The University of Findlay - Sample Courses and Syllabi

The University of Findlay

College of Business
The Mission of the University is to equip our students for meaningful lives and productive careers.

Course Number/Title:	BUAD 220.01 Principles of Management
Credit Hours:	3
Class Time/Place:
Prerequisites:	None
Instructor:
Office Hours:
Course Description:	This course is designed to acquaint the student with all phases of administrative, staff and activity-chain management. It also includes a study of best practices management principles and techniques
Relationship to the Conceptual Framework	This course is part of the College of Business core curriculum.
Course Objectives	The student will be able to demonstrate the following objectives: To gain a basic understanding of Management and its application to business situations To explore various motivational and organizational concepts and how these can drive individuals to action To explore various aspects of decision making To look at the changes taking place in business today To look at the impacts of foreign competition

General Education Learning Outcomes Addressed

Goal 1. Students will take courses which expose them to a range of basic religious beliefs and diverse ethical perspectives and which encourage them to develop their own perspectives on global issues.	X
Goal 2. Students will become familiar with the historical, scientific, literary, and/or philosophical content of a range of disciplines.	X
Goal 3. Students will acquire and practice skills for reading, writing, speaking, listening, abstract inquiry, critical thinking, logical reasoning, and using computers and related technology.	X
Goal 4. Students will develop an appreciation for and means of analyzing art, literature, music, communication, science, and/or theatre.	X
Goal 5. Throughout their general education experience, students will analyze and reflect upon the challenges facing our global society as well as the importance of being a life-long learner and responsible citizen.	X

Required Textbooks and other materials	“Principles of Management”; Hill & McShane; McGraw- Hill Irwin Publishing; 1^st. edition ISBN # 0073530123
Knowledge Base	The Wall Street Journal Selected Periodicals Management journals

Instructional Strategies

Case Analysis	X	Library and Internet Research
Debate		Practice/drill
Discovery/Independent Research		Problem solving
Discussion/Questioning/Interviewing	X	Reading assignments	X
Experiential Learning		Role playing/simulation games
Field Experience		Service Learning
Group Presentation		Video/Audio Review and Critique	X
Laboratory Experiences		Other
Lecture	X

Methods of Assessment

Abstracts		Participation	X
Attendance	X	Peer Evaluation
Capstone Project		Portfolio
Case Study		Portfolio Lab Performance
Exams	X	Presentations
Group Projects		Professional Evaluation
Homework Assignments	X	Quizzes
Internet Research		Research project
Journaling		Other
Lab Performance
Oral/written review of literature

Grading

Exams ( 4@100) 400 Points

Homework (4@25) 100 Points

Total 500 Points

Note : Attendance Points will be added or subtracted to this total

Grading Scale/Distribution

Grade % of points earned

A 93-100

A- 90-92

B+ 87-89

B 83-86

B- 80-82

C+ 77-79

C 73-76

C- 70-72

D+ 67-69

D 63-66

D- 60-62

F BELOW 60

Honor Code

I will not knowingly engage in any dishonorable behavior, cheat, steal, lie or commit any act of plagiarism during my academic work, course, or endeavor. If I observe an act which I believe violates the University’s Honor Code, I may, in my discretion, report it to the appropriate personnel.

Course Policies and Practices

Attendance - see attached Policy

Make–up Exams – In the event of sickness or other extenuating circumstances, the Instructor will give a make up exam at a mutually convenient time, but not later than 1 class session after the original exam date. All make-up exams will be given in the Testing Center.

Late Assignments – Late assignments will automatically have points deducted depending on the points available and the lateness of the assignment.

Extra Credit – Any opportunities for extra credit will be announced by the Instructor. NOTE: TOTAL EXTRA CREDIT POINTS CANNOT EXCEED 35 POINTS

Academic Dishonesty - Academic Dishonesty is a basis for disciplinary action. Academic dishonesty includes but is not limited to activities such as cheating, and plagiarism (presenting as one’s own work the intellectual or creative accomplishments of another without giving credit to the source or sources). The faculty member in whose course or under whose tutelage an act of academic dishonesty occurs has the option of failing the student for the academic hours in question and may refer the case to other academic personnel for further action. The University may impose penalties for academic dishonesty up to and including expulsion from the university. Please turn off cell phones/beepers during class (or use vibrate mode).Students using their cell phones during class for text messaging may be subject to having their phones confiscated for the remainder of the class and /or other disciplinary actions deemed appropriate by the instructor ( i.e. deduction of points)

You may consume beverages in the classroom unless otherwise prohibited. PLEASE DO NOT consume any food during class. Please remove any trash you generate.

Final Exam Date

Special Services

If you are a student with a disability, it is your responsibility to register with the Office of Disability Service and notify your instructor one week prior to any needed service so that reasonable accommodations can be made for you.

Course and Instructor Evaluation

At the conclusion of the course.

Additional Information

Please check Blackboard for the following :

Lecture power points

Test scores

Other pertinent announcements and information

Course Description:

This course is part of the College of Business core curriculum.

Course Objectives

The student will be able to demonstrate the following objectives:

Required Textbooks and other materials

Knowledge Base

Grading Scale/Distribution

I will not knowingly engage in any dishonorable behavior, cheat, steal, lie or commit any act of plagiarism during my academic work, course, or endeavor. If I observe an act which I believe violates the University’s Honor Code, I may, in my discretion, report it to the appropriate personnel.

Course Policies and Practices

At the conclusion of the course.