Spring 2024 Course Syllabus
Course: BUSI-1301 (Section: 72V, CRN: 11012)
Business Principles 		LSCPA Logo Image
Instructor Information
Instructor Renda Songer
Email songerrj@lamarpa.edu
Phone (409) 984-6102
Office Madison Monroe Education - Room: 147A
Office Hours
Schedule Appointment Online

Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 11 AM - 12 PM
Schedule Appointment Online
Additional Contact Information Text: (512) 388-2668
Course Information
Description This course provides a survey of economic systems, forms of business ownership, and considerations for running a business. Students will learn various aspects of business, management, and leadership functions; organizational considerations; and decision-making processes. Financial topics are introduced, including accounting, money and banking, and securities markets. Also included are discussions of business challenges in the legal and regulatory environment, business ethics, social responsibili
Required Textbooks Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.


Fundamentals of Business  by Stephen J. Skripak
978-0-9979201-0-9

Skirpak, S.(2016). Fundamentals of business. Virginia Tech. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/70961
Additional Materials/Resources
Materials: 
 
Computer with Internet Access

Calculator

User Accounts: You will also be required to have user accounts for various services, such as Google, Office, OneDrive, Canva, Zoom, etc.  These can be obtained at no cost to the student.  The instructor will provide details when we get to that section of the course. 
 
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Computer with Internet Access
Corequisites/Prerequisites None
Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
Identify major business functions of accounting, finance, information systems, management, and marketing.
Describe the relationships of social responsibility, ethics, and law in business.
Explain forms of ownership, including their advantages and disadvantages.
Identify and explain the domestic and international considerations for today’s business environment: social, economic, legal, ethical, technological, competitive, and international.
Identify and explain the role and effect of government on business.
Describe the importance and effects of ethical practices in business and be able to analyze business situations to identify ethical dilemmas and ethical lapses.
Describe basic financial statements and show how they reflect the activity and financial condition of a business.
Explain the banking and financial systems, including the securities markets, business financing, and basic concepts of accounting.
Explain integrity, ethics, and social responsibility as they relate to leadership and management.
Explain the nature and functions of management.
Identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of information technology for businesses.
Core Objectives

Introduction to Business is designed to introduce students to the world of organizations and business and to help students become creative, self-directed learners. As a result of completing this course, the student should have achieved the following:
1. Explain how business success is measured in economic and ethical terms.
2. Identify the pros and cons of different small business models and be conversant in the steps entrepreneurs take to start up a business.
3. List and define the four basic functions of management, and describe how different organizational structures fit best with the needs of a specific organization's mission and culture.
4. List and describe the basic elements required from human resources management (HRM), including what steps are required to attract and retain employees; identify key legal requirements and laws affecting HRM such EEO, ADA, and OSHA.
5. Explain key marketing concepts including the "Four Ps", market drivers, market channels, and the product development process.

Lecture Topics Outline
Teamwork in Business
The Foundations of Business
Economics and Business
Ethics and Social Responsibility
Business in a Global Environment
Forms of Business Ownership
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development
Management and Leadership
Structuring Organizations
Operations Management
Motivating Employees
Managing Human Resources
Marketing: Providing Value to Customers
Personal Finances
Major Assignments Schedule Topics and Schedule
 
Week 1 - Class Introduction, and Course Overview
Week 2 - Teamwork in Business
Week 3  - The Foundations of Business
Week 4 - Economics and Business
Week 5 - Ethics and Social Responsibility
Week 6 - Business in a Global Environment
Week 7 - Forms of Business Ownership
Week 8 - Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development
Week 9 - Management and Leadership
Week 10 - Structuring Organizations
Week 11 - Operations Management
Week 12 - Motivating Employees
Week 13 - Managing Human Resources
Week 14 - Marketing: Providing Value to Customers
Week 15 - Personal Finances

All assignments are due each week on Sunday, no later than 11:59 PM.
Assignments WILL be accepted late.  However, assignments will not receive a grade higher than 70 if submitted after the due date.

