Apr 03, 2026  
2026-2027 Pierce College Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Pierce College Catalog
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MNGT 498 Strategic Management Internship (2 credits)



Prerequisite 2.0 grade or better in each of the following: ENGL& 235 MNGT 310 MNGT 330 MNGT 395 MNGT 410 MNGT 420 MNGT 430 MNGT 450 , and MNGT 460  

Course Description
This course is in conjunction with the BAS-ABM capstone course (MNGT 490). It serves as the work experience component where students add organizational value by applying principles learned during their tenure in the baccalaureate program.

Course Content
A. Systems Theory B. Adaptive Leadership C. Project Management D. Accounting and Finance E. Business Research and Analysis F. Strategic Decision Making G. Sustainable Business Models

Student Outcomes
1. Complete 60 hours of supervised and documented work experience from a program-approved internship or new responsibilities from an existing work
position to meet capstone outcomes.

2. Apply advisor-approved and capstone-aligned student outcomes in the design and implementation of an organizational project, solution, or initiative.

3. Apply project management, business analysis, and other programmatic tools and principles in the design and implementation of an organizational project, solution, or initiative.

Degree Outcomes
Core Abilities
Information Competency: Graduates will be able to seek, find, evaluate and use information, and employ information technology to engage in lifelong learning.

Global Citizenship: Graduates will be able to critically examine the relationship between self, community, and/or environments, and to evaluate and articulate potential impacts of choices, actions, and contributions for the creation of sustainable and equitable systems.

 

Program Outcomes
Communication: Effectively communicate within groups, across organizational levels, and with diverse stakeholders.

Self-Management and Professional Development: Apply effective time management, delegation, and organization principles to meet personal and organizational goals; apply inclusive decision-making and negotiation practices; and uphold professionalism and continuous growth.

Clinical Contact Hours 60
Total Contact Hours 60

Potential Methods
The following instructional methods may be online or in-person: A. Project-based research and analysis to meet student outcomes B. Self-reflections and essays to evaluate experiences, consider ethical impacts, and systemic implications across contexts C. Scenario and solution testing to examine systemic behaviors, organizational risks, and overall value of solution options. D. Instructional observation to evaluate student development and competencies E. Oral presentation to demonstrate competency of learning outcomes



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