BUS 4901 - Business Capstone

2 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits

Course Description
In this capstone course, students will propose and complete a summative project that demonstrates the student’s ability to integrate the knowledge, skills, and experiences acquired in their business program. Students will describe the business case for the project, develop a project scope and plan, and identify and obtain the resources necessary for successful project completion. Based on the project plan, students will complete the activities within the project using appropriate analytical techniques and technical tools. Students will meet regularly with a faculty advisory panel to track project progress, and at the completion of the course, students will professionally present their projects to stakeholders. This course meets the following Raider Core CLO requirement: Integrate Learning. (prereq: senior standing or advisor consent)

Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Analyze the business case for a project, including alignment with enterprise strategies and stakeholder needs
Assess the data sources needed for a project related to the overall scope and strategy
Demonstrate the use of appropriate analytical techniques and technical tools based on project scope and strategy
Prepare professional presentations of project progress and findings in written and oral formats for diverse stakeholders

Prerequisites by Topic

None

Course Topics

Research scope
Stakeholder assessments and communication plans
Literature review overview
Research methods
Project management tool application
Professional presentation

Coordinator
Dr. Trina Moskalik

Announcement

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BUS 4901 - Business Capstone