Assignments Due Week 1: 1.21.24 11:59 PM
Assignments Due Week 2: 1.28.24 11:59 PM
Assignments Due Week 3: 2.4.24 11:59 PM
Assignments Due Week 4: 2.11.24 11:59 PM
Assignments Due Week 5: 2.18.24 11:59 PM
Assignments Due Week 6: 2.25.24 11:59 PM
Assignments Due Week 7: 3.3.24 11:59 PM
Assignments Due Week 8: 3.10.24 11:59 PM
Assignments Due Week 9: 3.24.24 11:59 PM
Assignments Due Week 10: 3.31.24 11:59 PM
Assignments Due Week 11: 4.7.24 11:59 PM
Assignments Due Week 12: 4.14.24 11:59 PM
Assignments Due Week 13: 4.21.24 11:59 PM
Assignments Due Week 14: 4.28.24 11:59 PM
Assignments Due Week 15: 5.5.24 11:59 PM
Final Exam Window: Saturday, 5.4.24 8 AM through Monday, 5.6.24 at 10 PM.




First Class Day January 16 (Tuesday) 

Census Date  January 31 (Wednesday)

Final day to drop without penalty February 26 (Monday)

Spring Break March 11-15, 2024

Final Day to drop with penalty April 12 (Friday) 

Last Class Day  May 9 (Thursday)

Final grades for graduates due by 4:00 pm May 9 (Thursday)

Final grades for all others due at noon May 10 (Friday) Spring Commencement  May 10 (Friday) 

 
Final Exam Date May 4, 2024 - 8:0 AM   Through  May 6, 2024 - 10:0 PM
Grading Scale  90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B  70 - 79=C   60 - 69=D  Below 59 = F
Determination of
Final Grade		 Weekly Assignments - 85%
Final Exam - 15%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies Due Dates:
All assignments are due each week on Sunday, no later than 11:59 PM.
Assignments WILL be accepted late.  However, assignments will not receive a grade higher than 70 if submitted after the due date.


Grades:
To pass the course, you must have a 60 average on assignments.  
Grade calculations displayed in Blackboard may not always be accurate. 
You should average your own grades using the syllabus grade calculation. 
Report any discrepancies to instructor.

Communication:
ALL communication must be submitted in ONE of THREE ways.
Through Blackboard
Via email to songerrj@lamarpa.edu
Via text to (512) 388-2668

Please allow 1 full business day (Monday - Thursday) for a reply. 
If you send communication after hours, it will likely be the next business day before I reply. 
If you send communication over the weekend, it will likely be Monday before I reply. 
Attendance Policy Weekly Live Collaborate Session
Students should attend no less than 50% of Live Sessions on Tuesday afternoons at 2 PM.
Tuesday, 2 PM Collaborate Session Link


Students will also find Weekly Collaborate Session in their Blackboard Course. 
Additional Information Tuesdays, beginning January 16, 2024 at 2:00 PM - Weekly Collaborate Session for BUSI 1301
Tuesday, 2 PM - Weekly Session Link
You will also find this link in Blackboard.

LSCPA Spring 2024 Academic Calendar

16 Week Session
First Class Day January 16 (Tuesday) 
Census Date  January 31 (Wednesday)
Final day to drop without penalty February 26 (Monday)
Spring Break March 11-15, 2024
Final Day to drop with penalty April 12 (Friday) 
Last Class Day  May 9 (Thursday)
Final grades for graduates due by 4:00 pm May 9 (Thursday)
Final grades for all others due at noon May 10 (Friday) Spring Commencement  May 10 (Friday)   

Spring 8-Week Session I 2024 
First Class Day January 16, 2024 (Tuesday)
Census Date January 23 (Tuesday)
Final day to drop without penalty February 1 (Thursday)
Final day to drop with penalty February 22 (Thursday)
Last Class Day/Final Exam Day March 8 (Friday) 
Final grades due at noon March 11 (Monday)   

Spring 8-Week Session II 2024 
First Class Day March 18, 2024 (Monday)
Census Date March 25 (Monday)
Final day to drop without penalty April 3 (Wednesday)
Final day to drop with penalty April 24 (Wednesday)
Last Class Day/Final Exam Day May 9 (Thursday)
Final grades for graduates due by 4:00 pm May 9 (Thursday)
Final grades for all others due at noon May 10 (Friday) 
Institutional Policies
MyLSCPA Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA.
Academic Honesty Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
ADA Considerations The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
COVID 19 Information The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
Facility Policies No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
HB 2504 This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.
Title IX and Sexual Misconduct LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website.
Clery Act Crime Reporting For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.
Grievance / Complaint / Concern If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
Department Information
Dual Enrollment
Chair:Sheila Guillot
Email:guillsr@lamarpa.edu
Phone:(409) 984-6381