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VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY

REGINALD F. LEWIS

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

COBU 304

Corporate Sustainability

Fall Semester 2013

INSTRUCTOR: Christopher Doval

OFFICE ROOM NUMBER: 219 Singleton Hall

OFFICE PHONE: N/A

E-MAIL: [email protected]

Office Hours for Spring 2013

Day Time

Monday 10:50 - 12:30 & 1:50 - 4:00

Tuesday 10 -12:30

Wednesday 10:50 - 12:30 & 1:50 - 3:30

Other Times by Appointment

THIS COURSE MUST BE PASSED WITH A GRADE OF C OR HIGHER FOR ALL BUS I-

NESS MAJORS.

1. COURSE DESCRIPTION:How ought a person behave and how ought a corporation transact business with the impending

global crises of the modern era? Students will be confronted with controversial issues and askedto develop a personal and corporate mission that encompasses a resolute stance on the issues thatplague our society. The purpose of the course is not only to become a better businessman/woman, but ideally an active contributor to the betterment of society at a global scale.

2. STUDENT PREPARATION, DETAILED DESCRIPTION, AND REQUIREMENTS OF EACHCLASS ASSIGNMENT:
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Students must self-enroll in the course with this URL:https://canvas.instructure.com/enroll/4X7L86 .

3. COURSE OBJECTIVES:By the end of this course, students will be able to:

1. Conduct cost/benefit financial analyses of sustainability issues facing organizations2. Make knowledgeable sustainability recommendations based on tangible and intangible con-

siderations

3. Understand how sustainability is critical from a personal perspective and business perspec-tive, including but not limited to: technology, finance, marketing, ethics and management

Specifically, students will increase their knowledge, skills and abilities in vital management areasincluding but not limited to:

1. Critical thinking and decision making2. Financial analysis and reporting3. Professional communication skills including business writing, conducting professional and ef-

fective meetings, making professional presentations, giving and receiving constructive feed-

back and time management

4. Effective team development and management, including problem solving and conflict resolu-tion

5. Individual self-awareness about personal responsibility and contribution to global sustainabil-ity

6. Leadership, including dealing with conflict and decision making7. Individual, team, and leadership problem solving

4. REQUIRED TEXT:No Book

Several films will need to be rented during the course of the semester, but there is no book. Yourprofessor will provide all readings.

5. SCHOOL AOL LEARNING GOALS ADDRESSED IN THIS COURSE ARE: Problem solving and analytical thinking Critical and Interdisciplinary Systems Thinking

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Effective internet research for problem solving Global understanding of ethical, political, and legal business sustainability issues Professional communication including writing, presenting, collaboration, and effective meet-

ing management

6. ASSURANCE OF LEARNING:

KSAs (Knowledge, Skills and

Abilities)

Must show a

strong relation

with School

AOL goals to

each KSA

KSA will be in covered in

this course in the following

areas

AOLs will be assessed

in the following man-

ner

S1: Apply problem-solving and

decision-making skills to busi-

ness situations that involve legal,ethical and social dimensions.

1, 2, 4, 5 Readings/Lecture/Discussion

Team Discussions/Analysis

Exams and Quizzes;

Individual and Team

Work Products

K1: Understand the legal ramifi-

cations of being an employer

within a digital and physicalspace.

1-5 Readings/Lecture/Discussion


Exams and Quizzes;

Individual and Team

Work Products

A1: Analyzing a Code of Ethicsfor an organization.

1 Readings/Lecture/DiscussionTeam Discussions/Analysis

Exams and Quizzes;Individual and Team

Work Products

K2: Trace the historical devel-

opment of U.S. law, the U.S.

court system, legal terminologyand legal procedures.

2 Readings/Lecture/Discussion

Self-Instruction through Re-

search

Exams and Quizzes;

Individual Work Prod-

uct

K3: Understand the differentforms of business structures and

ownership.

2, 4 Readings/Lecture/DiscussionSelf-Instruction through Re-

search

Exams and Quizzes;Individual Work Prod-

uct

S2: Write case analyses related

to business organizations and

their legal environments.

1, 2, 3, 5 Readings/Lecture/Discussion


Exams and Quizzes;

Individual and Team

Work Products

A2: Analyze and distinguish the

difference between variousagency relationships.

1 Readings/Lecture/Discussion


Exams and Quizzes;

Individual and TeamWork Products

A3: Define and explain differenttypes of torts that apply to busi-

ness and product liability.

2 Readings/Lecture/DiscussionTeam Discussions/Analysis

Exams and Quizzes;Individual and Team

Work Products

K4: Identify the legal impact of

contracts.



Exams and Quizzes;

Individual and Team

Work Products

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S3: Identify and distinguish the

various types of intellectualproperty rights.



Exams and Quizzes;

Individual and TeamWork Products

7. GRADING SCALE:90-100 A80-89 B70-79 C60-69 DBelow 60 F

BUSINESS STUDENTS MUST PASS THIS COURSE WITH AT LEAST A GRADE OF C.

8. WRITTEN STUDENT SUBMISSIONS:All written assignments will be checked for plagiarism using Safe Assign Software.

9. GRADING DISTRIBUTION1. Online Discussions and Assignments: 50%2. Mid-Term Project: 25%3. Final Project: 25%

100%

10. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT:

Any student who feels she or he may need an accommodation based on the impact of a docu-

mented disability should contact me privately to discuss your specific needs. Please contact the

office of Students with Disabilities Program at (804) 524-5061 or Memorial Hall, Room 409, to co-

ordinate your reasonable accommodations. For more information about the program, please visit

the website at http://www.vsu.edu/pages/323.asp

18.STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET and CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT:Students are required to read and abide by the School of Business policies, full-versions can

be found on Black Board for this course or on the School of Business web portal.

The Policies include but are not limited to:

Zero-Tolerance Principles
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Administrative Withdrawal Policy Student Attendance Policy Student Code of Ethics/Conduct Student Dress Code Student Lab Code of Ethics/Conduct

Please and memorize instructors specific guidelines as noted in this syllabus

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VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY REGINALD F. LEWIS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Fall 2010 - STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET and CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT

Part I:

Instructor Completed Section:

Part II:

Student Completed Section:

I have received a copy of the course syllabus for the above course and am responsible for reading

and adhering to the School of Business policies, which are located on BlackBoard. I have read the

syllabus and agree to abide by it. By signing below, I agree that I understand my instructor has

the right to request that I be administratively withdrawn from the course for any violation of Uni-

versity policies, School of Business policies, and/or the class syllabus.

Instructors Name

Course Name and Number

Time and days class meets

Students Name (Please Print)

Students Major

Students Local Home Telephone Number

Students Cell Phone Number

Students Email Address

Students Local Address or University Post

Box #

Students Permanent Address

Students Permanent Home Telephone

Number

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I am aware that Business Majors must earn a grade of C or better to pass this class.

DATE: ________________ SIGNATURE: ___________________________________________

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