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College of Technology and Design

Course Syllabus

CSC680 - Integrative MSMIT Capstone

Credit Hours: 4

Course Description

The goal of this course is to develop the student’s management skills by giving an integrated perspective of the entire business operation. In terms of specifics, topics will include: develop strategic planning and execution skills within a rapidly changing environment; crystallize the linkages between business decisions and financial performance; instill a bottom line focus and the simultaneous need to deliver customer value; internalize how important it is to line focus and the simultaneous need to deliver customer value; internalize how important it is to use market data and competitive signals to adjust the strategic plan and more tightly focus business tactics; and experience the challenges and rewards of the entrepreneur by starting up and running a new business venture. (Same as MGT 680)

Course Prerequisites

Last quarter course

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

Assessment of Outcomes

Specified on the course schedule/outline

Grading System
Letter GradeRangeDefinition
A 90-100 Excellent
B 80-89 Above Average
C 70-79 Average
D 60-69 Below Average
F 0-59 Failing
W Withdrawal during weeks 1 - 7
WF Withdrawal failing after week 7
NF Failing – Not actively engaged

For more details about the Grading System, please see the current catalog.

Active Participation

Students must be actively engaged in the course. For a definition of active engagement, please see the current catalog.

Academic Integrity

Cheating and plagiarism are serious offenses against the University’s academic integrity and are consequently strictly prohibited. All students must familiarize themselves with the University policy on Academic Integrity.

Penalties for cheating and plagiarism are described in the University policy on Academic Integrity in the catalog. They include failure of the assignment, failure for the course, or dismissal from the University. For the complete Cheating/Plagiarism policy, please see the current catalog.

Students with Disabilities

Students who have disabilities that may impact their performance in this course should follow the process described under the heading Accommodations for the Disabled in the current catalog.

Discipline (Program) Specific Information

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