Denise Spurlock

EVOC 518 WR4

SYSTEM FOR CLASS MANAGEMENT

What is the Business Management program about?

The Business Management program at Bryman College serves two purposes:

1. To prepare students for entry-level administrative positions in business; and
2. To prepare students who have completed an allied health program at Bryman College for medical office management positions.

What careers are available to graduates of the program?

What will students learn in the Business Management program?

1. Essential computer software skills, including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and calendar management programs
2. Communication skills, both written and oral
3. Business mathematics and English
4. Accounting principles and computerized accounting software skills
5. Human resource management techniques
6. Principles of small business management and e-commerce
7. Time management skills
8. Job search and interviewing techniques

What is the course outline for the Business Management program?

Module 1 – Mathematics: Basic mathematical concepts, measuring systems, business problems, interest and taxes. E-Commerce: Tools businesses use to achieve success in e-commerce.

Module 2 – English: Comprehensive review of grammar, spelling and vocabulary intended to strengthen the student’s background in preparation for managerial positions.

Module 3 – Human Resources: Study of the issues related to human resources management in business. Information Processing I-A: Study of computer operating systems and word processing software.

Module 4 – Principles of Business: Survey of business principles, problems, practices and procedures. Information Processing I-B: Spreadsheet software.

Module 5 – Business Communications I: Composition of business letters, memos and other business messages. Information Processing II-A: Database management software.

Module 6 – Business Communication II: Reports writing, visual aids and oral and non-verbal communication. Information Processing II-B: Presentation software.

Module 7 – Principles of Accounting: Principles and application of business accounting and medical office accounting; federal and state income taxes.

Module 8 – Computerized Accounting: Accounting applications on the personal computer, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, and financial statements.

Module 9 – Small Business/Office Management: Principles of operating a small business; administrative assisting techniques.

How are students accepted into the program?

What classroom facilities and equipment are provided?

Business classrooms include lecture seating and personal computers for each student.

What do students needs to know about class operations?

Class Schedule: The class schedule is posted on the whiteboard daily.

Portfolios: Students will assemble portfolios of examples of the work completed in each mod as an aid in their employment search. Students are responsible for supplying a 1” binder and non-glare sheet protectors for their portfolios.

Tests: Tests are given every 4^th day and will cover material presented that week.

Grades: Students are graded on a weekly basis in four areas: participation, assignments, tests, and keyboarding. Points are awarded in each area for a maximum of 100 points per week. The course grade is the average of the four weekly grades.

Participation (20 points): Students start with 20 points per week for participation. The participation grade includes points for attendance, adherence to published dress code, and adherence to published code of conduct. Points are deducted each day in accordance with the following schedule:

            Dress code infraction – 1 point lost

Code of conduct infraction – 1 point lost

Tardy or leaves early – 1 point lost

Absent with notification to instructor – 3 points lost

Absent without notification to instruction – 5 points lost

Assignments (30 points): Students are provided with a list of assignments and due dates on a weekly basis. The number of assignments may vary from week to week, and the total points are divided equally among the assignments. Students are expected to complete all assignments, check against answer keys for accuracy, make necessary corrections, and submit assignments at the end of class on the scheduled due date. Each correct assignment submitted on time receives full credit; late or incomplete assignments receive half credit. 

Tests (45 points:: Students are tested weekly. Tests include multiple-choice questions (20 points) and a practical exercise (25 points). Students who earn less than 18 points on the practical exercise may retake that portion of the test. 

Keyboarding (5 points): Students submit the results of a keyboarding test each week. Points are awarded on the following basis:

            0-19 words per minute – 1 point

            20-29 words per minute – 2 points

            30-39 words per minute – 3 points

            40-49 words per minute – 4 points

            50+ words per minute – 5 points

Students are provided with a weekly grade according to the following schedule:

            90-100 points – A

            80-89 points – B

            70-79 points – C

            Below 70 points – F

Course grades are based on an average of the four weekly grades.

Assertive Discipline Plan: The school catalog contains the following Student Code of Conduct:

Students should not interfere with other students’ rights, safety or health, or right to learn. Violations to conduct standards include, but are not limited to:

1. Theft
2. Dishonesty including plagiarism
3. Disruptive behavior
4. Possession or use of firearms except by designated law enforcement official, explosives, or other dangerous substances
5. Vandalism, or threats of actual damage to property or physical harm to others
6. Possession, sale, transfer, or use of illegal drugs
7. Harassing or abusive acts which invade an individual’s right to privacy including sexual harassment, or abuse against members of a particular race, ethnic, religious, or cultural group
8. Reckless or intentional use of invasive software such as viruses and worms destructive to hardware, software, or data files
9. Unprofessional conduct.

The School reserves the right to suspend or dismiss any student at any time for misconduct or when such action is deemed to be in the best interest of the student and the student body.

Consequences of infractions of school policies are generally:

1. Verbal warning
2. Counseling by Director of Education with written warning
3. Counseling by School President with possible dismissal.

UPGRADE INDICATOR: Although I have been conducting a short orientation with new students each module, I have had no regular orientation document to give them. I will be using this assignment as the basis for such a document in the near future.