Calumet College of St. Joseph

SYLLABUS FOR SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

ENTREPRENEURIAL EMPHASIS

Term: Fall, 2002-2003 (021) (September 3 – December 14)

Course Number: BUS 379x

Instructor: Professor James Fattore

Office: 525

Office Phone: 219-473-4291

E-mail: jfattore@ccsj.edu

Office Hours:

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
9:30 – 10:30 1:40 – 3:00	9:30 – 10:30 1:40 – 3:00	By Apt	9:30 – 10:30 1:40 – 3:00	9:30 – 10:30 1:40 – 3:00

Course Time: Arranged

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

Learning Outcomes/ Competencies:

Students in this course will:

1. Understand current theory and practice related to starting and managing small firms.

2. Understand critical small business issues.

3. Understand the availability of entrepreneurial opportunities and challenges.

4. Demonstrate the ability to apply management knowledge and skills to realistically presented case studies.

5. Demonstrate the capability to critically and reflectively engage ethical issues in management, particularly questions of social responsibility and professional decision-making.

Management Program Goals: The Management Program offers a B.S., an A.S., and a Certificate in Management. The Management Program is designed to help students develop skills, knowledge, and values related to becoming competent managers and successful candidates for entry into graduate school.

Management Program Objectives:

Upon completion of the program, it is expected that students will:

1. Demonstrate mastery of the theories, principles and practices of management and have developed the ability to use qualitative, quantitative and information technology tools for effective decision-making;

2. Be able to engage the methods of inquiry and analysis of the liberal arts and sciences

In relationship to the specific situations and problems of management in order to become a reflective practitioner;

3. Have developed a general understanding and appreciation of the role of business and

Management in the local, national, and world economies;

4. Demonstrate the capability to critically and reflectively engage ethical issues in Management, particularly questions of social responsibility and professional decision-making.

Textbooks: Small Business Mgt./ An entrepreneurial Emphasis, 11^th ED

Longenelken, Moore, Petty

Assessment:

Exams (Midterm, Final, Tests, Quizzes) 70 % of grade

Class participation/collaboration/attendance/assignments 30 % of grade

100 %

Class Policy for Assignments:

1. Students will be expected to bring their case solutions to the class discussions.

Reading assignments should be completed before attendance in class.

2. Written case reports will not be accepted after the date due.

3. Only unsatisfactory case solutions are returned.

4. Cases must be TYPED or WRITTEN IN INK on 8 1/2 by 11 inch paper. Typed

Cases must be double-spaced and typed only on one side of the paper.

5. Books for a book report should be approved by the instructor.

6. Although office hours are posted, the instructor will be available for individual or group counseling at ANYTIME upon request.

7. If for any reason you decide to withdraw from the course, write a letter of explanation to the Registrar so that a “W” and not an “F” will appear on your school records.

A to A-	100-90
B+ to B-	89-80
C+ to C-	79-70
D+ to D-	69-60
F	Below 60

Grading Scale:

Class Policy on Attendance:

1. Attendance is taken each class period.

2. Students are permitted to miss the equivalent of six (6) classroom contact hours without any questions.

3. The missing of the seventh (7) contact hour elicits a warning to the student that any more absences may result in the lowering of the final grade by at least one letter grade, and/or the student will be required to complete an additional assignment(s) for the course of study.

Class Policy on Electronic Devices:

q When class begins all electronic devices are to be turned off or made silent.

Note: CAPS, hats and Bandanas are not permitted in class unless medical reasons warrant such wear. No eating in class.

Course Outline:

Class Dates: Topics/Assignments:

9/5	Chapter 1	Case Problems & Assignments
9/9 – 9/12	Chapters 2-3
9/16 – 9/19	Chapters 4-5	Case: #1 p 580
9/23 – 9/26	Chapters 6-7	Test I – Chapters 1-6
9/30 – 10/3	Chapters 8-9	Periodical Report
10/7 – 10/10	Chapters 10-11	Case: #3 p 586
10/14 – 10/17	Chapters 12-13	Test II – Chapters 7-12
10/21 – 10/24	Chapters 14-15	Case: #8 p 604
10/28 – 10/31	Chapters 16-17
11/4 – 11/7	Chapters 18-19	Test III – Chapters 13-18
11/11 – 11/14	Chapters 20-21	Case: #10 p 610
11/18 – 11/21	Chapters 22-23	Case: #15 p 623
11/25 – 11/28	Chapter 24	Periodical Report
12/2 – 12/5	Chapters 25 & Appendix	Test IV – Chapters 19-24 + Appendix
12/9 – 12/13	FINAL EXAM WEEK	Formal Case: #16 p 625
* Note: Test dates will be announced one week in Advance.

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:

Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, and Chicago Manual of Style or Turabian.). All of these guidelines are available in the Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore. These texts outline how to cite references from a variety of sources, including electronic media.

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. The Registrar must receive written request for withdrawal 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).

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