Section Code: EBUS701
To many students, just the idea of taking an accounting course generates intensive fear factors. However, the Internet has an extensive collection of accounting education resources that will help you to present key accounting concepts to your students in a fun and interesting way. The Internet can help you keep up with the latest news and knowledge in the field. You will find s sample lesson plans that can bring fresh ideas that will enhance students’ learning in the classroom. Find out how to use newsgroups, chat rooms, mailing lists, blogs, instant messaging, how to research for plagiarism, develop your own web site, and much more. The lesson plan/project brings this all together in something you can use with your students.
Section Code: EBUS702
“But does it sell?” Many great ads don’t sell the product. Advertising is one of the oldest and most significant means of public promotion. Alka-Seltzer learned in the 1950/60s that award winning ads don’t necessarily sell products. Teaching students how to design ads that sells starts with the basics. The Internet can supply you with invaluable resources including lesson plans, activities, and information on various facets of advertising that will effectively illustrate these concepts. In addition, you will experience a variety of Internet resources including newsgroups, chat rooms, mailing lists, blogs, instant messaging, how to research for plagiarism, develop your own web site, and much more. The lesson plan/project brings this all together in something you can use with your students.
Section Code: EBUS703
Recent events, like the 2008 Olympics, news about product quality, human rights have all focused more and more attention on Asian business. Doing business with Asia has been a fact since post-WWII and will continue to be in the Global economy. Learning the Asian business process will lead to understanding and harmony between Asia and the West. Your students can explore the extensive resources of the Internet to delve into this wealth of knowledge. They can learn about business environments, cultural backgrounds, markets, products, do’s and don’ts, etc.. As part of the exploration of the Internet, discover how to use newsgroups, chat rooms, mailing lists, blogs, instant messaging, how to research for plagiarism, and how to develop your own web site, and much more. The lesson plan/project brings this all together in something you can use with your students.
Section Code: EBUS704
Ever have a “million-dollar idea?” About 80% of startup businesses fail within the first 18 months. A well-done business plan might have saved the money, time, and heartbreak. Your students may not be ready to start their million dollar business, but you can use the resources of the Internet to show them what is involved and what they should include in one. A business plan is a great critical thinking exercise The Internet can provide sample lesson plans, learning activities, financial tools, and models for writing quality plans. Besides these resources, you will experience newsgroups, chat rooms, mailing lists, blogs, instant messaging, how to research for plagiarism, develop your own web site, and much more. Your course lesson plan/project brings this all together in something you can use with your students.
Section Code: EBUS705
You may have the next Bill Gates sitting in your classroom – and don’t even know it. Use the Internet to help uncover future entrepreneurs. Gather information and resources that will excite young people about the fun and challenges of starting and operating their own business. You can use the Internet to keep abreast of changing trends in the business world through specific Web resources that deal with the world of entrepreneurs. Also, you will experience newsgroups, chat rooms, mailing lists, blogs, instant messaging, how to research for plagiarism, develop your own web site, and much more. The lesson plan/project brings this all together in something you can use with your students.
Section Code: EBUS706
4 P’s of marketing is also known as “marketing mix”, can be a fun learning experience for students who have never thought about the process that lies behind the products they buy each day. The Internet has excellent resources for educators to use that help your students understand the various elements of the “4-Ps” including the importance of marketing, goods and services, wholesaling, retailing, pricing strategies, and much more. As you work through this course you will learn how to use many elements of the Internet to research and develop curriculum including newsgroups, chat rooms, mailing lists, blogs, instant messaging, how to research for plagiarism, develop your own web site, and much more. The lesson plan/project brings this all together in something you can use with your students.
Section Code: EBUS707
What are ethics and are ethics for business different than for individuals. This topic is an excellent critical thinking exercise for your students. Using Internet resources, you will be able to bring concepts, examples, lesson plans, and activities to the classroom that will help students understand ethical climates, environmental ethics, and develop a personal ethical statement. In addition, explore newsgroups, chat rooms, mailing lists, blogs, instant messaging, how to research for plagiarism, develop your own web site, and much more. The lesson plan/project brings this all together in something you can use with your students.
Section Code: BUSX951
One of the challenges to working in the teaching field is the balance between love of our profession and compensation. One help is effective personal financial planning. This course will help you find financial planning strategies for yourself and provide resources for you to help your students begin understanding the concepts of personal finance. Credit cards, checking accounts, buying techniques, purchasing quality insurance, investments, wills, estate planning, retirement planning, home purchasing and much more need to be part of anyone's financial plan.
Section Code: BUSX9900
Incorporate personal field experiences with Internet research to develop classroom curriculum. Develop a lesson plan or project that focuses on some aspect of business and builds on a combination of Internet research and personal field-study experience. With prior instructor approval, select a location to visit; use the Internet to research the destination prior to the visit; during the visit maintain a log and take photographs; after the visit complete additional Internet research; use newsgroups and listserves to support the research; and develop a lesson plan/project with a mediated component to be used with your students.
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