BUSG 2309 0381 - SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Introduction

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Title:	Small Business Management & Entrepreneurship
Course Prefix & Number:		BUSG 2309	Section Number:	382	Semester/Year:	SP2 22
Semester Credit Hours:		3	Lecture Hours:	48	Lab Hours:	0
Course Description (NCTC Catalog): Starting, operating, and growing a small business. Includes essential management skills, how to prepare a business plan, accounting, financial needs, staffing, marketing strategies, and legal issues.
Course Prerequisite(s): None
*Required Course Materials:* Small Business Management: Creating a Sustainable Competitive Advantage, Seventh Edition Author: Timothy Hatten Publisher: SAGE Publishing eBook ISBN: 978-1-544-36495-7 Print ISBN: 978-1-544-36591-6

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:	Dr. Andre’ Bryant
Campus/Office Location:	Available Via WebEx
Telephone Number:	256-457-6065 Mobile
E-mail Address:	abryant@nctc.edu

OFFICE HOURS

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
8 – 10am			8-10am
	5 – 6pm Virtual	5 – 6pm Virtual	5 – 6pm Virtual
By Appt.	By Appt.	By Appt.	By Appt.	By Appt.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog

At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
	Identify the management skills for a small business
	Outline issues related to choosing a business and obtaining a return on investment
	Create a Business Plan

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements	Graded Course Elements	Percentage or Point Values
14	Chapter Quizzes	30%
4	Case Studies	20%
6	Discussion Forums	15%
1	Final Exam	10%
1	Business Plan Project	25%
	Total	100%

Grading Scale

A	90% - 100%	D	60% - 69%
B	80% - 89%	F	0 – 59%
C	70% - 79%

COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)

Week	Assignments		Topic
1	Read Chapter 1 Review PowerPoints	Required to Begin Module Chapter 1 Quiz Discussion Forum	Small Business Management & Entrepreneurship
2	Read Chapters 2-3 Review PowerPoints	Chapters 2-3 Quizzes Discussion Forum Business Plan topic due Case Study 2	Social Entrepreneurship, Ethics & Strategic Planning
3	Read Chapters 4 & 10 Review PowerPoints	Chapters 4 & 10 Quizzes Discussion Forum Case Study 4	The Business Plan & The Legal Environment
4	Read Chapters 5-7 Review PowerPoints	Chapters 5-7 Quizzes Case Study 7	Franchising, Existing Businesses and Start-ups
5	Read Chapters 11-13 Review PowerPoints	Chapters 11-13 Quizzes Discussion Forums	Marketing Strategy & Research Marketing – The 4Ps
6	Read Chapters 14-15 Review PowerPoints	Chapters 14-15 Quizzes Case Study 14	Small Business Management & HR Management
7	Read Chapters 8-9 Review PowerPoints	Chapters 8-9 Quizzes Discussion Forum Business Plan Due	Accounting & Financial Statements and Small Business Financing
8	Review	Chapter 16 Quizzes Final Exam – Due Friday	Operations Management

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Regular attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member. Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work.

Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)

ATTENDANCE Online Sections:

Attendance will be taken from discussion forum participation. Students must make a post in the discussion forum to be log as present for the week. If no discussion forum is included in the weekly module, completion of the chapter quiz will be used for attendance verification.

Students must participate in more than 75% of all classroom sessions to successfully complete this course. There are 8 class sessions in this semester. The final grade will be reduce 5% for more than 2 unexcused absences.

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is February 22, 2021.

Withdrawing from a Course: Students can learn more about the withdraw policy and procedure by http://www.nctc.edu/curren t -students/dro p -withdra w -class.htm l (Links to an external site.).

GRADE APPEALS & INCOMPLETE GRADES:

Students can read more about the college's grade appeal processes and procedures for assigning incomplete grades by visiting the Academic Catalog: https://www.nctc.edu/catalog/academi cpolicies/grade s -reports/studen t -grad e -appeal.htm l (Link s t o a n externa l site.) and https://www.nctc.edu/catalog/academi c -policies/grade s reports/incomplet egrades.htm l (Link s t o a n externa l site.).

