M.B.A. Capstone
CAP500 — MBA Capstone, 3.0 hours
Program Objectives
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Demonstrate professionalism, self-awareness, leadership, and effective communication skills.
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Examine ethical issues and dilemmas that businesses often face; problems unique to the global business environment
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Apply knowledge and skills to solve business problems domestically and internationally
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Explain concepts of information technology (IT) and how IT can improve organizational performance.
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Demonstrate a global perspective and an awareness of how cultural differences impact businesses.
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Integrate concepts from various disciplines to identify and develop business strategies.
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Discuss the skills required to work and lead effectively in a team-based environment.
Professor
Name: Dr. Michael Cattermole
Position & Title: Business Department Chair and Instructor
Dr. Mike Cattermole, DBA possesses over eighteen years of experience teaching college/university students online and on campus. Mike has eighteen years of experience in the staff development industry as well as experience as an organizational development consultant.
Favorite Quote: “I have no right to coerce someone else, because I cannot be sure that I’m right and she/he is wrong.” -Milton Friedman
Online Support (IT) and Moodle Navigation
Schedule Time to Study
Figure out when the best time is for you to study. Make studying a habit. During your study time, only your lessons are important.
Motivate Yourself
Your career success depends on studying for your course. In order to be successful, you must study. Keeping yourself on a consistent schedule for studying and working on your lessons will make all the difference.
Avoid Distractions & Stay Focused
Close social media tabs on your computer, put your phone on silent, hush your music, and get to a quiet space. Consider the work that you’re doing right now as a plan for your future—you must avoid distractions.
Read Smart
For this, sit in a comfortable space and skim the text. Then, go over the vocabulary of the lesson and only after you are familiar with the terms, begin to read the chapter.
Review
Look at the assignment, and then reflect back on the chapter you have read. It is important to read the text and not just find the assignment’s answers. This will prepare you for the final.
Other Tips
- Make flashcards of important terms and ideas from the lesson. This will help reinforce ideas.
- Stay on schedule. Nothing is more difficult than trying to play catch-up because you got behind.
- Stay rested and get enough sleep, especially before tests.
- Take a break. Cramming for an exam and trying to absorb too much material at a time will only end in frustration.
Books and Resources
Kloppenborg, T., Anantatmula, V. S., & Wells, K. (2018). Contemporary Project Management (4th ed.). Cengage Learning.
Evaluation Method
Exams
There will be a final exam of 50 questions at the end of your course. It will be closed-note, closed-book and you will have a 3-hour time limit.
These exams are proctored. For more information on proctoring, please read the information outlined under the Final Exam section or contact Student Services.
Definition of Terms
Within your course there is a PDF document in each lesson that lists the key terms for that lesson.
Assignments
These assignments are typically 1 to 2-page written assignments unless otherwise stated. The assignments should be brief yet thoughtful and well-written. All sources must be cited.
Forums
The forums are interactive and designed for students to delve deeper into the lesson. Each student is required to post one original comment as well as respond to a fellow classmate’s post.
Additional Resources
Within your course, you may find games, videos, presentations, flash card sets or other supplemental items that may allow you to gain further knowledge from just the textbook alone. These items also make great study aides.
Grading Scale
Grading Scale
A C or better is required to pass this course.
| Letter grade | Numerical grade | Grade points | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 90—100 | 4 | Excellent |
| B | 80—89 | 3 | Good |
| C | 70—79 | 2 | Satisfactory |
| D | 60—69 | 1 | Poor |
| F | 0—59 | 0 | Failure |
| I | N/A | Not computed | Incomplete |
| W | N/A | Not computed | Withdrawal |
| TC | N/A | Not computed | Transfer credit |
| N | N/A | Not computed | Non-Completion |
Grading Rubrics
All the grading rubrics for this course can be found in the “Welcome Section” of your class. There is one grading rubric for forums/discussion postings and one for written assignments.
Point Breakdown
| Criteria | Number | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Assignments | 8 | 80 |
| Forums | 3 | 60 |
| Final exam | 1 | 50 |
| Total | 12 | 190 |
Assignment and Discussion Forum Post Rubrics
Writing Assignment Grading Rubric
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Points |
Excellent |
Good |
Poor |
Very Poor |
No Response |
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Original Posting ____/10 |
Writing assignment was well thought out, coherent, and thoughtfully organized with all parts of the questions addressed along with appropriate grammar and spelling |
Writing was clear and relatively well organized and responded to many/most of the key points with a few mistakes in regard to grammar and spelling |
Writing was somewhat confusing and not well organized and had little or no focus on the subject matter with significant grammar and spelling errors |
Writing is confusing and hard to follow with no organization while missing the point of the assignment entirely |
No Assignment |
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Total Points ____/10 |
Additional Comments: |
Discussion Question Grading Rubric
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Points |
Excellent Pass |
Good Pass |
Poor Fail |
No Response Fail |
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Original Posting PASS/FAIL |
Original post reflected good focus to the discussion with well thought out ideas and appropriate grammar and spelling |
Original post responded to the topic in a general fashion but failed to organize them well and had a few mistakes in regard to grammar and spelling |
Responded with little or no focus to the discussion and contained short, irrelevant and/or confusing commentary with significant grammar and spelling errors |
No posting |
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Reply to fellow student PASS/FAIL |
Response to fellow student reflected good focus to the post with well thought out ideas and appropriate grammar and spelling |
Response to fellow student in a general fashion but failed to organize them well and had a few mistakes in regard to grammar and spelling |
Little or no focus to the post and contained short, irrelevant and/or confusing commentary with significant grammar and spelling errors |
No posting |
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Total Points PASS/FAIL |
Additional Comments: |
Academic Integrity/ Plagiarism
Cheating (dishonestly taking the knowledge of another person whether on a test or an assignment and presenting it as your work) and plagiarism (to take and pass off as one's own the ideas or writing of another) are a serious issue. While it is legitimate to talk to others about your assignments and incorporate suggestions, do not let others "write" your assignments in the name of peer review or "borrow" sections or whole assignments written by others. We do get ideas from life experiences and what we read but be careful that you interpret these ideas and make them your own.
