Calumet College of St. Joseph

SYLLABUS FOR SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Term: Fall, 2001-2002 (011) (Sept. 4 – Dec. 15)

Course Number: BUS 379x

Instructor: Mr. Dave Kasper

Home Phone: 773-646-4886

Office Hours: By Appointment Only

Instructor Background: MBA DePaul University, BS Purdue University, Owner of Seminar 7 – a home-based technology training company, Engineer for 9 years, interests include music, college football and stock market investing

Course Time: Thursdays 7:00 – 10:00p

Course Description: This course deals with the organization and management of a small business. Among the topics covered are entrepreneurship, financing, marketing, location, accounting, human resources, and developing a business plan.

Prerequisite: MGT 220

Learning Outcomes/ Competencies:

Students in this course will:

· Develop an effective business plan

· Decide if entrepreneurship is right for them

· Take a hands-on real-world approach to their academic studies

· Apply the principles of accounting, human resources, marketing, and information technology to the management of a small business

· Learn the 4 types of businesses you can run

· See how management changes during the growth stages of a small business

· Become aware of the social, ethical, and legal issues facing a small business

· Make financial projections using a spreadsheet

· Find sources of financing for a new venture

· Analyze existing firms using case studies

· Use the Internet for research related to entrepreneurship

Textbooks: Small Business Management 11th edition by Longenecker, Moore, and Petty

Web Site: http://www.swcollege.com/management/longenecker/longenecker_2000.html

Learning Strategies: This is a course where you learn by doing. Case studies, group discussions, Internet research, and student preparation of chapter lectures will be utilized. The capstone is the presentation of a comprehensive business plan. Students are encouraged to take the leap and start their own business!

Assessment:

Written Case Studies (3) 30 points

Class participation/attendance 40 points

Exploring the Web Assignments (5) 50 points

Business Plan 100 points

Quizzes (5) 50 points

Total 270 points

Grading Scale:

A: 243 - 270

B: 216 - 242

C: 189 - 215

D: 162 - 188

F: 161 or below

Class Policy for Assignments: Exploring the Webs and Written Case Studies will be accepted late, but will lose two points for each week late. The business plan must be in by 6pm on 12/13/2001. Sorry, but there is no make-up for quizzes.

Class Policy on Attendance & Participation: Attendance is mandatory. Class participation is vital to making the class a success. Many assignments require collaboration within a team environment.

Course Outline:

Week/Day

Chapters

Assignments Due

9/6

Syllabus

1.Entrepreneurship in the New Millennium

9/13

2.Family Business Opportunities

3.Franchising Opportunities

Exploring the Web #1

9/20

4.Startup and Buyout Opportunities

5.Competitive Advantage in the Marketplace

Exploring the Web #2

9/27

6.The Role of the Business Plan

7.Developing the Marketing Plan

Quiz #1(ch.1-5)

Exploring the Web #3

10/4

8.Selecting the Management Team and Form of Organization

9.Selecting the Location and Planning the Facilities

Written Case Study #1

10/11

10.Accounting Statements and Financial Requirements

11.Finding Sources of Financing

Written Case Study #2

10/18

In Class Case Study

Discussion of the comprehensive business plan

Group Project -- students to prepare a presentation on the 4 P’s of marketing using an actual product/service (ch.12-15)

Quiz #2(ch.6-11)

10/25

Small Business Marketing Presentations

Exploring the Web #4

11/1

In Class Case Study

Group Project -- students to prepare lecture material for chapters 16-20

Quiz #3(ch.12-15)

11/8

Managing Small Business Operations Presentations

Exploring the Web #5

Submit outline of business plan

11/15

21.Evaluating Financial Performance

22. Managing the Firm’s Assets

Quiz #4(ch.16-20)

Written Case Study #3

11/29

23.Risk and Insurance

24.Exit Strategies and Beyond

12/6

Business Plan Presentations

Quiz #5(ch.21-24)

12/13

Business Plan Presentations

Submit written business plan

Center for Academic Excellence:

Tutoring assistance is free to all students of Calumet College of St. Joseph. Call the Center for Academic Excellence (CAE), to make an appointment at 473-4287. The Center has experienced and well-trained tutors in most subject areas to help students who are struggling in a course or who are doing well and would like to do better. Regular weekly tutoring sessions are likely to improve your grade.

Statement of Plagiarism:

If an instructor or other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances. (Academic Planner 2001/2002 p.27)

Citation Guidelines:

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Withdrawal from Classes Policy:

After the last day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. Written request for withdrawal must be received by the Registrar by the last day of classes prior to the final examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate why the withdrawal is disallowed. Note: Degree Completion Division (DCD) students should consult the DCD Student Handbook for information on DCD withdrawals.

An official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript. Dropping a course without written permission automatically incurs an "F" grade for the course (see Refund Schedule).