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Program Outcome 1 Demonstration

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Activity Context

This discussion helps you develop the skills to master the following program outcome:

Apply foundational knowledge and an understanding of business systems, processes, and technology within and across core disciplines.
Revisit the MBA6900 Course Alignment Map to review how all activities assist you in achieving the program outcomes.

Activity Instruction

Throughout your program, you have worked toward achieving a set of outcomes grounded in the foundational knowledge needed as a business leader from both practitioner and scholar perspectives. The discussions in the first four units of this course focus on explaining how you will demonstrate each program outcome with your capstone project. This discussion focuses on Program Outcome 1: Apply foundational knowledge and an understanding of business systems, processes, and technology within and across core disciplines. For this discussion, complete the following:

Review Program Outcome 1 in MBA Program Outcomesfor more information about the importance and role of this outcome.
Review the relevant criterion in the Capstone Project and Presentation Scoring Guide to familiarize yourself with the specific expectations for demonstrating the outcome.
Describe how you will demonstrate your achievement of the outcome in your capstone project. Be as specific as possible.
Response Guidelines

Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of other learners’ plans for demonstrating the outcome. Note any gaps you see between the expectations outlined and the learner’s plan and help brainstorm ideas to strengthen his or her project.

MBA6900 unit 2 discussion 1 & 2

discussion 1

Program Outcome 2 Demonstration

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Activity Context

This discussion helps you develop the skills to master the following program outcome:

Integrate information across disciplines and from differing perspectives.
Revisit the MBA6900 Course Alignment Map to review how all activities assist you in achieving the program outcomes.

Activity Instruction

This discussion focuses on Program Outcome 2: Integrate information across disciplines and from differing perspectives. For this discussion, complete the following:

Review Program Outcome 2 in MBA Program Outcomesfor more information about the importance and role of this outcome.
Review the relevant criterion in the Capstone Project and Presentation Scoring Guide to familiarize yourself with the specific expectations for demonstrating the outcome.
Describe how you will demonstrate your achievement of the outcome in your capstone project. Be as specific as possible.
Response Guidelines

Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of other learners’ plans for demonstrating the outcome. Note any gaps you see between the expectations outlined and the learner’s plan and help brainstorm ideas to strengthen his or her project.

discussion 2

Program Outcome 3 Demonstration

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Activity Context

This discussion helps you develop the skills to master the following program outcome:

Think critically and analytically to provide evidence-based solutions to business challenges and opportunities.
Revisit the MBA6900 Course Alignment Map to review how all activities assist you in achieving the program outcomes.

Activity Instruction

This discussion focuses on Program Outcome 3: Think critically and analytically to provide evidence-based solutions to business challenges and opportunities. For this discussion, complete the following:

Review Program Outcome 3 in MBA Program Outcomesfor more information about the importance and role of this outcome.
Review the relevant criterion in the Capstone Project and Presentation Scoring Guide to familiarize yourself with the specific expectations for demonstrating the outcome.
Describe how you will demonstrate your achievement of the outcome in your capstone project. Be as specific as possible.
Response Guidelines

Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of other learners’ plans for demonstrating the outcome. Note any gaps you see between the expectations outlined and the learner’s plan and help brainstorm ideas to strengthen his or her project.

MBA6900 unit 3 discussion 1 & 2

discussion 1

Program Outcome 4 Demonstration

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Activity Context

This discussion helps you develop the skills to master the following program outcome:

Apply innovative, strategic, and sustainable approaches to business practice and planning.
Revisit the MBA6900 Course Alignment Map to review how all activities assist you in achieving the program outcomes.

Activity Instruction

This discussion focuses on Program Outcome 4: Apply innovative, strategic, and sustainable approaches to business practice and planning. For this discussion, complete the following:

Review Program Outcome 4 in MBA Program Outcomesfor more information about the importance and role of this outcome.
Review the relevant criterion in the Capstone Project and Presentation Scoring Guide to familiarize yourself with the specific expectations for demonstrating the outcome.
Describe how you will demonstrate your achievement of the outcome in your capstone project. Be as specific as possible.
Response Guidelines

Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of other learners’ plans for demonstrating the outcome. Note any gaps you see between the expectations outlined and the learner’s plan and help brainstorm ideas to strengthen his or her project.

discussion 2

Program Outcome 5 Demonstration

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Activity Context

This discussion helps you develop the skills to master the following program outcome:

Lead and collaborate in virtual, global, and culturally diverse environments.
Revisit the MBA6900 Course Alignment Map to review how all activities assist you in achieving the program outcomes.

