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San Diego City College
Introduction to Business
CRN 14231/Web
Course Syllabus
Semester
April 17 – May 27 (6-weeks/fully online)
Credit Hours
3.0 Units / Grade Only
Advisory
BUSE 092 or ENGL 042 and ENGL 043, each with a grade of “C”
or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R4/W4
Online
Course -
Blackboard
This is a fully online course held on the college’s Blackboard
system. Plan to spend between 4-6 hours each scheduled week
reading and completing the required online work. Log-in to
Blackboard at https://sdccd.blackboard.com or from the college
homepage at the bottom of the page.
Tutorials
Online Training & Orientation -
http://www.sdccdonline.net/students/training/
Resources & FAQ -
http://www.sdccdonline.net/students/resources/
Netiquette Guidelines-
http://www.sdccdonline.net/students/resources/NetiquetteGuid
elines.pdf
Blackboard
Support
Toll-Free (866) 271-8794 24 hours/day; 7 days/week
Instructor
Jeanie M. Tyler, Professor, Business Studies
Office: BT 215B / Office Phone: (619) 388-3414
Contacting
the
Instructor
You may contact the instructor via “Class E-mail” on Blackboard
Learn. It is found in the left hand side navigation section of the
course. Please note that I respond to e-mail Monday through
Friday only. Never on Saturday, Sunday, and holidays.
Office Hours
Office Hours are scheduled on City College’s campus, and will be
held in office BT 215B. Office hours are available by
appointment. Use “Class E-mail” in Blackboard to contact the
instructor.
Important
Dates
Deadline to Receive & Process Add Codes: Friday, April 21
Deadline to Drop without Receiving a “W”: Friday, April 21
Deadline to Drop with Refund: Monday, April 24
Deadline to Withdrawal: Thursday, May 11
Recommended for Online Success
Access to a reliable computer and internet a few days during each week
Computer or tablet software with common and universally accepted word processing software.
Basic computer skills (use of word processor, ability to send and receive emails with attachments,
ability to open and save files to your own computer, organize files, create and save documents).
Basic internet skills (use of browser, ability to conduct online searches, upload and download files,
download plug-ins from the internet, technical problem solving).
Intermediate reading and writing skills. Time management skills. Commitment to the course.
SPRING 2017
BUSE 100
Fully Online
6-weeks
Course Description – Introduction to Business
This introductory course for both business and non-business majors provides a broad
understanding of the business community, including how culture; society; economic systems;
legal, international, political, and financial institutions; and human behavior interact to affect a
business organization’s policy and practices within the U.S. and a global society. Topics include
business functions and terminology; organizational structure and design; leadership; human
resource management; organized labor practices; marketing; organizational communication;
technology, entrepreneurship; legal, accounting, and financial practices; the stock and securities
market; and occupational choices. This course is intended for students majoring in business or
anyone interested in the function and role of the business community. Associate Degree Credit &
transfer to CSU. UC Transfer Course List.
Student Learning Outcomes – Throughout this course assignments are collectively assessed to
determine if this course meets these established Student Learning Outcomes:
1. Students will compare and contrast private verses public enterprise, including forms of
ownership and interrelationships among business, government, and society.
2. Students will demonstrate an understanding of a SWOT analysis by conducting a personal
analysis for practice.
Required Textbook: Visit San Diego City College Bookstore Online or On-Campus
A textbook is required. Reading, homework assignments, and quiz
questions are taken from the textbook and other course materials.
Better Business by Solomon. 4th Edition. Publisher: Pearson
