MN 240: Project Management
This course will provide an overview of project management concepts by exploring the process of starting a small business. Students will be able to take a closer look at the different stages of starting a small business, such as identifying business opportunities, choosing a legal structure, identifying financial needs, and building customer relations.
Course Objectives: When the course is completed you will be able to:
- Identify the best business opportunity for a project
- Explain the difference between a business plan and a marketing plan
- Choose the appropriate legal structure for a small business
- Identify strategies to build customer relationships
- Determine appropriate pricing and promotional strategies
General Education Objectives: When the course is completed you will be able to:
- comprehend material with clarity.
Longenecker, J. G., Petty, J. W., & Palich, L. E. (2022). Small Business Management: Launching & Growing Entrepreneurial Ventures (20th ed.). Cengage Learning US. YouTube Videos
Student Evaluations:
| 10 Quizzes | 500 points |
| 10 Assignments | 250 points |
| Syllabus Quiz | 10 points |
| 4 Discussions | 40 points |
| Total | 800 points |
Grading scales:
A = 90% - 100%
B = 80% - 89%
C = 70% - 79%
D = 60% - 69%
F = below 60%
Completing online classes successfully can be challenging because they require self-discipline, time management, and self-motivation skills. To do so, you are expected to spend at least 6 hours per week on the class learning activities and assessments. It may require additional time for individual zoom meetings with your instructor if you need help. Being able to balance your school and other life responsibilities is not easy. Not waiting until the last minute and completing class activities in small bites every day is helpful to ensure you are on track with your learning.
You are expected to log into your Canvas course room more than once every week. This allows you to receive course updates and feedback from your instructor in time.
(tentative and subject to change)
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All assignments, quizzes and class activities are due 11:59pm Sunday of the Week Except for Final. Final is due by 11:59pm Friday of the week |
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Module 1: Chapter 3: Starting a Small Business Syllabus Quiz—Attendance Tracker Chapter 3 Assignment: see course room |
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Module 2: Chapter 6: The Business Plan: Visualizing the Dream Chapter 6 Assignment: see course room Chapter 3 Quiz – Attendance Tracker Discussion |
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Module 3: Chapter 7: The Marketing Plan Chapter 7 Assignment: see course room Chapter 6 Quiz – Attendance Tracker |
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Module 4: Chapter 8: The Organizational Plan: Teams, Legal Structures, Alliances, and Directors Chapter 8 Assignment: see course room Chapter 7 Quiz – Attendance Tracker Discussion |
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Module 5: Chapter 9: The Location Plan Chapter 9 Assignment: see course room Chapter 8 Quiz – Attendance Tracker |
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Module 6: Chapter 10: Understanding a Firm’s Financial Statements Chapter 10 Assignment: see course room Chapter 9 Quiz – Attendance Tracker Discussion |
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Module 7: Chapter 11: Forecasting Financial Requirements Chapter 11 Assignment: see course room Chapter 10 Quiz – Attendance Tracker |
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Module 8: Chapter 14: Building Customer Relationships Chapter 14 Assignment: see course room Chapter 11 Quiz – Attendance Tracker Discussion |
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Module 9: Chapter 16: Pricing and Credit Decisions Chapter 16 Assignment: see course room Chapter 14 Quiz – Attendance Tracker Chapter 16 Quiz—Attendance Tracker |
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Module 10: Chapter 17: Promotional Planning Chapter 17 Assignment: see course room |
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Module 11: Final Quiz—Chapter 17– Due 11:59 pm Friday of the week |
Emails will be responded to no later than 48 hours or by the end of business on Monday for mail received over the weekend.
Academic Honesty Policy
The college has a firm policy against academic dishonesty, including cheating or plagiarism. Students guilty of academic dishonesty will be administratively dropped from the course with a grade of ‘F’ and subject to disciplinary action, which may include suspension and dismissal.
Please refer to the Academic Honesty Policy for detailed information.
Late Assignment Policy
Meeting deadlines, being dependable, and applying appropriate time management are all foundational elements of professional behavior. These same attributes are also required while participating in college courses because the skills, knowledge, and student learning outcomes must be obtained in a specific order and within a certain amount of time.
We at HJC understand that sometimes students encounter circumstances that make it difficult to always meet the required course deadlines. This Late Work Policy is in place to accommodate that. In all circumstances, whenever possible, contact your instructor when you anticipate that you will be submitting work late.
The deadlines for most courses typically follow the pattern below, but it is your responsibility to confirm this and be aware if there are any assignments that may have different deadlines for one reason or another.
The first post in each Discussion Board is usually due on the Wednesday night of each module/week.
Most other assignments are due by 11:59 pm on Sunday evening of each module/week.
- All assignments must be submitted by the required due date.
- Missing assignments due to absence must be submitted within 1 week of return.
- Late submissions of assignments will result in a reduction of 10% of the total points possible per day (e.g., 1 day late = -10%, 2 days late = 20%, etc.) up to one week. Anything over 1 week late will result in a grade of 0.
- To receive full credit for late work, students must provide documentation for an excused absence, or it will be subject to the same treatment as any other late work. Documentation examples include court documents, hospitalization, etc.
Instructors may also choose to deduct less points at their discretion.
If for some reason a student temporarily loses the ability to connect to Canvas due to technical issues it is the student’s obligation to submit assignments by the original due dates. Temporary remedies can be connecting via a public WiFi spot, using school facilities to connect, or use of private networks through friends and family.
In extreme cases, when none of these solutions are available, the student may contact their instructors through other means and ask permission to submit their work directly, in a method that can be received by the instructor. Under no circumstances can methods of delivery outside of Canvas be used without explicit instructor permission. (If this ever happens the instructor should somehow note it).
Minimum Technology Requirements
Having access to a reliable desktop or laptop is required for HJC online courses. This requirement ensures students have the essential technologies to complete online courses successfully. Mobile devices, such as mobile phones and tablets may be utilized as additional tools to assist with completing online courses.
Online video conferences and calls are often the best way for instructors to assist students in many situations. A web camera and microphone are necessary for successful online conferences.
Safari and Chrome: Office 365 is designed to work with the current version of the Safari and Chrome browsers. Microsoft Edge: Office 365 is designed to work with the latest version of the Microsoft Edge browser.
Internet Explorer: Office 365 is designed to work with Internet Explorer 11. We recommend that you upgrade to Internet Explorer 11 if you are using an earlier version. Office might continue to work with versions of Internet Explorer other than Internet Explorer 11, but Office can’t provide any guarantees.
Firefox: Most Office 365 apps are designed to work with the current version of Firefox.
Some courses may have additional technology requirements beyond those listed here. Additional requirements will be listed in your Canvas course room.
Basic Office 365 apps are free and available to students with their HJC Outlook account. For additional questions and help with the required technologies, please contact help@hjc.edu
Minimum Technical Skills Requirements
To complete online courses successfully, you must be able to perform the following basic technical skills before starting the class
- Use the learning management system, Canvas
- Use HJC email with attachments
- Download, save, and upload files in Canvas
For additional questions regarding the required technologies, please contact help@hjc.edu
Technology Support
To be a successful online learner, certain technologies are necessary. Please keep in mind that certain classes may have additional technical requirements. You should be able to find additional technical requirements in your syllabus or your canvas course room. If you have any questions about the technology requirement, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at 304-697-7550 or support@hjc.edu
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