Capstone Practicum

About The Capstone Practicum

The capstone practicum is a vital part of the curriculum, where students function as an integral member of an organizational entity and work 20 hours per week to complete a project assigned by the organization. The objective of the practicum project course is to enable students to build on their theoretical preparation to:

• Develop leadership skills, management skills and systematic problem/issue analysis skills through direct participation in management activities in a business or health related organizations;
• Obtain practical information and knowledge about various aspects of developing products, analyzing opportunities and managing various aspects of work in business/ health related enterprises, or public policy making entities;
• Utilize research, communication, presentation and writing skills to complete a project deliverable as requested by the host organization.