Master Syllabus BA2283, Business Management

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

This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of the essential elements of management. The course provides an introduction to organizations and how individuals relate to the basic management functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. General subject areas include the background of modern management, the evolution of management theory, functions of the managerial process, and applications in operational activities of a business firm. 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 #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 #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

Examine the basic principles of management and apply them to business situations.

Evaluate the impact of global management and relate it to business today

Evaluate planning and decision making

Evaluate the concepts of organization design

Apply the principles of human resource management to business

Evaluate the controlling process

Course Outline
  1. General Management History, Theories, and Environment
  2. Decision Making and Planning
  3. The Organization Process
  4. The Leading Process
  5. The Controlling Process
  6. Special Challenges of Management
Instructional Methods

Lecture

Case Problems

Computer Simulations

Group Discussion

Projects in assigned topic areas

Instructional Resources and Materials

Textbook

Teacher prepared handouts

Computer Simulations, Internet Exploration

Chalkboard

Overhead

Films and videos

Business Periodicals

Methods of Assessment

Exams

Student participation

Assigned projects

Quizzes

Assessment of SCCC Outcomes.

Outcome 1. Assessed through assigned reading material and electronic research.

Outcome 2. Assessed through classroom presentations, student participation, and various assigned projects.

Outcome 3. Assessed through classroom presentations, student participation, and various assigned projects.

Outcome 5. Assessed through projects requiring evaluation and application of course material.

Outcome 6. Assessed through projects using the Internet, PowerPoint presentations and electronically prepared brochures.

Outcome 7. Assessed through student participation in various activities.

Outcome 9. 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: BUS2020