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BUSM 261 Small Business Management

A Study of the establishment and management of a business enterprise with emphasis on the correct methods of operating a small business efficiently. Personality and attitude requirements for successful business management. Organizing business operations. Preparation of business communications. Strategies to encourage ethical behavior by manager and employees.  Self-efficacy and case studies are a strong part of this course.

Credits

3

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

0

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

BUSM 261Small Business Management

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

Business Management & Entrepreneurship

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

Credit Hours Narrative

3

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

0

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

A Study of the establishment and management of a business enterprise with emphasis on the correct methods of operating a small business efficiently. Personality and attitude requirements for successful business management. Organizing business operations. Preparation of business communications. Strategies to encourage ethical behavior by manager and employees.  Self-efficacy and case studies are a strong part of this course.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Small Business Management
  • Explain the roles, responsibilities, and accountability of managers in planning, organizing, leading, and controlling within an organization.
  • Describe formal and informal communication realities and processes within organizations (e.g., social and organizational networks).
  • Explain organizational hierarchies and the functions of management and administration at each level (e.g., planning, organizing, directing, and controlling).
  • Identify how managers create and manage organizational culture.
  • Describe the importance of written policies, rules, and procedures.
  • Identify the impact of change on business operations and employees.
  • Describe the importance of ethics in business and identify strategies to encourage ethical behavior by managers and employees.
  • Employ software tools (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to produce professional quality business communications (e.g., letters, memos, presentations, and emails) to address a variety of business situations.
  • SLO9: Prepare a business report that integrates data from multiple sources to illustrate and emphasize key information.
  • Interpret and analyze financial information to make business decisions.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Assignments

Assignment Breakdown Assignment Type Title Student Learning Outcomes(s) Quiz Chapter 1 1, 3, 6 Quiz Chapter 2 4, 7 Quiz Chapter 3 4, 6 Quiz Chapter 4 1, 2, 4, 5, 7 Quiz Chapter 5 1, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10 Quiz Chapter 6 3, 7 Quiz Chapter 7 2, 4, 6 Quiz Chapter 8 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 Quiz Chapter 9 4, 6, 9 Quiz Chapter 10 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Quiz Chapter 11 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10 Quiz Chapter 12 1, 2, 4, 7 Quiz Chapter 13 2, 4, 7 Quiz Chapter 14 1, 2, 3, 5 Quiz Chapter 15 2, 4, 8 Quiz Chapter 16 1, 3, 5, 8, 10 Quiz Chapter 17 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 10 Quiz Chapter 18 1, 5 Discussion Why This Profession? 1, 2, 3 Discussion Organizational Strategy 2, 3 Discussion Diversity 2, 4, 5, 7 Discussion Leaders vs. Managers 1, 3 Discussion Productivity 1, 5 Project Manager Interview 1, 3, 4, 8 Project Video Case Study: Financial Performance 9, 10 Project Rational Decision Making 1, 5 Project Guest Presenter Video: Logistics 1, 2, 6 Project When Goals Aren’t Met 1, 2, 4, 6 Project Case Study: Employee time Off 1, 4 Project Community Leadership 2, 9 Project Video Case Study: Information Management 3, 8 Project Financial Ratios 9, 10 Team Organizational Culture 2, 3, 4 Team Innovation in Education 1, 2, 6, 9 Team Performance Evaluation 1, 2, 5, 9 Team Motivating Employees 1, 2, 4 Exam Final Exam All

Required Text

1. 2.

Required Materials

Required Activities

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

Assignment Breakdown Assignment Type Title Student Learning Outcomes(s) Quiz Chapter 1 1, 3, 6 Quiz Chapter 2 4, 7 Quiz Chapter 3 4, 6 Quiz Chapter 4 1, 2, 4, 5, 7 Quiz Chapter 5 1, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10 Quiz Chapter 6 3, 7 Quiz Chapter 7 2, 4, 6 Quiz Chapter 8 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 Quiz Chapter 9 4, 6, 9 Quiz Chapter 10 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Quiz Chapter 11 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10 Quiz Chapter 12 1, 2, 4, 7 Quiz Chapter 13 2, 4, 7 Quiz Chapter 14 1, 2, 3, 5 Quiz Chapter 15 2, 4, 8 Quiz Chapter 16 1, 3, 5, 8, 10 Quiz Chapter 17 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 10 Quiz Chapter 18 1, 5 Discussion Why This Profession? 1, 2, 3 Discussion Organizational Strategy 2, 3 Discussion Diversity 2, 4, 5, 7 Discussion Leaders vs. Managers 1, 3 Discussion Productivity 1, 5 Project Manager Interview 1, 3, 4, 8 Project Video Case Study: Financial Performance 9, 10 Project Rational Decision Making 1, 5 Project Guest Presenter Video: Logistics 1, 2, 6 Project When Goals Aren’t Met 1, 2, 4, 6 Project Case Study: Employee time Off 1, 4 Project Community Leadership 2, 9 Project Video Case Study: Information Management 3, 8 Project Financial Ratios 9, 10 Team Organizational Culture 2, 3, 4 Team Innovation in Education 1, 2, 6, 9 Team Performance Evaluation 1, 2, 5, 9 Team Motivating Employees 1, 2, 4 Exam Final Exam All 1. 2. 1. 2.