Course Syllabus

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Instructor: Derek Dokter

Contact Information - Email: ddokter@cerritos.edu

Date: Thursday Feb. 1, 2018 – May 17, 2018

Times: 6:30 pm - 9:50 pm 

Office Hours: Before class, at 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm in room BE116.  

 

 

 

 

Course Title: Small Business Management

Course Number: BA 153-28095

Number of Credits: 3 Credits

Session: 15 Week N

 

Welcome BA 153 students! I am glad you are here. This syllabus will serve as your road map to the class. Please read it carefully and feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. I look forward to working with you over the coming weeks!            

Course Description:

This course is designed to acquaint the student with the knowledge of principles, procedures, and opportunities in small business management. It covers such topics as entrepreneurial opportunities, developing a business plan, marketing, operations, and financial management. It briefly covers the practical aspects of record keeping, planning, and control.
Transfer Credit: CSU

Text:

The book is built into the modules for this class or you can download it as a .pdf (see Modules).

Class Schedule Link:

IMPORTANT: The Class Schedule outlines our weekly assignments and coursework due, points and grade calculations. CLICK HERE NOW TO REVIEW: Course Outline of Record

Student Learning Outcomes:

  1. Create Business Plan signifying the advantages and challenges to the proposed new business.
  2. Recite the advantages and disadvantages of self-employment.
  3. Identify the important records that must be kept by a small business.
  4. List the basic steps in making a sale.

Course Requirements:

In order to take this course, you must:

  1. Have access to a computer
  2. Have continuous broadband internet access
  3. Have the ability/permission to install plug-ins or software (e.g. Adobe Reader or Flash)
  4. Have the ability to download and save files and documents to a computer
  5. Have the ability to open Microsoft files and documents (.doc, .ppt, .xls, etc.)
  6. Have competency in the English language
  7. Have an email address & access to high speed internet.

Course Necessities: 

  1. Have class textbook and use it for the assessments. 
  2. Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe PDF creator.
  3. Read all of the chapters. 
  4. Complete the Quizzes.
  5. Complete the Assignments.
  6. Participate in the Class Discussions.
  7. Submit your work on time.

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:

If you have a disability for which you are or may be requesting an accommodation, you are encouraged to contact both your instructor and the Disabled Student Programs and Services at (562) 860-2451 ext. 2335, as early as possible in the term.

Please Click Below for a Subject Specific Titles for the Syllabus

Orientation/Overview

Netiquette Guidelines

Email

Class Policies

Technical Support

Dishonesty Policy

Student Services

Assessments Key Notes

Grades

Course Outline of Record

 

Course Summary:

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