Small Business Operations Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Course

BUSG-1315-001 Small Business Operations

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Course Description

A course in the unique aspects of managing a small business. Topics address management functions including how managers plan, exercise leadership, organize and control operations.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Growing and Managing an Entreprenuerial Business, Kathleen R. Allen. Houghton Mifflin Company. 2nd Edition
ISBN 978-0-618-70509-2

Supplies

1. 5 Scantrons
2. #2 Pencil
3. Pen and paper for note taking.

Student Performance

Course Learning Outcomes:
 

1. The students will discuss the unique aspects of managing a small business including the legal forms of ownership. SCANS* Information C5 C7 Thinking F8 F12
2. The student will explain the employment process and the importance of developing employees and their relationships to the business's profits. SCANS* Interpersonal C11 C12
3. The student will explain the element of total quality management programs in small business. SCANS* Systems C5 C7
4. The student will discuss purchasing procedures and inventory control. SCANS* Information C5
5. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the financial planning, control, and computerized operations of a small business. Scans* Resources C1 C2 C3 C4

*Meets Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS)

Information: Aquires and uses information

Interpersonal: Works with others, serves clients, exercises leadership

Systems: Understands complex interrelationships. (evaluates, monitors, improves social organizational and technological systems)

Resources: Identifies, organizes, plans and allocates resources. (time, money, materials, facilities, and human resources)

Thinking Skills: Thinks creatively, makes decisions, solves problems, visualizes and knows how to learn and reason.

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Expected Student Behavior

Classroom Ground Rules:  Be on time and prepared for classroom discussion.

In order to promote concentration and learning please do not bring food into the classrooms (pork rinds are very distracting). Please turn off cell phones, please no texting while class is in session.

Grading Criteria

GRADING SCALE:

                           90-100%           A Excellent

                           80-90%             B Above Average, Very Good

                           70-80%             C Average, Good

                           60-70%             D Poor, but passing

                           Below 60%       F Failing

EXAMINATIONS: Examinations will be taken online in Blackboard.  An Instructions Handout will be provided in class. Examinations will consist of essay, true-false, multiple choice, matching or short answer questions.

Final Examination will be comprehensive.

Final grade will be determined by dividing total number of points by the number of tests and projects.

Instructor reserves the right to subjectively influence the final grade relative to class attendance, participation and attitude.

Attendance

ATTENDANCE POLICY:

I understand it is sometimes impossible to come to class (Swine flu, death or dismemberment). Because so much of the content of this course occurs in class, students are expected to attend all regularly scheduled classes. Should you miss a class, it is your responsibility to determine what you have missed and take appropriate actions. Please obtain the name and numbers of at least two of your fellow classmates and contact them about anything you have missed. Students who have perfect attendance and at least an 80 average will not  be required to take the final exam.

WITHDRAWAL POLICY:  It is the responsibility of the student to initiate drop or withdrawal procedures through the Registrar’s Office.  Students who stop attending class but do not officially drop or withdraw from this course will receive a letter grade at the end of the semester. 

November 20 is the last date to withdraw or to change from credit to audit.

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