Santiago Canyon College

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Business 100 – Fundamentals of Business

***ROUGHDRAFT***

Instructor: Ernest Choi

Prerequisites: None

Instructor: Ernest Choi

Office Hours: By appointment

Mobile: 949-400-7652

Email: Choi_Ernest@sccollege.edu

Textbook: Business: A Changing World (Ferrell, Hirt, Ferrell). Paperback, SCC custom edition Publisher: McGraw-Hill (2016). ISBN 978 -1-259-17939-6

Grading:

Exams (100 points each) = 300 points

Marketing Analysis = 100 points

Attendance/Participation/Quizzes/Exercises = 100 points

Total = 500 points

Final Course Grades:

A = 450 – 500 points (90 – 100%)

B = 400 – 449 points (80 – 89.9%)

C = 350 – 499 points (70 – 79.9%)

D = 300 – 349 points (60 – 69.9%)

F = 299 points or less (below 60%)

Exams

Will be a combination of multiple-choice, True/False, Short Answer and Short Essay questions.

Academic Honesty

Cheating and/or plagiarism are not tolerated. Students enrolled at Santiago Canyon College are expected to be honest and forthright in their academic endeavors and assume an obligation to obey the Academic Honesty Policy. For specific policy information, please refer to the current SCC Catalog.

Student Conduct

All students are responsible for maintaining appropriate conduct while enrolled in classes through the Rancho Santiago Canyon Community College District (RSCCD). Guidelines for student are set forth in the RSCCD “Standards of Student Conduct” policy. Detailed information regarding student discipline and rights within this policy is available in the college catalogue and student handbook. Students who violate the Standards of Conduct are subject disciplinary action which includes, but is not limited to, removal from class, suspension, and expulsion.

Accommodations for Disabilities

Students with verifiable disabilities who want to request academic accommodations are responsible for notifying their instructor and Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) as early as possible in the semester. To arrange for accommodations, contact DSPS by phone (714) 628-4863 or (714) 639-9742 (TYY) Or stop by the DSPS Center in E-107.

Course Objectives

The purpose of this course is to introduce you (the student) to the wonderful world of business. Upon completing this course, you should have a solid understanding of numerous business topics, including:

• Can you generally describe the Unites States business system?
• What are some legal aspects faced by firms and what are their social responsibilities?
• What are some basic topics for discussing international business?
• What are the major forms of business ownership?
• What are the major challenges of business management, particularly leadership and human resources?
• How do businesses market products and services?
• How do businesses disclose finances? How is financial information reported to the public?
• What is the role of money and banking in the economy? How do securities markets function?
• Can you make an informed decision about a college major or a business career?

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to recognize and identify basic forms of business ownership. Students will be able to formulate a relationship between business and its environment, including its legal and ethical responsibilities. Students will learn to think critically about business topics, understanding the relationship between marketing, management, and finance.

Transferability and Degrees

This course transfers to both the University of California and California State University, and many other four-year institutions. Business 100 is a required course for Associates Degrees in Business Administration, Business Management, and General Management.

Course Policies

Contact: email (choi_ernest@sccollege.edu) is the best way to reach me.

Grades: are available at all times on Blackboard. It’s your responsibility to verify your scores. We can discuss grades at any time.

Exams: there are no make-up exams.

Attendance: Miss more than three discussions and/or assignments and you will be dropped. Please don’t rely on the instructor to drop you from the class if you stop attending. It is your responsibility to drop the course if you stop attending.

Email to Instructor: You may email your questions and comments to the instructor at: choi_ernest@sccollege.edu. Please allow 24 hours for me to respond. To help me manage email,

I have two requirements:

1. The subject line of your email includes the course name and section: Business 100
2. Your full name (first and last) appears in the ‘From” line when your message lands in my Inbox. If you haven’t done this already, change it on your email client. I want to see your name in my Inbox, not some random email address.

***I will not reply if you do not follow these guidelines***

Instructor Background

Business Background: Over 20 years of experience in the banking sector working in sales, training,management and consulting.

Education: M.B.A., Purdue University (2011); B.S., U.C. Riverside (1999)

Instructor Notes

Your education is your responsibility. Take it seriously and treat it like it’s your job. If you are unable to complete an assignment or take an exam, contact the instructor. The dates for assignments and examsare listed on the schedule, so plan accordingly.

Important Deadlines

Start Date February 5, 2018

End Date May 30, 2018

Last Day to Add (add code required) February 18, 2018

Last Drop Date with 'W' May 6, 2018

Last Drop Date without 'W' February 18, 2018

Last Date to get Refund February 18, 2018