Curriculum proposal number___2004.47___________
Curriculum Action Request (CAR) (Form 4-93) - Maui Community College
1. Author(s)_ R. Boritzer, M. Christensen, D. Grooms, and D. Kruse ______________
2. Authors’ unit(s) _BSH, BSH, BSH, STEM__________________________________________
3. Date submitted to Curriculum Committee__Nov. 1, 2004____________________
4. a. General type of action? X_course __program
b. Specific type of action
Addition
Modification
_X_regular
__number/alpha __prerequisites
__experimental __title
__corequisites
__other (specify) __credits
__program
___________
__description
__other (specify)
___________
5. Reason for this curriculum action
New course for the Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Applied Business and Information Technology (ABIT).
6. Existing course
________________________________________________________________________________
alpha
number title
credits
7. Proposed new/modified course
__BUS 495____ABIT Capstone________________________________________________
6_____
alpha
credits
number title
8. New course description or page number in catalog of present course description, if unchanged.
Provides an opportunity to utilize and demonstrate the tools and understanding developed during the ABIT program.
Includes strategy formulation and implementation, competitive analysis, and e-commerce as models for problem
solving and decision-making in an organizational setting. A capstone project is required.
9. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, ICS 420 with a grade of C or better, and approval of ABIT faculty
10. Corequisite(s)
11. Recommended preparation
12. Is this course cross-listed?
___yes
_X_no
If yes, list course
13. Student contact hours per week
lecture___hours
lab___hours
lecture/lab_6_hours
other___hours, explain
14. Revise current MCC General Catalog page(s)_________92______________________
15. Course grading
___letter grade only
___credit/no credit
16. Proposed semester and year of first offering?
17. Maximum enrollment__35___
__yes
___audit
_2006 year
Rationale, if applicable
18. Special scheduling considerations?
19. Special fees required?
Spring semester
__X_either
__yes
X_no
_X_no
If yes, explain.
If yes, explain.
20. Will this request require special resources (personnel, supplies, etc.?)
If yes, explain. Course may be team taught.
_X_yes
_no
21. Is this course restricted to particular room type?
_X_yes
__no
If yes, explain.
Need access to ABIT e-commerce computer.
22.
_X_Course fulfills requirement for _______ABIT__________________ program/degree
__Course is an elective for __________________________________ program/degree
__Course is elective for AA degree
23. This course
__increases
__decreases
X_makes no change in number of credit required
for the program(s) affected by this action
24. Is this course taught at another UH campus? __yes X_no
a. If yes, specify campus, course, alpha and number
b. If no, explain why this course is offered at MCC
25. a. Course is articulated at
__UHCC __UH Manoa __UH Hilo __UH WO __Other/PCC
b. Course is appropriate for articulation at
__UHCC __UH Manoa __UH Hilo __UH WO __Other/PCC
c. Course is not appropriate for articulation at
X UHCC X_UH Manoa X_UH Hilo X_UH WO X_Other/PCC
d. Course articulation information is attached? __yes X_no
.......................................................................
Proposed by
________________________________
Author or Program Coordinator/Date
Approved by
_________________________________
Academic Senate Chair/Date
Requested by
_________________________________
Division or Unit Chair/Date
_________________________________
Chief Academic Officer/Date
Recommended by
_________________________________
Curriculum Chair/Date
Revised July 2004/AC
_________________________________
Chancellor/Date
Maui Community College
Capstone Course Outline
1.
Alpha and Number:
Business 495
BUS 495
Course Title:
ABIT Capstone
Credits:
Six (6)
Date of Outline:
October 1, 2004 (R. Boritzer, M. Christensen, D.
Grooms, and D. Kruse)
2.
Course Description:
Provides an opportunity to utilize and demonstrate the
tools and understanding developed during the ABIT
program. Includes strategy formulation and
implementation, competitive analysis, and ecommerce as models for problem solving and
decision-making in an organizational setting. A
capstone project is required.
3.
Contact hours/Type:
Six (6) / Lecture/Lab
4.
