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MOUNT SAINT MARY’S UNIVERSITYMASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
SYLLABUS
MODULE NUMBER: BUS 216
Information Collection, Analysis and Interpretation
SEMESTER 1 THEME: Setting the Stage – External Global Business Environment
CLASS MEETING DATES AND TIMES:
“October 20, 2018 - 9 to 5November 4, 2018 – 1 to 5
FACULTY
PROFESSOR KATHERINE WHITMAN
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SYLLABUS
Semester Theme Setting the Stage – External Global Business Environment
Module Prefix and Number
Bus 216 Information Collection, Analysis and Interpretation – The Global Economy
Information Collection,Analysis and Interpretation
Markets, firms and the fast changing global environment of business are increasingly interrelated. Business leaders participate in complex decision-making often involving political, legal and social factors that must be identified, analyzed and interpreted.
Statement of Module Objectives and Learning Outcomes
This module provides the theoretical framework and managerial tools leaders need to effectively confront these real life global challenges.Topic cover in the class include:
1. An introduction to the place of the US in the global economy
2. Global Economic Institutionsa. International Monetary Fundb. World Bankc. World Trade Organization
3. Theory and practice of economic integrationa. European Unionb. NAFTAc. APECd. CAFTA
4. Methods of determining the value of a currency
5. Balance of Paymenta. US Balance of Payment positionb. Funding of US national debt
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Module and MBA Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this module, students should also be able to demonstrate competency in all module objectives which, in turn, support achievement of one or more of the following MBA Learning Outcomes:
Critical thinking Global business acumen Ethics Communication skills Entrepreneurship and innovation Strategic planning Teamwork
Required Textbooks and Materials
A Concise Guide to Macroeconomics, David A. Moss
ISBN 13: 978-1-4221-0179-7
GUIDE TO THE 50 ECONOMIC INDICATORS THAT REALLY MATTER: CONSTABLE & WRIGHT ISBN 13 978 0 06 200138
Supplemental Readings and Materials
Additional materials will be distributed in class
Faculty KATHERINE WHITMANContact Phone Number
818 508 9877
Contact E-Mail Address
[email protected] [email protected]
Faculty Availability
By phone, email or appointment
Assignments and point (percentage) allocations:
DUEOct 20,2018
ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTON
In Mott re read pp 16 to 19 and read Chapters 6 and 7.
Take note for Quiz
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Look up each of these sites and write 3 to 4 sentences on
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what information is available at each site.
This assignment will be referenced during class and must be handed in at the end of the class.
THIS IS AN INDIVIDUAL NOT A GROUP ASSIGNMENT
http://www.export.gov/http://export.gov/china/https://www.export.gov/Market-Intelligencehttp://www.fita.org/webindex/browse.cgi/Entering_International_Markets/Trade_Information_Business_Directorieshttp://data.worldbank.org/http://www.imf.org/external/index.htmhttps://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/
THESE WEBSITES WILL BE USEFUL FOR YOUR INDUSTY REPORT FOR THE TRIP TO CHINA.
10%
Nov, 42018
Open note Quiz
Read articles distributed in class or by email and summarize in 1 to 2 pages total
Identify 5 International Indicators and state why you choose these as ones to watch for your particular industry. THIS IS A GROUP ASSIGNMENT.
Economic Environment component of final industry project to be presented on the 7th weekend
60%
10%
10%
10%
TOTAL 100%
GRADING SCALE: CRITERIA AND GUIDELINES
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ALL ASSIGNMENTS MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN THE REQUIRED TIME FRAME IN ORDER TO PASS THIS MODULE.Please see Mount St. Mary’s Catalog and the Graduate Student Handbook for additional information regarding grading, required GPA, academic probation and other policies.
NO LATE ASSIGNMNETS OR PAPERS WILL BE ACCEPTED
All cell phones and PDA’s must be turned off during class and placed in a backpack or purse.
1. General Teaching objectives:
To provide students with an understanding of fundamental economic concepts. To provide students with a basic understanding of macroeconomic theory. To enhance the students' comprehension of the role economic principles play
in everyday consumer and business activities. To expand the students' understanding of the business environment. To provide the economics foundation required to facilitate the students'
continued studies in economics and business-related disciplines.
Specific teaching objectives: upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
Topics to be covered include:
1. Explain the GDP and how it is calculated2. Explain inflation and describe its causes3. Define unemployment, it calculation and causes4. Define money5. Describe the functions of money6. Define fiscal policy7. Describe the federal government budgeting process8. Describe the tools of fiscal policy and their effects on the economy9. Define monetary policy10. Describe the structure of the Federal Reserve System11. Describe the tools of the FED and their effects on the economy
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NO CELL PHONES USE IN CLASS AND NO PAPERS ACCEPTED LATE.
