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Job Description:
MSM/HRM 9038 - CAPSTONE SEMINAR
This fourteen-week hybrid capstone seminar will allow students to integrate the management theories and organizational improvement practices mastered throughout earlier courses in the program. It is designed to synthesize these skills with research methods that are appropriate to organizational improvement in a variety of settings, both for-profit and not-for-profit. Ability to communicate through a variety of methods, including written (as in the statement of problem and recommendations) and visual communication (choosing the appropriate tools to present data collected), will be emphasized throughout the process. During the fourteen week session the course will meet seven times, with online interaction during other weeks.
The final deliverable of the fourteen-week hybrid seminar is a report detailing the professional leadership project. The project will combine original research and thinking, supported by literature from the field, with a review of industry best-practices. The professional leadership project involves indentifying an area in which to improve organizational practice in an industry or a specific organization, either by choosing an opportunity in the student's organization/industry or from a list of suggested topics.
As the seminar begins, the student indentifies an area for improvement and develops a logical situation analysis that includes examination of all key stakeholders (at the organizational, industry, or both levels as appropriate). The student will then outline the research necessary to adequately address the issue, in particular specifying how to quantify the opportunities for the organization/industry (cost savings, revenue or productivity increase, etc.). Next the student will carry out this research ? emphasizing industry best practices. Finally, the student will use the research findings to identify and evaluate relevant practices to make recommendations to the organization/industry.
Requirements:
Master's Degree in a related field is required along with previous teaching experience in higher education.
Additional Information:
After submitting your resume with this application form, you will be prompted to complete an Applicant Profile where you will be able to upload your cover letter and list of references.
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