Prerequisites:
Senior standing, ICS 420 with a grade of C or
better, and approval of ABIT faculty
Corequisites:
None
Recommended Preparation:
None
Approved By
Date
5.
General Course Objectives
Apply the principles of essential business disciplines and information technology. Through
independent or group decision-making, demonstrate effective oral and written
communication skills.
For detailed information on how BUS 495 focuses on the Maui Community College general
education standards, see the attached curricular grids.
BUS 495 fulfills the six credit capstone requirement for the Applied Business and
Information Technology (ABIT) degree.
6.
Student Learning Outcomes
For assessment purposes, these are linked to #7. Recommended Course Content.
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
demonstrate in written or oral form appropriate knowledge of the principles of the
essential business disciplines of accounting, economics, finance, law, management,
and marketing;
apply knowledge of essential business disciplines and use business research methods
to analyze information in order to develop solid business plans and strategies, and
make effective and efficient business decisions;
use leadership and interpersonal skills to promote business ethics, values, and
integrity related to professional activities and personal relationships;
demonstrate in written or oral form appropriate knowledge of the principles of
computer literacy, computer troubleshooting, networking, computer applications and
e-commerce;
utilize technological tools (e.g., the internet) to conduct business-related research;
demonstrate knowledge of operating system, database, word processing,
spreadsheet, presentation and web development applications by designing, creating,
viewing, saving, retrieving and editing appropriate files;
f.
apply knowledge of Graphical User Interface (GUI) and Event-Driven Programming
(EDP) to designing, creating, and testing computer programs;
g.
apply knowledge of E-commerce by designing, creating, and testing appropriate Ecommerce sites using development tools;
apply critical thinking skills to evaluate information, solve problems, and make
decisions;
use information retrieval and technology;
apply quantitative reasoning to enhance independent or group decision-making
skills;
communicate effectively with others utilizing appropriate forms of oral
communication methods including multimedia presentations that applying
information technologies and serve particular audiences and purposes;
demonstrate an appropriate level of written communication.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
7.
Recommended Course Content and Approximate Time Spent on Each Topic
Linked to # 6. Student Learning Outcomes.
Each project team is to do one of the following:
a)
find an existing business with an annual turnover of $ 100,000 or more
with considerable upside potential, and develop a plan to grow that
business to double its present size over the next 3–5 years. The business
could be a stand-alone company or a business unit within a larger
company;
b)
present a plan for new venture creation or “startup.”
c)
present a Project Proposal of his/her choosing which will display the
skills and attributes that are the SLO’s of the program.
A.
Planning should address all of the issues involved in this startup or transition, including:
(3-7 weeks)
1.
Opportunity recognition, evaluation, and validation (a,b,c,d,e,f,h,i,j,l)
2.
Resources that will be required, and when (a,b,c,d,e,f,g,j,l)
3.
Management structure (a,b,c,d,e,f,h,i,l)
4.
People, skills and competencies, and how to acquire them (a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j,l)
5.
Financing and how to get it (a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j,k,l,)
6.
Administrative infrastructure that will be required to successfully initiate and
support rapid growth (a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j,l)
7.
Ownership and governance issues (a,b,d,e,f,h,j,l)
8.
Managing whatever technology innovation, development, execution, or transition
may be required (a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i ,j,l)
B.
Developing should address the business tools necessary for implementing the plan:
(4-7 weeks)
1.
Marketing Plan (a,b,c,d,e,f,h,i,j,k,l,)
2.
Business Plan (a,b,c,d,e,f,h,i,j,k,l,m)
3.
E-commerce design, programming and testing (c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j,k,l,)
C.
Evaluation - progress and feedback (spread throughout the semester).
(1-4 weeks)
1.
Teams report on progress (b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j,k,l,)
2.
Class and instructors provide insight and suggestions (b,d,e,f,g,h,j)
D.
Public validation processes
(1-3 weeks)
Students will do at least one of the following:
1.
Obtain approval of an electronic commerce site (a,b,c,d,e,f,h,j)
2.
Receive funding for the project (a,b,c,d,e,f,h,j,k,l)
3.
Obtain governmental approval for project (a,b,c,d,e,f,h,j,k,l)
4.
