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: 1. 2. 3. 4. 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 2 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): a. b. c. d. e. f. 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