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Apr 04, 2025
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Preliminary 2025-2026 Yavapai College Catalog
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BSA 494 - Capstone Project: Business Description: Students will engage in a supervised project or case study, applying business concepts and theories from previous coursework. Under faculty guidance, students will address a real-world business challenge, develop a business plan, or explore a business concept. The capstone experience emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and evaluation of business solutions in a practical context. S/U grading only.
Prerequisites: Program Admission. BSA 394 .
Credits: 3 Lecture: Varies Lab: Varies
Course Content:
- Real-world business problems or project scope
- Industry trends and the business environment to inform project design
- Integration of advanced business theories and concepts
- Project planning, management, and time management techniques
- Communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Feasibility and potential impact of proposed business solutions
- Project process and outcomes
- Presentation and defense of the project or case study
Learning Outcomes:
- Synthesize business concepts to form strategies for a real-world problem or project. (1,2)
- Create solutions for complex business challenges using critical thinking and innovation. (5)
- Evaluate the feasibility and potential impact of proposed business solutions. (6)
- Compose a comprehensive report and presentation that demonstrates problem-solving and project management skills. (4,7)
- Defend business ideas and solutions in both written and oral formats. (8)
Required Assessment:
- Submit a written proposal outlining the business problem or project scope, with specific learning objectives approved by the supervising faculty.
- Provide regular updates on the project's status, challenges, and next steps to keep the supervising faculty informed.
- Submit a comprehensive report documenting the project process and conclusions, integrating business concepts and problem-solving skills.
- Present and defend the project findings to demonstrate the application of business theories and critical thinking.
- Reflect on the overall experience and skills developed through a written self-evaluation, focusing on project management and the feasibility of solutions.
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