Course Outline/Calendar

CSUN
Business 302
The Gateway Experience

Spring, 2020
13769
Mon/Wed 9:30am - 10:45am (Wed 1/22 - Wed 5/13, 16 weeks)
BB2206
(traditional format)

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

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[updated: Monday, April 6, 2020]

"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 # 13769, for the Spring, 2020 semester. This course meets Mon/Wed 9:30am - 10:45am (Wed 1/22 - Wed 5/13, 16 weeks) in BB2206 [ Campus Map ]. This course is taught in the traditional 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. Jan 20, 2020
Week 1: Wed. Jan 22, 2020
Week 2: Mon. Jan 27, 2020
Week 2: Wed. Jan 29, 2020
Week 3: Mon. Feb 3, 2020
Week 3: Wed. Feb 5, 2020
Week 4: Mon. Feb 10, 2020
Week 4: Wed. Feb 12, 2020
Week 5: Mon. Feb 17, 2020
Week 5: Wed. Feb 19, 2020
Week 6: Mon. Feb 24, 2020
Week 6: Wed. Feb 26, 2020
Week 7: Mon. Mar 2, 2020
Week 7: Wed. Mar 4, 2020
Week 8: Mon. Mar 9, 2020
Week 8: Wed. Mar 11, 2020
Week 9: Mon. Mar 16, 2020
Week 9: Wed. Mar 18, 2020
Week 10: Mon. Mar 23, 2020
Week 10: Wed. Mar 25, 2020
Week 11: Mon. Mar 30, 2020
Week 11: Wed. Apr 1, 2020
Week 12: Mon. Apr 6, 2020
Week 12: Wed. Apr 8, 2020
Week 13: Mon. Apr 13, 2020
Week 13: Wed. Apr 15, 2020
Week 14: Mon. Apr 20, 2020
Week 14: Wed. Apr 22, 2020
Week 15: Mon. Apr 27, 2020
Week 15: Wed. Apr 29, 2020
Week 16: Mon. May 4, 2020
Week 16: Wed. May 6, 2020
Finals Week: Wed. May 13, 2020

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