Indiana University/Troy High School
ACP Business Administration W100
Dual Credit Course – 3 University Credit Hours
Fall Semester 2014-15 School Year
Course Title:
ACP Business Administration X100/W100
Instructor Information:
JJ Minehart
Troy High School
Email – minehart-j@troy.k12.oh.us
Phone – 937-332-6710 x 6204
Textbook
Ferrell, Hirt, & Ferrell. Business: A Changing World. New York: McGraw-Hill Irwin, 2011.
ISBN: 9780073511757
Course Description:
This course is designed to introduce concepts of business, practices in business and career
paths by exploring areas of business and management activities. This course is intended to
mirror similar courses taught at Indiana University’s campuses. Due to the limited time
allotted, all concepts, theories, case studies and applications cannot be covered in depth.
After completing this course, students should be able to: 1. Understand how contemporary
business world and business systems constantly interact. 2. Understand the concepts of key
business functions of accounting, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, human resources
management, management, marketing etc. 3. Examine the practices and potential of
various business functions to help students in their future education and careers.
Assessment:
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In class quizzes 150 points
In Class Midterm Exam 100 points
In Class Final Exam 150 points
Team Project 100 points: 20 points for market research on selected company, 30
points for team peer reviews of your individual performance and participation, 25
points for Team Project Final Written Report, 25 points for final team power point
presentation
 Individual Project 50 points: 25 points for written report, 25 points for oral
presentation of topic
 Class attendance, participation, in-class assignments: 150 points.
Total possible 700 points.
Grading/Evaluation: Grades will be issued by the following scale for Indiana University:
A+
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DF
97.0 – 100%
93.0 – 96.9%
90.0 – 92.9%
87.0 – 89.9%
83.0 – 86.9%
80.0 – 82.9%
77.0 – 79.9%
73.0 – 76.9%
70.0 – 72.9%
67.0 – 69.9%
63.0 – 66.9%
60.0 – 62.9%
0 – 59.9%
Grades will be issued by the following scale for Troy High School:
A – 100-90%
B – 89-80%
C – 79-70%
D – 69-60%
F – 59% and below
Grades will be calculated on a weighted basis for courses identified as Honors Courses.
You will be given two grades for this class: one that will appear on your Indiana University
transcript and one that will appear on your Troy High School transcript. High school and
Indiana University course grades do not have to be the same grade. College expectations of
student performance are not the same as high school expectations so it is possible that a
student’s college grade may be different from high school.
Late Work:
All assigned work is due at the beginning of class on the assigned due date, no exceptions
(this would include any technology issues). Students will be held responsible for any work
missed. Assignments turned in late may be penalized or not accepted at all due to the
nature of some assignments.
Extra Credit:
This is not available under any circumstances.
Curving:
Grades for assessment items and for the entire course will not be curved.
Academic Honesty:
You are expected to do original work on all your written assignments. Your textbook and
student handbook have formal statements on plagiarism. Presenting somebody else’s
words and ideas as your own is a serious academic violation. You will receive 0 points on
the assignment and will be referred to appropriate university officials and BHS officials.
Failing the course is the typical outcome if you violate this policy. IU’s policy on plagiarism
is included in this syllabus.
IU Policy on Plagiarism:
In order to be successful in an Advance College Project (ACP) course, students will need to
present work that meets an academic standard expected of a university student.
Understanding academic integrity is critical for both instructors and students. Plagiarism is
a violation of another person's academic integrity. Please read the definition of plagiarism
below:
The Indiana University Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct (2008)
indicate that students may be disciplined for several different kinds of academic
misconduct. These include cheating, fabrication, plagiarism, interference, and violation of
course rules. In particular the code states:
3. Plagiarism.
A student must not adopt or reproduce ideas, words, or statements of another person without
appropriate acknowledgment. A student must give credit to the originality of others and
acknowledge an indebtedness whenever he or she does any of the following:
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directly quoting another person’s actual words, whether oral or written;
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using another person’s ideas, opinions, or theories;
 paraphrasing the words, ideas, opinions, or theories of others, whether oral or
written;
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borrowing facts, statistics, or illustrative material; or
offering materials assembled or collected by others in the form of projects or
collections without acknowledgment
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(quoted from Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct, Part II, Student
Responsibilities, 2008.)
