Strategic management tecep under review!

[TESUAbroad]

In all fairness, although pricey, the actual capstone course would be a great asset to the business student; especially for those with out practical work experience. The course is quite thorough in learning strategic business management theory, as well as preparing the student to analyze, compare, plan and define various business models. Loads of reading/researching, critical thinking, analyzing data and writing which, in my opinion, together are a key skill set in any business environment. For those testing (or have tested) I would recommend a more affordable alternative through your local community college, the small business management course is a great complement for some of the same subject matter (ex swot analysis, marketing plan, business plan).

1. Reading? We've all been reading, it'd be almost impossible to graduate without reading
2. Research? I've done research for various classes and written dozens of research essays
3. Critical thinking? Plenty of classes make you think critically
4. Analyzing data - That's exactly what you're doing when you research and write an essay.
5. Writing? see points before

Basically, your argument is that because it is an informative and educational course, it shouldn't matter that people now have to pay up to $1500, and may have to graduate later due to scheduling. I heartily disagree, and also find it disparaging when it is asserted that self-learning is inferior to class-learning. It can be sure. You could just memorize and cram before a test, but you could also do that in a class environment and SO MANY do. Believe it or not, I've learned much more by being intrinsically motivated to do coursework, being able to complete it when I feel ready and having the goal in sight without a mountain of debt and endless bureaucracy looming before me.

I agree that it is a great business asset, that's why it's the capstone, and with self-learning, we can teach ourselves about it and take an exam for $150. For people who want to take the actual course, the choice has always been there.
However, now that they may take the TECEP away, there would no longer be a choice as it would be the only option.