COURSE SYLLABUS

for

BUSI 1301

Business Principles

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11/06/2018

Catalogue Description

A general survey of business functions and activities, including basic history of business, basic economic systems, types of ownership, management, marketing, finance, manufacturing, law and other topics of business operations. Subject matter includes an analysis of the specialized fields within the business organization, career planning as related to the fields, starting your own business and current trends in profit and nonprofit business activities. This is a college transferable course. (5201015104)

Credit :3 hours

Prerequisites:None

ADA Statement

Students with disabilities who believe that they need accommodations in this course are encouraged to contact the Disability Services Office at (936) 273-7239; located in Building E, Office 103H as soon as possible to better ensure that such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion.

IMPORTANT: If you require reasonable accommodations because of a physical, mental or learning disability, please notify the instructor of this course within the first 2 weeks of the term.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Texts Selected by Individual Professors (Inquire in Bookstore) from the following:

Nickels, W., McHugh, J., & McHugh, S., 2005. Understanding Business, 8th Ed., McGraw-Hill Irwin.

COURSE OUTCOMES

This course is designed to present an overview of business and the business environment in a global context. It will introduce the student to advance study opportunities in business.

After successfully completing this course, the student will:

  • Be able to read, comprehend and discuss contemporary business issues.
  • Understand the significance of business to the American (domestic) economy and the international economy.
  • Enhance his/her ability to prepare and communicate business related activities.
  • Examine the foundations of the capitalist economic system while contrasting other forms of national economic organization.
  • Apply the marketing concept to goods and services.
  • Investigate the role of management and human resource development in organizations.
  • Consider the factors of business law and ethical behavior in conducting business.

sEmester / Location / Time

Spring 2009

Bldg. F, Room 306, 11:00am – 11:53am, MWF

Topics

  • Business Organization and Formation
  • Marketing Goods and Services
  • Management Information Systems
  • Accounting and Financial Controls
  • Business Law
  • Ethics
  • Starting a Business
  • Financing a Business

INSTRUCTOR:

Dr. Marybeth R. Kardatzke-Zipperer

Office: Building F, 341

Phone: 1 (936) 273-7353

Fax: 1 (936) 273-7342

eMail:

I will usually respond to emails within 24 hours. Emails will not be returned: 1) over the weekend, 2) outside of normal business hours, 3) any date classes are not meeting, or 4) when the campus is officially closed for a break. When emailing; include a brief summary of previous correspondence pertaining to the question/situation and always include what course this is regarding, for example: BUSI 1301 – Business Principles. Please limit the use of my Montgomery College email account to questions or matters that need immediate attention.

ADDITIONAL CONTACT INFO:

Interim Dean: Dana Morales

Office: Building F, 355

Phone: 1 (936) 273-7391

Department Chair: Beth Engel

Office: Building F, 354

Phone: 1 (936) 273-7253

MATERIALS

Supplies:

  • Required textbook
  • Internet access
  • Flash drive
  • Pocketed folder to keep class papers

How to Access the ECAMPUS

  1. Go to
  2. Click on “Go to Class”
  3. If you have never worked in an eClassroom click on “Preparing for Class” before you continue. Work through this tutorial.
  4. Click on “Login”
  5. Enter your Username and Password – it is the one you use with “My Records”.
  6. Click on our class section number 08_SP_BUSI_1301_41002_Bus Principles

ATTENDANCE EXPECTATIONS

This course will emphasize the development of discussion skills, the ability to work responsibly in a group, and enhancing critical thinking skills. As a result, participation in class discussions and activities is crucial, and students are expected to attend and be prepared for every class session. Being prepared implies that the students review the text and complete any assignments before coming to class.

Students are required to be prompt and to attend class regularly. If a student is late to class he/she should enter the room without causing a disturbance. Role will be called at the beginning of class.Students leaving class early without getting approval prior to the beginning of class will be marked absent.

The instructor will have the option to drop a student from class if the student has been absent for periods equivalent to two weeks of class, and has not provided reasonable and timely explanations. In the event of an absence the student is responsible for meeting with the instructor to determine missed assignments.

If you have a personal or family emergency that prevents you from complying with the attendance policy, explain it to the instructor. All student needs will be dealt with on an individual basis with the student’s interest in mind.

PLAGIARISM/CHEATING POLICY

If you are caught cheating, copying or plagiarizing someone else’s work you will receive an automatic grade of zero for that assignment or test, no exceptions. Carefully document all resources used in preparing your assignments.

WITHDRAWAL POLICY

The instructor will not assume the responsibility for dropping students that have stopped coming to class or are failing the course. Should you decide to drop this course, it is your responsibility to officially withdraw from the course. If you do not officially withdraw before drop date, the grade of “F” will be assigned. I reserve the right to drop students who fail to: attend class, take tests, and/or who fail to submit assignments in a timely manner.

SCANS MATRIX

The U.S. Department of Education Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) has researched and listed the skills and competencies that make up the know-how employees will need for success in the workplace. Please click the SCANS hyperlink (in the previous sentence) to see a listing of course skills and competencies.

EVALUATION

IMPORTANT: Late papers other assignments, which are tardy without previous approval, will not be accepted for a grade.

Class Preparation:

Readingwill be required in preparation for each class. Unless a specific assignment is made at the conclusion of class, the “schedule” of text chapters (at end of syllabus) should be followed.

Class Participation:

In order for a student to participate in class – they must first attend class. Therefore this grade is based primarily on the student’s record of class attendance.

