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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION CAPSTONE PROJECT FOR THE 
LICENTIATE CERTIFIED BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR
(BAIE107)

COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Business Administration Capstone Project for the Licentiate Certified Business Administrator (LCBA) integrates the knowledge and skills acquired from foundational courses to address real-world business challenges. This project encourages students to critically analyze, synthesize, and apply concepts from Financial Management, Leadership and Organizational Behaviour, Business Law and Ethics, Operations Management, Human Resource Management, and Marketing Management to a practical or research-based problem. The capstone emphasizes strategic decision-making, innovative problem-solving, and professional presentation of findings in a manner consistent with global business standards.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
By the end of this course, students will:
•	Demonstrate mastery of key concepts in core business administration disciplines.
•	Apply theoretical and practical knowledge to solve business problems.
•	Develop strategic recommendations for business operations, growth, and sustainability.
•	Enhance skills in research, data analysis, and evidence-based decision-making.
•	Communicate project findings effectively in written and oral formats.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion, students will be able to:
•	Synthesize knowledge from diverse business administration disciplines into actionable insights.
•	Conduct thorough research and analysis on a chosen business problem or opportunity.
•	Propose innovative solutions and strategies backed by data and theoretical frameworks.
•	Prepare a professional-level capstone report with practical implications for businesses.
•	Exhibit leadership, critical thinking, and collaborative skills in project execution.

CERTIFICATION LEVEL:
Licentiate Certified Business Administrator (LCBA)

EXAMINATION TYPE:
Business Administration Intermediate Examinations (BAIE)

EXAMINATION LEVEL:
Knowledge Level Examinations (KLE)

COURSE CODE, CREDIT UNITS & PASS MARK:
BAIE107 – 9 Credit Units – 50%

COURSE OUTLINE

1.	Capstone Overview and Proposal Development
•	Introduction to the Capstone Project
•	Selecting a business problem or opportunity
•	Drafting the project proposal

2.	Research Methodology and Data Collection
•	Understanding research designs and methods
•	Data sources: primary vs. secondary
•	Techniques for data collection and validation

3.	Integration of Core Disciplines
•	Application of Financial Management principles
•	Leadership and Organizational Behaviour strategies
•	Business Law and Ethics considerations

4.	Strategic Analysis and Recommendations
•	Operations Management tools for efficiency
•	Human Resource strategies for talent management
•	Marketing plans for business growth

5.	Report Writing and Presentation
•	Structuring the capstone report
•	Developing visual aids and presentations
•	Presentation delivery techniques

CASE STUDIES AND PRACTICAL APPLICATION
•	Case Study 1: Financial Risk Mitigation: Analyze a real-world scenario where financial strategies were implemented to reduce risk.
•	Case Study 2: Organizational Change Management: Examine how leadership principles facilitated a successful organizational transformation.
Practical Application:
•	Develop a comprehensive business plan addressing a specific issue.
•	Simulate a boardroom presentation for stakeholders based on capstone findings.

TEMPLATE FOR THE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION CAPSTONE PROJECT FOR THE LCBA

Title Page:
•	Project Title
•	Student’s Name
•	Course Code and Title
•	Date

Abstract:
•	Summary of the project objectives, methodology, key findings, and recommendations.

Chapter 1: Introduction
•	Background of the study
•	Statement of the problem
•	Objectives of the project
•	Research questions or hypotheses

Chapter 2: Literature Review
•	Theoretical frameworks
•	Review of relevant studies and concepts

Chapter 3: Methodology
•	Research design
•	Data collection methods
•	Analytical tools used

Chapter 4: Findings and Analysis
•	Presentation of data
•	Interpretation and discussion of findings

Chapter 5: Recommendations and Conclusion
•	Strategic solutions
•	Implications for business practice
•	Areas for further research

References:
•	Cited works in APA 7th edition style

Appendices:
•	Supporting materials such as surveys, charts, or interview transcripts

REVIEW QUESTIONS
•	What are the key components of a business capstone project?
•	How can knowledge from Financial Management be applied to a capstone project?
•	Describe the importance of ethical considerations in project research.
•	What strategies can be used to align Human Resource Management with project objectives?
•	Discuss the role of Marketing Management in addressing business challenges.