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Syllabus BUS 302 -THE GATEWAY EXPERIENCE California State University, Northridge Spring 2017 – Tu/Thu Instructor: Office: Office Hours: Email:

Mohamed S Afandi JH 4131 – Office Fridays: 2:00 – 5:00 [email protected]

ABOUT THE COURSE This course is designed to expand your knowledge of key concepts from your lower division core courses in financial and managerial accounting, micro and macroeconomics, business law, and statistics. Using a case study method will enable you to solve real world business problems by integrating the use of key concepts and tools of analysis, from these core courses. In addition, class activities and assignments will provide you with an appreciation for how these business disciplines work together in a business environment. The course is also designed to develop critical skills that you will need to succeed in today’s business environment. These skills include, building and working in teams, making effective oral presentations, writing clear business reports, memorandums and letters, and thinking critically, strategically, and ethically in solving business problems. For more information, go to the web site at http://www.csun.edu/cobaessc/gateway-course-business-302.

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Learn to build and work effectively in teams. Enhance written and oral communication. Understand the cross disciplinary nature of business problems and strategies. Review lower division business core material. Use ethical thinking in solving business problems.

METHOD OF INSTRUCTION The class will be conducted in an active learning format where you will be asked to participate. The role of the instructor is to help you develop critical business skills. These include: 

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Teamwork Students will work on several assignments (cases and team exercises) in teams of no more than six people and will be graded both on the quality of the final output as well as their team contribution. Develop writing skills Student teams will collaborate on written assignments and editing for a number of case studies. In addition there will be other individual writing assignments. Effective oral presentation skills Each team will formally present one of the cases to the class, as assigned by the instructor. Each member of the team will be graded individually on their part of the case presentation. In addition students will have many opportunities to contribute to class discussion. Review Lower Division Core You will work in teams on several cases that will require you to integrate materials across the lower division core.

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Strategic, critical, cross-discipline, and ethical thinking Many of the class exercises and business cases will require you to apply strategic, cross-discipline, or ethical thinking.

COURSE PREREQUISITES Junior standing and completion of all Lower Division Core courses (ACCT 220, ACCT 230, BLAW 280, BUS 105/205 or ENGL 205, COMP 100, ECON 160, ECON 161, SOM 120 or MATH 140, and MATH 102/103/105 or approved equivalents). ALL PREREQUISITES WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED. NONE OF THE PREREQUISITES CAN BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY WITH THIS COURSE. Please note that BUS 302 is a prerequisite for all business, information systems, and accounting majors and must be taken prior to all 400 level classes in the College of Business and Economics.

WHO MUST TAKE BUS 302 Students in degree programs, listed below, must take Business 302. 1. Bachelor of Science in Accountancy 2. Bachelor of Science in Information Systems 3. Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (all options or majors)

BUS 302L Students in the above programs must also take BUS 302L lab class, and achieve a passing grade. This lab class provides Lower Division Core (LDC) certification by administering exams in the six core fields of Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Business law, and Statistics. For details see 302L section of http://www.csun.edu/cobaessc/gateway-course-business-302. NOTE: You will not be able to enroll in 400-level Business classes until you pass both BUS 302 and 302L.

REQUIRED Response Card QT2 (Clicker): you can purchase the device directly from Turning Technologies website or from the bookstore. The website is https://store.turningtechnologies.com/ use your CSUN email in order to receive the discount. You must register your device ID on the course’s website (moodle). Otherwise, earned points will not be recorded. NO RESPONSEWARE. ONLY THE DEVICE. You must have the clicker on or before February 3, 2017. Otherwise, you will not be able to participate in any of the in class activities or quizzes.

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GRADE DETERMINATION Type of Assignment Team Building Exercises 1 & 2 COBAE Options Infomercial (Oral Presentation) Case Analysis (Oral Presentation) Case Analysis (Content Grade - 70 points) (Writing Grade - 30 points), & (WP grade -- 10 points) Questioners

