INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF THE CAYMAN ISLANDS

COURSE SYLLABUS
The mission of the International College of the Cayman Islands (ICCI) is to prepare students for career
placement and enhancement. The ICCI education instills attitudes, behaviors, sensitivities, skills and
knowledge that are essential to life and learning. The ICCI experience advances the potential for
leadership and a commitment to community service. ICCI equips graduates with practical skills of
critical thinking, problem solving and self-directed learning for success in the 21st century job market.

Course Title: Seminar on Business and Society

Course Number: BE.SO 425
This seminar is concerned with ways in which society influences business
practices and policies and the influences business has on society.
Course Description:
Prerequisite(s) EN 101, 102 and SO 201
Instructional Credits: 5 hours
Instructor: Melisa Hamilton
Contact Information: melisa.hamilton@icci.edu.ky
Tel: 323 4414
Dates: October 2 December 14, 2017

SEMINAR DATES: NOV. 13 18, 2017

At the end of the course, the student should be able to:

1. Explain the nature of ethics in business and how ethical dilemmas present
Student complex issues for business entities.
2. Evaluate how the law acts with respect to business and sets a moral
Learning Outcomes minimum for business behavior.
3. Apply terms and concepts in business analysis.
4. Describe impacts of business via discussions and field trips.
5. Apply concepts of social responsibility through service.

The SLOs will be attached to the following themes:

1. Ethics in the World of Business
2. Whistle-Blowing
3. Corporate Social Responsibly
4. Discrimination and Affirmative Action
5. Employment Rights
6. The Role of Government Regulation
7. Corporate Government and Accountability
8. Business impacts on the environment
 Business and Society 15th Edition
Instructional
Materials Anne Lawrence/James Webster
APA Style Manual

Instructional Methods This course entails assignments, written exam, visits, interviews, group
project and an e-Portfolio.

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Assessment Criteria Content Weight Percentage Grade
and Methods of
Evaluating Students Chapter Summaries (Nov. 13th 15% 90-100 A
from 1pm - 6pm)
Discussion Questions (Fortnightly 5% 80-89 B
on Populi)
Visit Reflections (during Seminar) 5% 70-79 C

Community Outreach 5% 60-69 D

Group Project (Dec. 3rd 2pm 15% Below 60 F
3pm)
Final Exam (Dec. 3rd 3:30pm 15%
4:30pm)
Final Presentation (Sun. Dec. 10th 25%
from 2pm 8pm)
e-Portfolio (Dec. 12th by 5pm) 15%

Total 100%
Please see Populi for the Specific Course Outline in the Lessons Section
Course Outline
SEMINAR DATES (working progress)

Monday, November 13: Chapter Summaries Presentations on ICCI Campus (1pm to 6pm)

Tuesday, November 14: Grand Cayman field trips

Wednesday, November 15: Grand Cayman field trips

Thursday, November 16: Grand Cayman field trips

Friday, November 17: One Day Trip to Cayman Brac (overnight there). Depart from GC at 7:30 a.m.

Saturday, November 18: One Day Trip to Little Cayman (overnight there). Depart from CB at 8.25 a.m.

Sunday, November 19: Return to Grand Cayman. Depart at 8.25 a.m.

CHAPTER SUMMARIES- will be drawn by lot on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at 7:45pm.

Theme: Business & Society- Chaps, 1 & 2

Theme: Business & Society- Chaps, 3 & 4

Theme: Business & Ethics- Chaps, 5 & 6

Theme: Business & Public Policy- Chaps, 7 & 8

Theme: Business & Environment- Chaps, 9 & 10

Theme: Business & Technology- Chaps, 11 & 12

Theme: Business & Its Stakeholders- Chapter 13

Theme: Business & Its Stakeholders- Chaps, 14 & 15

Theme: Business & Its Stakeholders- Chaps, 16 & 17

Theme: Business & Its Stakeholders- Chaps, 18 & 19

FINAL PRESENTATION ASSIGNMENT

Select one company/organization in the Cayman Islands that depict how the chosen topic is effectively

demonstrated/modeled by the said company.

1. Ethics in the World of Business

2. Whistle-Blowing

3. Corporate Social Responsibility

4. Discrimination and Affirmative Action

5. Employment Rights

6. The Role of Government Regulation

7. Corporate Government and Accountability

8. Business impacts on the environment

 INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF THE CAYMAN ISLANDS: TEST POLICY

1. When students arrive for an in class exam all materials not to be used in their
exam must be left at the front of the room. If the exam is closed book the only materials the
student should have at their desk are their pen, blank paper and calculator, if calculators are
permitted. Instructors should review all blank papers to insure no impermissible items are
present. Students are encouraged not to bring personal items to the room on test days.
2. If students are permitted to use their textbook or other items on the exam they
must check with the instructor first so the instructor can confirm they do not have any
impermissible items in their text.
3. All cell phones, blackberries or other communication items must be turned off
and stored in their belongings at the front of the room. Students may not use their cell phone,
blackberry or other communication device as a calculator. Students are encouraged not to
bring their cell phones, blackberries etc. to class on exam days.
4. Students are not permitted to speak to each other or communicate in any way
whether verbally or in writing once the exam is passed out and any communication during the
exam will be considered as inappropriate.
5. Students may not share textbooks (if exam is open book) or notes (if notes are
permitted for use) during an exam or share calculators if they are permitted.
6. It takes two to cheat and anyone who is caught taking answers or giving answers
is equally guilty. In addition, anyone who witnesses cheating and does not report it is guilty of
cheating.

Any student caught cheating on an exam will be given a zero for that exam. If a second instance
occurs then the student will fail the course. All allegations of cheating will be reviewed by the
Office of the Dean and final judgment rendered by the Office of the Dean.