Course Information

Business Capstone Bus 499
Spring 2019

Course Description

An integration of all prior business core subject matter via two major components: 1) Teams of students participate in a PC-based simulation of an ongoing (fictitious) international business. Requires decision-making under uncertainty but within strict deadlines, competitor analysis, and formal oral/written reporting of results. 2) Individually and in teams, students analyze, research, discuss and report on complex written business cases - which provides interdisciplinary exposure.

Introduction

Welcome to BUS 499 Business Capstone. I have been teaching this course both online and in person for over 5 years. I have worked in industry for over 20 years as both an employee, consultant and entrepreneur to both Fortune 500 companies and start-ups both as an employee and owner. This is an undergraduate course designed to bring tougher all the elements of your business degree including but limited to Accounting, Marketing, Operations Management, Entrepreneurship, Economics, Management and MIS.

QLT Objectives Met

QLT Section 4
- Standard 4.1 At the beginning of the course, instructor provides an opportunity for students to introduce themselves to develop the sense of community.
- Standard 4.6 Instructor clearly explains his or her role regarding participation in the course. Instructor participates in, facilitates, and manages student participation, yet lets students take reasonable ownership.

QLT Objective Showcased

Standard 4.1 At the beginning of the course, instructor provides an opportunity for students to introduce themselves to develop the sense of community.
- utilizing the online discussion forum we have facilitated students being able to introduce themselves to each other (screenshot # 1)
- After teams are formed, I facilitate them utilizing the Team home page as a resource and location for all things regarding their team projects and work (screenshot # 2)
- Once they are in teams or in the introduction section, I facilitate the discussion and also let them know via announcement and email that I can help them navigate Canvas as a student and team member

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QLT Objective Showcased

Standard 4.6 Instructor clearly explains his or her role regarding participation in the course. Instructor participates in, facilitates, and manages student participation, yet lets students take reasonable ownership.

- "attendance" in an online learning environment
  - Attendance:In the online learning environment, much of your learning is achieved by interacting with the professor and other students in the online discussion forum. Your attendance will be determined by viewing online lectures each week and by contributing to the online discussion each week.
    
    I will evaluate your participation by your contribution to the online discussions relevant to the qualityand quantity of your postings. At a minimum, you must contribute at least once a week (equivalent to a C), acceptable contribution should be at least two postings per week (equivalent to a B), and an exceptional contribution should be three or more quality postings per week (equivalent to an A). Don’t just post something for the sake of “punching your posting ticket.” Contribute in a meaningful and substantive way for full credit.
    
    I will also evaluate your class participation by your contribution to your team (BSG simulation, BSG report/presentation, and Team Industry Analysis). You will complete a teammate evaluation form to assess your team participation.
- This is moderated in the discussions by me and my comments as well as me virtually meeting with students and going over their analytics for their grade, i.e. views, posts, etc. (Screenshot below)

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Instructor Contact Information

Email: michael.seay@csuci.edu, Cell: 805-377-5786, Skype: michael.b.seay@gmail.com