Personal Skill Development for Business

SECTION INFORMATION
Section: 17
Location: 039 Snell Library
Day/Time: Wednesday 2:50 4:30

BUSN1102 Starts: September 9th 2016

BUSN1102 Ends: November 18th 2016

INSTRUCTOR & DELEGATE

Instructor: Lauren Parker
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 617-373-4262
Office: 250 Dodge Hall
Office Hours: By appointment

Delegate: Katherine Masterson

E-mail: [email protected]
Office: By appointment
Office Hours: By appointment

ABOUT THIS COURSE

BUSN 1102 is a one-credit core course in the DAmore-McKim School of Business designed to help prepare students to
be successful both academically and professionally. The goal of the course is for students to help develop strategies to
succeed both academically and professionally through the identification of their own skills, strengths and areas for
further enhancement and growth. Classes and homework will provide students with the opportunity to better
understand their own learning and working behaviors and further develop their understanding of Northeastern,
D'Amore-McKim School of Business, the field of business, and careers.
COURSE GOALS

Students will be exposed to strategies related to personal, professional and academic success
Students will have the opportunity to start building their sense of professional-self in innovative and comprehensive
ways
Students will explore the options for academics and how it relates to their career goals
Students will become knowledgeable of on and off campus resources and services
Students will be presented with tools to develop and create their own global mindset
Students will understand the importance of developing and expanding their academic and professional community
within D'Amore-McKim School of Business

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of this course students should be able to:
Define professionalism and how it relates to their role as a D'Amore-McKim School of Business student (selfreflection, networking , classroom/business etiquette)
Identify foundational skills/strategies needed to succeed academically and professionally (StrengthsQuest
assessment, team building activities, self-reflection, presentations)
Recognize personal and academic goals (SWOT Analysis, Concentration research, self-reflection, personal-pitch
presentation)
Exercise effective written and oral communication skills (class discussion, presentations, self-reflection,
professional communication)
Begin to build an innovative and global mindset that may serve as a foundation for their academic and professional
career at Northeastern. (Class discussion, speaker series, in-class activities)

REQUIRED READINGS & MATERIALS

Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, Carol S. Dweck, Ballentine Books 2006
Additional readings may be posted on BlackBoard or handed out by the instructor
StrengthsQuest Assessment. You will need to go online to purchase the assessment code in the first week of class. The
link to the website is available through Blackboard
COURSE EXPECTATIONS
During this course students are expected to:
Attend each in-class session
Come prepared to participate in all class discussions and exercises
Act professionally in their written and verbal communication with faculty, delegates and other students
Attempt to problem-solve issues as they would in a professional setting
Appropriately use technology in class
Complete all assignments according to the guidelines and meet all deadlines
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
As a student in this class, you are expected to adhere to the Northeastern University Academic Integrity Policy:
http://www.northeastern.edu/osccr/academic-integrity-policy/. Acts of academic dishonesty will be referred to the
Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution (OSCCR).
ACADEMIC RESOURCES

The Peer Tutoring Program offers a variety of services to meet the academic needs in introductory classes and
some upper level NU core classes. You can make an appointment online at
http://www.northeastern.edu/csastutoring/ or visit the center in 1 Meserve Hall
The Writing Center offers in-person and online consulting for writers of all levels. The Writing Center is located
in 412 Holmes Hall or visit http://www.northeastern.edu/writingcenter/
Lynda.com is an online learning site available via your MyNeu account that includes tutorials that teach a variety
of software skills. It is highly recommended that you utilize Lynda.com to enhance your Microsoft Excel Skills via
myNEU portal
Business Faculty and Teaching Assistants hold open office hours to assist you in succeeding. Please see your
course syllabus for schedules and locations. For department locations see visit: http://www.damoremckim.northeastern.edu/academic-programs/undergraduate-programs/current-students/academic-resources/

DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER

If you are anticipating you will need formal or reasonable academic accommodations it is important that you register
with the Disability Resource Center (DCR) located in 20 Dodge Hall or call 617-373-267 TTY: 617-373-2730
http://www.drc.neu.edu.
FACT NOTIFICATIONS
This class participates in the FACT Notification Program. FACT stands for Faculty-Advisor Communication Tool. Faculty
will submit FACT notifications based on the following case types:
Red FACT is submitted when the student is experiencing serious difficulty in the course.
Yellow FACT is submitted when the student can benefit from academic assistance or guidance outside of the
standard course material.
Green FACT is submitted when the student requires a timesensitive report and is performing at or above a
satisfactory level, or when a student previously received a red or yellow FACT but has since made the necessary
improvements.

Missing from Class report is submitted when a student never attended a course or has stopped attending
without explanation, yet remains registered.
***Please note that FACT notifications that are Red, Yellow or Missing from Class are warnings and will not appear on
your academic record; however your Academic Advisor will be notified. If you receive a FACT notification in this class or
any other class it is highly encouraged that you meet with the instructor to discuss your academic progress.
TRANSITION INTO NORTHEASTERN
While transitioning to college can be an exciting time, you may experience other stressful events throughout your time
at Northeastern. This may lead to poor academic performance or inability to participate in daily activities. Northeastern
University offers services to assist students in addressing these issues and other concerns you may have. To learn more
about the variety of confidential health services please see visit University Health and Counseling Center:
http://www.northeastern.edu/uhcs/
ATTENDANCE POLICY
You are expected to be punctual and attend each class session throughout the semester. You will automatically fail this
course if you miss two classes. No absence is excused unless you speak with the instructor prior to class. You will be
deemed absent if you are excessively late (more than 10 minutes). Please contact your instructor prior to class if you
anticipate you will be late or absent for a verifiable reason.
ASSESSMENT
You will not receive credit for merely completing assignments. We will assess timeliness in submission, depth and clarity
of thought, and integration of content and experience. In order to receive credit, you must demonstrate all three.
Assignments must be submitted on-time- late assignments will not be accepted after the deadline.

Grading Scale
B+ (87 89.9 points)
C+ (77 79.9 points)
D+ (67 69.9 points)
F (59.9 points or below)

A (94+ points)
B (84 86.9 points)
C (74 76.9 points)
D (64 66.9 points)

A- (90 93.9 points)

B- (80 83.9 points)
C- (70 73.9 points)
D- (60 63.9 points)

ASSIGNMENTS
Assignment
Professional E-mail to Instructor and Delegate
SWOT Analysis for Academics
StrengthsQuest Themes Worksheet
Personal Assessments Reflection
Campus Resources Presentation
Group Presentation Feedback Form
Resources Panel Questions as Discussion Board Post
Concentration Research Assignment
Global Mindset Reflection
Personal Pitch
BUSN1102 Course Reflection
Active and respectful participation

Due Date
Due Week 2
Due Week 2
Due Week 3
Due Week 4
Due Week 5
Week 5 in Class
Due Week 6
Due Week 7
Due Week 8
Week 10 in Class
Due Week 10
Every Class

Percentage
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SCHEDULE
Week

Date

Topic

9/9
9/15

Welcome and Overview

9/16
9/22

Assignments Due for class

Review syllabus, course goals and expectations

Introduce course text and assignments
Why Northeastern/D'Amore-McKim School of
Business?
SWOT Analysis
Email Etiquette

Transitioning from Prior Programs

Differences between previous program & DMSB

StrengthsQuest
Time Management

9/23
9/29

Understanding your role in a College/Community

Environment

Professional Email to
Instructor and Delegate with
SWOT Analysis posted to
Blackboard
Complete StrengthsQuest
assessment online, bring
results to class
Bring all course syllabi to class,
along with planning/scheduling
tools
StrengthsQuest Themes
Worksheet posted to

Blackboard
Chapter 1 and 2 Mindset
Interdependence
Review Learning Styles

Read chapters 1 and 2 of

Mindset

Read chapter 3 of Mindset

Personal Assessments
Reflection posted to
Blackboard

*A member of your advising team will be in attendance

9/30
10/6

Leadership & Team Dynamics

10/7
10/13

Campus Resource Presentations

Campus Resources
Presentation in class and
posted to Blackboard

10/14
10/20

Academic Resources Panel

Academic Resources Panel

Questions posted to
Blackboard Discussion Board

Chapter 3 Mindset Roles and Labels

Team Dynamics
Leadership
Feedback within a team
Revisit SWOT Analysis
Presentation skills

Attend Panel in class

*A member of your advising team will be in attendance

10/20
10/26

Delegate Led Session

Concentration Research
Assignment posted to
Blackboard

10/27
11/3

Global Mindset

Global Mindset Reflection

posted to Blackboard

Wrap-up

Personal Pitch presented in

class
BUSN1102 Course Reflection
posted to Blackboard

11/4
11/10

Diversity
Social Responsibility
Spring 2016 Registration

Registration
Degree Audit

*A member of your advising team will be in attendance

10

11/14
11/18

Personal Pitch
About Boston

*Please note there will be an out-of-class speaker series which is required. More information
will be shared by your Instructor
IMPORTANT DATES

Wednesday, September 7th - First day of Fall 2016 classes

Thursday, September 15th- Last day of online add for fall classes

Tuesday, September 27th - Last day to drop a fall class without a W grade

Monday, October 10th - Columbus Day- No classes

Friday, November 11th Veterans Day No classes

Monday, November 14th - Spring semester registration begins

Wednesday, November 23rd Thanksgiving Recess begins No classes

Monday, November 18th Classes resume

Wednesday, December 7th Last day of fall classes

Thursday, December 8th- Reading day for exams; Last day to drop a course with W grade

Friday, December 9th First day of final exams

Tuesday, December 20th Grades available on myNEU