MGMT 2800 - Management Capstone

Credit Hours: 3.00

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

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