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MGT 110
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Provides high-quality, easily
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Business Principles and Skills for Academic Success
Enables adults to earn
specific undergraduate and
graduate degrees while
maintaining their personal and
professional commitments.
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About Your Program at Benedictine University – Moser College
About This Document
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commitment to advancements in technology and blended learning.
About Moser College
The Moser College of Adult & Professional Studies delivers its curricular
programs in a specifically designed structure deliberately oriented for working,
adult learners. The Moser College is committed to providing a learning
environment which extends beyond the classroom and is designed specifically
to meet the needs of its students and their employers by bringing a quality
educational experience without requiring the student to relocate or travel
extensively beyond their home area. Benedictine University's Moser College of
Adult & Professional Studies is fully accredited by the Higher Learning
Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools*.
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About Blended Learning
Blended learning is the integration of different learning environments: mainly
the online format with the face-to-face format, but may also include mobile
learning. Blended learning, also referred to as hybrid learning, relies on both
the advantages of digital/technology innovation and the methods of face-toface instruction. At Moser College, we use blended learning by combining
asynchronous online classroom sessions with a face-to-face classroom
environment. We alternate between the online session and the face-to-face
session in 5-week courses, with the A session being face-to-face and the B
session being online.
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The Ten Hallmarks of a Benedictine Education
A Benedictine Education
Based on the Rules of Saint Benedict, a Benedictine
Education is based on the Benedictine Wisdom
Tradition that sets as its goals the transformation of the
Human mind AND Heart and has at its foundation “The
Ten Hallmarks of a Benedictine Education”.
The Ten Hallmarks
Each academic year Moser College will be celebrating
two of the Hallmarks. This academic year 2011-2012,
the Hallmarks Stability and Stewardship have been
chosen. The ten hallmarks are:
1. Love of Christ and Neighbor
2. Prayer: a Life marked by liturgy, lection and
Mindfulness
3. Stability: commitment to the daily life of this place,
its heritage and tradition
4. Conversatio: the way of formation and
transformation
5. Obedience: a commitment to listening and
consequent action
6. Discipline: a way toward learning and freedom
7. Humility: knowledge of self in relation to God,
others and creation
8. Stewardship: responsible use of creation, culture
and the arts
9. Hospitality: openness to others
10. Community: call to serve the common good
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Student Expectations
Expectations of Students
In order to get the maximum use of the time available, it is expected that you
will:
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Read the material to be covered in the class and complete required
assignments prior to attending the class/session;
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Arrive/login to class/session prepared to participate actively;
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Be prepared to actively participate in the collaborative activities of each
class/session; and
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Always feel free to seek additional help from the instructor when the need
arises.
Attendance Policy
Students may not miss more than 25% of the live classroom sessions. Doing so
will result in an F for the course.
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Submission of Work
All assignments are to be submitted into Desire 2 Learn (D2L) unless otherwise noted by instructor.
Assignments must be submitted by due date. Any assigned work submitted late for any unexcused
reason will receive a lowered grade. Please refer to your instructor’s late work policy located in D2L.
In the event that you miss an examination for due cause, arrangements must be made with the
instructor for a make-up examination. Important criteria concerning the submission of work:
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Make-up examinations may differ from the original class examination.
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Per University policy, assignments cannot be accepted by an instructor after the last day of the course.
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Only discussions threads posted by 11:59 pm CST on the due date will count for grading purposes.
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About Netiquette
What is Netiquette?
"Netiquette" stands for "Internet Etiquette", and refers to the set of practices which help to make the online
experiences pleasant for all involved. As you might expect, netiquette, like other forms of etiquette, is about
courtesy, manners, codes of behavior, protocols and respect. Netiquette primarily focuses on how we interact with
one another online, by being aware of: our use of language, others’ cultural background, conventional norms, and
other behaviors. Below you will find guidelines concerning the basics of online interaction. If it isn’t something you
would say or do in the face-to-face classroom, it is probably inappropriate in the online class as well.
Netiquette Basics
1. Follow the Golden Rule (“One should treat others as one would like others to treat oneself”)
2. Be ethical, fair, tolerant and mindful of others – avoid stereotyping, judgment and prejudice
3. Know the boundaries of particular cyberspaces – what is acceptable in a text or chatroom with friends may
not be appropriate in a classroom or in an online conversation with an instructor
4. Respect the time of others by: 1) using descriptive subject lines, 2) resizing images for the web, 3) providing
links instead of copying and pasting content, 5) using white space by inserting blank lines between paragraphs
and headers and 6) limiting your use of attachments
5. Copy the minimum number of people – it is tempting to send “email” or “message blasts” because it is easier
for the poster, but it is not easier for the reader
Inappropriate Online Usage
1. Avoid “flaming” – flaming is sending offensive, insulting or criticizing messages. This happens more often
online then in face-to-face interaction, because there is an illusion of anonymity.
