Avila University

School of Business

Course Syllabus

COURSE TITLE: MBA Capstone (BU699) - 3 credits

TERM/YEAR: Spring 2018

SECTION/ROOM: WHI 507, ORI 105

INSTRUCTOR: Daniel George, Ph.D.

OFFICE: WHI 511

OFFICE HOURS: T R 11am – 12:30 pm, and 5:30pm-6 pm

PHONE: 816 501 3799

EMAIL: Daniel.george@avila.edu

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This is the Capstone course for MBA students. Building on the coursework in the program and

the Strategic Management (MG 698) course, students get the opportunity to apply the various

theories, concepts, tools and techniques in an integrative manner. The primary platform for such

integrative learning are the Capstone simulation and the associated COMPXM assessment

system. In addition, the course assesses the summative learning of students through the Multiple

Field Test, administered by the ETS.

Prerequisites: MK 610, FI 630, MG 622, MG 698

REQUIRED MATERIALS

1. Capsim Access Codes

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Apply contemporary strategic models to business settings.

Analyze the competitive environment of business.

Develop a strategic plan for a business.

Predict the results of a strategic plan for a business.

Incorporate ethical issues in decision-making.

Integrate functional knowledge in decision-making.

Demonstrate scholarship and competence through effective oral and written communication.

GRADING

Capstone 40%

COMPXM 30%

ETS Examination 30%

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Total 100%

Grading Scale:

A 90 – 100 4.0

B 80 – 89 3.0

C 70 – 79 2.0

D 60 – 69 1.0

F Below 60 0.0

CLASS SCHEDULE AND ASSIGNMENTS (Tentative)

Date Topic and Assignment

Mar. 29 Introduction and course overview

Simulation (Capsim): Introduction and Practice Round

Apr. 5 Simulation (Capsim): Decision 1

Apr. 12 Simulation (Capsim): Decision 2

Apr. 19 Simulation (Capsim): Decisions 3 & 4

Apr. 26 Simulation (Capsim): Decision 5 & 6

May 3 Simulation (Capsim): Decision 7 & 8

May 10 Simulation (Capsim): Presentation

ETS – Sample Questions

May 17 Simulation: COMPXM - Round 1 & 2

Capstone Reports due

May 24 Simulation: COMPXM – Round 3 & 4 and Final

May 31 Simulation: COMPXM - Final

June 7 ETS Examination