Mar 29, 2024  
Official Course Syllabi 2020-2021 
    
Official Course Syllabi 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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MGMT 2800 - Management Capstone

Credit Hours: 3.00


Prerequisites: MGMT 1010, MGMT 1180, and MGMT 2000

(replaces but does not equate to MGMT 2110)

Students practice the four functions of Management (Planning, Organizing, Leading, and Controlling) and work to enhance critical-thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills through the completion of a comprehensive leadership project and development of a portfolio. It is highly recommended that students enroll in this course within the final two semesters of graduation or transfer.

Contact Hours: 3
Billable Contact Hours: 3
OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to successfully operate a small business through the use of a simulation.

Objectives:

  1. Collaborate in teams to utilize rational decision making, breakeven analysis and other management techniques to plan the launch from an operational and human resources perspective.
  2. Analyze reports to identify business results and take adequate corrective action.
  3. Present findings to the class upon completion.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to complete a leadership project.

Objectives:

  1. Identify project topic that will enhance leadership skills
  2. Define a project plan including a scope and timeline
  3. Organize tasks and manage others to see the project through completion
  4. Implement the plans through the completion of tasks
  5. Identify and take concurrent corrective action based on feedback.
  6. Measure results of project
  7. Present findings through a written report and oral presentation.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to successfully develop a portfolio of work.

Objectives:

  1. Build a current resume
  2. Assemble a Student Development Transcript
  3. Collect academic letters and evidence of accomplishments (e.g., projects)
  4. Assemble the Leadership Project summary

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

  • 1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.
  • 2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.
  • 3. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.
  • 4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.
  • 5. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
  1. Review of the Functions and Skills of Managers
    1. Planning
    2. Organizing
    3. Leading
    4. Controlling
    5. Decision-Making
    6. Critical-Thinking
    7. Problem-Solving
  2. Leadership Project
    1. Five Practices
    2. Necessary Skills
    3. Leadership Book review
  3. Business Operations Simulation
    1. Pre-work
    2. Launch
    3. Weekly Decisions
    4. Evaluation of Results
    5. Presentation of findings

Primary Faculty
Balcom, Tanya
Secondary Faculty
McLean, Angela
Associate Dean
Evans-Mach, Patrick
Dean
Balsamo, Michael



Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088



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