Communications in Management Syllabus for 2016-2017
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Administrative Drop Policy

Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016

Student Withdrawal Procedures

Students who wish to withdraw from a class must:

• consult with their instructor to obtain a signed academic withdrawal request form to submit to the AskAC department for processing
• consult with the financial aid office if receiving financial aid
• consult with the Veterans Benefit Coordinator if receiving veteran benefits
• consult with their academic advisor to determine how withdrawing may affect their enrollment in future semesters
  • NOTE:  The Texas Education Code stipulates that students attending Texas institutions of higher education for the first time fall 2007 and later may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career, including courses from which transfer students have withdrawn at other Texas institutions of higher education. (Senate Bill 1231) Rule 4.10.

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Course

BMGT-1305-002 Communications in Management

Prerequisites

Course Description

Basic theory and processes of communication skills necessary for the management of an organization’s workforce. Student will learn how to produce a job resume, job application, letters and prepare for job interviews.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Hybrid

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

ISBN 9781259282515 Business and Administrative Communication, 11th edition, Kitty O. Locker, McGraw-Hill

Supplies

Student Performance

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1.     The student will explain the communication process including the following:  Identify and analyze the elements that characterize audiences.  SCANS* Basic Skills F1, F2, F5, F6
2.     Identify communication channels and their relationship to semantics and perceptions including the following:  compare and contrast group communications with one on one communications.  SCANS* Information C5
3.     Discuss the elements involved in international and intercultural communications.
4.     Compare and contrast the relationship of communication and management, including the following:  define and discuss the concept of goodwill as it applies to communication skills.  SCANS* Information C6, Interpersonal C12
5.     Demonstrate competencies in verbal and written communication skills through oral and written presentations, including the following:

A.    Identify the activities involved in the writing process.
B.    List the characteristic of positive, negative and persuasive messages.
C.    Compare the various formats available for job resumes, job application letters and job interviews.  SCANS* Basic Skills F2, F6, F10.

*Meets Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS)
Information:  Acquires and uses information. (C5)
Interpersonal Skills:  Works with others, serves clients, exercises leadership. (C12, C14)
Systems:  Understands complex interrelationships (evaluates, monitors, improves social, organizational and technological systems). (C15, C16)
Basic Skills:Reads, writes, performs arithmetic and mathematical operations, listens, and speaks. (F2, F6)
Personal Qualities:Displays responsibility, self-esteem, sociability, self-management, integrity, and honesty. (F17)

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

Grading Criteria

GRADING SCALE:

            90 - 100%         =          A          Excellent

            80 -   89%         =          B          Above Average, Very Good

            70 -   79%         =          C          Average, Good

            60 -   69%         =          D          Poor, but passing

            Below 60%        =          F          Failing

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

Weighted Total:

35% - Discussion Boards

30% - Assignments

20% - Exams

15% - Resume

100% Final Grade

ASSIGNMENTS:

• Weekly assignments MUST be typed and submitted into Blackboard. 
• Assignments are due by 9 a.m. the following class day. 
• Late assignments will be docked 10% per day.
• Assignments will permanently close one week past the due date. 
  • Extenuating circumstances will be considered, if communicated BEFORE the due date.
• ASSIGNMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED VIA EMAIL. 
• Extra credit is not available.

EXAMINATIONS:

• Examinations will consist of essay, true-false, multiple choice, matching or short answer questions.
• Final Examination will be comprehensive. 
• Should you have an emergency, contact me in ADVANCE before 9 a.m.  Tests taken more than a week from the original test date will result in docked or a zero grade.  There are no make-up exams. 

 

WITHDRAWAL POLICY: 

• It is the responsibility of the student to initiate drop or withdrawal procedures through Instructor of the course.
• Students that do not attend class on or before the census date will automatically dropped from the course. 
• Students who stop attending class but do not officially drop or withdraw from this course will receive a grade of F if their average falls below a 60.  
• PLEASE communicate with the instructor to discuss options before considering dropping the class! 
• A student wanting to drop a class must set up an office visit with the instructor in order to drop the class.  
• Once the class is dropped, all grade records are deleted in Blackboard and can not be accessed again. 

December 7^th 2016 is the last day to withdraw.

***If after two weeks of coursework, a student’s grade is under a 70, an academic retention alert will be sent to advisor and financial aid department.

Accessing Grades Online:

To view your current course grades:

• Go to www.actx.edu, click on AC Connect anf log in using your ACNetID and password
• Click on BMGT-1305
• Click on My Grades on the menu to the left.

Final grade will be determined from the weighted total of all grades.  Instructor reserves the right to subjectively influence the final grade relative to class attendance, participation and attitude.

To view your Final course grades:

• Go to www.actx.edu, click on AC Connect and log in using your ACNetID and password
• Scroll down to Self Service on bottom right of the page, and click on Current Student.
• Under current student, click on Academic Profile and click on Grades.

Be aware that the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (as amended) does not permit instructors to disclose information regarding grades over the phone, via email, or to a third party. Therefore, if you need to discuss your grades, you must do so in person.

 

Attendance

ATTENDANCE POLICY:

"90% of success is just showing up."  ~ Woody Allen

• In order to be successful in this class, students are expected to attend all regularly scheduled class meetings. 
• Should you miss a class, it is your responsibility to determine what you have missed and take appropriate actions.
• Please obtain the names and phone numbers of at least two of your fellow classmates and contact them about anything you have missed. 

ATTENDANCE POLICY:

• Attendance will be taken at the beginning of class. 
• A student ID will be needed to scan attendance for the class.
• Complete attendance is considered attending the whole class, coming to class late or leaving early is not considered full attendance. 
• A student who misses one or less classes will be exempt from the final exam. 

WITHDRAWAL POLICY:
It is the responsibility of the student to initiate drop or withdrawal procedures through the Instructor of the course.  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.  A student wanting to drop a class must set up an office visit with the instructor in order to drop the class.  PLEASE communicate with the instructor to discuss options before considering dropping the class!

Last day to withdraw (drop) – December 7^th, 2016

EXAMINATIONS:

Exams will be open for 4 days. Students are expected to take the exam by the due date.  NO make-up exams are allowed except for extenuating circumstances. 

Calendar

Additional Information

Relevant Dates to Remember
October 24	First Day – Fall II
October 31	Census Day
November 24-25	Thanksgiving Break (Campus Closed)
December 7	Last Day to Withdraw
December 12	Finals Week
December 16	Graduation