Course Syllabus

Spring 2024 | BUS-1010-VO07 - Introduction to Business

Online Class

Online courses take place 100% online via Canvas, without required in-person or Zoom meetings.

Faculty

Richard Arend
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Hiring Coordinator for this course: Nick Molander

Course Description

This course is an introduction to the characteristics, organization, and operation of business, including organization and management, production planning and control, marketing, finance, day-to-day operations in the areas of accounting, personnel, research and development, and management information systems.

Essential Objectives

1. Employ a sound business vocabulary.
2. Describe the characteristics, organization and operations of business, addressing the following topics: ownership, marketing, production, finance, taxation, human resources, team process, and planning.
3. Explain the basic economic foundations of business including supply and demand, the nature of competition, and describe the basic measures of economic performance.
4. Discuss the role of information systems and technology in the business environment.
5. Identify and access standard sources of information about business including the scope and diversity of career opportunities in the business field.
6. Describe the opportunities and challenges associated with conducting business in a global environment.
7. Discuss ethical considerations and social responsibility in business decisions.
8. Discuss employer/employee relationships in the context of equity, diversity and harassment.
9. Define the nature of marketing, marketing strategy, the marketing mix, promotion and distribution.
10. Describe the basic elements of reading, interpreting and understanding financial statements.
11. Demonstrate effective business writing and communication skills.

Required Technology

More information on general computer and internet recommendations is available on the CCV IT Support page. https://support.ccv.edu/general/computer-recommendations/

Please see CCV's Digital Equity Statement (pg. 45) to learn more about CCV's commitment to supporting all students access the technology they need to successfully finish their courses.

Required Textbooks and Resources

*** This is a no cost textbook or resource class. ***

This course uses one or more textbooks/books/simulations, along with free Open Educational Resources (OER) and/or library materials.

Spring 2024 textbook/book details will be available on 2023-11-06. On that date a link will be available below that will take you to eCampus, CCV's bookstore. The information provided there will be specific to this class. Please see this page for more information regarding the purchase of textbooks/books.

BUS-1010-VO07 Link to Textbooks for this course in eCampus.

For Open Educational Resources (OER) and/or library materials details, see the Canvas Site for this class.

The last day to use a Financial Aid Advance to purchase textbooks/books is the 3rd Tuesday of the semester. See your financial aid counselor at your academic center if you have any questions.

Methods

We will use several methods to accomplish the goals of this course. First, we shall tackle the excitement and challenges of developing a business plan for starting a new business. This team project is a major component of the course and has been designed to guide you throughout the semester by helping you focus on the job of evolving your business plan.

Additionally, you will have the opportunity to explore numerous business career opportunities and develop your own personal career plan.

Evaluation Criteria

Summary of Course Requirements	Points		% of Grade	Essential Objectives
Business Plan Project		200	31%	1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 9,10, & 11
10 Section Reports (each worth 10 points with lowest score dropped)	90
Final Written Plan	60
Peer Evaluation	40
Team Contract	10
Canvas Topic Discussion		150	23%	1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, & 11
16 Online Topic Discussions (each worth 10 points with lowest score dropped).
Examinations		150	23%	1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, & 10
Two Examinations (each worth 75 points)
Career Exploration		100	15%	5 & 11
7 Assignments (each worth 10 points with lowest score dropped)	60
Written Personal Career Plan	40
Financial Statements		50	8%	10 &11
Financial Statement Report
Total		650	100%

Grading Criteria

CCV Letter Grades as outlined in the Evaluation System Policy are assigned according to the following chart:

	High	Low
A+	100	98
A	Less than 98	93
A-	Less than 93	90
B+	Less than 90	88
B	Less than 88	83
B-	Less than 83	80
C+	Less than 80	78
C	Less than 78	73
C-	Less than 73	70
D+	Less than 70	68
D	Less than 68	63
D-	Less than 63	60
F	Less than 60
P	100	60
NP	Less than 60	0

Weekly Schedule

Attendance Policy

Regular attendance and participation in classes are essential for success in and are completion requirements for courses at CCV. A student's failure to meet attendance requirements as specified in course descriptions will normally result in a non-satisfactory grade.

• In general, missing more than 20% of a course due to absences, lateness or early departures may jeopardize a student's ability to earn a satisfactory final grade.
• Attending an on-ground or synchronous course means a student appeared in the live classroom for at least a meaningful portion of a given class meeting. Attending an online course means a student posted a discussion forum response, completed a quiz or attempted some other academically required activity. Simply viewing a course item or module does not count as attendance.
• Meeting the minimum attendance requirement for a course does not mean a student has satisfied the academic requirements for participation, which require students to go above and beyond simply attending a portion of the class. Faculty members will individually determine what constitutes participation in each course they teach and explain in their course descriptions how participation factors into a student's final grade.

Participation Expectations

Class participation is a key component to the success of the course for the individual student and the group. Therefore, it is critical that you regularly participate each week to be a full partner in this enhanced learning environment. Your appearance and participation in the discussion forum each week is the way attendance will be taken. More than three absences will result in not being successful in the course.

Missing & Late Work Policy

Assignments: All assignments are expected to be completed and turned in on time even if you miss a class or portion thereof. A late assignment will be accepted for one week after the due date and will result in a 10% point deduction for that assignment. Should an assignment be more than one week past the due date that assignment will receive zero points.

Makeup Tests: Makeup tests will not be given. If you miss the mid-term examination for unavoidable reasons you may write an additional research paper as a substitute.

Additional Research Papers: An additional research paper is an option for students who missed or may wish to improve a low score on the first examination. The additional research paper will be on a topic approved by the instructor. This research should result in a 5 to 6 page double-spaced paper, in the MLA format, with well-documented references and a bibliography. In addition to the content you will be graded on clarity of thought, proper grammar, syntax, sentence and paragraph organization, punctuation and correct spelling.

If you do elect to turn in a research paper, the grade on the paper will be used as a substitute for your test REGARDLESS of your grade on the paper. In other words, if I grade the research paper, it WILL be used in your overall score.

Accessibility Services for Students with Disabilities:

1. Provide disability documentation to the Accessibility Coordinator at your academic center. https://ccv.edu/discover-resources/students-with-disabilities/
2. Request an appointment to meet with accessibility coordinator to discuss your request and create an accommodation plan.
3. Once created, students will share the accommodation plan with faculty. Please note, faculty cannot make disability accommodations outside of this process.

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