Syllabus
BUS 704 - Policy, Planning & Strategy Systems

A2, 2011
ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY
School of Business

INSTRUCTOR:

    Dr. Raymond S. Kulzick
    St. Thomas University
    Phone: 305.628.6624
    E-Mail: rk@kulzick.com

COURSE OVERVIEW:

This is a core course in the M.B.A. program and is an elective in the M.S. in Sports Administration program. It is both a content and process course. Since process is a significant component of the course, participative instructional approaches are utilized as time permits.

The major course outcomes are:

TEXTS AND REQUIRED MATERIALS:

American Psychological Association (2001). Publication manual (5th ed.). Washington, DC: Author. ISBN 1-55798-790-4. You should already have this from BUS 673 or MAN 503.

David, Fred R. (2009). Strategic management: Concepts (12th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall, Inc. ISBN 0136015697.

Kulzick, Raymond S. (Ed.). (2010). Strategic management: Policy, planning & strategy cases - 9th Edition. Reading, MA: McGraw-Hill Publishing. ISBN 978112118454. Order direct from McGraw-Hill only.

Handouts and supplementary materials. 

RECOMMENDED PRE-REQUISITES:

Basic understanding of business and the U.S. economic system
At least two graduate CORE courses
MAN 503, BUS 673 or equivalent APA writing course

WEB SITE:

Internet access is required. This is most convenient if from your home, however, the University does provide such access to students from the University library. You are required to check my web site: DoctorKulzick.com at least weekly for updates and further information regarding the course. 

LIBRARY/INFORMATION LITERACY:

The course assignments include research into various issues for completion of case studies. More information is provided during the course.

STUDENT REQUIREMENTS:

General. Students are expected to come to each class with all assignments completed prior to the class beginning. Written cases are to be submitted to the instructor at the beginning of the class. No case may be submitted after the class session for which it was assigned. Additional instructions for cases are given in class. All answers on cases must be fully supported and clearly referenced. Written cases should represent the highest quality work of each student.

If you want your final exams or other papers back after the end of the semester, you must pick them up within 2 weeks after classes begin for the following semester, or provide a STAMPED self-addressed envelope.

YOU are responsible for monitoring your progress and dropping in a timely manner if appropriate. DROP DEADLINES ARE ENFORCED. All papers are to be typed, double-spaced, and in the A.P.A. style. They must exactly follow the prescribed format. It is recommended that students utilize a word processor and spelling checker. Poorly written papers and those with misspellings are not acceptable at the graduate level. Please do not use covers or binders; staple in the upper-left corner. Points will be deducted for improper style, grammar, references, or spelling.

Integrity. No professional can maintain credibility using another's work, whether that person be a fellow student or a published writer. All work is to be SOLELY and COMPLETELY done by the individual student. READ THE ATTACHED STATEMENT ON ACADEMIC DISHONESTY. Copying (including rephrasing) even one sentence without proper attribution constitutes plagiarism. A student whose paper is copied is equally at fault as those who do the copying. Keep your work confidential and to yourself! Not everyone is as honest as you are. Students should carefully read, understand and abide by the attached statement and the Graduate School Policy on Academic Conduct in the current catalog and student handbook.

Case Studies. A total of three (3) written case studies are required in the course. The student may elect to submit one (1) and only one of the additional cases labeled "Written Optional." If the student elects to submit an optional fourth case, the lowest grade of the four will be dropped in computing the student's course grade. All cases will be discussed in class and every student is responsible for preparing all cases for formal presentation, discussion, and quizzes. Written cases must be submitted in writing AND as an assignment through BlackBoard.

Class Attendance & Participation. Attendance is required. Every student is expected to participate and contribute to the group's learning experience in a consistent, accurate, and constructive manner. The quality demonstrated by the student in preparation of cases and exercises for discussion will be a significant factor in the participation grade. Attendance for the final examination is also required.

Quizzes.  There will be at least one quiz every week. These will be short, specific, and timed. They will be drawn from all cases, theories, lecture, readings, and competencies. There are no makeups; if you miss one, it is a zero. The lowest quiz grade will be dropped in computing your final grade.

Written Quizzes. There are a number of scheduled written quizzes, one covering selected material from each of the discussion cases. They are due by e-mail attachment (in MS Word please) by the Sunday prior to the class period. Quizzes are not accepted if late. Failure to submit a quiz in a timely manner is a zero. Please include your name on the completed quiz. Further instructions will be given in class. The lowest written quiz grade will be dropped in computing your final grade. For instructions, see Written Quizzes.

Tests. The final exam is a case study with questions similar to those on the cases assigned during the course.

Submission of Quizzes and Cases. In addition to submission to the professor, students are required to upload completed written quizzes and cases through BlackBoard to Turnitin by the stated deadlines. Late submissions are not accepted.

GRADING:

30%    Written cases (3)
10%    Class participation
15%    Quizzes
25%    Written quizzes (4)
20%    Final exam

A = 93.0 - 100
A- = 90.0 - 92.9
B+ = 87.0 - 89.9
B = 83.0 - 86.9
B- = 80.0 - 82.9
C+ = 77.0 - 79.9
C = 73.0 - 76.9
C- = 70.0 - 72.9
D+ = 67.0 - 69.9
D = 60.0 - 66.9
F = 0 - 59.9

- 3/14/2011 -

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