2. Flaming is neither productive nor appropriate for the learning environment
3. Always avoid flaming when it comes to content and opinions, but also avoid it when it comes to grammar,
punctuation and spelling corrections
4. Avoid using CAPS if possible and never type messages in ALL CAPS – this is considered yelling and is often
seen as a form of aggression
5. Use emoticons ( :) , :( , :-) ) sparingly and avoid the use of JK, BRB, LOL and other text language
Confidentiality and Privacy
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Email, messaging and posting are forms of written record and are just as permanent as a letter or document
Do not publicize your own or others’ personal information (such as email, phone numbers, last names etc.)
Respect copyright and cite any and all sources
Do not expect that your communications are private, instead assume all communications are public
For more information please review Netiquette by Virginia Shea
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Individual Development and Educational Assessment
IDEA Objectives
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Acquiring skills in working with others as a member of a team.
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Developing creative capacities (writing, inventing, designing,
performing in art, music, drama, etc.)
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Gaining a broader understanding and appreciation of intellectual/
cultural activity (music, science, literature, etc.)
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Developing skill in expressing oneself orally or in writing.
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Learning how to find and use resources for answering questions or
solving problems.
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Developing a clearer understanding of, and commitment to, personal
values.
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Learning to analyze and critically evaluate ideas, arguments, and
points of view.
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Acquiring an interest in learning more by asking questions and
seeking answers.
IDEA Description
The IDEA student survey focuses on the instructor’s learning objectives for the course and on the
progress each student made toward achieving those objectives. By answering thoughtfully and
honestly, your ratings and comments will be much more helpful – to the instructor, the department
chair, and the dean of the college. As students, you should also know that student ratings and
comments have been used to help evaluate courses and to improve the educational experience at
Benedictine University. The appropriate standard of conduct with respect to student surveys is
thoughtful comments and constructive criticism – respectfully communicated.
A Focus on Learning
“The IDEA Student Ratings system looks at instruction in terms of its endgame. Rather than
emphasizing teaching style or personality, the IDEA system focuses on student learning and the
methods used to facilitate it.” – from the IDEA website: www.theideacenter.org/node/5
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Student Evening Course Overview
Course Description
Introductory course for adults pursuing an Associate’s degree. Academic success topics include learning
styles, group interaction, written and oral communication, research and critical thinking skills, and time
management. This course also includes a survey of business structures and operations. Other topics
include the role of consumers in business, social responsibility within business organizations, and
specialized business fields.
Course Materials
Required Textbook and Materials
Davis, D. (2011). The adult learner’s companion: A guide for the adult college student.
(2nd ed.) ISBN 9780495913832
Pride, W., Hughes, R., Kapoor, J. (2013). Foundations of business. (3rd ed.)
ISBN 9781111580155
Technological Computer Requirements
Students in the Blended program will need: High-speed Internet access; a sound card and speakers;
Windows XP (minimum)/Windows 7 (recommended) or Mac OS X 10.5 or higher; and Firefox 3.6 or
higher. It is also highly recommended that students have access to a microphone or webcam for
optional audio/videoconferencing.
Discussion Forum Guidelines
The Course Grading Scale
A
=
4.00
90 - 100%
EXCELLENT
B
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3.00
80 – 89%
GOOD
C
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2.00
70 – 79%
SATISFACTORY
D
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1.00
60 – 69%
PASS
F
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0.00
BELOW 60%
FAIL
I
=
INC
INCOMPLETE
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make a post to each discussion question for that
week by day 4 of each week and respond to at least
two other postings by the end of the week. Individual
Posts are worth up to 5 points and the total
Response Posts are worth up to 5 points total. Each
discussion will total up to 10 points.
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Student Evening Course Outcomes Based in Bloom’s Taxonomy
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Assignment
Pts.
Building Trust and Creating Teams
Group Activity
26pts
Scrutinize the text for key ideas an concepts, to
be used as “talking points’
Discuss Chapter and Questions
15pts
Engage active learning scenario and brainstorm
solutions
PBL: Introduce PBL topic and brainstorm solutions
PBL will total
200pts
Elaborate on the experience of beginning a new
college program
Discussion Post and two Response Posts on D2L
10 pts.
Evaluate the performance of an economic system
Video Case submit to drop box
Individual Assignment
25pts
30pts
Identify the types of ethical concerns that arise in
the business world.
Group Activity
Individual Assignment
26pts
30 pts.
