BU 111: Fall 2014

Course Introduction

• Introductions and Expectations– Instructor– Students– Course

• Critical success factors• Environmental Analysis Models

Topics of Discussion – Week 1

Course Introduction & Objectives

Required materials (in bookstore):• Business 111 Lab Manual, Twenty-ninth Edition:

Captus Press, 2014

• Introduction to Understanding and Assessing the Business Environment (3rd custom edition): Pearson Publishing, Toronto, 2014 (with access code)

What do I need and where do I get it?

Course Websites

web.wlu.ca/sbe/bu111- course instructions, slides, grades, assignment

guidelines, peer evaluations

www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com- Pearson resources (need access code – cannot

register here until after you register for a lab)

What do I have to do?

• Labs – register; can’t miss more than two– Participation – 10 marks +

• Assignments:– Research Diagnostics – 4 marks– Business Case – 15 marks (Sept. 20, Oct. 31, Nov. 1 dates)– New Venture project1 (in groups) – 26 marks

• Exams: mid-term and final exams2 – 45 mark

Footnotes1. Individual mark may be adjusted based on peer evaluations2. Must pass at least one exam to pass course

Lab Registration Instructions

• web.wlu.ca/sbe/bu111 on Tuesday, September 9th from 8:00 a.m.• click the link that says “Click Here for Lab Registration” and follow

instructions carefully• DO NOT LOGIN until you have registered an account first! • select school, program and lecture section • register in an appropriate lab

• “D” lab – Double Degree BBA Laurier/UWaterloo Math or Computing• “B” lab – BBA single degree, DD BBA/Fin. Math or BBA/Laurier Computing

• LAB MUST FIT INTO YOUR SCHEDULE IN WINTER AS WELL

• WATERLOO STUDENTS: – Use your WLU Student Identification Number (UW number plus a “zero”)

There are prompts and reminders to assist you throughout the site. However, if you still have questions, click the support link on the site.

http://web.wlu.ca/sbe/bu111

How to register and access Pearson resources

Register for Pearson resources AFTER lab registration– www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com– Note: Read instructions carefully to ensure browser

compatibility– Detailed instructions are posted

Pearson site contains:-e-text (back-up for lecture content) -Chapter quizzes – excellent exam review-Extra practice questions for time value and investments-Bonus mark modules and lab material-Research Diagnostics assignment and Writing Tutor

1. Go to course website (www.wlu.ca/sbe/bu111), click “Documents”, then “Assignments”

2. Follow instructions CAREFULLY to properly complete required tasks

3. DON’T PROCRASTINATE ON THIS!!!

How to do Research Diagnostics

BONUS MARK OPPORTUNITY

• potential 1.5 marks added to participation grade (maximum 11/10)

• Complete Business Online Skills Workshops (on Pearson site) - .25 bonus marks each– Time Management (by noon Sept. 19th) – Note Taking - (by noon Oct. 3rd)

• Attend 4 non-exam SI sessions - .25 marks eachInstructions posted on course website

Learning Skills & SI support • Each week your SI Learning Assistant will facilitate

learning groups that help you learn and and prepare for tests. SI learning groups are free and voluntary. SI doesn't replace lectures, labs, or tutorials.

Pearson online resources• Use the multiple choice questions to review content and

other quizzes to review calculation-based problems

Important public service announcement:

Mandatory seminar: Fri., Sept. 19, 2:30-3:50 in BA201

Top prizes = tour and network at RBC headquarters + job interview •Register Sept. 22 – 26•Runs Sept. 29 – Dec. 1•See course website for details

RBC Capital Markets1st Year Stock Market Competition

To do

1. Immediately put all due dates on your calendar.2. Complete week 1 required tasks as per course outline:– Register for a lab starting Tues. Sept. 9th at 8:00 a.m.– Register for Pearson resources once you have a lab– Begin Research Diagnostics Assignment

3. Complete all work assigned under “Lab #1” in course outline before going to lab #1– Use Joe’s Java preparation questions as analysis guide – all materials are in the lab manual unless otherwise

indicated (questions above are on course website)4. Complete Time Management bonus module – It’s like spinach – not candy, but really good for you!

Welcome to Laurier and BU111!

Have an awesome term!