Communications in Management Syllabus for 2018-2019
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Course

BMGT-1305-001 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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Department Expectations

Occupational License Disclaimer

Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:

Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:

Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me

You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.

Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Students DO NOT REQUIRE the access card. BOOK ONLY

ISBN-13: 978-0073403250

ISBN-10: 0073403253

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 midnight on Sundays.    Late assignments will not be accepted.

EXAMINATIONS:

 Examinations will consist of essay, true-false, multiple choice, matching or short answer questions.  Exams will open on Monday and close on Sunday at midnight.  Should an emergency arise, contact the instructor in ADVANCE before the test deadline.  If contact is NOT MADE BEFORE deadline, a 0 will be given for that test grade. Once exams are closed, they will NOT be opened again. If a Final Examination is needed (most students are exempt), it will be comprehensive and all inclusive.

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 grade of F if their average falls below a 60.   PLEASE communicate with the instructor BEFORE the class is dropped to discuss options!  Once the class is dropped, all grade records are deleted in Blackboard and can not be accessed again. 

Any student who does not attend the first week of class AND does not submit at least one homework assignment during the first week will be administratively dropped from the course. This is an automatic action taken by the Registrars Office, and can not be reversed.

~~***If after four weeks of online 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.

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 log in and participate at least three times a week.  Students are expected to participate in the weekly discussion boards.  Instructors can see when the last date of log in occurs. 

(Due to the freedom that online courses offer you, it may be tempting to wait until the last minute to work on your course. GET INTO THE HABIT OF GETTING ONLINE EVERY MONDAY to see the discussion boards, assignments and tests so you can plan accordingly and meet deadlines. It is our experience that almost NONE of the learners who take this approach are able to finish the course. It is our suggestion, that you either work ahead or create a plan that allows you to be in the course working at least three times a week. Learners who have biweekly attendance (or more) complete the course in a timely manner and get the best scores on their discussion boards, assignments, exams and overall grades. Obviously the choice is up to you.)

Calendar

Additional Information

To be exempt from the Final Exam:

Classes that are Online Only: students must have a 70% or above average at the end of Week 7

Classes that are Hybrid:

1. Meeting once per week - students with no absences and a 70% or above average at the end of Week 7
2. Meeting twice per week - students with 1 or less absences and a 70% average at the end of Week 7