Master Syllabus BA1013, Introduction to Business

Credits 3 Lab Hours 0 Lecture Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0
Course Description

A general survey of the business environment and the internal operations of a business firm. Attention is focused on the financing, managing, organizing, and marketing functions of a firm. The impact of a business firm on its community is examined. For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

Program and/or Department Mission Statement

Prepare students to obtain a job in mid-management or marketing position, possessing the skills to make them successful employees and employers.

SCCC Outcomes

Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.

Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.

Outcome #3: Communicate their ideas clearly and proficiently in speaking, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations

Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.

Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.

Outcome #7: Understand each other, moving beyond simple acceptance to embracing and celebrating the rich dimensions of diversity by working as a team to learn, engaging with community, exhibiting cultural awareness, and creating equity

Outcome #9: Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honest, positive attitude, judgment, responsibility.

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Identify and define Accounting and Finance from academic and professional perspectives
  2. Identify and define Marketing from academic and professional perspectives
  3. Identify and define Management and Leadership from academic and professional perspectives
  4. Identify and define Information Systems from academic and professional perspectives
  5. Identify and define Entrepreneurship from academic and professional perspectives
  6. Identify and define Economics from academic and professional perspectives
  7. Identify and define International Business from academic and professional perspectives
  8. Identify and define Supply Chain/Operations Management from academic and professional perspectives
  9. Identify the role of ethics and social responsibility in business
Course Outline
  1. Foundations of Business
  2. Ethics & Social Responsibility
  3. Forms of Business Ownership
  4. E-Commerce
  5. Entrepreneurship, Small Businesses, and Franchises
  6. Management
  7. Creating the Organization
  8. Operations Management
  9. People and Motivation
  10. Human Resources
  11. Union-Management Relations
  12. Marketing
  13. Product and Price
  14. Wholesale, Retail, & Physical Distribution
  15. Promotion
  16. Management Information & Computers
  17. Accounting
  18. Money, Banking, & Financial Management
Instructional Methods

Class lectures

Group discussion

Case Problems

Projects in assigned topic areas.

Instructional Resources and Materials

Textbook

Teacher and publisher prepared handouts

Chalkboard

Overhead projector

Films and videos

Business periodicals

Methods of Assessment

Exams

Student participation

Assigned projects

Quizzes

Assessment of SCCC Outcomes:

Outcome 1 Read with comprehension, be critical of what is read, and apply knowledge gained to real life situations - Assessed through assigned reading material and electronic research.

Outcome 2 Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations - Assessed through classroom presentations, student participation, and various assigned projects.

Outcome 3 Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in speaking, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations - Assessed through classroom presentations, student participation, and various assigned projects

Outcome 5 Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information - Assessed through projects requiring evaluation and application of course material.

Outcome 6 Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.- Assessed through projects using the Internet, PowerPoint presentations, and electronically prepared brochures.

Outcome 7 Demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the diverse cultures, creeds and lifestyles of America and the world community. - Assessed through student participation in various activities.

Outcome 9 Exhibit workplace skills that include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honesty, positive attitude, judgment, and responsibility. - Assessed through classroom projects and simulations that offer cases for decision making and group participation.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.

Core Outcomes Project
The learning outcomes and competencies detailed in this course outline or syllabus meet, or exceed the learning outcomes and competencies specified by the Kansas Core Outcomes Groups project for this course as approved by the Kansas Board of Regents KRSN: BUS1020