Class Participation points will be lost for any of the following behaviors:

  1. Being consistently late for class.
  2. Walking up to the instructor during lecture to talk, submit exam, etc.
  3. Side conversations -- talking with other students while the instructor is speaking about non-course related matters.
  4. Unauthorized use of personal electronic devices in class (MP 3 players, IPods, Lap tops, etc.)
  5. Cell phones ringing during class.
  6. Talking on cell phones during class.
  7. Reading non-course related material in class.
  8. Doing work from another course during class.
  9. Passing notes or playing games.
  10. Engaging in behaviors and/or language that most people consider insolent, challenging, rude and/or intimidating.
  11. Walking in and out of the room while the class is in session. Use the bathroom before class.
  12. Other behaviors as deemed inappropriate by the instructor.

In-Class Assignments:

Class assignmentsare to be completed and submitted during class. Most assignments will be given on Friday but a few assignments will be given on unscheduled days throughout the semester.Students will not be allowed to make up missed class assignments.

  • Collectively (over the entire semester) the class assignments will be worth 100 points.

Tests:

There will be four interim exams. These exams will be given online using our associated Vista (BlackBoard) Classroom. The format for these exams will include multiple choice and true/false questions. Interim tests are arranged to be taken out-of-class. The following rules apply to online examinations:

  • The student is responsible for knowing when the examination begins and ends.
  • All examinations will be completed and submitted through our associated eClassroom. Late examinations willnot be accepted for a grade.
  • Discussion of test topics is encouraged but each student is required to individually submit a completed test.
  • There are no make-up exams.If you miss an exam for whatever reason a grade of zero will be awarded.At the end of the semester the student’s lowest test score will be dropped – this does not apply to the final exam.

Final Exam:

Thefinal will be given in class during the scheduled exam time. Please see posted final exam schedules for the most current listing of your exam time. The format for final exam will include multiple choice and true/false questions. All students must take the final. Failure to take the final exam results in a grade of zero.

GRADING:

Student grades will be based on a numerical system of 0-100. Assignment values this semester are as follows:

Assignment

/ Total Possible Points
Test One / 100
Test Two / 100
Test Three / 100
Test Four / 100
Final / 100
In-Class Assignments / 100
Class Participation / 50

A letter grade will be given for the course based upon the numerical result of the graded items above, and will be awarded as follows:

Grade

/ Total Points
A / 495 - 550
B / 440 - 494
C / 385 - 439
D / 330 - 384
F / 329 to 0

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CLASS CALENDAR OF EVENTS

DATEREADING ASSIGNMENTEXERCISE/ASSIGNMENT

January12Discuss Syllabus

14Ch. 1: Managing within the Dynamic Business…

16Ch. 2: How Economics Affects Business…

19Martin Luther King Jr. Day – No Classes

21Continuation of Chapter 2

23Ch. 3: Competing in Global Markets

26Continuation of Chapter 3

28Ch. 4: Demonstrating Ethical Behavior…

30Continuation of Chapter 4

February 2Ch. 5: Choosing a Form of Business Ownership

4Continuation of Chapter 5Test One: Chapters 1 - 5

6Ch. 6: Entrepreneurship & Starting a Small Business

9Continuation of Chapter 6

11Ch. 7: Management, Leadership, & Employee…

13Continuation of Chapter 7

16Ch. 8:Adapting Organizations to Today’s Markets

18Continuation of Chapter 8

20Ch. 9: Producing World-Class Goods & ServicesTest Two: Chapters 6-9

23Continuation of Chapter 9

25Ch. 10: Motivating Employees & Building Self-Managed…

27Continuation of Chapter 10

March 2Ch. 11: Human Resource Management: Finding…

4Continuation of Chapter 11

6Ch. 12: Dealing with Employee-Management Issues…

9-15Mid-Semester Break – No Classes

16Continuation of Chapter 12

18Ch. 13: Marketing: Building Customer Relationships

20Continuation of Chapter 13Test Three: Chapters 10-13

23Ch. 14: Developing & Pricing Products & Services

DATEREADING ASSIGNMENTEXERCISE/ASSIGNMENT

25Continuation of Chapter 14

27Ch. 15: Distributing Products Quickly & Efficiently

30Continuation of Chapter 15

April 1Ch. 16: Using Effective Promotional Techniques

3Continuation of Chapter 16

6Ch. 17: Understanding Financial Information & Accounting

8Continuation of Chapter 17Test Four: Chapters 14-17

10Spring Holiday – No Classes

13Ch. 18: Financial Management

15Continuation of Chapter 18

17Ch. 19: Securities markets: Financing & Investing…

20Continuation of Chapter 19

22Ch. 20: Understanding Money, Financial Institutions…

24Continuation of Chapter 20

27Bonus Ch. D: Managing Your Personal Finances

29Continuation of Bonus Chapter D

May 1Continuation of Bonus Chapter D

6Final Exam, Wednesday, 11:00am – 12:50pmFinal Exam: Comprehensive --
Taken on campus in Room 306

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER THIS SEMESTER

  • January 19Martin Luther King Jr. Day – No Classes
  • February 1Last day to file for May graduation
  • February 19District Conference Day – No Classes
  • March 9-15Spring Break – No classes
  • April 6:Last day to drop and receive “W” by 4:00pm

NOTE: The instructor will not resume the responsibility for dropping students that have stopped coming to class or are failing the course. Should you decide to drop this course, it is your responsibility to officially withdraw from the course. If you do not officially withdraw before drop date, the grade of "F" will be assigned.

  • April 10-12Spring Holiday – No classes
  • May 4-10Finals Week
  • May 8-9Commencement

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