Strategic management tecep under review!

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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.

You just made my point. You did not fully read or comprehend my post. I was not referring to English Comp 102 or similar basic courses. Upper level coursework, culminating up to the capstone is different.

Many have failed the TECEP exam without direction. Especially those who did not have any work experience that they could pull from to help craft the essay responses. Since you have my notes and feedback it should prove easier for you. But cramming cliff notes for an exam doesn't prepare you for the day your supervisor walks up to your cubicle and asks you to prepare a draft marketing or business plan on a product/company he is looking to purchase. Simply because his manager is asking for it and he expects his direct reports to handle the grunt work. Or, your manager could request a cost analysis on outsourcing a department/division. Or, he/she may want you to prepare a risk assessment on opening a satellite office in another town/state/country; would you even know where to begin?

If you have a degree in business, you would be expected to know basic skills and be able to quickly supplement that skill set by drilling down on company specific needs/goals while on the job. I am speaking from my own experience here. These are some of the reasons why certain employees can demand a higher pay scale, fast tracked promotions, receive bonuses and/or company perks while others could not. These examples are what sets employees apart and allows for quick movement within company ranks. Without the proper skill set you're dead weight and first impressions tend to stick.