MGT552 Practicum in Proposal Development

In this course, students gain critical thinking, research, project planning, and persuasive writing skills through the development and critique of a complete project or policy proposal. Each student plans and writes a proposal in support of some real or hypothetical organizational project. Possible project topics include merging two units or functions, adding a new service, seeking support for a major capital investment, making or modifying a major human resource or management policy. The course lasts approximately five months and is largely individualized study, plus three class meetings. It culminates in students making executive briefings to their classmates on their proposals. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing 1-3 semester hours