students are to report immediately to class upon arrival. A student is present only when he or she is in the classroom or shop, according tot the time schedule when he or she is supposed to be there. Students who come to class tardy must obtain a tardy slip from the ATC office. Students having excessive tardies will be turned in to the home high school according to the home high school policy.

Policy on Cheating and Plagiarism

Refer to page 11 of the KCTCS Student Code of Conduct. See:http://www.kctcs.edu/default/students/admissions/academic%20policies/~/media/System_Office/Academics/StudentCode2009.ashx

Disabilities Statement

Dual credit students with an Individual Education Plan in place are expected to follow that plan as outlined while at their high school.

Protocol for Student Complaints

Dual credit students that have an issue with the grade they receive are to first discuss the issue with their instructor, then the principal at their school, then the Director of Dual Credit, Kitty Zachery, JEC 217, DT campus, 502-213-2443, .

Non-Discrimination Statement

Jefferson Community and TechnicalCollege is an Equal Opportunity Institution committed to providing educational opportunities to all qualified students regardless of economic or social status, beliefs, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or physical or mental disability.”

KY Tech Task List

Daily and/or Weekly course/content outlines will be provided throughout the semester. The following topics will be covered:

Office SystemsTechnology
BMO 270 / Business Management
Course Description
This course further develops concepts and principles needed for managing a business or department within a business. Problem-solving activities and case studies are used in researching the position of the manager in the typical business. Product and service promotion in business, the effects government regulations have on a business, and educational requirements of a professional management career are topics covered in the course.
Prerequisite: BMO 170
TASK LIST
1 / Identify and compare sources of capital
2 / Discuss the importance of keeping accurate financial records
3 / Choose internal and external financial controls and procedures
4 / Identify marketing activities
5 / Develop management strategies for marketing research
6 / Develop management strategies for manufacturing
7 / Develop management strategies for distribution
8 / Develop management strategies for promotion (advertising)
9 / Develop management strategies for pricing and selling
10 / Develop management strategies for credit and collection policies
11 / Explain functions of a personnel department
12 / Identify information and communication needs of managers
13 / Identify methods of motivation
14 / Differentiate management systems
15 / Identify tools that support management decisions
16 / Describe changing career patterns of the future
17 / Identify the responsibilities of each level of management
18 / Explain career decisions to be made in order to be qualified for promotion
19 / Identify ergonomics and understand why ergonomics is important from a health point of view.
20 / Demonstrate accountability of and the safe and responsible use of company resources, office equipment, machines, etc.
21 / Apply Internet etiquette and safety
22 / Identify safety rules applicable to this course and demonstrate appropriate observance of said rules, including but not limited to, trip hazards, electrical cords and outlets, evacuation procedures for emergency situations (including fire, tornado, bomb threat, earthquake, etc.), lockdown procedures for emergency situations, location and contents of first aid kit, MSDS sheets, etc.

NOTES

___** Information pertaining to Dual Credit Fees will be provided by KCTCS during the first month of school

___** Students are encouraged to join the co-curricular student organization, Future Business Leaders of America, to enhance leadership opportunities related to this course.

The faculty and administration reserve the right to change the class schedule/syllabus as deemed necessary.