The Higher Canadian Institute for Business and Engineering Technology Quality Assurance Unit Course Specification Course Name: Management of Small Business Course Code:BADM425 I. Basic Course Information Program(s) on which the course is given: Business Administration Core or elective element of program Core: Department offering the course: Business Academic level:4thLevel Semester in which course is offered: Fall Semester Course pre-requisite(s): BADM 203, BADM 430 Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours Through: Lecture 3.0 Tutorial* 2.0 Practical* 0.0 Total 5.0 Approval date of course specification:September 2013 II. Overall Aims of Course The course explores the key issues and challenges in small business world, organizations that are experiencing growth ,strategies used in successful business will be examined to foster growth while minimizing risk. . It focuses on the development of a comprehensive business plan for a new or existing process of management of small business and the world of entrepreneurs. III. Program ILOs covered by course Program Intended Learning Outcomes (By Code) Knowledge & Intellectual Skills Professional Skills Understanding K12,K17 I9 P1, P3,P14,P15,P20 General Skills G9,G2 1 The Higher Canadian Institute for Business and Engineering Technology Quality Assurance Unit Course Specification IV. Intended Learning Outcomes of Course (ILOs) a. Knowledge and Understanding Upon completion of course, students should be able to: K.1 Recognize the essential of structuring the organization systems and its structural plans K.2 Recall the foundation of evidential various forms ofadministrative work insidethe institution K.3 Discuss the Principles of strategies, policies and approaches K.4 Relate the strategic management plans to meet the stakeholders’ expectations. b. Intellectual/Cognitive Skills Upon completion of the course, students should be able to: I.1 Devise management plans and scenarios. I.2 Set up the strategic management to deal with related administrative issues . c. Practical/Professional Skills Upon completion of the course, students should be able to: P.1 Effectively allocate various administrative business resources P.2 Maintain effective small business management resources P.3 Apply management techniques for acquiring various data collection and to verify them P.4 Prepare feasibility study. P.5 Apply new decision making systems. d. General and Transferable Skills Upon completion of the course, students should be able to: G1. Develop Effective usage of various scientific terms andterminologies used in major fields. G2. Acquire effective communication and interpersonal skills V. Course MatrixContents Main Topics / Chapters Duration (Weeks) Course ILOs Covered by Topic (By ILO Code) 2 The Higher Canadian Institute for Business and Engineering Technology Quality Assurance Unit Course Specification 123456- K&U I.S. P.S. G.S. 2 K1,K3 I1 P1 G1 2 K3,K4 I1] P1,P2] G2 2 K1,K2,K3,K4 I1,I2 P2,P3 G1,G2 2 K1,K2 I2 P2,P3 G1 2 K1,K3 I1 P1,P3,P5 G1 Chapter 7: Small Business Strategies: Imitation With A Twist 2 K1,K2,K3,K4 I1,I2 P1,P2,P3,P4 G1 Net Teaching Weeks 12 Chapter 1: Small Business: Its Opportunities And Rewards Chapter 2: Small Business Ethics: A Key To Long-Term Success Chapter 3: Small Business Entrepreneurs: Characteristics And Competencies Chapter 4: Small Business Ideas: Creativity, Opportunity And Feasibility Chapter 5: Small Business Entry: Paths To Part-Time Entrepreneurship VI. Course Weekly Detailed Topics / hours / ILOs Week No. Sub-Topics - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - Ch.1-Classify Managers and non managerial employees Define Management Describe the functions, roles and skills of managers and how the manager’s job changing. Describe the characteristics of an organization Explain the value of studying management Ch.2-Describe the historical background of management Explain the various theories in the classical approach Describe the quantitative approach Discuss the development and uses of the behavioral approach Ch.3 – contrast the actions of managers according to the omnipotent and symbolic views Discuss the characteristics and importance of organizational culture Describe current issues in organizational cultural Describe current issues in organizational culture Identify the features of the specific Total Hours Contact Hours Theoretical Practical Hours Hours* 3 3 5 3 2 5 3 2 5 3 2 3 The Higher Canadian Institute for Business and Engineering Technology Quality Assurance Unit Course Specification 5 6 7 8 9 - 10 - 11 12 13 15 and general environments Ch.4- contrast ethnocentric, polycentric, and geocentric attitudes toward global business. 5 Discuss the importance of regional trading alliances the world trade organization Explain the relevance of the political/legal, economic, and 5 cultural environments to global business Midterm Exam Ch.5 –Discuss what’s it means to be socially responsible and what factors influence that description 5 Explain green management and how organizations can go green Discuss the factors that lead to ethical and unethical behavior 5 Discuss current social responsibility and ethical issues Ch.6 – Describe the eights steps in the decision making process 5 Explain the three ways managers make decisions Classify decisions and decisionmaking conditions Describe different decision-making styles and discuss how biases affect 5 decision making Identify effective decision-making techniques Ch.7 –define strategic management and explain why its important Explain what managers do during the six steps of the strategic management 5 process Describe the three types of corporate strategies Describe competitive advantage and the strategies organizations use to get it 5 Discuss current strategic management issues Final Exam Total Teaching Hours 58 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 VII. Teaching and Learning Methods 4 The Higher Canadian Institute for Business and Engineering Technology Quality Assurance Unit Course Specification Teaching/Learning Method Lectures & Seminars Tutorials Computer lab Sessions Practical lab Work Reading Materials Web-site Searches Research & Reporting Problem Solving / Problem-based Learning Projects Independent Work Group Work Case Studies Presentations Simulation Analysis Course ILOs Covered by Method (By ILO Code) All K2,K4 Intellectual Skills All All Professional Skills All All General Skills none All All All All All K2,K4 All All All K&U Others (Specify): VIII. Assessment Methods, Schedule and Grade Distribution Course ILOs Covered by Method (By ILO Code) Assessment Method K&U I.S. P.S. G.S. Midterm Exam Final Exam Quizzes K2,k4 All K2,K3 I1 I1, I2 I1 Course Work K1,K3 I1,I2 K2,K4 I1, I2 Report Writing Case Study Analysis Oral Presentations Practical Group Project Individual Project Assessment Weight / Percentage Week No. P1,P3 P1, P2 P1,P2 P1, P2,P3 G1, G2 G2 G1, G2 20 % [ 50%] [5% 7 15 4&9 G1, G2 25 % 2,6 & 8 P2, P1 G2 13 Others (Specify): IX. List of References 5 The Higher Canadian Institute for Business and Engineering Technology Quality Assurance Unit Course Specification Robbins, Stephen P., and Mary Coutler. Management. 10th edition USA: Pearson Hall, 2008. Course notes Power-point presentation, Project Guidelines sheet Recommended books none Periodicals, Web sites, Www. Portal.cic-cairo.com etc … Required Text Books X. Facilities required for teaching and learning data show Course coordinator: Dr.Asmaa Salah Head of Department: Dr. Dina Krema Date: September 2013 6