BUS 4902 - Business Capstone I

3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits

Course Description
In the first capstone course, students will source and propose a summative project that demonstrates the student’s ability to integrate the knowledge, skills, and experiences acquired in their business program. Students will learn how to appropriately scope and complete a research project of this type while understanding stakeholder needs to solve a business need. They will learn research design, processes, tools, and analysis methods in preparation for the work they will complete in Capstone II class.
Prereq: Senior standing and advisor approval
This course meets the following Raider Core CLO Requirement: Integrate Learning

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

Develop a clearly defined project scope, approved for applied research in Capstone II, that aligns with established capstone project parameters
Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate research tools and methodologies and apply them effectively to an applied business research project
Identify, analyze, and manage stakeholder needs and expectations throughout the project lifecycle
Analyze a complex, real-world business problem using structured and evidence-based approaches
Evaluate and select appropriate methodological and analytical approaches to develop well-supported, actionable solutions

Prerequisites by Topic

None

Course Topics

Capstone project parameter requirements
Research scope components and best practices
Creating and using an annotated bibliography
Stakeholder identification and management
Theoretical and conceptual framework
Academic research in online databases: Boolean searches, academic journal, Summon use, etc.
Human research requirements and IRB expectations

Coordinator
Dr. Katrina Moskalik

Announcement

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BUS 4902 - Business Capstone I