MAYS BUSINESS SCHOOL
SYLLABUS
Course Name
Course Prefix, Number, Section
Meeting times and location
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Course Description, Objectives, and Prerequisites:
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Learning outcomes:
[A learning outcome is defined as a statement of what the student will know or be able to do upon successfully completing the course. It must be both observable and measureable. For example: prepare a complete set of financial statements from a set of transactions, present a professional written (oral) report of a research project, describe the four stages of team-building, prepare a business plan for a start-up company, analyze an ethical dilemma and recommend a course of action, describe communication differences across cultures, create complex macros using Excel.]
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Textbook and/or resource materials:
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Grading policies:
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Final course grades will be assigned as follows, based on the weighted number of points earned as a percentage of total points possible:
A90% or above
B80% - 89%
C70% - 79%
D60% - 69%
Fless than 60%
[The grading rule must be absolute (e.g., A=90-100, etc.), not relative (e.g., A=top 10% of class). However, you may curve grades up, but not down.]
Attendance Policies:
[Insert instructor policy here on penalties for unexcused absences or rewards/requirements for attendance. If you have no attendance requirement, say so.]
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Make-up Policy:
If an absence is excused, the instructor will either provide the student an opportunity to make up any quiz, exam or otherwork that contributes to the final grade or provide a satisfactory alternative by a date agreed upon by the student and instructor. If the instructor has a regularly scheduled make up exam, students are expected to attend unless they have a university approved excuse. The make-up work must be completed in a timeframe not to exceed 30 calendar days from the last day of the initial absence.
The reasons absences are considered excused by the university are listed below. See Student Rule 7 for details ( The fact that these are university-excused absences does not relieve the student of responsibility for prior notification and documentation. Failure to notify and/or document properly may result in an unexcused absence. Falsification of documentation is a violation of the Honor Code.
1)Participation in an activity that is required for a class and appears on the university authorized activity list at
2)Death or major illness in a student's immediate family.
3)Illness of a dependent family member.
4)Participation in legal proceedings or administrative procedures that require a student's presence.
5)Religious holy day. NOTE: Prior notification is NOT required.
6)Injuryor illnessthat is too severe or contagious for the student to attend class.
a)Injury or illness of three or more class days:
Student will provide a medical confirmation note from his or her medical provider within one week of the last date of the absence (see Student Rules 7.1.6.1)
b)Injury or illness of less than three class days:
Student will provide one or both of these (at instructor’s discretion), within one week of the last date of the absence: (i.)Texas A&M University Explanatory Statement for Absence from Class form available at or (ii.) Confirmation of visit to a health care professional affirming date and time of visit.
7)Required participation in military duties.
8)Mandatory admission interviews for professional or graduate school which cannot be rescheduled.
9)Mandatory participation as a student-athlete in NCAA-sanctioned competition.
10)In accordance with Title IX, pregnancy and related conditions for a time deemed medically necessary by the student’s physician.
Other absences may be excused at the discretion of the instructor with prior notification and proper documentation.In cases where prior notification is not feasible (e.g., accident or emergency) the student must provide notification by the end of the second working day after the absence, including an explanation of why notice could not be sent prior to the class.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy Statement:
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact Disability Services, currently located in the Disability Services building at the Student Services at White Creek complex on west campus or call 979-845-1637. For additional information, visit .
Academic Integrity Statement and Policy:
Aggie Honor Code
“An Aggie does not lie, cheat, or steal or tolerate those who do.”
Upon accepting admission to Texas A&M University, a student immediately assumes a commitment to uphold the Honor Code, to accept responsibility for learning and to follow the philosophy and rules of the Honor System. Ignorance of the rules does not exclude any member of the Texas A&M University community from the requirements or the processes of the Honor System. For additional information please visit On course work, assignments, and examinations at Texas A&M University, you may be asked to sign the following Honor Pledge:
“On my honor, as an Aggie, I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid on this academic work.”
Mays Food & Beverage Policy
We have beautiful and state-of-the-art classrooms in the Wehner Building and Cox Hall. We want to maintain the high quality of these classrooms for the students in future years. Thus, it is necessary for you to adhere to the established policy of no beverages, food, tobacco products, or animals (unless approved) within the classrooms. Bottled water is permitted. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.
Other Information:
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Course Calendar:
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