Selected Topics in Business
Course Code:
GEB4930
Credit Hours:
1-3
Effective beginning:
2023-24
Sections:
700
Course Description:This course covers topics of current interest or of special interest to students or instructors. Topics may vary. This course may be repeated for up to 9 semester hours credit.
Course Details
Prerequisites:
Permission of department chair
Instructors:
As assigned
Required textbooks/ course materials:
No textbook or course materials are required to purchase for this course. This is a zero textbook cost course.
Assignment/course outline:
Topics of current interest or of special interest to students or instructors will be narrowed down to help create the final assessment and weekly deliverables.
Discipline-level learning outcomes:
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree Learning Outcomes:
BA-1 Exhibit knowledge of accounting, finance, management, legal, operations and marketing.
BA-2 Identify MIS, economics, technology, statistical data and decision support tools for making effective business decisions.
BA-3 Recognize the impact of today’s global economy, diversity and cultures on businesses.
BA-4 Comprehend how effective leadership, teamwork and ethics relate to best business practices.
BA-5 Use effective oral and written communication skills, including effective research techniques.
Course-level learning outcomes:
| Course-level student learning outcomes | Discipline-level learning outcomes | Assessment methods |
|---|---|---|
|
Evaluate complex situations, identify key issues, compare and contrast the situation to the management theories. Formulate the development and implementation of a comprehensive strategic plan for an organization through the use of cases. Facilitate the professional communication of a presentation and/or project paper by integrating concepts (cognitive) from course(s). Integrate concepts from other Bachelor of Science Business Administration courses. |
BA-1, BA-2, BA-3, BA-4, BA-5 BA-1, BA-2, BA-3, BA-4, BA-5 BA-1, BA-2, BA-3, BA-4, BA-5 BA-1, BA-2, BA-3, BA-4, BA-5 |
Tests, Quizzes, Homework |
Means of accomplishing learning outcomes:
- Attend and participate in class regularly.
- Read all assigned material before class.
- Study in-class notes and online (Canvas) materials.
- Complete assigned projects in a timely manner to enable reflections and revisions on the final product.
- Participate in discussions.
- Demonstrate your mastery of the required skills on quizzes, exams, etc.
- Complete all assignments with promptness and accuracy.
- All written documents as well as online assignments must be completed using correct grammar, spelling, and structure.
The grading breakdown is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.
- Quizzes, up to 40%
- Test (includes midterm and final), up to 60%
- Asignments, Projects and/or Labs, up to 40%
- Participation, up to 20%
Please see your first day handout for individual instructor grading schemes.
Academic Honesty: Do not attempt to get assistance on exams from any other individual; or to complete assignments or gain answers for quiz questions or assignments dishonestly. Please refer to the 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ Catalog and the 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ Student Handbook for information on the Academic Honor Code and the Academic Honor Code – Consequences. Academic dishonesty includes but is not limited to plagiarism, cheating, and misrepresentation on assignments, quizzes and/or exams.
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