Current course materials: Summer 2003:  course material bus

  THE UNIVERSITY OF TULSA

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Merry C. Beeson MS. RN. 

COURSE NUMBER AND: BUS 1013, Business and Society

NUMBER OF CREDITS: 3 hours

ALLOCATION OF CREDIT: Class = 3 hours/week for 3 hours credit

FACULTY RESPONSIBLE: Merry C.  Beeson, Merry-Beeson@utulsa.edu

OFFICE: 306 Chapman Hall x 3389, Office hours Monday & Thursday 1:30-4:00pm

CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Examines the role of business in society by introducing the global perspective of business, ethical issues, environmental concerns and the impacts of demographic diversity.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

 1.        Identify, analyze and discuss the components of a contemporary business environment.

 2.        Develop a foundation on which to develop a knowledge base for organizing the business enterprise.

3.                 Define and discuss the key elements of managing human resources.

4.                 Identify the basic principles of marketing.

5.                 Identify the various sources of capital.

6.                 Discuss the various methods of management, operations, information and evaluation.

7.                 Develop an understanding of risk management to include: financial, ethical and legal aspects.

METHODS OF TEACHING/LEARNING: Lecture, Internet assignments, audiovisual presentations, and discussion, team assignments, action-oriented learning activities.

REQUIRED TEXTS: Ebert, J. Griffin, R. (2003) Business Essentials, 4^th Edition; Prentice, Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey.,

EVALUATION METHOD:

 3 Quizzes                                    400 Pts.     40%

Final exam                                   200 Pts.     20%           

Business analysis                            200 Pts.     20%

Presentation                                 100 Pts.     10%

Attendance,

participation (up to 4.5 pts per day) 100 Pts.     10%

                        Total                  1000 Pts.   100% 

*Additional points to a maximum of 20 points can be accumulated by any student who brings to class/Ms. Beeson a current ('97-'02) article, that is of sufficient quality and scope, which will enhance or illuminate class content. Articles must precede presentation of class content.

 POLICY RELATED TO CLASS ATTENDANCE AND CLASSROOM PARTICIPATION: Students are expected to come prepared for discussion and group participation.  It is the student's responsibility to obtain class handouts or other valuable information.

 POLICY RELATED TO MISSED EXAMS BY STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN OFFICIALLY SANCTIONED UNIVERSITY ACTIVITIES AND/OR EXCUSED ILLNESSES:Students who participate in an officially sanctioned, scheduled activity shall be given an opportunity to make up exams or other assignments, which are missed as a result of this participation.  The manner in which missed tests or other assignments are made up is left to the discretion of each individual faculty member; however, students shall not be penalized and should be informed of the instruction's make-up policy, preferably in writing, at the beginning of each semester.  It is the responsibility of THE STUDENT to make arrangements with the instructor PRIOR TO the scheduled exam or other missed assignment.

All assignments are due and examinations are to be taken on the specified dates unless special arrangements are made prior to the due date, exam time.  Students are responsible for arranging make-up exams.  All missed exams must be made up within 5 school days.  Late assignments will be penalized 10 points for everyday late.  .  No assignment will be accepted after seven days late.  Students will be held responsible for behavior consistent with the policies outlined in The University of Tulsa Undergraduate Bulletin.

 ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT POLICY: It is the responsibility of the student to read and honor the Academic Honesty Policy listed in the University Student Handbook.  Review definition of “Academic Honesty” on pp. E51of The University Of Tulsa 2001-2002 Student Handbook.  "Plagiarism" is also discussed on pages E52-56.

 CLASSROOM DISTRACTIONS are to be kept to a minimum.  Students, who distract from the presentations and discussions, will be asked to leave the classroom.  Personal talking in class is disturbing to other students and faculty.  Student(s) with mobile phones and/or pagers are required to 1) turn the device off,  2) select the flashing light option or 3) set phone/pager to vibrate.  

 ALL STUDENTS are encouraged to familiarize themselves with and take advantage of services provided by the Center for Student Academic Support such as tutoring, academic counseling, and developing study skills.  The Center for Student Academic Support provides confidential consultations to any student with academic concerns as well as to students with disabilities.    

 SPECIAL EDUCATION OR PHYSICAL NEED: If you have a special educational or physical need that requires class accommodations, please discuss your academic needs with the course coordinator and contact the Coordinator of Student Advocacy Services. Student contracts are due following the first week of class.