Syllabus for DBA-802

SEMINAR IN ECONOMICS AND FINANCE: MODELS AND MATRICES OF SUSTAINABILITY


COURSE DESCRIPTION

The interactive seminar concentrates on applying economic theory and tools in examining real-world problems. Learners will utilize library journals and online resources to analyze economic and financial problems. Learners will work collaboratively in groups to maximize discussion and participation. Topics in the seminar include understanding consumer behavior, business approaches to economic problems, tax policy, and welfare economics.

COURSE TOPICS

COURSE OBJECTIVES

After completing this course, students should be able to:

CO 1        Examine the models in consumer theory and their impact on the demand for goods and services.

CO 2        Explain how different market structures influence how businesses approach economic problems.

CO 3        Apply critical-thinking skills when analyzing economic events and problems.

CO 4        Assess the role of the government in developing tax policy.

CO 5        Analyze welfare economic issues using economic theories. 

COURSE MATERIALS

You will need the following materials to complete your coursework. Some course materials may be free, open source, or available from other providers. You can access free or open-source materials by clicking the links provided below or in the module details documents. To purchase course materials, please visit the University's textbook supplier.

Required Textbook

You are also required to read journal articles from EBSCOhost and ProQuest that are listed in each module. You must be logged into the myEdison portal to fully access these articles.

COURSE STRUCTURE

Seminar in Economics and Finance: Models and Matrices of Sustainability is a three-credit, online course, consisting of six modules. Modules include an overview, topics, learning objectives, study materials, and activities. Module titles are listed below.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

For your formal work in the course, you are required to participate in online discussion forums, complete written assignments, participate in synchronous events, and complete a final project. See below for details.

Consult the Course Calendar for due dates.

Promoting Originality

One or more of your course activities may utilize a tool designed to promote original work and evaluate your submissions for plagiarism. More information about this tool is available in SafeAssign.

Discussion Forums

You are required to complete six discussion forums. The discussion forums are on a variety of topics associated with the course modules.

Communication with your mentor and among fellow students is a critical component of online learning. Participation in online class discussions involves two principal activities: an initial post to a discussion question and at least one meaningful response to a classmate’s original post.

 

 

At the doctoral level, discourse requires a scholarly voice, careful analysis of evidence, and engagement in the academic literature. Therefore, you must support your views with published research and professional resources.

Your participation in discussion forums should be timely, constructive, mature, and respectful. All postings should be well organized, documented, carefully written, and properly proofread and edited.

Note: Be sure to review the Discussion Forum rubric located in the Evaluation Rubrics folder of the course website for grading requirements.

Written Assignments

You are required to complete three written assignments. The written assignments are on a variety of topics associated with the course modules.

Synchronous Events

You are required to complete two synchronous events. The synchronous events are on a variety of topics associated with the course modules and the final project. The synchronous event schedule is posted in the Announcements section of the course website in Moodle. To attend the event, click on the Synchronous Event Space link in the Edison Live! Section of the Moodle course space. Use the following Edison Live! link for technical assistance. For additional details, refer to Module 3 and Module 5.

Final Project

For the final project, you will apply the economic knowledge you have gained in the course to develop a case analysis for introducing a product or service into the marketplace. You will complete the final project in three steps. For specific details and requirements, refer to the Final Project area of the course website.

GRADING AND EVALUATION

Your grade in the course will be determined as follows:

All activities will receive a numerical grade of 0–100. You will receive a score of 0 for any work not submitted. Your final grade in the course will be a letter grade. Letter grade equivalents for numerical grades are as follows:

A

=

93–100

B

=

83–87

A–

=

90–92

C

=

73–82

B+

=

88–89

F

=

Below 73

To receive credit for the course, you must earn a letter grade of C or higher on the weighted average of all assigned course work (e.g., assignments, discussion postings, projects). Graduate students must maintain a B average overall to remain in good academic standing.

STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS

First Steps to Success

To succeed in this course, take the following first steps:

Study Tips

Consider the following study tips for success:

ACADEMIC POLICIES

To ensure success in all your academic endeavors and coursework at Thomas Edison State University, familiarize yourself with all administrative and academic policies including those related to academic integrity, course late submissions, course extensions, and grading policies.

For more, see:

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