Syllabi Statements Spring 2021 - COVID-19 Specific

Conversion of Onsite Classes to Online/Remote Format: North Central Texas College students should be aware that in the event of a college closure due to COVID-19, onsite classes will be converted to an online/remote format. Students should plan ahead to ensure they have access to the computer equipment (either PC, MAC, or tablet), webcam, and internet connectivity to continue their classes in an online/remote format. Please read all your official North Central Texas College student emails as the transition from onsite to online/remote might require a reorganization in your personal situation. Students will be granted a 72-hour transition and grace period. Online classes will continue as scheduled without disruption. Wear a mask, stay safe, and contact your Instructor as the situation arises. These policies and procedures were updated on July 30, 2020 and are subject to change as conditions change.

Face Coverings: Per the North Central Texas College guidance on face coverings on campus, in the instructional setting, faculty and students must wear face coverings, such as masks or face shields. Students without coverings, or those who do not comply with the rules relating to face coverings, will not be able to participate in on-campus classroom activities. To request an exception to this requirement, students should contact the NCTC HR Office of Enrollment Management (ccove@nctc.edu). Failure to comply with the face coverings requirement may result in the Instructor directing the student to leave the classroom. Any student asked to leave the classroom may be referred to the student conduct officer. These policies and procedures were updated on July 30, 2020 and are subject to change.

Temporary COVID-19 Attendance Policy for Face-to-Face Meetings: We are facing an unprecedented situation in which all of us must be flexible and make prudent decisions in the best interest of our families, our campus, and our community. In light of this, North Central Texas College is temporarily establishing the requirement that faculty keep records of student attendance for face-to-face course meetings as well as a documented seating chart. In addition, students who are sick or need to quarantine should not attend classes. Students will not be required to provide formal documentation from a health care provider and will not be penalized for COVID-19 related absences when proper notification to campus health officials is made in accordance with the guidelines stated below.

Faculty will:

Notify students about important course information and delivery changes through Canvas and campus email.

Students should:

Provide notification to campus officials (via NCTC Daily Health Check protocol through Canvas) if they have tested positive for COVID-19 or have to quarantine so we can confirm reported absence with instructors, monitor, and assist the campus community.
Notify instructors in advance of the absence.
Connect with that class through Webex if the class session is being transmitted in a hybrid fashion.
Keep up with and/or make up missed classwork or assignments.
Submit assignments digitally through Canvas or other means as announced by your instructor.
Work with their instructors to reschedule exams, labs, and other critical academic activities described in the course syllabus.
Check Canvas and campus email daily to receive important announcements pertaining to the course.

During the spring 2021 semester, faculty with face-to-face meetings will establish assigned seating/work stations to facilitate roll-taking, and, if necessary, contact tracing. Additionally, we ask all members of the College community to be attentive to their health, and safeguard others, by following the CDC’s guideline to “stay home when you are sick.” You should stay home if you have symptoms. More information on what to do if you are sick is available at the CDC’s website.

Additional NCTC information is available at http://www.nctc.edu/coronavirus/index.html

DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).

Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc. Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage selfadvocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.

If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (940) 498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-4321. Alternative students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville.

CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)________

Communication
Mathematics o Government/Political Science
Life and Physical Science o Social and Behavioral Sciences
Language, Philosophy & Culture o Component Area Option
Creative Arts
American History

REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)

Critical Thinking
Communication
Empirical and Quantitative

Teamwork
Personal Responsibility
Social Responsibility

COURSE TYPE

Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course

X WECM Course

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct”.

CAPSTONE COURSE

The capstone course for the Business Management Certificate is BUSG 2300 – Business Leadership Applications.

The capstone course requirement for the Business Management AAS Degree is BUSG 2380 – Cooperative Education General Business. It should be taken the last semester before graduation. This course may not be substituted.

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS

Name of Chair/Coordinator:	Dr. Cherly Furdge
Office Location:	Corinth Campus
Telephone Number:	940-498-6238
E-mail Address:	cfurdge@nctc.edu
Name of Instructional Dean:	Debbie Huffman
Office Location:	Gainesville Campus
Telephone Number:	940-668-3357
E-mail Address:	dhuffman@nctc.edu