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Be sure to read and follow the course instructions found below. In order to successfully complete this course, you should:
I look forward to hearing from you. Course Description: BUSG 1315 Small Business Operations (52.0703) 3 Credit Hours. Operating a small business. Emphasizes management functions including planning, leading, organizing, staffing, and controlling operations (SCANS 6,7,9) No prerequisite required. Required Text: Entrepreneurial Small Business, 3rd edition by Jerome Katz and Richard Green, McGraw-Hill, ISBN: 9780073381572. This book may be purchased from the Odessa College Bookstore or from an online book seller. Instructor’s Office Hours: Office Hours Course Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, student will be prepared to
Course Expectations: This is a college level course and you will, therefore, be expected to uphold established college standards as outlined in the most recent Odessa College Catalog. Your final grade will be based upon a combination of the following factors:
The instructor's office hours and phone number are listed above. Please do not hesitate to utilize this time to discuss any course-related topic. Management students are encouraged to make an appointment with Connie Nichols or Sue Jones to discuss both academic and career goals toward the end of each long semester. Departmental and Instructor Course Requirements, Evaluation Methods and Grading Policy: There are projects and/or assignments associated with this course as well as a Final Exam. The assignments must be completed and turned in by due date. Students are required to attend a minimum of 4 community leadership meetings during each semester. Check the calendar page located on the instructor’s website for a list of organizations, meeting dates and times, and instructions.
The projected cutoff point for A’s, B’s, C’s, and D’s are based on a 90%, 80%, 70%, and 60%, respectively. At the end of the semester these projected cutoff points will be adjusted (i.e. raised or lowered) in order to reflect the overall performance of the class. Thus the actual grade will not be known with certainty until after the semester is over. Student will receive an updated grade sheet along with any graded assignments and any comments or suggestions regarding the work submitted. Information regarding withdrawals, dropping a class or receiving an incomplete can be found in the current Odessa College Catalog. Be sure to talk to me before making these decisions. Management students should be aware that a grade of a “C” or better is necessary to meet the degree or certificate requirements. Student E-mail: If you have not already accessed your Odessa College Student E-mail, please follow the link to set up your account: http://www.odessa.edu/gmail/
Submitting Lessons - Follow these steps to successfully complete this course: Read all six steps! The course lessons are available to view and/or print from this website. For each lesson, you will need to: 1. Read the assigned chapter. Complete all assignments for each lesson by the due date to avoid being penalized. Lessons more than two weeks late may not be accepted for grading without prior permission from the instructor. Grades will be returned to you by e-mail along with instructor's comments regarding your work.
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3. Prepare an answer sheet for the other assignments for each lesson. You can attach your answer sheet to an email to me or you can type your answer sheet in the body of the email. Be sure to include your name, the course name/number and the lesson number on the answer sheet.
Sample Answer Sheet
4. Make sure you put your name and course number in the body of the email.
5. When answering the essay or discussion questions, please use complete sentences and include an example from your own experience when possible. This helps me determine if you are understand the topic and if you are developing critical thinking skills needed to be successful in today’s workplace. Points will be deducted for not providing examples.
6. If you have questions, please call me at 432-335-6521 or email me at cnichols@odessa.edu.
How to submit your work if your computer crashes or if you lose your internet connection: If your computer goes down or you lose your internet connection, you are still responsible to turn in your lessons by the due date. There are computer resources available on campus. If you cannot email your assignment, you can · Deliver it to my office: SH 208. If I am not in my office, you should leave it in my box located in the hallway. · Mail it to me: Connie Nichols, Odessa College, 201 W. University, Odessa, TX 79764
Objective of the Management Department: The primary object of the management program is to prepare each student for employment by providing skills training in critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, communication, self-management, and leadership. The management program is not intended to serve as preparatory work toward a baccalaureate degree. Students planning to pursue a four-year degree should consult the upper level institution of their choice regarding transferability of courses. Department Web site: http://www.odessa.edu/dept/management/ Management Department Philosophy: Marketing is the core of all business practices - from the mom and pop neighborhood store to Fortune 500 companies. To help students understand this broad based concept, the following acronym has been created by Sue Jones and Connie Nichols, instructors in the Management Department of Odessa College:
Learning Contract: Each student is expected to make a commitment to learn. Example below: On this day, __________________ I, ________________________ commit to learn.
For I know the plans I
have for you says the Lord...Jeremiah 29:11 This page was updated
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