Degree Requirements
General
For admittance to degree candidacy, students must have satisfied all outstanding prerequisites, completed a minimum of 36 approved course credits, achieved a final grade point average (GPA) of 3.0, and successfully completed the capstone seminar. Students must have advanced to degree candidacy before being permitted to attend graduation ceremonies.
Capstone Project
Student groups are presented with management challenges that reflect current industry practices and trends, and must develop creative solutions that involve all aspects of a corporate organization. Challenges are developed by the associate chairperson, on the advice of industry executives, and emphasis is placed upon global business concerns, including merchandising, sourcing, marketing, financial management, and leadership. Groups are graded on their ability to react quickly and cohesively, analysis of the issues from the perspectives of the corporate environment, utilization of the concepts learned in the program, and presentation skills.
Time Requirement for Degree Completion
Students matriculate on a full-time basis, and have three semesters to complete all degree requirements, including the capstone project. Extensions may be granted to degree candidates, on a case-by-case basis, at the discretion of the chairperson.
For admittance to degree candidacy, students must have satisfied all outstanding prerequisites, completed a minimum of 36 approved course credits, achieved a final grade point average (GPA) of 3.0, and successfully completed the capstone seminar. Students must have advanced to degree candidacy before being permitted to attend graduation ceremonies.
Capstone Project
Student groups are presented with management challenges that reflect current industry practices and trends, and must develop creative solutions that involve all aspects of a corporate organization. Challenges are developed by the associate chairperson, on the advice of industry executives, and emphasis is placed upon global business concerns, including merchandising, sourcing, marketing, financial management, and leadership. Groups are graded on their ability to react quickly and cohesively, analysis of the issues from the perspectives of the corporate environment, utilization of the concepts learned in the program, and presentation skills.
Time Requirement for Degree Completion
Students matriculate on a full-time basis, and have three semesters to complete all degree requirements, including the capstone project. Extensions may be granted to degree candidates, on a case-by-case basis, at the discretion of the chairperson.