This 3-page document is a syllabus for an introductory business course that provides details on the instructor, class times, course description and outcomes, prerequisites, grading structure, textbooks, teaching strategies, attendance policies, and course topics. The course aims to introduce students to various business models and functions including management, human resources, marketing, economics, and relevant business laws. Students will complete assignments developing and presenting a business plan, exams, homework, and online discussions to demonstrate their knowledge of essential business principles and value of general business knowledge.

1. APM300R4 Introduction to Business Syllabus v5.1
BUS 100 Introduction to Business
Instructor Course Dates
Josh De La Torre, MBA August 6, 2009 – October 6, 2009
e-mail:Jodelat2@phoenix.edu
Preferred e-mail: josh_delatorre@ymail.com
Online Classroom Hours Online Office Hours
Monday 12:00pm – 2:50pm Tuesday & Thursday 11:30am – 12:00pm
Course Description
This course is designed to be an introduction to the operation of various types of
businesses, including business engaging in electronic commerce. Topics covered
include an overview of various traditional business and e-business models, building a
business, business law, and government regulation. Special emphasis is place on
business in the “new economy.”
Course Outcomes
The course outcomes are the goals of instruction. These outcomes identify the
knowledge, skills, and attitudes a student should have upon completing this course.
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
Knowledge
• Explore the fundamentals of business and economics.
• Describe the key aspects of different types of businesses.
• Examine how business laws affect business structure and behavior.
Skills
• Demonstrate how teamwork contributes to successful business growth.
• Research essential business principles.
Attitudes
• Value general business knowledge.
Course Prerequisites
None
Class Breakdown
CO/GA/IL
Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 0
Total Hours: 30
CA/VA
Lecture Hours: 36
Lab Hours: 0
Total Hours: 36
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Credit Hours
CO/IL/GA = 3.0 Credit Hours
CA/VA = 3.5 Credit Hours
Course Texts
Business, Ninth Edition, William Pride, Robert Hughes, Jack Kapoor
Teaching Strategies
The teaching strategies for this course include facilitated discussion (with visuals as
needed), demonstration, online class discussion, online guided practice, and
feedback.
Grading
Key Graded Assignment: Developing a Business Plan* 35%
Key Graded Assignment: Presenting a Business Plan 15%
Midterm Exam 10%
Final Exam 10%
Homework 25%
Forum Participation 5%
* Indicates that this Key Graded Assignment has a research component.
It is recommended that students keep all Key Graded Assignments to use in their
portfolio.
At the end of each course, each student is assigned a final grade as follows:
Grade Quality Points Point Range Interpretation
A 4.0 93-100 Excellent
A- 3.7 90-92
B+ 3.3 87-89
B 3.0 83-86 Above average
B- 2.7 80-82
C+ 2.3 77-79
C 2.0 73-76 Average
C- 1.7 70-72
D+ 1.3 66-69
D 1.0 60-65 Below average
F 0.0 59 & below Failure
I 0.0 Incomplete
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Course Completion Requirements
Students must achieve a passing grade of D or above by completing all required
examinations, submitting all required lab exercises and projects, and meeting the
standards of the school attendance policy.
Attendance and Classroom Policies
Students are expected to adhere to the attendance and tardiness policies stated
in the current catalog. This course Introduction to Business will adhere to the
University of Phoenix 25% Rule. The 25% rule states; Students who miss
25% of the scheduled class will be subject to withdrawl from the class.
Course Topics
• Fundamentals of business**
• Types of business and business structures
• The global business environment
• E-business fundamentals and technology
• Functions and roles of management
• Managing human resources
• Teams
• Marketing principles
• Economics and finance
• Related business laws
** = library research
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