NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Course title: PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT

Course prefix, number, and section number: BMGT 1327 0340

Semester/Year of course: SPR 2026

Semester start and end dates: 1/12/26 – 5/9/26

Modality (Face to face/Synchronous or Asynchronous online/Hybrid): Asynchronous Online

Class meeting location, days, and times: N/A

Lab meeting location, days, and times: N/A

Semester credit hours: 3.0

Course Description: Concepts, terminology, principles, theories, and issues in the field of management. 48 lecture hours. At the conclusion of the course a student will be able to: Explain various theories, processes, and functions of management; apply theories to a business environment; identify leadership roles in organizations; and describe elements of the communication process.

Course prerequisites: None

Required course materials: Management by LePine, et all, First Edition w/ Connect McGraw Hill Publishing

Name of instructor: Adam Sijansky

Office location: N/A

Telephone number: N/A

Email address: asijansky@nctc.edu

Office hours for students: Tuesday & Thursday, 6:30pm-7:30pm; or by appointment

SYLLABUS CHANGE DISCLAIMER

The faculty member reserves the right to make changes to this published syllabus if it is in the best interest of the educational development of this class. Any such changes will be announced as soon as possible in person and/or writing.

SUMMARY OF COURSE ASSIGNMENTS

List of graded assignments:

Orientation Meeting – 5% of total grade

Course Overview Assignments – 1% of total grade

Smartbook Reading Assignments – 10% of total grade

Learning Objective Quizzes – 10% of total grade

Chapter Quizzes – 20% of total grade

ABA Assignments– 10% of total grade

Discussion Forums – 10% of total grade

Aspire to Be Hired Assignments – 15% of total grade

Management Research Paper – 25% of total grade

Final grade scale: 

A – 90-100

B – 80-89.9

C – 70-79.9

D – 60-69.9

F - < 60

Late work policy: To ensure fairness for all students, late work is not accepted except in cases of documented illness or documented extenuating family circumstances. Each assignment is available for a full seven days; please plan accordingly and use the time provided. If you experience technical issues uploading an assignment and need to submit it by email, it must be time-stamped in accordance with the stated due date. All assignments contribute to your learning and overall course success, so none should be overlooked or ignored.

Above all, I’m here to help you be successful. Please communicate so we can work together to mitigate disruptions.

SEE CANVAS FOR THE COMPLETE COURSE CALENDAR, OUTLINE, DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF GRADED WORK, AND OTHER RELATED MATERIAL.

COURSE POLICIES

Academic Integrity Policy:

This course follows NCTC’s policy on academic integrity. See student handbook for complete information.

Artificial Intelligence Policy:

Specific Use

Use of ChatGPT (or other similar tools that generate text) is allowed in this class for specific assignments only. When use of the tool is allowed, it will be explicitly noted in the assignment directions. If you utilize artificial intelligence for any part of the assignment (from idea generation to text creation to text editing), you must properly cite the source.

Acceptable uses include brainstorming topics, identifying relevant concepts, or generating study questions. Students are fully responsible for verifying the accuracy, validity, and existence of all information obtained through AI tools. Any content submitted that contains inaccurate information, fabricated sources, or references that do not exist will be treated as plagiarism, regardless of whether the error originated from an AI tool. AI tools may not be used to write or generate papers, essays, discussion board responses, or other graded written assignments. All submitted work must reflect the student’s own original thinking, analysis, and writing. Use of AI in a manner that replaces original student work, misrepresents authorship, or violates academic integrity standards may result in disciplinary action consistent with institutional policies. When in doubt about whether a particular use of AI is appropriate, students should consult the instructor before submitting the assignment.

Attendance Policy:

Attendance is measured through participation in assigned discussion forums. Further, attendance will be granted according to active participation, which is expected and is essential to the learning experience in this course. Active Participation involves more than simply logging in to be counted present or posting a minimal response. While participation is not assigned a separate numerical grade, students are evaluated on the quality of their contributions and insights throughout the course.

High-quality contributions typically demonstrate one or more of the following characteristics:

• Offer a unique and relevant perspective
• Advance the discussion or analysis in a meaningful way
• Build thoughtfully on the ideas and comments of others
• Reflect careful thinking and application of course concepts rather than unsupported personal opinion

Students are encouraged to engage thoughtfully and consistently, as meaningful participation enhances both individual learning and the collective learning environment.

Please note – the use of AI to initiate or respond to discussion will is not acceptable. All discussion must be original.

If a student does not participate they may be dropped from the course or withdrawn. Participation/attendance is logged based on assignment completion.

Withdrawal Policy:

A student may withdraw from a course on or after the official date of record. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate and complete a Withdrawal Request Form.

Last day to withdraw from the course with a “W” is: March 30, 2026

Student Learning Outcomes:

After completing this course, the student will be able to

• LO1 - Explain various theories, processes and functions of management. 
• LO2 - Apply theories to a business environment.
• LO3 - Identify leadership roles in organizations.
• LO4 - Describe the elements of the communication process.

Email Communication:

All course-related emails must be sent through Canvas. Please do not use personal email accounts to contact the instructor, as messages sent outside of Canvas will not receive a response. Canvas messaging should be used for general course or course content questions only. Questions regarding grades will not be addressed via email. If you would like to discuss your grade, please schedule a meeting during office hours or request an appointment.

Extra Credit:

Extra credit opportunities are offered solely at the instructor’s discretion. Please do not email requests for extra credit. If an extra credit assignment is made available, the instructor will notify the class via Canvas. Students are strongly encouraged to focus on completing all required assignments successfully rather than relying on extra credit. Consistent reading of the textbook and completion of all assigned work greatly increase the likelihood of success in this course.

Lectures and Readings:

Students are responsible for reading all assigned textbook chapters, watching lecture videos, and taking their own notes. Do not rely exclusively on posted lecture notes or PowerPoint presentations. Any PowerPoint slides are provided as a guide and may be located within each course module, but they do not replace the textbook. You will need your textbook to be successful in this course. Exams and quizzes are based on both the PowerPoint materials and the full textbook chapters. Students are also expected to utilize the learning tools available in CONNECT.

Core Objectives:

This course includes quizzes and assignments that directly align with the required program and course learning outcomes. These assignments will be clearly identified and must be completed in a single attempt. Successful completion of these assessments is required to demonstrate mastery of course objectives.

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