BUS502 Critical Thinking
BUS502 Critical Thinking
Critical thinking is the disciplined process of actively conceptualizing, analyzing, and evaluating information to guide belief and action.
In business, you will find this skill essential for making sound decisions, solving complex problems, and navigating the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
In this course, you will develop your ability to think logically, analyze arguments, and evaluate evidence.
The course covers key topics such as logical reasoning, cognitive biases, argument analysis, and evidence evaluation.
You will learn techniques for questioning assumptions, recognizing fallacies, and constructing valid arguments.
Through lectures, class discussions, case studies, and practical exercises, you will hone your critical thinking skills and apply them to real-world business scenarios.
This course equips you with fundamental critical thinking skills that will enhance your decision-making capabilities and analytical prowess throughout your academic and professional career.
DURATION
This course is worth two (2) semester credit hours
Assessment
Online Exam
- Description: The questions in the exam relate to the lecture content and readings.
- Weight: This assessment task is worth 10% of your final grade.
- Length: You have 90 minutes to complete the 50-question exam. You may reattempt it up to two times.
Discussion
- Description: Engage in an asynchronous, one-on-one discussion with your professor about the coursework and its implications for practice.
- Weight: This assessment task is worth 20% of your final grade.
- Length: Each contribution to the discussion should be between 100-150 words. The discussion will run for 7 iterations.
Report
- Description: Choose a topic from the list provided or suggest one to your professor that is relevant to the course.
- Weight: This assessment task is worth 35% of your final grade.
- Length: 1,750-2,250 words (excluding appendices and references).
Presentation
- Description: Live present your report, including findings and recommendations.
- Weight: This assessment task is worth 20% of your final grade.
- Length: 8-10 minutes.
Viva voce
- Description: Defend the findings of your report/presentation in the context of this course.
- Weight: This assessment task is worth 15% of your final grade.
- Length: 15 minutes.
Related Courses
- Pre-requisites – none
- Co-requisites – none
- Exclusions – none
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Analyze and evaluate arguments by identifying premises, conclusions, and logical structures.
- Apply logical reasoning techniques to solve complex business problems and make informed decisions.
- Identify and mitigate common cognitive biases and logical fallacies in business contexts.
- Construct well-reasoned arguments and effectively communicate analytical findings in both written and verbal formats.
Graduates of this course are eligible for the Professional Certificate in Critical Thinking from Cedar Mountains University.
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