Indiana University has made it very clear that if plagiarism happens, the student will be
reprimanded by any or all of these measures: a failing grade, academic probation, a report
filed with the Dean, permanent file information, expulsion. It goes without saying that
attendance and attitude also play an important role in your success for this class and as
conduct for an IU student. You may wish to check the Student Academic Conduct code for
questions on these matters at http://www.iu.edu/~code/code/index.shtml
Appropriate Behavior:
All students are expected to meet the Indiana University code of ethics for appropriate
student behavior as well as expectations outlined in the THS Student Handbook.
Indiana University Code of Ethics http://www.iu.edu/~code/code/index.shtml
Troy High School http://www.troy.k12.oh.us/docs/hshandbook.pdf
Attendance Policy:
If a student is absent from class for an excused reason, all previously assigned work is due
the next day you return to school. If a test or quiz is missed, it should also be made up the
day you return unless new material was covered during the absence. Each student will
have the equivalent amount of days missed plus one school day to make-up assigned work
during missed days. (Ex. Absent 1 day = 1 day to makeup work plus one day). If the student
is absent from class for an unexcused reason, the late work policy will apply. If a lengthy
absence is known, the student should contact the instructor to receive work in advance to
uphold the workload and remain current on the course. In the event of any type of absence
or a field trip, it is the RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT, NOT THE TEACHER to ensure
that all missed work is acquired and completed. Once the allotted number of make-up days
has elapsed, the student will receive a ZERO on the assignment and the assignment can no
longer be completed for a grade (Tests and Quizzes included).
Electronic Devices:
All electronic communication devices (cell phones, tablets, laptops, etc.) must put away for
the entire class period unless given permission by the instructor. These devices are a
distraction to your fellow students and your instructor. According to THS policy, any cell
phone will be turned in to the office. If you are using translation software or other
necessary assistive technology, you need to let me know at the beginning of each class.
Academic Subject Matter and Content:
Dual Enrollment courses provide an opportunity for our students to earn college credit
from the University of Indiana. College courses by nature may include advanced subject
matter as well as adult themes and content. Please communicate directly to the instructor
with specific questions or concerns regarding course content.
Standards for Formatting College-level Written Assignments
Use this format (MLA) for all written assignments in this class. Your paper must meet these
standard conventions as noted below:
Your Name
Assignment
Course Name and Number
Instructor’s Name
Date
Title of Assignment (centered)
Papers must be typed/computer generated. Include a correct five-line, doublespaced header aligned left at the top of page one (see above). Skip a line after the header.
Center the title of the assignment; do not underline it; do not put it in quotation marks (see
above). Skip a line after the title (see above). Set up the page for one inch margins top,
bottom and both sides. Use a standard font: Ariel, Calibri, Cambria, Times New Roman –
not script or a graphic-style font. Double space between lines; do not triple space between
paragraphs. Structure pages as described in the MLA Handbook 6th Edition.
Use size 12 font, not larger or smaller. Use standard 8 1/2 X 11 white paper. Staple
pages together with a staple in the upper left hand corner. The paper must be neat, free of
spelling and grammatical errors.
Enclosure pages or relevant article(s) should follow the paper. Sources should be cited in MLA
style (author, page number) and a bibliography in alphabetical order should be used where
appropriate. Points will be taken off your assignment if these conventions are not used in
your paper. Handwritten papers will not be accepted.
MLA online resource - http://bcs.bedfordstmartins.com/resdoc5e/res5e_ch08_s10011.html
Learning Objectives & Calendar (All dates subject to change):
Midterm October 14
Final January 7/8
Individual Presentations on Fridays
INTRODUCTION TO ACP BUSINESS
 Review Syllabus
 MLA Writing Style Practice
AUGUST 20-29
 Complete Information Sheet
 Complete Academic Subject Matter and Content
sheet
 Complete First Writing assignment
CHAPTER 1 BUSINESS IN A CHANGING WORLD
 What is the role of business in the economy?
 How has business evolved?
SEPTEMBER 2-5
QUIZ SEPTEMBER 5
 What is the role of non-profits in the economy?
 What are the core factors of production?
 What are the elements of the environment affecting
business?
 How are business trends impacting careers?
CHAPTER 2 BUSINESS ETHICS & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
 What is ethics? Business Ethics?
 How does entrepreneurship play a role in business
and why it is important?
