SYLLABUS FORM. WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE. Valhalla, NY
l0595 l. Course #: MGT 101. 2. NAME OF ORIGINATOR /REVISOR: Susan
Cremins.
SYLLABUS FORM WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE Valhalla, NY l0595
l. Course #: MGT 101
2. NAME OF ORIGINATOR /REVISOR: Susan Cremins
NAME OF COURSE: Business Organization & Management 3. CURRENT DATE: Spring 2008. Please indicate whether this is a NEW COURSE or a REVISION: R DATE OF PRIOR REVISION Spring 2002 4. NUMBER OF CREDITS
3
5. NUMBER OF CONTACT HOURS PER WEEK
3
6. APPROXIMATE FREQUENCY OF OFFERING THIS COURSE Every semester [Every semester, fall, spring, or not offered every semester] 7. PREREQUISITES OR ENTRY LEVEL SKILLS None 8. COREQUISITES None 9. PLACE OF THIS COURSE IN CURRICULUM: XX Required for Curriculum (name) Business Administration ___ College Core ___ Elective ___ Part of Required/Recommended Sequence with (Number of Course) __________________ 10. IS THIS COURSE DESIGNED FOR TRANSFER TOWARD A SPECIFIC MAJOR? ___ Yes XX No MAJOR(S) _______________
11. COURSE OUTCOMES: List the course’s learning outcomes and describe how each outcome will be measured.
Objective - Upon successful completion, the student will be able to: Explain the relationship of the US economic and market systems to the business environment. List and compare the forms of business organization. List and apply management functions, roles, skills and tools. Experience human and professional interaction with students of diverse backgrounds. Establish and meet goals and deadlines. Exercise leadership and teamwork. Use professional and technical terminology. Utilize multimedia business presentation software. Speak and convey information effectively in a public forum. Research and acquire business information from traditional and on-line sources. Evaluate and apply relevant information to the assignment
This outcome will be measured by one or more of the following: Graded homework assignments, completion and use of key terms, viewing and written / oral analysis of chapter film and exams. Participate and function effectively as a member of a team on semester research project that is graded individually and on a group basis. Participate, plan and function effectively as a member of a team on semester research project that is graded individually and on a group basis. Deliver an effective presentation to the class utilizing professional terminology and the software and equipment available in the laboratory. Each student is evaluated as an individual and as a member of the team. Submission of portfolio containing executive summary and acquired research information and copies of presentation software applications.
12. COURSE GRADE Based on the above measures, how will the final course grade be calculated? Participation & Attendance Term Project/Oral Presentation Quizzes Mid-term Exam Homework Portfolio Final Exam
10% 15% 10% 20% 10% 10% 25%
13. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS: List the different instructional methods you might use, in the course of the semester. List supplementary learning options, if any Instruction proceeds along two tracks: a. Instructor led lecture material is supported by Power Point, film and Internet based material from the publisher. A midterm and comprehensive departmental final, including essays, is required. b. Student initiated learning is focused on collaborative/ team based presentations that incorporate information technology various software programs and on-line and library research. Students also maintain a class portfolio that contains weekly written homework assignments, class notes, visuals and a student-generated glossary of key terms.
14. CROSS-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES: A. General Education Enrichment: Does this course provide opportunities to draw upon examples or concepts from outside the main objectives of this area of study? If yes, please briefly describe the content, activities or assignments – see below. B. Information Management: Does this course provide opportunities to teach and/or require the students to apply information management skills? If yes, please briefly describe the content, activities or assignments – see below. C. Critical Thinking: Are there components of this course which teach and/or require students to demonstrate Critical Thinking? If yes, please briefly describe the content, activities or assignments – see below. D. Student Engagement: Does this course provide opportunities for students to participate in individual or group presentations or interactions? If yes, please briefly describe the content, activities or assignments – see below.
Opportunities General Education Information Management
Critical Thinking
Student Engagement
Activities or Assignments The historical development of American business, capitalism, labor and management are discussed in class and chapter material Use of computer technology and internet information in class is required. Course topics include: e-business, web pages, robotics, and CAD, among others. A research paper describing a public company and its stock performance is required of all students. Corporate information is synthesized and discussed analytically. Students are required to conduct research, including on line sources, for the purpose of making technologically assisted oral presentations.
15. TOPIC OUTLINE The Department requires that the following chapters be covered: Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter
2 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 13 18 19 20
How Economics Affects Business Ethical Behavior and Social Responsibility Choosing a Form of Business Ownership Understanding the Management Process Adapting Organizations Producing Goods and Services Motivating Employees Human Resource Management Marketing Financial Management Securities Markets Financial Institutions and the Federal Reserve
16. UNIQUE ASPECTS OF COURSE (such as equipment, specified software, space requirements, etc.) N/A
APPENDIX I: REQUIRED TEXTS AND/OR MATERIALS REQUIRED BY THE STUDENT (Include Supplementary Readings) Required Text: Understanding Business by Nickels, McHugh and McHugh; McGraw-Hill, 8th Edition customized for WCC, 2007. Supplementary Reading: Business periodicals, WALL STREET JOURNAL, NEW YORK TIMES, BUSINESS WEEK, FORTUNE, MONEY, Corporate annual reports. The department strongly advises the use of available DVDs and videos in the library.
APPENDIX II: - CATALOG DESCRIPTION: (Approximately 65 words or less) MGT 101 Business Organization and Management 3 credits This introductory business course surveys issues that affect the initiation, organization and management of businesses in today's society which are characterized by rapid change in the economic, social, technological and cultural environments. While the course focuses on organization theory and management practices, specific topics such as ownership, economic theory, production, human resources, motivations, marketing and financial management are examined in some detail. The objectives are to provide students with a theoretical as well as a practical grounding in the basic competencies essential to understanding the operation of the business enterprise in the American and global marketplace. Class hrs. 3.
