Syllabus

 

Date Syllabus Filed:      5-22-08                                                                                   

 

Instructor:  Robert McCreight                                                                                          

 

Office Hours: 7:30-8:00 M-F                              Office Phone: 738-9070                

 

Where to Leave Messages:   On Office Phone or by E-Mail                                     

 

Course Number: BMGT – 108                       Semester Credits: 3                    

 

Course Title: Business Management / Entrepreneurship                                                  

 

Building: Business Building                                                                            

 

Catalog Description:  In this class students study the different forms of business entities, how to begin a business, and operate a business as an entrepreneur or manager.  Important areas, covered in the setting up and operation of a small business includes:  planning, organizing, controlling, strengths and weaknesses, site location, financing, human resources, and promotion.  Entrepreneurs and managers from the business community assist students by allowing observations and speaking on their own business experiences.  Field trips are taken to help students see managers and entrepreneurs’ function in the business setting or guests are invited to speak about their business.                     

 

Required purchases(texts,supplies,etc):  Cynthia L. Greene,“Entrepreneurship, Ideas in Action,”, 3rd Edition, ©2006, Thomson–Course Technology Publishing Co., ISBN 0-538-44122-4                                                                                                                    

 

Reference Material:   None______________________________________________

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Method of Evaluation/Grades:______________________________________________________Daily Work –  40%;  Tests – 35%; Final – 25%_____________________________        

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Due Dates for Assignments:   __Due dates will be assigned for assignments as we complete the discussion of each chapter._____________________________________

 

Date of Final Examination:  __Final Examination will be given at the conclusion of the semester.__________________________________________________________

 

Late Assignment Policy:   __Late assignments are not accepted unless prior arrangements are made with the instructor._______________________________                 

 

Attendance Policy:  _All students are expected to attend class.  If you must miss a class, please notify the instructor before classtime.  All assignments are to be completed before excused absence._________________________________________

 

Inclement Weather Policy:  _School dismissals and cancellations will be announced on KVSV 1190 and KDNS 94.1_____________________________                  

 

EPA Standards:  The college will comply with all Federal and State Standards in regard to OSHA and EPA Regulations. In most of the shops and labs, students either handle or produce hazardous waste materials. All faculty have received training on these standards. In addition, students will receive the following instruction in this course: proper disposal or recycling of printer cartridges.                                                                 

 

Services For Students With Disabilities: Students, with either a permanent or temporary disability, who require accommodation for more than one week should request services by contacting the Student Services Office. Students requesting accommodations must present written documentation from a certified professional, which should include a statement identifying the disability as well as recommendations for accommodations. Contact, at least one month in advance, the Dean of Student Services (785) 738-2276 to make requests for accommodations.                                                                                               

 

Policy Regarding Academic Dishonesty:  Academic dishonesty of any kind will not be tolerated while attending North Central Kansas Technical College. The examples of academic dishonesty are plagiarism, cheating, falsification or forgery of any assignments or examinations. Any student who participates in any form of academic dishonesty must accept the consequences of their actions. These consequences may include but are not limited to the following (a) verbal or written warning, (b) lowering of grade for assignment/activity, (d) failure of class assignment or exam.                                 

 

Course Objectives:

                                                    -           All Students will be able to identify Present and Past Entrepreneurs

-                All students will be able to decide if Entrepreneurship is right for them

-                All students will be able to identify business opportunities and set goals

-                All students will work on their communications, math, and problem-solving skills

-                All students will be able to define what an economy is

-                All students will be able to understand the concept of cost

-                All students will be able to understand governments roll in a market economy

-                All students will be able to understand how to run an existing business

-                All students will be able to understand how to own a franchise or start a business

-                All students will be able to choose the legal form of a business

-                All students will be able to understand why they need a business plan

-                All students will be able to identify those items needed for a business plan

-                All students will be able to create an effective business plan

-                All students will be able to see the value of market research

-                All students will be able to perform market research

-                All students will be able to identify their competition

-                All students will be able to put together a financial plan

-                All students will be able to identify where to obtain financing for your business

-                All students will be able to locate sources of insurance and protection for their business

-                All students will be able to decide where to locate their business

-                All students will be able to seek resources for purchasing equipment, supplies, and inventory.

-                All students will be able to decide how to market their business

-                All students will be able to decide how to hire and manage their staff

-                All students will be able to decide how to set up their record keeping and accounting systems

-                All students will be able to manage their financial information

-                All students will be able to identify how to implement technology in their business

-                All students will be able to meet their legal, ethical, and social obligations

 

Class Schedule / Outline:

 

Class 1:         (Aug 11) Chapter 1 pp. 1 – 23

 

Class 2:         (Aug 18) Chapter 2 pp. 24 – 53

 

Class 3:         (Aug 25) Chapter 3 pp. 54 – 77

 

Class 4:         (Sept 8) Chapter 4 pp. 78 – 103

 

Class 5:         (Sept 15) Chapter 5 pp. 104 – 127

 

Class 6:         (Sept 22) Chapter 6 pp. 128 – 153

 

Class 7:         (Sept 29) Chapter 7 pp. 154 – 185

 

Class 8:         (Oct 6) Chapter 8 pp. 186 – 211

 

Class 9:         (Oct 13) Chapter 9 pp. 212 – 241

 

Class 10:       (Oct 20) Chapter 10 pp. 242 – 269

 

Class 11:       (Oct 27) Chapter 11 pp. 270 – 291

 

Class 12:       (Nov 3) Chapter 12 pp. 292 – 315

 

Class 13:       (Nov 17) Chapter 13 pp. 316 – 337

 

Class 14:       (Nov 24) Chapter 14 pp. 338 – 361

 

Class 15:       (Dec 1) Chapter 15 pp. 362 – 387

 

Class 16:       (Dec 8) Business Plan Project Presentation

 

Class 17:       (Dec 15) Business Plan Project Presentation

 

Weekly Schedule:

 

                        6:00 – 6:45   Test over previous chapter:

                        6:45 – 6:55   Break

                        6:55 – 7:25   Lecture

                        7:25 – 7:30   Break

                        7:30 – 8:00   Lecture

                        8:00 – 9:00   Chapter Work and Projects