Addendum Syllabus BUS1300 Small Business Mngt

1. Syllabus Addendum
Formative/Summative Evaluation
Activity Point Value # of Assignments Total Value
Discussion Thread 50 4 200
In Class/Online Activities 50 6 300
Final Activity 150 1 150
Homework Assignment 50 3 150
Mid-‐Term Exam 100 1 100
Final Exam 100 1 100
Total Points 1,000
Detailed Course Outline
Week Main Topics Course Competency
1 The Development Stage 1-Define competitive advantages in the
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marketplace and how to achieve them.
2-Description of business, location,
product or services to be offered.
3-Any licensing requirements.
2 New Venture Business Plan 4Computerized spreadsheets to project
financial data.
5 Financial records projecting the start-up
and operational expenses for at least six
months.
6 Identify appropriate sources of funding.
3 Marketing a Business 7-Promotional ideas (including mock-ups and
costs) for opening the business.
8-Marketing plan with details regarding
competition, pricing, sales and promotional
ideas.
4 Managing Growth: HR,
IT, Operations &
Personnel
9-Executive summary of a total business plan.

2. Homework (Out of Class) Assignments
WEEK 1
Assignment Outside Time Required
Read Chapters: 1-5 (Pages 1-102) 4 hrs (240 minutes)
Discussion Thread 4 hrs (240 minutes)
Homework #1 4 hrs (240 minutes)
Preparation for Mid-Term Exam 2 hrs (120 minutes)
WEEK 2
Assignment Outside Time Required
Read Chapters: 8-10(Pages 114-165) 4 hrs (240 minutes)
Discussion Thread 4 hrs (240 minutes)
Homework #2 4 hrs (240 minutes)
Preparation for Mid-Term Exam 2 hrs (120 minutes)
WEEK 3
Assignment Outside Time Required
Read Chapters: 11-13(Pages 168-220) 4 hrs (240 minutes)
Discussion Thread 4 hrs (240 minutes)
Homework #3 4 hrs (240 minutes)
Preparation for Final Exam 2 hrs (120 minutes)
WEEK 4
Assignment Outside Time Required
Read Chapters: 14-17(Pages 224-280) 4 hrs (240 minutes)
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3. Discussion Thread 4 hrs (240 minutes)
Homework #3 4 hrs (240 minutes)
Preparation for Final Exam 2 hrs (120 minutes)
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Instructor Biography
Mr. Patterson has lectured at Texas State University over the past year, relating to
Management, Healthcare Delivery Systems and Organizational Development. He has completed
3 Degrees (A.A.S. Technology, B.S. Political Science) and most recently a Master’s Degree in
Administration and Organizational Development from the University of the Incarnate Word. He
is currently pursuing a PhD in I/O Psychology and teaching at Brown Mackie College. His
corporate career spans from positions as an Analyst (Financial/Investment), Benefits Consulting
to a Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy. Serving the Country at age 17, instilled a sense of
community, pride and passion to serve others, specifically his students.
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conduct codes will result in directing the non-‐compliant student to leave class, being directed
to meet with the Dean of Academic Affairs, and/or having a warning put in such student’s
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the desks, in purses, or elsewhere, because the phone will be turned off. You can use break
times to access your text messages or your voicemail. If a cell phone rings or vibrates once in
class, it may be a mistake; however, if the cell phone rings or vibrates again, you will be
directed to leave class for the day to take care of whatever problem exists in your life to keep
the phone on in class.
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or faculty, in the reasonable opinion of your instructor and/or the Dean of Academics. A
student whose attire is unacceptable on campus may be directed, among other things, to not
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Assignment Make-‐Up Policy: Any late assignments must be approved by
the instructor to receive credit. Thus, open communication is very important
to maintain the integrity of the course and BMC.
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appropriate accommodations and in supporting equal access to services, programs and
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specific requested accommodations. Students will be asked to supply medical documentation
of the need for accommodation. Classroom accommodations are not retroactive, but are
effective only upon the student sharing approved accommodations with the instructor.
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