MASTER SYLLABUS

2020-2021

A.	Academic Division: Health Sciences

B.	Discipline: Agriculture Management

C.	Course Number and Title: AGRI2130 Capstone Business Plan

D.	Course Coordinator: Laura Ringler

Assistant Dean: Melinda Roepke, MSN, RN

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E.	Credit Hours: 1

F.	Prerequisites: BUSM 2050, BUSM 2210

G.	Syllabus Effective Date: Fall, 2020

H.	Textbook(s) Title:

Building a Sustainable Business, A guide to Developing a Business Plan for Farms

and Rural Businesses (Access or purchase online at: http://www.sare.org/Learning-Center/Books/Building-a-Sustainable-Business)

Author(s): Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture

Copyright Year: 2003

Edition: 1st

ISBN#: 9781888626070

Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual: None

J.	Course Description: This course will allow students to develop a foundational plan that will allow them to strategically lead the development of a business. This course will address all aspects of a business from establishment including daily decision making to expansion, diversification, and evaluation of the business.

K.	College-Wide Learning Outcomes:

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

L.	Course Outcomes and Assessment Methods:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall:

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
Identify new business and market opportunities while exploring innovative management practices and niche markets.	Formative Assessment: In class discussion and worksheets 1st & 2nd week Summative Assessment: Business Plan and Presentation end of term
Evaluate successful businesses and plans as they develop mission and vision statements for their company.	Formative Assessment: In class discussion and worksheets 3rd & 4th week Summative Assessment: Business Plan and Presentation end of term
Plan strategically for business financial decisions including management policies.	Formative Assessment: In class discussion and worksheets. 5th & 6th week Summative Assessment: Business Plan and Presentation end of term
Demonstrate ability to critically and creatively research potential markets	Formative Assessment: In class discussion and worksheets 7th & 8th week Summative Assessment: Business Plan and Presentation end of term
Recognize potential risks associated with business establishment	Formative Assessment: In class discussion and worksheets 7th & 8th week Summative Assessment: Business Plan and Presentation end of term
Prepare business policies and core values	Formative Assessment: In class discussion and worksheets 9th & 10th week Summative Assessment: Business Plan and Presentation end of term
Communicate business plan to lenders and potential partners and clients.	Formative Assessment: In class discussion and worksheets 11th & 12th week Summative Assessment: Business Plan and Presentation end of term

M.	Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):

Week	CONTENT
1/2	US Small Business Administration, Components of a Business Plan, Critical and Creative Thinking, Data Driven Plans, SWOT Market Analysis
3/4	Mission and Vision Statements, Core Values, Executive Summary, Establishing the Identity of your Business
5/6	Current Market Analysis, Business Financing, Product Pricing and Promotion, Inventory Analysis, Product Marketing and Sales, Balance Sheets, ROI, Financial Projections and Funding Requests
7/8	Laws and regulatory information, Risk Management (Business/Customer/Employees), Organization and Management, Employee Management, Customer Relations, Business Structure/Policies,
9/10	Business Plan Outline (Rough Draft), Think-Pair-Share
11/12	Business Plan Work Day
13/14/15	Business Plan Work Day
16	Final Business Plan and Presentation

N.	Course Assignments:

Class Participation/Plan Progress

Business Plan Outline (Rough Draft)
Completed Business Plan

Formal Presentation of Business Plan

O.	Recommended Grading Scale:

NUMERIC	GRADE	POINTS	DEFINITION
93–100	A	4.00	Superior
90–92	A-	3.67	Superior
87–89	B+	3.33	Above Average
83–86	B	3.00	Above Average
80–82	B-	2.67	Above Average
77–79	C+	2.33	Average
73–76	C	2.00	Average
70-72	C-	1.67	Below Average
67–69	D+	1.33	Below Average
63-66	D	1.00	Below Average
60-62	D-	0.67	Poor
00-59	F	0.00	Failure

P.	Grading and Testing Guidelines:

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R.	Class Attendance and Homework Make-Up Policy:

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T.	College Procedures/Policies:

Important information regarding College Procedures and Policies can be found on the syllabus supplement located at

http://catalog.ncstatecollege.edu/mime/download.pdf?catoid=5&ftype=2&foid=3