Scrutinize the text for key ideas an concepts, to
be used as “talking points’
Discuss Chapter and Questions
15pts
Explain and Illustrate PBL
PBL Step 2
Explain major factors in consumerism
Discussion Post and two Response Posts on D2L
10 pts.
Assess the factors that affect ethical behaviors in
the workplace
Video Case submit to drop box
25pts
Explain Techniques For motivating
Group Activity
26pts
Scrutinize the text for key ideas an concepts, to
be used as “talking points’
Discuss Chapter and Questions
15pts
Explain and Illustrate PBL
PBL Step 3
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Student Evening Course Outcomes Based in Bloom’s Taxonomy
Wk.
4A
4B
5A
5B
Learning Objective
Assignment
Developing a Career Goal & Objective
Pts.
26pts
30pts
Group Activity
Individual Assignment
Scrutinize the text for key ideas an concepts, to
be used as “talking points’
Discuss Chapter and Questions
Explain and Illustrate PBL
PBL Step 4
Evaluate the different types of leadership
Discussion Post and two Response Posts on D2L
10 pts.
List the components involved in production
process
Video Case submit to drop box
Individual Assignment
25pts
30pts
Describe how the Internet helps in decision
making, communications, sales, and recruiting
and training
15pts
26pts
Group Activity
Scrutinize the text for key ideas an concepts, to
be used as “talking points’
Discuss Chapter and Questions
15pts
Explain and Illustrate PBL
PBL Step 5
Identify the usefulness of course content
Discussion Post and two Response Posts on D2L
10 pts.
Discuss decision making , communication ,and
sales relative to the internet
Video Case submit to drop box
25pts
Explain and Illustrate PBL
PBL Project
200pts
Total Points for the Course
Discussion Questions D2L
10 pts. ea x 5
= 50 pts.
25% of the total points
Written Assignments
30 pts. ea x 4
= 120 pts.
20% of the total points
Video Case
25 pts. ea x 5
= 125 pts.
10% of the total points
Group Activity: Team
Building Exercise
26 pts. ea x 5
= 130 pts.
20% of the total points
In Class Disc Chapter and
home Questionsabout
15pts. ea x5
=75pts
6% of the total points
PBL Presentation/ Paper
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Total Points for the Course
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Assignments
01 A
F2F
Back to School and
the World of Business
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no pre assignment for this class
Instructor will review Davis (Ch. 1 & 2) and Pride (Chap 1)
In Class: Disc Chapter 1(Pride) and Questions pg. 30
Group Activity: Building team Skills pg. 33
Media: Video Case: Entertainment Means Profits for Nederlander
Concerts pg. 32
PBL: Introduce the PBL topic and brainstorm solutions
01 B
online
Letter of Expectations
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Read text Pride, (Chap. 2)
Discussion Post and Response Post
Individual Assignment: Researching Different Careers
02 A
F2F
Ethics Consumerism,
Stress Management ,
and Time
Management
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Review Davis, (Chap.3- & 4)
In Class: Disc Chapter 2(Pride) and Questions pg. 63
Group Activity: Building team Skills pg. 66
Media: Video Case: Video Case: Scholfield Honda—Going Green
with Honda pg. 65
Individual Assignment: C corporate Scandal
PBL Step 2
02 B
online
Consumerism Today
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Read text Pride, (Chap. 3-4) & Davis, (Chap.6-& 7)
Discussion Post and Response Post
Team Activity: Article on Current mergers
03 A
F2F
Learning Styles
Critical Thinking, and
Forms of Business
Ownership
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Review Davis, (Chap.5)
In Class: Disc Pride Chapter 9 & 10 Questions pg.266 & 296
Group Activity: Building team Skills pg. 269
Media: Video Case: Whirlpool’s Award-Winning Diversity Program
Is Facilitated Through Employee Network pg. 268
PBL Step 3
03 B
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Learning Styles
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Read text Pride, Chap. (Chapter 9 )
Discussion Post and Response Post
04 A
F2F
Study Skills and
Management
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In Class: Disc Chapter 6 Pride and Questions pg. 186
Group Activity: Building Team Skills pg. 186
Media: Video Case: Burton Snowboards’ High-Quality Standards pg.
236
Team Activity: Contingency Plan
Written report: Mission Statement
PBL Step 4
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Read text Pride, (Chap. 8 & 11) & Davis, (Chap.6)
Discussion Post and Response Post
Individual Assignment: page 63
04 B
online
Netiquette
05 A
F2F
Research and MIS
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.434
• Group Activity: Building team Skills pg. 437
• Media: course
Video Case: : E*Trade
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• PBL Step 5 & 6
• Final PBL project
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Capstone
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Read text Pride, ( Chapter 15)
Discussion Post and Response Post
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