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Grading:
Quiz. 60%
Web assignment 10%
Article summary 10%
Five Economic Indicators 10%
Final presentation 10% __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Overall Statements – Mount St. Mary’s MBA ProgramAttached to and made a part of this Instructor’s Syllabus
Module and MBA Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this module, students should also be able to demonstrate competency in all module objectives which, in turn, support achievement of one or more of the following MBA Learning Outcomes:
Critical thinking Global business acumen Ethics Communication skills Entrepreneurship and innovation Strategic planning Teamwork
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Wikipedia is NOT an acceptable reference for work due in this module. Although it can direct you to some good source material, as a graduate student, you need to use scholarly resources/references. You may locate scholarly articles through EBSCO Host or GOOGLE Scholar which can be accessed at the MSMC library.
WRITTEN WORK - Writing Requirements:All assignments must be typed and spell/grammar checked. Note: while this is not a writing class, it is a graduate level course and, as such, failure to proofread submissions for spelling and grammar will result in a significantly lower grade being assigned. Papers are also to be well written with a logical flow of thought.
Please contact the Graduate Writing Tutor at the Learning Center for additional information about writing skills. Note: In this class, you will be marked down for incorrect grammar and/or spelling. Plagiarism (discussed later in this syllabus) will result in a number of consequences including a grade of “F” for the module.
GROUP ASSIGNMENTS:When an assignment or in-class project is designated “group”, ALL group members are required to contribute to the group assignments. Failure of all members to participate will result in a reduced grade for every member of the group.
Assignments must be completed within the required time frame in order to pass this module. No work accepted late.
Please see Mount St. Mary’s Catalog and the Graduate Student Handbook for additional information regarding grading, required GPA, academic probation and other policies
Grading Scale
93-100 A90-92 A-88-89 B+83-87 B80-82 B-78-79 C+
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73-77 C70-72 C-60-69 DBELOW 60 F
Grading - Additional information:In addition to the specific assignment requirements described in this syllabus the following guidelines will be used as a guideline for grading assignments:
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS (individual and group)Item Description
1 Content and Conceptualization2 Logical organization of thoughts, ideas and structure3 Spelling, Grammar, APA format, etc.
INDIVIDUAL ORAL PRESENTATIONSItem Description
1 Relevancy to class objectives2 Clarity and conciseness of principles stated3 Evidence of preparation, including the ability to field
questions4 Presentation skills, including compliance with time limits
GROUP ORAL PRESENTATIONSItem Description
1 Relevancy to stated objectives2 Appropriateness of examples as an illustrative vehicle3 Evidence of contribution of each team member4 Creativity5 Presentation skills including compliance with time limits6 Evidence of substantive research7 Identification of principles8 Practical applications9 Mechanics of presentation
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Grading - Participation, Punctuality:You must be in class to earn any participation points for a class meeting. You have the opportunity to earn up to 30 points (30% of your grade) through your active participation. In consideration of your fellow students, it is expected that you will arrive on time, return from break(s) on time and stay in class until it ends. Participation is graded on individual contribution to class discussions and participation in your study team. The development of communication skills, both oral and written, is given a high priority in this module. The classroom should be considered a laboratory where you can test your ability to interact and interface effectively with your professors and your peers. Some of the characteristics of effective class participation are:
Are the points that are made relevant to the discussion in terms of increasing everyone's understanding, or are they merely regurgitation of case facts?
Do the comments take into consideration the ideas offered by others earlier in the class, or are the points isolated and disjointed? The best contributions following the lead off tend to be those that reflect not only excellent preparation, but good listening, and interpretative and integrative skills as well.
Do the comments show evidence of a thorough reading and analysis of the material, including the text, the case (if applicable) and outside business resources?
Does the participant demonstrate critical thinking about the issue or differentiate among opinions, assumptions, and inferences?
Is there a willingness to test new ideas or are all comments cautious/"safe"?
Is the participant willing to interact with other class members by asking questions or challenging conclusions?
Your participation is essential to making this a meaningful class. Active participation in mandatory – presence alone does not constitute participation.
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Examples of things that cause one not to earn the full amount of participation points:
Surfing the Internet in class Not reading assigned material Being disruptive and/or not participating in class activities Not listening actively Arriving late, leaving early Cell phone/pagers going off during class Text-messaging during class Eating a complete meal in class instead of listening and participating
USE OF LAPTOP COMPUTERS IN THE CLASSROOM:Some participants use laptop computers to take notes during class. In this class we may have class activities where you need to access to the Internet and on-line research sites.
However, refrain from using your laptop or other electronic devices during class discussions and when others are presenting. These are times for interactions. If you want to take notes during this time, please do so the “old fashioned way”. You can convert your notes to electronic format later.
ADDITIONAL POLICIES:
Respect:Active participation in class requires a safe and trusting environment. It is important for us to respect the views and comments made by others, even if we disagree with such comments. I encourage debate and critical discussion, yet it must be respectful, polite, and professional.
Confidentiality: Confidentiality is required in order to foster a safe environment for active discussion of business related topics. Student discussions may involve experiences from their jobs or personal experiences. Therefore, all discussions of business or personal experiences are expected to be treated respectfully and confidentially. Proprietary information from the workplace should not be discussed in
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the class setting.
