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Welcome to V23SP Intro to Business (BUS-1010-VO03)

 

Semester: CCV Spring 2023

BUS 1010/ VO03 / Introduction to Business

Instructor Name: Marie O'Brien

Instructor Email: Marie.Obrien@ccv.edu

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Syllabus: BUS-1010: Introduction to Business

 

Course Description

An introduction to the characteristics, organization, and operation of business, including organization and management, production planning and control, marketing, finance, day-to-day operations in the areas of accounting, personnel, research and development, and management information systems. 

Prerequisites: None.

Essential Objectives

By the end of the course, students will be able to: 

  1. Employ a sound business vocabulary.
  2. Describe the characteristics, organization and operations of business, addressing the following topics: ownership, marketing, production, finance, taxation, human resources, team process, and planning.
  3. Explain the basic economic foundations of business including supply and demand, the nature of competition, and describe the basic measures of economic performance.
  4. Discuss the role of information systems and technology in the business environment.
  5. Identify and access standard sources of information about business including the scope and diversity of career opportunities in the business field.
  6. Describe the opportunities and challenges associated with conducting business in a global environment.
  7. Discuss ethical considerations and social responsibility in business decisions.
  8. Discuss employer/employee relationships in the context of equity, diversity and harassment.
  9. Define the nature of marketing, marketing strategy, the marketing mix, promotion and distribution.
  10. Describe the basic elements of reading, interpreting and understanding financial statements.

 

Textbooks & Technology

Required Textbooks:

The free eBook used in this course is: 

The textbook is available online and in a downloadable PDF version. Low-cost print versions of the textbook are available online as well.

Technology Requirements:

Please make sure you have access to the internet and a backup plan in case something happens! As a CCV student, you can access Office 365 software for free.

Module Topics

  • Module 1: Navigating the Online Classroom
  • Module 2: The World of Business and Economic Systems
  • Module 3: Ethics in Business
  • Module 4: The Global Marketplace
  • Module 5: Forms of Business Ownership 
  • Module 6: Entrepreneurship and the SBA
  • Module 7: Functions and Levels of Management
  • Module 8: Organizational Structure and Teamwork
  • Module 9: Your Career In Business
  • Module 10: Managing Human Resources
  • Module 11: Production and Operations Management
  • Module 12: The Marketing Plan and the 4 Ps
  • Module 13: Using Technology - Transforming Business Through Information
  • Module 14: Money and Financial Reporting/Systems
  • Module 15: That’s a Wrap! Final Project: The Business Plan

 

Follow due dates

This is an asynchronous course which means that students will be online and not in Zoom meetings. If needed Zoom meetings can be scheduled and you may request office hours through Zoom.  Every week (Module) there are:

  • Readings from the textbook and often mini lectures, videos, case studies, articles.
  • Discussion Forum (s) (Demonstrate Your Learning). Answer the prompt with a substantive post of 300 to 350 words. Reply to two classmates' posts with substantive replies 150 words. DF's are due on time and cannot be submitted late.
  • Assignments - follow the prompt and review the rubric for grading information. Assignments are due, but have a one week automatic grace period with a 10 point deduction off the earned grade. After the grace period, the 0 will remain.
  • Papers and final projects- follow the directions and review the rubric. The final project cannot be submitted late.
  • Quizzes are short checks on your comprehension of the material for the week.

 

Grading 

Your final grade will be based on the following assessments:

Grade Table
Assignment Category Grade Weight Percentage
Demonstrate Your Learning Forums 25%
Assignments 25%
Final Project 15%
Quizzes

15%
Attendance & Participation

20%

Attendance and Participation in class constitutes 20% of your grade:

0 absences =100
1 absence = 85
2 absences= 70
3 absences= 55

Assignments Overview

Demonstrate Your Learning forums are a part of every learning module Answer the prompt with a substantive post of 300 to 350 words. Reply to two classmates' posts with substantive replies 150 words. DF's or DQ's are due on time and cannot be submitted late. Discussions will be graded based on the following rubric:

Note: Replies to classmates are included in this rubric. Each reply to a classmate missed is a deduction of 10 points.

Discussion rubric
Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Approaching Expectations Does Not Meet Expectations Points
Knowledge Comprehensive, in-depth and wide-ranging
(25 points)		 Up to date and relevant
(20 points)		 Relevant but not comprehensive
(15 points)		 Limited superficial knowledge/response
(10 points)		 25 points
Understanding Outstanding ability to grasp concepts and relate theory to practice
(25 points)		 High level of ability to conceptualize essential ideas and relate theory to practice
(20 points)		 Some ability to conceptualize essential ideas and relate theory to practice
(15 points)		 Limited ability to draw out concepts and relate theory to practice
(10 points)		 25 points
Writing Skills Excellent mechanics, sentence structure, and organization
(25 points)		 Significant mechanics, structure and organization
(20 points)		 Some grammatical lapses, uses emotional response in lieu of relevant points
(15 points)		 Poor grammar, weak communication
(10 points)		 25 points
Application & Analysis Grasps inner relationship of concepts. Excellent use of a wide range of supporting material
(25 points)		 Demonstrates the ability to analyze and synthesize, independent analysis, good use of a range of supportive material
(20 points)		 Informed commentary with some evidence of genuine analysis; some supportive materials used
(15 points)		 Lacks evidence of critical analysis, poor use of supportive evidence
(10 points)		 25 points
Total Points: 100 points

Assessment 

Rubrics are attached to each of your discussions and assignments. It’s important to review the grading rubrics before starting your work so that you will know exactly how your work will be assessed. Please review the instructions for viewing assignment rubrics and for viewing discussion rubrics. 

Feedback

It is important to review feedback for your assignments and discussions to see where you are meeting expectations and where additional work may be needed. You can review rubric results from the instructor for your assignments and discussions. Your instructor may also leave general comments or annotation feedback within the assignment link.

 

Student Support & Policies

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Course Summary:

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