BUSM 290 Program Capstone

Application of concepts studied in previous courses in the Business Management & Entrepreneurship program. This course prepares students to complete the national NOCTI (National Occupational Competency Testing Institute) exam. Development of job search materials, skills, and strategy is also discussed. This is the final course in the Business Management & Entrepreneurship program and should be taken during a student’s last term.

Credits

1 Credit

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

15

BUSM 290Program Capstone

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

Business Management & Entrepreneurship

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

Credit Hours Narrative

1 Credit

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

15

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

Application of concepts studied in previous courses in the Business Management & Entrepreneurship program. This course prepares students to complete the national NOCTI (National Occupational Competency Testing Institute) exam. Development of job search materials, skills, and strategy is also discussed. This is the final course in the Business Management & Entrepreneurship program and should be taken during a student’s last term.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Program Capstone
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and issues of successful business management.
  • Successfully complete national standards testing.
  • Prepare job application materials.
  • Develop effective job interview skills.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the opportunities and challenges when working within a global business environment.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Assignments

Assignment Breakdown Assignment Type Title Student Learning Outcomes(s) Quiz Ethics 1 Quiz Managing Change 1 Quiz Leadership 1 Quiz Motivation 1 Quiz Business Forms of Ownership 1 Quiz Global Business 1, 5 Quiz Human Resources 1 Quiz Entrepreneurship 1 Quiz Accounting 1 Quiz Financial Management 1 Quiz Distribution 1 Quiz Pricing 1 Quiz Marketing 1 Quiz Promotions 1 Quiz Economics 1 Quiz Federal Reserve 1 Summative Paper Personality, Industry, Mission Statement 1 Summative Paper Project Management 1 Summative Paper Management 1 Summative Paper Retail 1 Summative Paper Legal Environment 1 Summative Paper Business Ownership 1 Summative Paper Human Resources 1 Summative Paper Marketing 1 Summative Paper Conclusion 3 Summative Paper Final Edits 3 ePortfolio Add and Discuss Assignments 1, 2, 3, 5 Exam NOCTI Exam 2 Writing Proficiency Resume and Cover Letter 3 Discussion Job Search Skills 4 Discussion STAR Interview Format Practice 4 Discussion Assessing Job Offers 3, 4 Discussion Networking Skills 4

Required Materials

Required Activities

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

Assignment Breakdown Assignment Type Title Student Learning Outcomes(s) Quiz Ethics 1 Quiz Managing Change 1 Quiz Leadership 1 Quiz Motivation 1 Quiz Business Forms of Ownership 1 Quiz Global Business 1, 5 Quiz Human Resources 1 Quiz Entrepreneurship 1 Quiz Accounting 1 Quiz Financial Management 1 Quiz Distribution 1 Quiz Pricing 1 Quiz Marketing 1 Quiz Promotions 1 Quiz Economics 1 Quiz Federal Reserve 1 Summative Paper Personality, Industry, Mission Statement 1 Summative Paper Project Management 1 Summative Paper Management 1 Summative Paper Retail 1 Summative Paper Legal Environment 1 Summative Paper Business Ownership 1 Summative Paper Human Resources 1 Summative Paper Marketing 1 Summative Paper Conclusion 3 Summative Paper Final Edits 3 ePortfolio Add and Discuss Assignments 1, 2, 3, 5 Exam NOCTI Exam 2 Writing Proficiency Resume and Cover Letter 3 Discussion Job Search Skills 4 Discussion STAR Interview Format Practice 4 Discussion Assessing Job Offers 3, 4 Discussion Networking Skills 4 1. 2. 1. 2.