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Contents : Course Syllabus Course BUSN 5000 57 Business Term Summer 2011 Fort Sam Houston TX Tuesday s 6 to 10 p.m. Instructor Name: Phone: Email: Catalog Description This course is designed to provide a foundation in theories and concepts in accounting economics finance management and marketing. Prerequisites NONE Course Level Learning Objectives Materials Fred Barrera 210-697-3201 barreraf@webster.edu P.O. Box 100447 San Antonio TX 78201 To develop familiarity with the language and terminology of business. To become familiar with the basic theories concepts and practices of the basic functional areas of business. To develop an understanding of the benefits that derives from free enterprise capitalism as well as the dangers of unfettered capitalism. To develop an understanding of profit and profitability and the important role it plays in the operation of successful organizations. To become familiar with the basic business functions and how the properly work together in an integrated way to improve organizational performance. To develop an understanding of the importance of international issues in modern business as well as develop an appreciation for the cultural economic political and financial differences that must be taken into account if international business is to be effectively pursued. Title: Understanding Business 9th Edition Author: William Nickels et al Publisher: McGraw-Hill Publishing ISBN: 0073511706 There will also be a number of articles and cases assigned. Additionally students are expected to follow business news through the Wall Street Journal Business Week Fortune etc. If there are particular news stories that you are to read they will be assigned to you. Course Grading Course Activities Policy Statements Cases and Problems Research Project Presentation Mid-Term Exam Final Exam 15% 20% 15% 25% 25% Case Assignments are used to provide a greater understanding of the application of business information. These activities support the lectures and allow the students to make decisions and recommendations to improve conditions as well as to show a reallife application of the use of information and data. Research Project is used to allow the students to find the most current information in business to solve problems and take advantage of opportunities. The students are expected to apply the information discussed in class in addressing problems and opportunities identified in business operations. Class Presentations is used to assess the students skills in preparing and making presentations and also allow the student to share the information of their research project with the class members. Class Discussion is used to immediately demonstrate to students the application and value of business information in decision-making and problem solving. University policies are provided in the current course catalog and course schedules. They are also available on the university website. This class is governed by the university s published policies. The following policies are of particular interest: Academic Honesty The university is committed to high standards of academic honesty. Students will be held responsible for violations of these standards. Please refer to the university s academic honesty policies for a definition of academic dishonesty and potential disciplinary actions associated with it. Drops and Withdrawals Please be aware that should you choose to drop or withdraw from this course the date on which you notify the university of your decision will determine the amount of tuition refund you receive. Please refer to the university policies on drops and withdrawals (published elsewhere) to find out what the deadlines are for dropping a course with a full refund and for withdrawing from a course with a partial refund. Special Services If you have registered as a student with a documented disability and are entitled to classroom or testing accommodations please inform the instructor at the beginning of the course of the accommodations you will require in this class so that these can be provided. Disturbances Since every student is entitled to full participation in class without interruption disruption of class by inconsiderate behavior is not acceptable. Students are expected to treat the instructor and other students with dignity and respect especially in cases where a diversity of opinion arises. Students who engage in disruptive behavior are subject to disciplinary action including removal from the course. Student Assignments Retained From time to time student assignments or projects will be retained by the Department for the purpose of academic assessment. In every case should the assignment or project be shard outside the academic Department the student s name and all identifying information about that student will be redacted from the assignment or project. If you have registered

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