BUS
245 Small Business Management
(please note, this is a sample, specific years are on file with the school)
INSTRUCTOR: Jean Rodgers
Office Hours: Posted at Room 503 and by appointment
Office Phone: 422-7846
Email: jrodgers@wvc.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course
offers students an in-depth study of Small Business Management and an
opportunity to develop a business plan for a new or existing business. Additional topics include human resource
management, forms of ownership, operational planning, and establishing and maintaining
competitive advantage.
CLASS HOURS
This is a
hybrid class with face to face classroom meetings Tuesdays from 8:00 AM to 10:20
AM. Students should plan to meet with their teams on Thursdays. This format provides students with a chance
to experience small business management in the classroom and have the
flexibility to supplement that learning on their own time. On the average, students are expected to
spend about 3 to 5 hours online and access the Internet 3 times per week. Students may use the computer lab at Room 204
or Room 205. Additional hours are
required for reading, writing, and team assignments.
TEXT AND RESOURCES
Entrepreneurship: A Real-World
Approach by Rhonda Abrams, PlanningShop, 2012
ISBN 978-1-933895-26-0. Access to the
Internet is required, as is the use of e-mail and Canvas.
OUTCOMES
Upon
successful completion of this course, students will
• Have a practical understanding of
entrepreneurship and small business management concepts, problems and
opportunities.
• Critically evaluate and apply small
business management principles to the current business environment.
• Communicate effectively in writing and
orally.
• Use web-based and print resources to
expand knowledge and apply key business concepts.
• Interact appropriately and responsibly
with classmates in group activities, assignments and discussions.
• Apply an ethical set of values as they
relate to small business management.
·
Late or missed assignments and exams
earn zero points. The fine print: In the case of an unavoidable emergency, it may be possible for a student - who
takes the initiative to contact the instructor immediately (within hours, not
days) - to earn partial credit.
·
Please
attend class and participate respectfully.
Missing class means missing any associated participation and homework
points. No make-up work is
provided. Plan a consistent time to do
your work and have a backup plan for doing online assignments.
·
Plagiarism
and cheating result in failing the assignment and class, respectively.
·
Assistance
is available at the Student Learning Center.
·
Texting,
talking on the phone, using a computer for purposes other than class
notes/assignments, sleeping, arriving late, leaving early and/or other
disrespectful classroom behaviors will affect your grade.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
The College
has support services for students with diagnosed disabilities. If you require academic accommodations,
please provide your “Instructor Correspondence Form” as soon as possible so we
can discuss meeting your needs. You will
have this form after meeting with Vicki Turner, Student Resource Center,
telephone 422-7812. These services are
voluntary and confidential. If you do
not have a documented disability, but believe you may need testing for one,
please see Vicki. Following through on
these services can help you be more successful at WVC. If you have any other special needs, please
see me.
EVALUATION
|
Percent
|
IN-CLASS activities,
participation, respect and readiness (add value)
|
20
|
WEEKLY Online Activities
Exams
Team/Shark Tank progress
|
40
see below
|
INDIVIDUAL Project
|
15
|
TEAM/SHARK TANK
Assignment: Participate in a business planning simulation and online
discussions.
|
25
|
TOTAL
|
100
|
The
minimum points for each letter grade are shown below:
95 A
|
91
A-
|
89
B+
|
84 B
|
80 B-
|
78 C+
|
73 C
|
70 C-
|
68 D+
|
60
D
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