I am aware that many types of assignments are available on the internet and will check these sources when there is legitimate suspicion.
Penalty is a zero on the assignment. In cases where there is a major or continuous breach of trust, further discipline, such as an "F" in the course, may be necessary.
The major consequence of any form of cheating is damage to your character and the result of trust and respect.
Disability Accommodations
Students who have a disability and wish to request an academic accommodation should contact Jim Gepperth, the Disabilities Services Coordinator and Academic Dean. The student can request an accommodation at any time although it is encouraged to do so early in the enrollment process. The student should complete an accommodation request form which begins a conversation between the school and the student regarding the nature of their disability and an accommodation that would help the student succeed in their program. The school may request documentation regarding the disability to address the accommodation request effectively. The school will communicate to the student the type of accommodation arranged. This process typically follows a team approach, bringing together persons from the academic department (including the instructor) and personnel from other departments as necessary. Additional information on disability accommodations may be found in the Lakewood University Catalog.
Disability Services Email: disabilityservices@lakewood.edu
Supplemental Texts
You can use the following resources to assist you with proper source citation.
American Psychological Association Style Guide- https://www.mylakewoodu.com/pluginfile.php/118179/mod_resource/content/1/APA%20Style%20Guide%207th%20edition.pdf
The Purdue OWL website is also a helpful resource for students. Here is a link to the OWL website: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html
Library
Mary O'Dell is the Librarian on staff at Lakewood University
She is available by appointment. You can make an appointment with her by emailing her at modell@lakewood.edu or call at 1-800-517-0857 X 730
You may also schedule a meeting at this link: https://my.setmore.com/calendar#monthly/r3a761583354923270/01032020
She can assist you with navigating LIRN, research, citations etc.
Support
Each student at Lakewood University is assigned a Success Coach. Your Success Coach exists to assist you with academic and supportive services as you navigate your program. They will reach out to you, often, to check-in. Please use the resources they offer.
Student Services is available to assist with technical questions regarding Lakewood University and all services available to you.
1-800-517-0857 option 2
info@lakewood.edu
studentservices@lakewood.edu
Career Services
Students are offered Career Services at any point as they journey their academics at Lakewood University.
1-800-517-0857 option 2
careerservices@lakewood.edu
Details
At www.mylakewoodu.com
Guidelines
Assignment submitted must contain:
- Your Name
- Proper grammar and spelling
- All the required parts of the assignment
It is very important to make sure that the assignments you submit are a reflection of you. Make sure you write in complete sentences, use proper paragraph format, and for goodness sake, run the document through spell check! You want to submit a great assignment! If there are too many errors, your assignment may be rejected and sent back, so make sure it’s great the first time!
Objectives
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Demonstrate professionalism, self-awareness, leadership, and effective communication skills.
-
Examine ethical issues and dilemmas that businesses often face; problems unique to the global business environment
-
Apply knowledge and skills to solve business problems domestically and internationally
-
Explain concepts of information technology (IT) and how IT can improve organizational performance.
-
Demonstrate a global perspective and an awareness of how cultural differences impact businesses.
-
Integrate concepts from various disciplines to identify and develop business strategies.
-
Discuss the skills required to work and lead effectively in a team-based environment.
Student Services
Contact Student service for questions unrelated to the curriculum.
800-517-0857 Opt 2.
studentservices@lakewoodcollege.edu
Syllabus Description
Lakewood University recommends that you try to stick as closely to the provided scheduled syllabus as possible. Although the course is self-paced, there is an attendance requirement, so by sticking to the provided syllabus, you are then making yourself accountable for your turning your work in timely and not getting overwhelmed.
Lessons
Reading / Research Week
Assignment - Global Organization and Problem Statement
Weekly Summary 1
Complete 5 Research Readings
Weekly Summary 2
Assignment - Ethical Dilemmas in the Global Business Environment
Complete 5 Research Readings
Weekly Summary 3
Assignment - Problem Identification Paper: Operations Management Problems and Forecasting Future Problems
Complete 5 Research Readings
Weekly Summary 4
Assignment - Problem Identification: Challenges ad Opportunities with Technology
Complete 4 Research Readings
Weekly Summary 5
Assignment - Cultural Implications and Problems in the Global Business Environment
Complete 4 Research Readings
Weekly Summary 6
Assignment - Strategic Plan and Leadership Paper
Review "Presentation Tips" and "Creating an Effective Power-Point Presentation"
Weekly Summary 7
Weekly Summary 8
Final Capstone Paper Submisson
Capstone Presentation