Master Syllabus BA1283, Small Business Management

Credits 3 Lab Hours 0 Lecture Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0

Using an international business model, the students work as team members in a simulated business firm in a state-of-the-art facility. The students have the opportunity to perform various business functions (i.e., purchasing, accounting, marketing, human resources) as the firm transacts business with students in other simulated companies both in the U.S. and in other countries. Students are involved in decision-making, critical thinking, and team activities. 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.

Course Outcomes

Develop and prepare effective business documents

Model basic business functions

Demonstrate effective oral communication skills

Demonstrate effective and efficient use of current technology

Evaluate business strategies and procedures

Apply knowledge of domestic and global business practices

Model effective teamwork in conducting business

Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills in business planning and procedures

Course Outline
  1. Business Plan and Documents
  2. Basic Business Functions
  3. Oral Communication Skills in Business
  4. Technology in the Workplace
  5. Business Analysis
  6. Domestic and Global Business Practices
  7. Effective Teamwork
  8. Critical Thinking in Business
Instructional Methods

Group discussion

Case problems

Projects in assigned topic areas

Instructional Resources and Materials

Teacher and publisher prepared handouts

Overhead projector

Laptops with Internet

Business Periodicals

Methods of Assessment

SCCC Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, & 9 will be assessed by:

Employee appraisal form

Business Practice Firm performance portfolio

Attendance

Peer Evaluation

Summative Analysis

Individual or Team Presentation

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.

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