Receive approval from stakeholders for project commencement (a,b,c,d,e,f,h,j,k,l)
5.
Begin business operations (a,b,c,d,,f,h,i,j,k,l,)
6.
Receive public recognition (a,c,b,d,e,f,h,i,j,l)
E.
Presentation of completed projects (a - l)
(1-2 weeks)
F.
Write reflection paper (a – l)
(0.5-1 week)
8. Text and Materials, Reference Materials, Auxiliary Materials and Content Guidelines for ABIT
Capstone Projects as written by the ABIT Committee members.
9. Recommended Course Requirements and Evaluation
Specific course requirements are at the discretion of the instructor at the time the course is
being offered. Suggested requirements might include, but are not limited to
20 – 40%
20 – 40 %
30 – 60 %
Participation in class discussions, group and individual oral reports
Projects, reports, demonstrations
Final project. The project may be evaluated by a cross-section of faculty,
staff, and community members to ensure student learning outcomes of the
program have been satisfied.
10. Methods of Instruction
Instructional methods will vary considerably with instructors. Specific methods will be at the
discretion of the instructor teaching the course and might include, but are not limited to
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
lectures and class discussions;
problem solving;
narrated PowerPoint presentations;
videos, DVDs, CD-ROMs with detailed viewing guide and discussion questions;
field trips including field notes, activities, observations, and data collection;
guest speakers and attendance at public lectures;
study group activities;
oral reports and other student presentations;
homework assignments such as
- reading, or watching, and writing summaries and reactions to relevant
issues in the media including broadcast television, newspapers, video, magazines,
journals, lectures, web-based material, and other sources;
- reading text and reference materials and answering discussion questions;
- researching business and technical issues and problems;
(j) web-based assignments and activities;
(k) reflective journals and/or study logs or papers;
(l) group and/ or individual research projects with reports or oral presentations;
(m) Service-Learning, community service, and/or civic engagement projects; and
(n) other contemporary learning techniques (such as problem-based learning,
investigative case-based learning, co-op, internships, self-paced programs, etc.).
Assessment of Program Student Learning Outcomes - ABIT
Standard 1: Written Communication
BUS
495
3
1.1 Use writing to discover
and articulate ideas
1.2 Identify and analyze the
3
audience and purpose for
any intended communication
1.3 Choose language, style
3
and organization appropriate
to particular purposes and
audiences
1.4 Gather information and
3
document sources
appropriately
1.5 Express a main idea as
3
a thesis, hypothesis, and
other appropriate content
1.6 Develop a main idea
3
clearly and concisely with
appropriate content
1.7 Demonstrate mastery of
2
the conventions of writing,
including grammar, spelling,
and mechanics
1.8 Demonstrate proficiency
2
in revision and editing
1.9 Develop a personal
2
voice in written
communication
Key:
3. Major Emphasis: The student is actively involved (uses, reinforces, applies, and evaluated) in the student learning outcomes. The
learner outcome is the focus of the class.
2
Moderate Emphasis: The student uses, reinforces, applies and is evaluated by this learner outcome, but it is not the focus of the
class
1. Minor Emphasis: The student is provided an opportunity to use, reinforce, and apply this learner outcome but does not get
evaluated on this learner outcome
0. No Emphasis: The student does not address this learner outcome
Assessment of Program Student Learning Outcomes- ABIT
Standard 2: Quantitative Reasoning
BUS
495
3
2.1 Apply numeric, graphic
and symbolic skills and other
forms of quantitative
reasoning, accurately and
appropriately
2.2 Demonstrate mastery of
3
mathematical concepts,
skills, and applications,
using technology when
appropriate
2.3 Communicate clearly
3
and concisely the methods
and results of quantitative
problem solving
2.4 Formulate and test
2
hypotheses using numerical
experimentation
2.5 Define quantitative
3
issues and problems, gather
relevant information, analyze
that information, and present
results
2.6 Assess the validity of
2
statistical conclusions
Key:
3
Major Emphasis: The student is actively involved (uses, reinforces, applies, and evaluated) in the student learning outcomes. The
learner outcome is the focus of the class.
