Course Outline/Calendar

CSUN
Business 302
The Gateway Experience

Fall, 2023
13655
Mon/Wed 11:00am - 12:15pm (Mon 8/28 - Wed 12/6, 16 weeks)
BB2206
(in-person format)

Wayne Smith, Ph.D.   [ wayne.smith@csun.edu ]

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[updated: Monday, November 13, 2023]

"There are five managerial roles; they are to set objectives, organize, motivate and communicate, measure, and develop people."
-Peter Drucker (1909-2005)

Course Outline/Calendar (Summary)

In general, the course will cover the topics and do the activities outlined in the common BUS 302 calendar. However, the days and times for specific topics and activities will vary depending on a range of factors, including how well the class is doing in specific areas. More information will be provided in class.

You will run and bring to class, but not turn in, the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) test. You will skip the "case preferences" assignment. Exercise #1 will be done in written form, not oral form. I score the oral presentations and oral challenges as group performance rather than individual performance. I tend not to give "second chance" oral presentations. I use some time in class for overall group evaluations and for personal group discussion. As indicated on the syllabus, this class will have a few "pop quizzes" as well.

There is no final exam in this course.

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Course Outline/Calendar (Detail)

The purpose of this web site is to provide information and materials for students enrolled in Wayne Smith's Business 302 course, Class # 13655, for the Fall, 2023 semester. This course meets Mon/Wed 11:00am - 12:15pm (Mon 8/28 - Wed 12/6, 16 weeks) in BB2206 [ Campus Map ]. This course is taught in the in-person format. This course is offered by the College of Business and Economics at California State University, Northridge (CSUN). CSU Northridge is one of 23 campuses in the California State University system.

The following summary identifies the key terms used in the course outline.

Topic(s):
General topic(s) to be discussed
Coursepack:
Readings from the coursepack [ .html ]
Library:
Readings from the library materials (or occasionally, a direct, online resource)
Supplemental:
Miscellaneous Readings
Due:
Assignment or report due at the immediate beginning of class
Activity:
done individually or in teams (announced and done in-class)
Lecture:
presentation and discussion led primarily by the instructor
Video Clip(s):
Video Clip(s) shown in class, typically from a movie or TV show
(contingency)
Slack time embedded during the course to cover unforeseen events

The following is the detail of the course in chronological order. Students must complete the readings and assignments before the due date.

Week 1: Mon. Aug 28, 2023
Week 1: Wed. Aug 30, 2023
Week 2: Mon. Sep 4, 2023
Week 2: Wed. Sep 6, 2023
Week 3: Mon. Sep 11, 2023
Week 3: Wed. Sep 13, 2023
Week 4: Mon. Sep 18, 2023
Week 4: Wed. Sep 20, 2023
Week 5: Mon. Sep 25, 2023
Week 5: Wed. Sep 27, 2023
Week 6: Mon. Oct 2, 2023
Week 6: Wed. Oct 4, 2023
Week 7: Mon. Oct 9, 2023
Week 7: Wed. Oct 11, 2023
Week 8: Mon. Oct 16, 2023
Week 8: Wed. Oct 18, 2023
Week 9: Mon. Oct 23, 2023
Week 9: Wed. Oct 25, 2023
Week 10: Mon. Oct 30, 2023
Week 10: Wed. Nov 1, 2023
Week 11: Mon. Nov 6, 2023
Week 11: Wed. Nov 8, 2023
Week 12: Mon. Nov 13, 2023
Week 12: Wed. Nov 15, 2023
Week 13: Mon. Nov 20, 2023
Week 13: Wed. Nov 22, 2023
Week 14: Mon. Nov 27, 2023
Week 14: Wed. Nov 29, 2023
Week 15: Mon. Dec 4, 2023
Week 15: Wed. Dec 6, 2023
Week 16: Mon. Dec 11, 2023
Finals Week: Wed. Dec 13, 2023

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