MBA888

Graduate Seminar In Business Administration

Management Sciences
800 level
3 credit units
7 pages
1 units

This course, Graduate Seminar in Business Administration, is designed for MBA students. It focuses on enhancing students' familiarity with key issues across various functional areas of Business Administration. Students will learn to address practical management problems, develop skills in writing and presenting academic papers, and defend seminar presentations. The course culminates in a seminar presentation based on a chosen topic.

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About this course

Difficulty: Intermediate
Study hours: 48 hours
Maths: None
Content: Theoretical, case study, problem solving, research
Practical work: Yes

How it is assessed

Assignments
Seminar presentation

What you'll read

The real module and unit structure of MBA888, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.

Module 1

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The seminar presentations will take place at the end of the course. Each student will present a paper on an approved topic in the presence of some facilitators. Each presentation will last 15 minutes- 10 minutes for seminar presentation and 5 minutes for questions from the audience. The seminar presentations will be in a conference like environment.

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What you should be able to do

Be familiar with basic issues in functional areas of Business Administration.
Be able to address practical issues and problem areas in management.
Present a written seminar paper on any issue concerning small business management.
Be able to defend seminar presentations.
Develop skills in writing and presenting academic papers.

What it prepares you for

Careers

Business Analyst
Management Consultant
Project Manager
Marketing Manager
Financial Analyst

Where it is applied

Banking
Consulting
Technology
Healthcare
Retail

Where it gets hard

The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.

Seminar Preparation
Literature Review
Requires in-depth understanding of existing research and ability to synthesize information from various sources.
Seminar Preparation
Information Analysis
Demands strong analytical skills to interpret data and derive meaningful insights.

A suggested way through it

Suggested

13 weeks, about 48 hours in total. Yours will differ.

Week 1Seminar Preparation
- Topic Selection and Background Research · 3 hours
  Choose a topic from Human Resource Management, Marketing, Finance and Banking, or Information Technology.. Conduct initial research and gather background information..
Week 2Seminar Preparation
- Problem Identification · 3 hours
  Identify a specific problem within the chosen topic area.. Define the scope and significance of the problem..
Week 3Seminar Preparation
- Objectives of Seminar Inquiry · 3 hours
  Formulate clear and concise objectives for the seminar inquiry.. Ensure objectives are measurable and achievable..
Week 4Seminar Preparation
- Literature Review · 4 hours
  Conduct a thorough review of relevant literature.. Identify key theories, concepts, and empirical findings related to the topic..
Week 5Seminar Preparation
- Information Analysis · 4 hours
  Analyze the information gathered based on the seminar objectives.. Apply appropriate analytical techniques to interpret the data..
Week 6Seminar Preparation
- Report of Findings · 4 hours
  Prepare a detailed report of findings.. Summarize the key results and insights from the analysis..
Week 7Seminar Preparation
- Conclusions and Recommendations · 4 hours
  Draw conclusions based on the findings.. Develop practical and actionable recommendations..
Week 8Seminar Preparation
- References Compilation · 3 hours
  Compile a comprehensive list of references.. Ensure all sources are properly cited..
Week 9Seminar Presentation
- PowerPoint Presentation Preparation · 4 hours
  Prepare a PowerPoint presentation.. Design visually appealing slides with clear and concise content..
Week 10Seminar Presentation
- Presentation Rehearsal · 4 hours
  Practice the seminar presentation.. Refine the delivery and timing of the presentation..
Week 11Seminar Presentation
- Question and Answer Preparation · 4 hours
  Prepare for potential questions from the audience.. Anticipate and develop answers to likely questions..
Week 12Seminar Presentation
- Final Presentation Preparation · 3 hours
  Finalize all presentation materials.. Ensure all electronic devices are in good working condition..
Week 13Seminar Presentation
- Seminar Presentation and Delivery · 5 hours
  Deliver the seminar presentation.. Engage with the audience and answer questions effectively..

Preparing for the exam

What to do

Thoroughly review the seminar paper outline and ensure all sections are well-developed.
Practice the seminar presentation multiple times to improve delivery and timing.
Anticipate potential questions from the audience and prepare concise and informative answers.
Focus on the key findings and recommendations of the seminar paper.
Ensure all references are properly cited and the presentation adheres to academic standards.

Questions students ask about this course

What is MBA888 about?

How many units does MBA888 have?

MBA888, Graduate Seminar In Business Administration, has 1 unit across 1 module, over 7 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.

How many credit units is MBA888?

MBA888 carries 3 credit units, at 800 level in Management Sciences.

Is MBA888 hard?

MBA888 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, case study, problem solving and research work, and it has a practical component.

How long does MBA888 take to study?

About 48 hours of study, spread across its 1 units.

How is MBA888 assessed?

MBA888 is assessed by assignments and seminar presentation.

What can I do with MBA888?

Business Analyst, Management Consultant, Project Manager, Marketing Manager and Financial Analyst.