Entrepreneurship MG 378
Fall Semester 2005
Course Syllabus
Instructor: Michael K. Gemmell
Office Hours: By appointment
Phone: 601-446-5473
E-mail:
mkgemmell@bellsouth.net
REQUIRED TEXT:
Donald F. Kuratko, Richard M. Hodgetts, (6th Edition); Entrepreneurship: Theory, Process, and Practice. Thomson, South-Western; ISBN-0324258267.
COURSE:
Welcome to Management 378. This course will provide you with a basic understanding of the “new world” of entrepreneurship and will give you the skills, knowledge and competencies to effectively function in a wide variety of enterprises. Management 378 will explore the traditional bases of entrepreneurship that are key to understanding the role this field plays in the domestic and global marketplace.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
The course is designed to provide students with important tools that can be used in establishing (new) business ventures; this course will prepare students to take advantage of the many entrepreneurial opportunities available in today’s economy. Each chapter in the required text begins with a clear set of learning objectives, so it is strongly suggested that students come to class prepared to discuss them.
RECOMMENDED READING:
To become knowledgeable about current issues, trends, and events in business, students could subscribe to (or go to the library regularly) and read Fortune, The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, Business Week, INC., Entrepreneurship, Nation’s Business, etc. To better understand the course content, students should go to the library and review one or more of the suggested publications after each chapter is covered. Make it a regular habit to do so.
METHODS AND TECHNIQUES OF INSTRUCTION:
This course will be taught using a strict lecture format with emphasis on student participation in class discussions. At least one chapter will be covered at each session and lectures and class discussion will be based on chapter learning objectives (LOs). Students are expected to complete chapter assignments prior to class time.
ATTENDANCE:
Attendance is a major factor in a student’s final grade (as well as attention paid to lectures and class participation). Note that the catalogue attendance requirement states that if (for any reason) a student misses more that one-fourth of the scheduled class meetings and does not withdraw at the appropriate time, the grade of “F” will be automatically given.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
There will be two tests and a mid-term and a final exam covering the text, class lectures, and class discussion topics. Test and exams will consist of questions derived from chapter learning objectives (LOs). Tests will count for 30 percent of the total grade. Both exams will count for 50 percent of the final mark. Active class participation, discussion, and attendance will count for 20 percent of the final grade. The grading scale for the course is presented below:
A = 90-100
B = 80-89
C = 70-79
D = 60-69
F = Below 60
FINAL POINTS:
Except for extenuating circumstances, with documented “excuses,” no make-up tests or exams will be given. Individual counseling will be available for each student by appointment. The instructor is willing to be of assistance to each student either for academic and/or career development counseling, resume preparation, job interviewing techniques, etc. At the end of the term, students will be asked (not required) to provide the instructor with anonymous answers to the following:
What benefit did you derive from this course?
What suggestions do you have to assist the instructor in enriching class format?
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
This syllabus contains a general outline as well as specific policies and procedures for MG378. By enrolling in this course, students will have agreed to respect these policies and procedures as well as those specified in the ASU current catalog.
COURSE ACCESS:
This course syllabus and schedule of class activities may be accessed on-line at
www.bschool.alcorn.edu;
click on “ONLINE COURSE CONTENT,” then click on “MG378.”
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