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Introduction to Business Management I Syllabus

Prerequisite - None

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This is a NCCC BRIDGE credit class. 3 college credits!  Only applicable to 11th and 12th graders.
 

North Country Community College Name: BUS 215 EBV---Small Business Management---MTWRF---Fall

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This class will help students understand how business and government affect the world around them. Students will study economics, small business ownership, management and human resources, global markets, ethics and social responsibility, marketing, information management, finance, insurance, technological resources, government, and careers. Introduction to Business is a great class for beginning Business majors as it gives an overview of many aspects of business. Students should be prepared for an interactive class that will include hands-on activities and group discussions. Students are expected to come to class with a willingness to learn. Regular attendance in class is vital and mandatory to ensure a quality educational experience.

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TOPICS ESSENTIAL OUTCOMES – by completing this course, students will:

 

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the forces that shape the business and economic structure of the United States of America.

  2. Demonstrate an understanding of the major functions of business including Management, Accounting/Finance, Marketing, Investments, and Information Technology.

  3. Explain why business ethics is an integral part of every business organization.


OUTCOME ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES
 

Introduction to Business is one of the most vital classes in business or office administration. It is often the student's first exposure to contemporary business. As a result, the introductory business course can produce lifelong impressions and attitudes. Introduction to Business may be one of the most influential courses a student takes in business administration.

At the beginning of the course, the instructor will detail methods used to evaluate student progress and the criteria for assigning a course grade. The methods may include one or more of the following tools:
 

  • examinations, quizzes, homework assignments, small group problem solving of questions arising from application of course concepts and concerns to actual experience, oral presentations, and a stock market game.


Instructors may use a variety of methods in teaching the course depending on their background and experience. Suggested alternatives include:
 

  1. Student Interaction groups involved in discussion, decision making, and reporting.

  2. Guest business "expert" lecturers and speakers.

  3. Student tours of profitable, progressive, and active business firms.

  4. Panel discussion of pros and cons of various business issues.

  5. Taped presentations of various short business subjects

  6. Discussion and lecture on various business topics.

  7. Student involvement in discussing current happenings in business.

  8. Student discussions of decisions on problems, questions, cases, etc., from the student supplement, textbook, Wall Street Journal, or situations provided by the instructor.

  9. Student participation in individual or group projects dealing with various aspects of business including audio-visual term papers, market surveys, market experimentation, development of small business (on paper), and reporting to class.

  10. Stock Market Game, having students follow a few listed stocks on the NYSE or AMEX, or unlisted OTC stock. Research the selected companies using materials found in public libraries. Read and understand stock market quotations.

  11. Wall Street Journal Readings assigned for discussion and/or summary reports
     

THEMES, CONCEPTS, ISSUES:
 

  1. The environment of business

  2. Being ethical and socially responsible

  3. Exploring global business

  4. Navigating the world of e-business

  5. Choosing a form of business ownership

  6. Small business, entrepreneurship, and franchises

  7. Management and organization

  8. Human resources

  9. Building customer relationships through effective marketing

  10. Using accounting information

  11. Money, banking, and credit

  12. Effective written and oral communications

  13. Critical thinking


COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
 

  1. Identify and describe the economics of business including how macroeconomic issues affect business.

  2. Understand the business environment and how our multi-cultural society has implications for business.

  3. Describe the global business environment.

  4. Analyze and apply social responsibility and business ethics in the workplace.

  5. Detail the forms of business organization and differentiate between sole proprietorship's, partnerships and corporations.

  6. Understand entrepreneurship, small business and franchising.

  7. Apply understanding of management in the business world.

  8. Identify and apply marketing strategy.

  9. Understand the finance and accounting area of business, describing the impact of computers on the decision framework.

  10. Demonstrate an understanding of the securities markets and ability to read stock market quotations.

  11. Identify the rules in the legal and tax environment and describe the concept of risk and insurance with its application to the business world

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CLASSROOM PROCEDURES
 

1. Beginning of Class: Be on time! (Tardy students will not be allowed to enter class without a pass. Remember 30 second rule. Sit in your assigned seat. Have your materials ready (pencil/pen, folder,).

2. During Class: Work on activities and assignments during class. Use your time wisely and you will have very little homework).

3. Leaving Class: If you need to leave class, ask the teacher at an appropriate time. Pass to the bathroom, locker, will be located on the pencil sharpener. No one will be allowed to leave the classroom in the first and last 10 minutes of class. Abuse of pass use (gone longer than 5 minutes, not returning to class, etc.) will result in losing your pass privileges.

4. End of Class: Clean up your materials and throw away garbage and put desk back to the same place.

 

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS

 

1. Follow ALL school policies and expectations that are covered in the student handbook

2. Students are expected to be respectful of all class members (including students, teachers, other staff, administrators, and guests) and of all school property (including desks, chairs, walls, books, flooring, and any equipment or electronics).

3. Students are expected to complete all work and take all tests on designated dates. • For excused absences: It is the student’s responsibility to get their make-up work and schedule make-up tests outside of class time (before/after school, advisory). Missed work must be made up within a week after returning to school for full credit. Any work due on the missed day(s) must be turned in the day you return to school.

4. Students are expected to accept the consequences of their misbehavior. The teacher will follow specific steps to help students correct their misbehavior.

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