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Revision Date: 18-Aug-24
 

Fall 2024 | BUS-1010-VM01 - Introduction to Business


In Person Class

Standard courses meet in person at CCV centers, typically once each week for the duration of the semester.

Location: Montpelier
Credits: 3 (45 hours)
Day/Times: Wednesday, 11:45A - 02:30P
Semester Dates: 09-04-2024 to 12-11-2024
Last day to drop without a grade: 09-16-2024 - Refund Policy
Last day to withdraw (W grade): 11-04-2024 - Refund Policy
This course has started, please contact the offering academic center about registration

Faculty

Edward Read
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Hiring Coordinator for this course: Julie Dalley

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. Explore the scope and diversity of career opportunities in the business field through assignments such as informational interviews, job shadows, or other career exploration activities.
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 only uses free Open Educational Resources (OER) and/or library materials. For details, see the Canvas Site for this class.


Artificial Intelligence(AI) Policy Statement

CCV recognizes that artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI tools are widely available and becoming embedded in many online writing and creative applications.

Prohibited: The use of generative AI is not allowed in this course, with the exception of spellcheck, grammar check and similar tools. This course rests in the value of students engaging in the learning process without relying on AI-generated content. Students will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills independently, owning their learning journey from start to finish. If you use these tools, your actions would be considered academically dishonest and a violation of CCV's Academic Integrity Policy.


Evaluation Criteria

Class Participation 30%

Weekly Assignments 40%

Final Project 30%


Grading Criteria

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

 HighLow
A+10098
A Less than 9893
A-Less than 9390
B+Less than 9088
B Less than 8883
B-Less than 8380
C+Less than 8078
C Less than 7873
C-Less than 7370
D+Less than 7068
D Less than 6863
D-Less than 6360
FLess than 60 
P10060
NPLess than 600


Weekly Schedule


Week/ModuleTopic  Readings  Assignments
 

1

Week 1: The World of Business and Economic Systems

  

Introduction to Business

Chapter 1

  

Introduction

Discussion of class and expectations

Discussion of final project

 

2

Week 2: Ethics In Business

  

Introduction To Business

Chapter 2

  

Weekly Assignment

Final Project Topic

 

3

Week 3: The Global Marketplace

  

Introduction To Business

Chapter 3

  

Weekly Assignment

Final Project Update

 

4

Week 4: Forms of Business Ownership

  

Introduction To Business

Chapter 4

  

Weekly Assignment

Final Project Update

 

5

Week 5: Entrepreneurship

  

Introduction To Business

Chapter 5

  

Weekly Assignment

Final Project Update

 

6

Week 6: Management and Leadership

  

Introduction To Business

Chapter 6

  

Weekly Assignment

Final Project Update

 

7

Week 7: Organizational Structures

  

Introduction To Business

Chapter 7

  

Weekly Assignment

Final Project Update

 

8

Week 8: Human Resources, Labor Relations and Motivation

  

Introduction To Business

Chapters 8 & 9

  

Weekly Assignmnet

Final Project Update

 

9

Week 9: Operations Management

  

Introduction To Business

Chapter 10

  

Weekly Assignment

Final Project Update

 

10

Week 10: Marketing and Pricing Strategies

  

Introduction To Business

Chapter 11

  

Weekly Assignment

Final Project Update

 

11

Week 11: Distribution and Promotion

  

Introduction to Business

Chapter 12

  

Weekly Assignment

Final Project Update

 

12

Week 12: Management Information Technology

  

Introduction To Business

Chapter 13

  

Weekly Assignment

Final Project Update

 

13

Week 13: Accounting

  

Introduction To Business

Chapter 14

  

Weekly Assignment

Final Project Update

 

14

Week 14: Financial Management, Institutions and Markets

  

Introduction To Business:

Chapters 15 & 16

  

Weekly Assignment

Final Project Update

 

15

Week 15: Presentations

  

No readings due.

  

Final Project Presentation

 

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

Full participation requires active and thoughtful engagement in class each week. The following habits and skills are important:

- Attend class regularly, on-time and for the full session

- Complete all of the week's reading and assignments before the start of class

- Listen to others attentively and with an open mind

- Positively contribute to class discussions and activities

- Ask questions and seek help when you need it

- Challenge yourself to do your best work



Missing & Late Work Policy

Late assignments can be submitted up to one week past the deadline. You will lose 5% each day that an assignment is late. After a week, it will no longer be accepted for credit.

Weekly participation is an important part of this class, and this part of your grade cannot be made up after the class has ended.

Extensions will be granted only in extenuating circumstances. Please contact your instructor as soon as possible.

Students who know they can't make a class for any given week should make arrangements with their instructor to complete assignments and participation requirements prior to the absence.


Accessibility Services for Students with Disabilities:


CCV strives to mitigate barriers to course access for students with documented disabilities. To request accommodations, please
  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.


Academic Integrity


CCV has a commitment to honesty and excellence in academic work and expects the same from all students. Academic dishonesty, or cheating, can occur whenever you present -as your own work- something that you did not do. You can also be guilty of cheating if you help someone else cheat. Being unaware of what constitutes academic dishonesty (such as knowing what plagiarism is) does not absolve a student of the responsibility to be honest in his/her academic work. Academic dishonesty is taken very seriously and may lead to dismissal from the College.