PLAGIARISM:
Plagiarism or academic dishonesty, whether accidental or deliberate, is a serious violation of Mount St. Mary’s regulations on Academic Integrity. The faculty member has the option of using classroom sanctions or elevating the case to Program level. Students are advised that, at the option of the faculty, written assignments may be submitted by the faculty member to an online plagiarism detection service.
It is plagiarism to go to the Internet, find an article, copy it to the clipboard and then drop it into your word processor. Listing the article as a reference on the last page will not cover you. This is plagiarism.
There are a few things that you can do that will help you to avoid being charged with academic dishonesty. Please note the following:
1) Anytime that you use the words or ideas of another person without giving credit, it is considered plagiarism, WHETHER YOUR ACTIONS ARE INTENTIONAL OR NOT!
2) Differences between direct and indirect quotes:
a) Direct Quotes: Includes the exact wording from the source.b) Indirect Quotes: Summarizes or paraphrases the content from the source.
3) APA in-text requirements:
a) Direct Quote: Author’s last name, publication date, and page number.b) Indirect Quote: Author’s last name, publication date.
4) Punctuation requirements: ALL word-for-word quotations MUST be placed in quotation marks.
5) Exception to the rule: Common Knowledge – if the same information can be found in three or more sources and those sources do not cite an earlier source, the information is considered common knowledge. Also, commonly known facts (e.g., Washington, D.C. is the capital of the U.S.)
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do not need a citation, even if you had to look them up.
6) When in doubt, CITE.
PLAGIARISM POLICY, MOUNT ST. MARY’S MBA PROGRAM
Minor PlagiarismMinor plagiarism is considered a few words to one sentence that is/are not properly cited.
Consequences of Minor PlagiarismThe faculty member will provide counseling to the student or group of the infraction and deduct up to 50% from the student’s or group’s grade.
Major PlagiarismMajor plagiarism is considered any information of more than one sentence that is not properly cited. This could be either one or more quotations or paraphrases.
Consequences of Major PlagiarismThe faculty member will verify the student plagiarized the assignment (group or individual). The faculty member, without discussion with the student or student’s group, will immediately forward the plagiarized assignment to the MBA Steering Committee. The Steering Committee will then meet with the faculty member to determine what actions should be taken. Possible actions include: 1) faculty member issuing an F grade to the student(s) for that course; 2) students receiving a 30 day suspension for this infraction or 3) a reoccurrence of this infraction may result in an expulsion of the student(s).
Additional College Policies:
All degree candidates are expected to adhere to the MSMU statements on Academic Integrity (AI) in the MSMU catalog and Student Handbook. This includes avoiding plagiarism and constructing your best work on each assignment. Papers and other work including images, should not be copied from the Internet. Infractions may be addressed by the MSMU administration and possibly include an AI Board review.
For faculty, academic freedom in research, teaching, and publication is fundamental to the advancement of truth and learning. Freedom of thought and expression is essential
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to fulfill the mission, and obligations, of academics and educators.
The student has the freedom to express ideas that differ from any interpretation or any viewpoint presented by an instructor. In exercising this freedom, there should be no disruption of the academic process of the class.
The student has the right to be evaluated accurately and fairly on academic performance as outlined by the instructor at the beginning of the course. The student has the right to discuss and review any academic performance with instructors. A student who believes that an evaluation was made on a basis other than academic performance has the right to an appeal procedure. (For appeal procedures, see Student Handbook).
MSMC, in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you are a student with a documented disability or special need, please see the Director of Learning Assistance Programs at the campus in question to make arrangements for classroom accommodations. Additional disability related information and policies are stated in the Student Handbook
Student Credit Hour Policy:A credit hour is an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that reasonably approximates not less than:
(1) One hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work each week for approximately fifteen weeks for one semester, or the equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time; or
(2) At least an equivalent amount of work as required in paragraph (1) for other academic activities, including laboratory work, internships, studio work, and other academic work leading to the award of credit hours.
Disability Statement:
Mount Saint Mary’s University Los Angeles, in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of disability in administration of its education related programs and activities. We have an institutional commitment to provide equal educational opportunities for disabled students who are otherwise qualified. Students with documented disabilities must see Brandon Roberson, Director
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of the Doheny Student Resource Center, (213) 477-2692, [email protected]), to make arrangements for classroom accommodations. It is the responsibility of the student to obtain accommodation letters from the director and to make arrangements for the implementation of accommodations with faculty and/or staff in advance. Students who believe they have been subjected to discrimination on the basis of disability, or have been denied access to services or accommodations required by law, should contact the campus Disability Services Coordinator at his/her campus for resolution. For more information regarding disability grievance procedures, go to: www.msmu.edu/disabilitygrievanceprocedures
COURSE CHANGES:
The Instructor reserves the right to change assignments, as needed, to achieve the learning objectives of the course. Changes WILL NOT IMPOSE ADDITIONAL WORK ON THE STUDENT. Students will be informed of these changes.