Number of Assignments

Points in Course

2.00 1.00

50 50

Team

1.00

100

3.00

330

Individual & based on Questioner Team & based on Questioner

5.00X10

50 20 200 200

Challenge Team

1.00

In-Class Writing Assignment

1.00

Announced & Unannounced Quizzes/Activities GRAND TOTAL

All sessions

Team/Individual

Team & based on Questioner

Individual Individual Individual Individual

1000

GRADING SCALE A A-

93 - 100 90 – 92.99

B+ B

87 – 89.99 83 – 86.99

BC+

80 – 82.99 77 – 79.99

C C-

73 – 76.99 70 – 72.99

D+ D

67 – 69.99 63 – 66.99

DF

60 – 62.99 Below 60

Team grade: Please be advised that your individual score for a team assignment such as a case analysis report, or COBAE oral presentation is determined on the assigned team grade by the instructor AND the grade you receive on the evaluations conducted by your team members (evaluated and determined by the instructor – an evaluation score below 85% will be subject to a grade adjustment). For example, if the team grade assigned by the instructor for a written case analysis is 110 points (100%) and you received 70% (below 85%) on the team evaluations conducted by your peers and evaluated by the instructor, then your score for this written case analysis would be 77 points (70%). This means that the only time you will receive the assigned team score by the instructor is when you receive 85% or above on your team evaluations conducted by your team members and determined by the instructor. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS. 2-Attendance: on time attendance is required, including coming back from a scheduled break. There is NO MAKE UP for any in or out of class activities/assignments regardless of ANY circumstances. In addition, missing a class period will result in a 4% deduction from your overall grade per absence. However, you are allowed a maximum of two absences per semester, provided that such absences are approved by the instructor for an exceptional circumstances that are verified and documented. Frequently coming to class late (more than twice per semester) will lead to a 2% deduction from your overall grade for each time you are late. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS. Regardless, there is NO MAKE UP for ANY missed activity, EVEN FOR AN EXCUSED ABSENCE. F grade is recorded for any student with three or more absences.

Grades are FINAL and not subject to change unless a mathematical error occurred when calculating your grade. Your grade is based on my evaluation of your performance and not subject to any negotiation. Therefore, you are advised to plan accordingly.  

EVALUATION OF TEAM MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS each student must submit a confidential evaluation assessing each team member’s contribution to each major team assignment. Team evaluations will be completed

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using an approved evaluation form that is available on the course website. Forms must be uploaded via moodle by the deadline indicated on the course agenda. Late submissions will not be accepted. You must enter the names of your team members (first and last name) exactly as they appear on the class roster. Incorrect spelling of a team member’s name will lead to receiving ZERO points for the completed questioner. A copy of the class roster will be given to you in order to prevent these issues. HONEST EVALUATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Fabricated evaluations will be investigated and are subjected to CSUN’s Student Conduct Code (p. 536 CSUN 2006-2008 Catalog).

CLASS POLICIES 

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Ethics and Academic Honesty: Students are expected to act ethically and honestly in accordance with CSUN’s Student Conduct Code (p. 536 CSUN 2006-2008 Catalog). Assignments: All homework exercises, problems, and cases must be completed by the deadline outlined on the course calendar and course website. Cases must also be submitted electronically via Moodle (using Turnitin) Business Professionalism: Please observe the following rules TURN OFF YOUR CELL PHONES & PAGERS BEFORE CLASS BEGINS. LAPTOPS, IPADS, OR ANY NON APPROVED ELECTRONIC DEVICES WILL NOT BE ALLOWED DURING SCHEDULED CLASS SESSIONS. NO SIDE CONVERSATIONS WITH A CLASSMATE WHILE CLASS IS IN SESSION. o Organization, neatness, timeliness, and consistency are prerequisites for success in business. Make sure both your work and personal appearance reflect these qualities. o Come to class on time, be attentive, and do not leave during or before the class session ends. If you miss a class session, it is your responsibility to confer with your team members regarding class activities. Class Contribution: This section of your grade is based on the in class activities and the announced and unannounced quizzes conducted in class. THERE ARE NO MAKE FOR ANY MISSED ACTIVITY OR A QUIZ. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS. o

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CASE PRESENTATION ASSIGNMENTS

Case #

Title

Coaching Day

1 2 3

The Big Picture Paula's Palette Royal Bank of Midwest

March 7th March 28th April 11th

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Green Guard Care

April 25th

Presentation Chall Presented By Tea Day Written Report Only – Due on March April 4th 5,2 1, th April 18 3,4 6 May 2nd

OPTIONS ASSIGNMENTS

Options Accountancy Business Law Economics Finance Information Systems Management Marketing Human Resources Real Estate Systems & Operations Management Supply Chain Management

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Group 1 2 3 4 5

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