Activity Instruction

This discussion focuses on Program Outcome 5: Lead and collaborate in virtual, global, and culturally diverse environments. For this discussion, complete the following:

Review Program Outcome 5 in MBA Program Outcomesfor more information about the importance and role of this outcome.
Review the relevant criterion in the Capstone Project and Presentation Scoring Guide to familiarize yourself with the specific expectations for demonstrating the outcome.
Describe how you will demonstrate your achievement of the outcome in your capstone project. Be as specific as possible.
Response Guidelines

Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of other learners’ plans for demonstrating the outcome. Note any gaps you see between the expectations outlined and the learner’s plan and help brainstorm ideas to strengthen his or her project.

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MBA6900 unit 4 discussion 1 & 2

discussion 1

Program Outcome 6 Demonstration

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Activity Context

This discussion helps you develop the skills to master the following program outcome:

Integrate principles of ethics and integrity into business decisions.
Revisit the MBA6900 Course Alignment Map to review how all activities assist you in achieving the program outcomes.

Activity Instruction

This discussion focuses on Program Outcome 6: Integrate principles of ethics and integrity into business decisions. For this discussion, complete the following:

Review Program Outcome 6 in MBA Program Outcomesfor more information about the importance and role of this outcome.
Review the relevant criterion in the Capstone Project and Presentation Scoring Guide to familiarize yourself with the specific expectations for demonstrating the outcome.
Describe how you will demonstrate your achievement of the outcome in your capstone project. Be as specific as possible.
Response Guidelines

Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of other learners’ plans for demonstrating the outcome. Note any gaps you see between the expectations outlined and the learner’s plan and help brainstorm ideas to strengthen his or her project.

discussion 1

Program Outcome 7 Demonstration

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Activity Context

This discussion helps you develop the skills to master the following program outcome:

Communicate clearly and effectively in a business environment.
Revisit the MBA6900 Course Alignment Map to review how all activities assist you in achieving the program outcomes.

Activity Instruction

This discussion focuses on Program Outcome 7: Communicate clearly and effectively in a business environment. For this discussion, complete the following:

Review Program Outcome 7 in MBA Program Outcomesfor more information about the importance and role of this outcome.
Review the relevant criterion in the Capstone Project and Presentation Scoring Guide to familiarize yourself with the specific expectations for demonstrating the outcome.
Describe how you will demonstrate your achievement of the outcome in your capstone project. Be as specific as possible.
Response Guidelines

Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of other learners’ plans for demonstrating the outcome. Note any gaps you see between the expectations outlined and the learner’s plan and help brainstorm ideas to strengthen his or her project.

MBA6900 unit 5 discussion

Practice Presentation

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Activity Context

This discussion helps you develop the skills to master the following program outcome:

Communicate clearly and effectively in a business environment.
Revisit the MBA6900 Course Alignment Map to review how all activities assist you in achieving the program outcomes.

Activity Instruction

As part of your final deliverable, you will prepare and record a short presentation of your capstone project using Adobe Connect. For this discussion, complete the following:

Review the requirements for the presentation detailed in the MBA Capstone Project Guidelines.
Prepare 1–2 PowerPoint slides with audio for your capstone project and record the presentation using Adobe Connect.
Post a link to your presentation to share with your peers.
Response Guidelines

Review and provide constructive feedback on the strengths and improvement opportunities for both the content of the material and its presentation.

MBA6900 unit 6 discussion

Program Reflection and Career Management

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Throughout your MBA program, you have been building toward the achievement of the following outcomes:

1. Apply foundational knowledge and an understanding of business systems, processes, and technology within and across core disciplines.

2. Integrate information across disciplines and from differing perspectives.

3. Think critically and analytically to provide evidence-based solutions to business challenges and opportunities.

4. Apply innovative, strategic, and sustainable approaches to business practice and planning.

5. Lead and collaborate in virtual, global, and culturally diverse environments.

6. Integrate principles of ethics and integrity into business decisions.

7. Communicate clearly and effectively in a business environment.

You have no doubt worked hard to pull together the skills and knowledge you developed throughout your program to complete your Capstone Project and Presentation. Take this opportunity to reflect on the knowledge and skills you developed over the course of your program and look forward to the next steps in your lifelong learning and career path. Address the following questions in your post:

How have you grown in your academic and professional goals?
Did you achieve or are you on the path to achieving what you intended to accomplish in pursuing your MBA?
What comes next for you—how will you leverage your improved knowledge and skills within your field? Review the Career Management resources provided and create a short list of activities you will participate in to continue growing in your field and pursuing lifelong learning.
In addition to your post in the courseroom, consider sharing your story in MBA Central. As you become an alumnus, you will continue to have access to MBA Central to stay connected with Capella and continue to engage, explore, and grow your resource base, knowledge, and professional network.

Response Guidelines

When responding to others, provide encouraging feedback about those you are responding to have grown over the course of their program. Take the time to congratulate your peers on all they have accomplished. Also, provide additional recommendations for how your fellow learners may continue to leverage knowledge and skills gained throughout the program and achieve their professional goals.