Dear Students,

Welcome to BUMA 010-0906! I’m delighted that you have registered for this course on Introduction to Business. Please refer to me as Professor Earle when communicating throughout the course. My personal and professional background is provide in Canvas under Profile. This course syllabus contains information that will help you successfully navigate the requirements of the course. My approach to teaching is quality interactive learning. One of my favorite quotes is by Benjamin Franklin who stated, “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.”

My approach will be student involvement using several interactive teaching techniques. To ensure success, my recommendation is for you to have effective time management skills that should start by making your class assignments a priority. As a result, it is my hope that you will achieve much success in this course. It will be important to stay on top of the syllabus for course assignments and deadlines. We will utilize the Canvas Learning Management System for posting information and submission of your assignments. We have a lot to do in a brief period of time. Read the syllabus, purchase the Foundations of Business 6E textbook and become familiar with the course content and methods of instruction.

This course involves a comprehensive subject and there are a lot of moving parts to master. The roadmap is to create success by organizing a course plan to manage the work. If there are any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me by email at; gearle@collegeofthedesert.edu through Canvas. Get ready and in shape for the race to the finish line as we explore Business. I’m looking forward to having a successful class with your help this fall semester.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Students study the formation, structure, objectives, and ethics of contemporary American business enterprises. The course emphasizes the significance of the small business organization, the role of large business organizations, and the practices for the development of managerial personnel. This course is recommended for students who wish to explore a career in business.

Student Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of Introduction to Business, the student will be able to:

1) Use a working vocabulary of business terminology.

2) Identify the various functions of a business enterprise.

3) Prepare a personal career plan.

Required Course Materials: Foundations of Business 6^th Edition by Pride, Hughes, and Kapoor, The Cengage-MindTap will not be used for this course. ISBN: 978-1-337-38692-0. The textbook can be purchased at the College of the Desert Bookstore (Links to an external site.).

Course Number: BUMA 010-0906

Online Course: Meets on Tues and Thurs from 2:00 – 12:20 PM by Zoom

Student Office Hours: Mon, Tues and Wed 12:30-1:30 pm by Zoom

Course Syllabus: COD BUMA 010-0906 FA2021_Syllabus 083021_Prof Earle.pdf

I can be reached at; gearle@collegeofthedesert.edu

I look forward to seeing everyone in class on Tuesday at 2:00 PM sharp. You can access the class lecture in Canvas under ConfZoom (Links to an external site).

Best Regards,

Professor Earle (she/her/hers)

gearle@collegeofthedesert.edu