PROM 2653 - Professional Office Management Capstone
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 43374,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Melanie DiCarlo
Email: mjdicarlo@ysu.edu
Course Description
2653. Professional Office Management Capstone. This course includes a series of projects and written assignments that reinforce key learning objectives from the Office Management program. Students will prepare for employment by developing a professional presentation and portfolio that demonstrate how program outcomes align with career goals. Students will apply acquired skills to real-world scenarios, showcasing career readiness. Emphasis is placed on employment preparation, personal branding, and articulating value in today’s evolving workplace—including the integration of AI, cloud platforms, and collaborative technologies. Prereq.: PROM 2603, PROM 2608, and PROM 2614. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Principles of Management | David S Bright, et.al | 978-0-9986257-6-8 |
Digital: ISBN-13: 978-0-9986257-7-5
Textbook – This is a free eBook through OpenStax
License: by OpenStax is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution License v4.0
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19 | Module 1 Learning Objectives & Lecture Notes | Career Goals & Objectives | Complete Assignment, Discussion, Interview Question |
| 10/26 | Module 2 Learning Objectives & Lecture Notes Chapter 17 Organizational Planning and Controlling; sections: 17.1 Is Planning Important? 17.2 The Planning Process 17.3 Types of Plans |
Time Management & Organization | Complete Assignment, Discussion, Interview and Quiz Question |
| 11/2 | Module 3 Learning Objectives and Lecture Notes Chapter 4 External and Internal Organizational Environments and Corporate Culture, Section 4.5: Corporate Cultures; Chapter 5 Ethics, Corporate Responsibility, and Sustainability; Section 5.3: Ethical Principles and Responsible Decision-Making; Section 5.4: Leadership: Ethics at the Organizational Level; Section 5.5: Ethics, Corporate Culture, and Compliance |
Professionalism and Confidentiality | Complete Assignment, Discussion, and Quiz |
| 11/9 | Module 4 Learning Objectives and Lecture Notes Chapter 11.4 Influencing Employee Performance and Motivation, Pp349-354; Chapter 14 Introduction and Exploring Managerial Careers case study, Pp449-454 Section 14.1 Motivation: Direction and Intensity; Chapter 16.4 Managerial Communication and Corporate Reputation; Chapter 16.5 The Major Channels of Management Communication Are Talking, Listening, Reading, and Writing |
Leadership. Communication, Critical Thinking & Problem Solving | Complete Assignment, Interview Question and Quiz |
| 11/16 | Module 5 Learning Objective and Lecture Notes Chapter 15 Managing Team (Pp 497-521); 12.1 An Introduction to Workplace Diversity - Principles of Management |
Team Building & Organizational Culture | Complete Assignment, Interview Question and Quiz |
| 11/23 | Module 6 Learning Objectives and Lecture Notes | Learning Agility | Complete Assignment, Discussion, Interview Question |
| 11/30 | Module 7 Learning Objectives and Lecture Notes Chapter 14.1 Motivation: Direction and Intensity; Chapter 14 Introduction and Exploring Managerial Careers case study. |
Career Readiness | Complete Assignment, Discussions, Interview Question and Test |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.