[ Sue Jones ]

BMGT 1305.720  - Communications in Management
Spring 2012

Instructor:  Sue Jones
Office:  SH 209
Classroom:  SH 210-2
T 7:00 - 9:50 pm

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Notice:  It is the student’s responsibility to check the syllabus for updates and changes during the semester.

Course Description (Catalog Discription):  BMGT 1305 Communications in Management (52.0201) (3-0) 3 credit hours.  Basic theory and processes of communication skills necessary for the management of an organization's workforce. End of course outcomes: explain the communication process, identify and remedy major communication barriers, describe how communication contributes to effective management. (SCANS 2,5,6,11) Prerequisite:  None.

Course Objective:  This course is designed to help student explain the communication process; identify communication channels and their relationship to semantics and perception; compare and contrast the relationship of communication and management; and demonstrate competencies in verbal and written communication skills through oral and written presentations.

Required Text:  Business Communication Essentials, A Skills-Based Approach to Vital Business English,  5th edition by Courtland Bovee and John Thill.  Prenticed Hall Publisher.  ISBN: 0-13-253971-3.  This book may be purchased from the Odessa College Bookstore or from an online book seller.  To buy directly from publisher:  http://www.mypearsonstore.com/bookstore/product.asp?isbn=0132539713

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 Bulletin. Your final grade will be based upon a combination of the following factors:

1. Preparedness
2. Purposeful participation in the classroom discussion
3. Ability to relate and apply the concepts discussed in the course
4. Scores on exams, projects, and other assignments
5. Score on final exam

Note that preparedness and purposeful participation are the first two elements of the grading criteria. This is not strictly a lecture course. Students will be required to actively participate in the discussions, both individually and in assigned groups. You cannot participate if you are not present in class, and purposeful participation is difficult to achieve if you are not prepared.  If you must be absent, please contact your instructor before the absence if possible or as soon after the missed class as possible to make arrangements for the make-up work or missed assignments. This is your responsibility. Show respect to everyone in the class by communicating appropriately - do not sleep or put your head or feet on the tables or chairs.

The instructor's office hours and phone numbers 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.

Your grade will be a compilation of the following categories:

1. Attendance                                                        30%

2. Homework/Research                                       20%

3. Tests                                                                   15%

4. Presentations                                                   15%

5. Community Leadership Meetings                 10%

6. Final Exam                                                        10%

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.

Information regarding withdrawals, dropping a class or receiving an incomplete can be found in the current Odessa College Catalog.

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://odessa.edu/gmail/

Objective of the Management Department: The primary object of the management program is to prepare each student for full time employment in supervision. The management program is not intended to serve as preparatory work toward a baccalaureate degree although courses are transferable to several colleges and universities. 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:

• M - managing

• A - all

• R - resources,

• K - knowledge and

• E - efforts

• T - toward

• I - intentionally

• N- navigating

• G - gains

Learning Contract: Each student is expected to make a commitment to learn. Example below:

On this day, __________________ I, ________________________ commit to learn.

Information regarding student support services, academic dishonesty, disciplinary actions, special accommodations, or students' and instructors' right to academic freedom can be found in the Odessa College Student Handbook.

Special Needs: Odessa College complies with Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you have any special needs or issues pertaining to your access to and participation in this class, please contact me to discuss your concerns. You may also call the Office of Disability Services at 335-6861 to request assistance and accommodations. Students with disabilities are expected to carry out their obligations in completing coursework required of all students.

Accrediting: Odessa College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees and certificates. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Odessa College.

General inquiries about Odessa College, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly to the College and not to the Commission’s office.

BMGT 1305 Communications in Management

Tentative Spring 2012 Course Schedule

Holidays: January 16, 2012 – Martin Luther King Day (College Closed)
March 12 – 17, 2012 – Spring Break  (College Closed)
Last Day to Drop:  April 13, 2012
Last Class Day:  May 5, 2012
Graduation:  May 11, 2012

And now I will show you the excellent way. . .  1 Corinthians 12:31b

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