1. BU 111: Fall 2014 Course Introduction

2. Topics of Discussion – Week 1
Introductions and Expectations
Instructor
Students
Course
Critical success factors
Environmental Analysis Models

3. Course Introduction & Objectives
Introduce overview of external business environment
Integrative model – theory and practice
Develop interpersonal and management skills
Develop communication and team work skills
Expand business vocabulary
Learn expectations of professional environment

4. What do I need and where do I get it?
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)

5. Course Websites web.wlu.ca/sbe/bu111
- course instructions, slides, grades, assignment
guidelines, peer evaluations
- Pearson resources (need access code – cannot register here until after you register for a lab)

6. 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
Footnotes
1. Individual mark may be adjusted based on peer evaluations
2. Must pass at least one exam to pass course

7. 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.

9. How to register and access Pearson resources
Register for Pearson resources AFTER lab registration
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

10. How to do Research Diagnostics
Go to course website ( click “Documents”, then “Assignments”
Follow instructions CAREFULLY to properly complete required tasks
DON’T PROCRASTINATE ON THIS!!!

11. BONUS MARK OPPORTUNITY
potential 1.5 marks added to participation grade (maximum 11/10)
Complete Business Online Skills Workshops (on Pearson site) bonus marks each
Time Management (by noon Sept. 19th)
Note Taking - (by noon Oct. 3rd)
Attend 4 non-exam SI sessions marks each
Instructions posted on course website

12. Important public service announcement:
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

13. 1st Year Stock Market Competition
RBC Capital Markets
1st Year Stock Market Competition
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 13

14. To do Immediately put all due dates on your calendar.
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
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)
Complete Time Management bonus module
It’s like spinach – not candy, but really good for you!

15. Welcome to Laurier and BU111!
Have an awesome term!