2
Moderate Emphasis: The student uses, reinforces, applies and is evaluated by this learner outcome, but it is not the focus of the
class
1
Minor Emphasis: The student is provided an opportunity to use, reinforce, and apply this learner outcome but does not get
evaluated on this learner outcome
0
No Emphasis: The student does not address this learner outcome
Assessment of Program Student Learning Outcomes - ABIT
Standard 3: Information Retrieval and Technology
BUS
495
3
3.1 Use print and electronic
information technology
ethically and responsibly
3.2 Demonstrate knowledge
3
of basic vocabulary,
concepts, and operations of
information technology and
retrieval
3.3 Recognize, identify, and
2
define an information need
3.4 Access and retrieve
2
information through print and
electronic media, evaluating
the accuracy and
authenticity of that
information
3.5 Create, manage,
2
organize, and communicate
information through
electronic media
3.6 Recognize changing
3
technologies and make
informed choices about their
appropriateness and use
Key:
3
Major Emphasis: The student is actively involved (uses, reinforces, applies, and evaluated) in the student learning outcomes. The
learner outcome is the focus of the class.
2
Moderate Emphasis: The student uses, reinforces, applies and is evaluated by this learner outcome, but it is not the focus of the
class
1
Minor Emphasis: The student is provided an opportunity to use, reinforce, and apply this learner outcome but does not get
evaluated on this learner outcome
0
No Emphasis: The student does not address this learner outcome
Assessment of Program Student Learning Outcomes - ABIT
Standard 4: Oral Communication
BUS
495
3
4.1 Identify and analyze the
audience and purpose of
any intended
communication.
4.2 Gather, evaluate, select,
3
and organize information for
the communication.
4.3 Use language,
3
techniques, and strategies
appropriate to the audience
and occasion.
4.4 Speak clearly and
3
confidently, using the voice,
volume, tone, and
articulation appropriate to
the audience and occasion
4.5 Summarize, analyze,
3
and evaluate oral
communications and ask
coherent questions as
needed.
4.6 Use competent oral
3
expression to initiate and
sustain discussion.
Key:
3
Major Emphasis: The student is actively involved (uses, reinforces, applies, and evaluated) in the student learning outcomes. The
learner outcome is the focus of the class.
2
Moderate Emphasis: The student uses, reinforces, applies and is evaluated by this learner outcome, but it is not the focus of the
class
1
Minor Emphasis: The student is provided an opportunity to use, reinforce, and apply this learner outcome but does not get
evaluated on this learner outcome
0
No Emphasis: The student does not address this learner outcome
Assessment of Program Student Learning Outcomes - ABIT
Standard 5: Critical Thinking
BUS
495
2
5.1 Identify and state
problems, issues,
arguments, and questions
contained in a body of
information.
5.2 Identify and analyze
2
assumptions and underlying
points of view relating to an
issue or problem.
5.3 Formulate research
2
questions that require
descriptive and explanatory
analyses.
5.4 Recognize and
3
understand multiple modes
of inquiry, including
investigative methods based
on observation and analysis.
5.5 Evaluate a problem,
3
distinguishing between
relevant and irrelevant facts,
opinions, assumptions,
issues, values, and biases
through the use of
appropriate evidence.
5.6 Apply problem-solving
3
techniques and skills,
including the rules of logic
and logical sequence.
5.7 Synthesize information
3
from various sources,
drawing appropriate
conclusions
5.8 Communicate clearly
3
and concisely the methods
and results of logical
reasoning
5.9 Reflect upon and
3
evaluate their thought
processes, value systems,
and world views in
comparison to those of
others
Key:
3
Major Emphasis: The student is actively involved (uses, reinforces, applies, and evaluated) in the student learning outcomes. The
learner outcome is the focus of the class.
2
Moderate Emphasis: The student uses, reinforces, applies and is evaluated by this learner outcome, but it is not the focus of the
class
1
Minor Emphasis: The student is provided an opportunity to use, reinforce, and apply this learner outcome but does not get
evaluated on this learner outcome
0
No Emphasis: The student does not address this learner outcome