COURSE CONTENT GUIDE

UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND PUBLIC POLICY

I.                Date Initiated         October 18, 2006

II.             Course Information

College/School:      College of Business and Public Policy

Department:           Business Administration

Program:                Master Business Administration

Course Title:          Management Simulation

Course Number:    BA A695

Credits:                   3

      Contact Hours:      3 contact hours with faculty supervisor; Students must work minimum of 135 hours on the job  

Grading Basis:       A – F

Course Description: Integrates classroom knowledge with supervised work     experience.

Course Prerequisites: Completion of MBA core courses

Registration Restrictions: N/A

Fees: Standard CBPP computer lab fee

III.           Course Activities    

Specific activities are developed and approved by the employer, faculty advisor, Career Services Center (CSC) and the student.   Each activity must include the following:

A.   Learning objectives to be accomplished;

B.   How objectives will be accomplished;

                     C.  How achievement of objectives will be evaluated

D.    Learning Agreement.

VI.       Guidelines for Evaluation

Evaluation is based on the student's final Technical Report and Employer Evaluation. 

V.              Course Level Justification

This is an advanced 600-level course that integrates the totality of their classroom study with planned and supervised work experience in the public and private sectors. Students are expected to perform duties commensurate with entry-level management positions.

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IV.           Outline

1.0          Overview of Internship                                                                     

1.1          Clarify student's occupational interest                                                 

1.2          Develop updated resume                                                                       

1.3          Meet with faculty & Career Services Center (CSC) representative     

1.4          Program Orientation                                                                              

2.0          Interview process and selection                                                    

2.1          Student interview                                                                                   

3.0          Training goals and objectives

3.1          Develop learning objectives                                                                  

4.0          Student's participation in program placement

4.1          Practical learning experience                                                                

V.              Suggested Texts

Not applicable

VI.           Bibliography

VII.        Student Outcomes

1.1.0     Clarify student's occupational interests.  Gain insight into various Career Services Center (CSC) Program positions and job requirements.

Student will:

1.1.1     Interview with CSC Program representative

1.1.2     Discuss CSC placement opportunities

1.1.3     Determine whether there's a match between student's interests and employer’s needs.

1.2.0     Develop updated resume.  Produce a current resume.

Student will:

1.2.1     Develop a resume that reflects student's current academic and employment history.

1.3.0   Meet with the CSC representative and with the BA Faculty Internship Coordinator

Student will:

1.3.1        Obtain approval from the CSC and the BA Faculty Internship Coordinator by demonstrating academic and employment readiness.

1.3.2        Provide appropriate CSC program documentation to the CSC and to the BA Faculty Internship Coordinator

1.3.3     Provide a copy of college transcript(s)

1.3.4     Obtain the Faculty Internship Coordinator’s signature on the CSC recommendation form.

1.3.0     Program orientation.  Learn about the requirements of the BA Internship Program

Student will:

1.4.1     Meet with the CSC representative and with the BA Faculty Internship Coordinator

1.4.2        Discuss special requirements of the course

1.4.3        Discuss the placement process

1.4.4        Learn interview skills

2.1.0     Student/Employer Interview

Student will:

2.1.1     Prepare for the interview by researching the firm and practicing interview skills

2.1.2     Attend the interview

2.1.3     Appear at the interview in professional business attire

2.1.4     Present himself/herself using proper business decorum

3.1.0     Develop learning objectives.  With the CSC representative and employer, develop the learning objectives that include specific academic content.

Student will:

3.1.1     Gain clear understanding of his/her employment responsibilities

3.1.2     Help define his/her course/employment objectives

3.1.3        Gain understanding of the employer's role

3.1.4        Get approval from the Faculty Internship Coordinator underwriting the academic value of the proposed internship objectives

4.1.0     Practical learning experience.  Develop attitudes and work habits pertinent to successful job performance.

Student will:

4.1.1     Learn work skills relevant to academic major

4.1.2     Augment job readiness skills

4.1.3     Develop a better understanding of human relations through working with other employees

4.1.4     Develop attitudes and work habits for job competency

4.1.5     Develop skills that may increase student's marketability in his/her program of study

4.1.6     Prepare a final paper describing academic achievements and learning experiences.

4.1.7     Obtain from employer: (1) "Employer's Survey," and (2) two "Employer Evaluation Forms," one at the mid-point of the placement, and one at its completion.