 How do you recognize ethical issues in business?
 How do you decide if a decision is ethical?
SEPTEMBER 8-19
QUIZ SEPTEMBER 12, 19
 How does going “Green” in business relate to ethical
decision making?
 What are ethical dilemmas?
 How does ethics relate to individuals and the
organization?
 What is social responsibility and its impact?
Globally?
 Who are stakeholders?
 How do companies evaluate their efforts to be
socially responsible?
CHAPTER 3 BUSINESS IN A BORDERLESS WORLD
 Why should today’s managers think globally?
 What opportunities exist in the world economy for
businesses?
SEPTEMBER 22-26
QUIZ SEPTEMBER 26
 Why do nations trade?
 How do we measure trade?
 How do companies reach global markets?
 What are the barriers/regulations to international
trade?
 What are the benefits and criticisms of the free
trade movement?
CHAPTER 4 OPTIONS FOR ORGANIZING BUSINESS
 What are the legal forms of business and why do
they limit risk?
SEPTEMBER 29- OCTOBER 3
QUIZ OCTOBER 3
 What are the advantages/disadvantages of each
form of business?
 What is the role of small businesses in our
economy?
 How would a person set up a legal form of
business?
 What are options for financing and how do you
obtain this money?
CHAPTERS 6-7 THE NATURE OF MANAGEMENT
 Why is management important to an organization’s
success?
 What are important motivation theories for
managers to understand?
 What are the skills needed by managers?
OCTOBER 6-17
QUIZ’S OCTOBER 10, 17
 What are the different types of planning?
 What is the role of organizing in managing?
 What are the key leadership styles?
 What is organization culture and why is it
important?
 Why is teamwork and communication important in
management?
 What is the importance of quality, operations and
supply chain management in business?
CHAPTER 10 MANAGING HUMAN RESOURCES
 How important is human capital to a business
 How does a business recruit/select new employees?
 How do businesses develop employees?
OCTOBER 20-24
MIDTERM OCTOBER 24
 What are the deciding factors on employee
compensation?
 What are current human resource issues in today’s
economy?
 What are challenges that the human resources
function faces?
 What are the key responsibilities of human
resources?
CHAPTERS 11 - 12 MARKETING: DEVELOPING RELATIONSHIPS
 What is the nature of marketing?
OCTOBER 27-NOVEMBER 7
QUIZ OCTOBER 31, NOVEMBER 7
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What are the functions of marketing?
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How is value created through marketing?
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What is the marketing concept?
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How does a business develop a marketing strategy?
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What goes into a marketing mix?
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How do businesses determine pricing for products?
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How do businesses get their products to market?
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How does a business promote their product and
what is the objective of this?
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What is digital marketing?
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How does social networking relate to marketing?
CHAPTER 14 ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 What is accounting? How is accounting information
used?
NOVEMBER 10-14
QUIZ NOVEMBER 7
 What is the double entry accounting system and
why is it used?
 What are the key elements of the major financial
statements?
 What is ratio analysis and why is it important?
NOVEMBER 17-25
GROUP PRESENTATIONS
CHAPTER 15 MONEY & THE FINANCIAL SYSTEM
 What are the functions of money?
DECEMBER 1-5
QUIZ DECEMBER 5
 What are the characteristics of money?
 What is the Federal Reserve System?
 How do banking institutions play a role in financial
systems?
CHAPTER 16 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & SECURITIES MARKETS
 What are the different types of securities issued by
a corporation?
DECEMBER 8-19
QUIZ DECEMBER 19
 How are securities issued in the primary market
and traded in the secondary market?
 What are the different types of investment
strategies that investors follow?
 What are the appeals of mutual funds?
 How can investors track the performance of their
investments?
JANUARY 5-9
FINAL JANUARY 7-8
EXAM PREPARATION
Academic Subject Matter and Content
Dual Enrollment courses provide an opportunity for our students to earn college credit
from the Indiana University. College courses by nature may include advanced subject
matter as well as adult themes and content. Please communicate directly to the instructor
with specific questions or concerns regarding course content.
We, parent and student, acknowledge that we have received the ACP Pertinent Information
document and that we can communicate with the ACP teacher or the Principal of Troy High
School with questions regarding ACP.
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Student Signature
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Date
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Parent Signature
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Date