TROY UNIVERSITY
MASTER SYLLABUS
SORRELL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
MGT 6627
Specialized Study
Prerequisites
Completion of all core requirements and either completion of or simultaneous enrollment in the
final concentration course, or approval of the program director.
Description
Study of a problem or problems using research techniques. Selection of the problem must be
approved by the student’s adviser, the instructor under whom the study is to be made, and the
appropriate branch director. The study should contribute to the student’s program. Preparation of
a scholarly paper is required and may involve an oral defense. Total credit for any combination
of enrollments in these courses may not exceed six semester hours. No more than three semester
hours credit of this course may be transferred in from another institution.
Objectives
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
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Present findings from study of a selected topic in depth in the area of management.
Demonstrate conversance in the selected topic through appropriate application.
Discuss how the selected topic may inform strategies to support business objectives.
Prepare an empirical or conceptual academic paper in a form and format appropriate for
formal presentation at an academic conference, including a literature review.
5. Define and develop a theoretical or practical issue or problem, synthesizing theories and
concepts from across the discipline, and displaying sound reasoning and strong criticalthinking skills in advancing recommendations.
6. Defend a proposal and presentation persuasively in a formal setting.
Purpose
To select and focus on a management topic of special interest to the student, in accordance with
the specific parameters of study to which the instructor has assented. Particular emphasis is
placed upon the proper construction of an empirical or conceptual research paper addressing a
topic strictly within the student’s area of program concentration, with an oral defense of a
proposal and a presentation. MSM core research requirement.
Master Syllabi are developed by the senior faculty in each business discipline. This Master Syllabus must be used as the basis for developing the
instructor syllabus for this course, which must also comply with the content specifications outlined in the Troy University Faculty Handbook.
The objectives included on this Master Syllabus must be included among the objectives on the instructor’s syllabus, which may expand upon the
same as the instructor sees fit. The statement of purpose seeks to position the course properly within the curriculum and should be consulted by
faculty as a source of advisement guidance. Specific choice of text and other details are further subject to Program Coordinator guidance.
1 August 2005
Master Syllabus: MGT 6625, 6626. 6627
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Approved Texts
American Psychological Association. (2001 or current). Publication manual of the American
Psychological Association (5th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological
Association.
Supplements
As deemed appropriate.
Troy State University Faculty Handbook (2001): Section 3.8.2.8 [extract]—22 essential elements of the syllabus (somewhat modified for space):
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g.
Course title
Course number
Term
Instructor
Prerequisites
Office hours
Class days, times
h.
i.
j.
k.
Classroom location n. Grading methods,
Office location
criterion weights,
Office telephone
make-up policy,
Course description,
mid-term grade
objectives
reports
l. Text(s)
o. Procedure, course
m. Other materials
requirements
p. General supports
r. Additional services u. Cheating policy
(computer works,
(Americans with
v. Specialization
writing center)
Disabilities Act,
requirements
q. Daily assignments,
other statements)
(certification,
holidays, add/drop s. Absence policy
licensure, teacher
& open dates, dead t. Incomplete-work
competencies)
day, final exam
policy