Office: 525

Office Phone: 219-473-4291

E-mail: jfattore@ccsj.edu

Office Hours:

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

By Appointment

9:30 – 10:30

1:40 – 3:00

By Appointment

9:30 – 10:30

1:40 – 3:00

Course Time: ARRANGED

Course Description: This capstone course is designed to assist students in the integration and critical examination of the various concepts, theories, and methods of inquiry presented both in general education and the major. Learning outcomes for both the general education program and the major are reviewed. Course assignments assist students in assessing the degree for which learning outcomes have been mastered.

Prerequisites: Senior standing is required.

Learning Outcomes/ Competencies:

Students in this course will:

1. Integrate and critically examine the various concepts, theories and methods of inquiry presented both in general education and the management major.

2. Review the learning outcomes for both the general education program and the major in business management.

3. Engage in course assignments to assess the degree to which learning outcomes have been mastered and attained.

Management Program Goals: The Management Program offers a B.S., an A.S., and a Certificate in Management. The Management Program is designed to help students develop skills, knowledge, and values related to becoming competent managers and successful candidates for entry into graduate school.

Management Program Objectives:

Upon completion of the program, it is expected that students will:

1. Demonstrate mastery of the theories, principles and practices of management and have developed the ability to use qualitative, quantitative and information technology tools for effective decision-making;

2. Be able to engage the methods of inquiry and analysis of the liberal arts and sciences

In relationship to the specific situations and problems of management in order to become a reflective practitioner;

3. Have developed a general understanding and appreciation of the role of business and

Management in the local, national, and world economies;

4. Demonstrate the capability to critically and reflectively engage ethical issues in

Management particularly questions of social responsibility and professional decision-making.

Textbooks: College Catalog

By: McConnell & Brue, McGraw-Hill

Assessment:

Three Papers are assigned:

Paper #1

Student will assess to what degree they mastered the learning outcomes for the general education and management programs as presented in the college catalog.

Paper #2

The professor and the student will determine which goals and outcomes need additional work to be considered satisfactory in terms of student’s quality of education.

Paper #3

The student will prepare a plan for bringing the students education experience to a level of goal and outcome attainment originally aspired to.

Class Policy on Attendance: Student must attend all sessions agreed to by the professor and student.

Course Outline: See Assessment Above

Center for Academic Excellence:

Tutoring assistance is free to all students of Calumet College of St. Joseph. Call the Center for Academic Excellence (CAE), to make an appointment at 473-4287. The Center has experienced and well-trained tutors in most subject areas to help students who are struggling in a course or who are doing well and would like to do better. Regular weekly tutoring sessions are likely to improve your grade.

Statement of Plagiarism:

If an instructor or other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances.

Please note: Calumet College of St. Joseph subscribes to Turnitin.com and all papers can and may be submitted for checks on plagiarism from the Internet/Electronic sources/Databases.

Citation Guidelines:

Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, and Chicago Manual of Style or Turabian.). All of these guidelines are available in the Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore. These texts outline how to cite references from a variety of sources, including electronic media.

Withdrawal from Classes Policy:

After the last day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. The Registrar must receive written request for withdrawal by the last day of classes prior to the final examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate why the withdrawal is disallowed.

An official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript. Dropping a course without written permission automatically incurs an "F" grade for the course (see Refund Schedule).