COURSE SYLLABUS
SCOPE OF COURSE SYLLABUS
Intended for students enrolling in System Thinking and Business Dynamics, this syllabus contains information specific to the course. It is a definitive record of the course's primary characteristics and the learning outcomes that a typical student can reasonably be expected to achieve if he/she takes full advantage of the available learning opportunities. This document also serves as a reference for academic and support staff, internal and external examiners, and for future course monitoring and review.
COURSE AT A GLANCE
Course Title
System Thinking and Business Dynamics
Subject Area
Management
Course Code
MGMT 51071
Course Level
Graduate
Credits
5.0
Prerequisites
None
Methods of Delivery
Face-to-face | Online
Expected Length
To be determined
Class Meetings
To be determined
Faculty
To be determined
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Computer Software: Any computer software that aids learning.
TEXT(S)
Text 1:
Title:
Author(s):
Edition:
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PROFESSIONALISM
WEIGHT: 10.0%
DEADLINE: 23:59 (GMT+0) on Sunday of Week 7
All students are expected to participate in all types of classroom activities. Regular attendance is required in order to maximize the number of opportunities to engage in classroom activities. Marks are based on the quality of the contributions made rather than the quantity of posts submitted, comments made in class, etc.
Students are encouraged to exchange contact information and support one another should any classes be missed. They are advised to contact the course instructor about any concerns they may have.
END-OF-BLOCK QUIZ
WEIGHT: 10.0%
DEADLINE: 23:59 (GMT+0) on Sunday of Week 1-5
General Information
Each week from Week 1 to Week 5, students must complete one graded quiz with ten (10) multiple-choice questions. These assessments aim to determine the level of comprehension and mastery of the material covered each week from Week 1 to Week 5. The deadline to submit this assessment is always on Sunday at 23:59 (GMT+0) each week from Week 1 to Week 5. Quiz assignments are graded by computer, and the grade is stored in the online grade book. Only one 20-minute attempt per quiz is allowed.
END-OF-BLOCK QUIZ 1
Weight: 2.0%
Deadline: 23:59 (GMT+0) on Sunday of Week 1
END-OF-BLOCK QUIZ 2
Weight: 2.0%
Deadline: 23:59 (GMT+0) on Sunday of Week 2
END-OF-BLOCK QUIZ 3
Weight: 2.0%
Deadline: 23:59 (GMT+0) on Sunday of Week 3
END-OF-BLOCK QUIZ 4
Weight: 2.0%
Deadline: 23:59 (GMT+0) on Sunday of Week 4
END-OF-BLOCK QUIZ 5
Weight: 2.0%
Deadline: 23:59 (GMT+0) on Sunday of Week 5
END-OF-COURSE QUIZ
WEIGHT: 20.0%
DEADLINE: 23:59 (GMT+0) on Sunday of Week 7
General Information
In Week 7, students must complete one graded quiz consisting of thirty (30) multiple-choice questions. This assessment aims to determine the level of comprehension and mastery of the material covered over seven weeks. The deadline to submit this assessment is always on Sunday at 23:59 (GMT+0) of Week 7. Quiz assignments are graded by computer, and the grade is stored in the online grade book. Only one 60-minute attempt per quiz is allowed.
RESEARCH PAPER
WEIGHT: 60.0%
DEADLINE: Sunday at 23:59 (GMT+0) of Week 7
General Information
This must be twelve pages (approximately three thousand words) not including references, title page, and appendix. The purpose of this assessment is to determine the level of comprehension and mastery of the material covered over five weeks, focusing on the practical aspects of the course. The deadline to submit this assessment is always on Sunday at 23:59 (GMT+0) of Week 7. The grade is stored in the online grade book. As only one attempt per piece of coursework is allowed, it is highly recommended that students review all course materials and complete some test preparation tasks before attempting the graded assessment.
OFFICE OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS