BUS 296 - Independent Study in Business

3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
3 lecture periods 0 lab periods
Independent study projects or special interest areas in business under the supervision of a faculty member. Student projects may come from any academic discipline with a business focus; applying business, management, operations or entrepreneurial mindset to any interdisciplinary domain of knowledge.

Information: Consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this course. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veterans Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.

Course Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate the ability to apply academic-specific and cumulative knowledge acquired in the student’s major or certificate program to an applied project or research paper.

Outline:

Student Collaborates with Instructor
1. Determine Subject Matter of Applied Project or Research Project/Paper
2. Student writes draft proposal to include:
  1. Objectives
  2. Books and other course materials
  3. Relevant prior academic course projects/work/resources to be included in project
  4. Assignments/activities
  5. Timeline and Milestones
  6. Deliverables
  7. Evaluation criteria/grading
3. Student completes and submits proposal
4. Proposal approved
Student Completes and Submits Applied Project or Research Project/Paper

Effective Term:
Fall 2023