GBM6330

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Hello student of GBM6330E!

Are you still deciding whether or not to take this class and wondering what kind of assignments it entails? Well, look no further! As a past student of GBM6330E, I am here to explain the different evaluations and give you a quick outlook on what you should expect!

The evaluations are composed of three main components:

1. Case studies
2. Class participation
3. Final project

Case studies:

Case studies are related to the invited speaker. First, the guest lecturer will introduce their topic in one class (see Jane’s article) and the students will make a case study on that topic in the next. Unlike other courses, all case studies presented in class will be ranked from the best to the worst case study, with the best receiving the highest grade, and the worst receiving the lowest grade. Thus, it is crucial to make your case study stand out from the others by making it more interesting, interactive, and engaging! I found that the easiest way to make a case study stand out was to pick a relevant article. Choosing an article that can spark conversations and is already interesting on its own is super important! Pro-tip: Start by searching for articles that are the most-cited, as they are likely to be popular for a reason. You must think about why that is the most relevant paper you found on the discussed topic. Furthermore, throughout the semester, each student will do three different case studies in three different formats: written, video presentation, and classic oral presentation. 

Class participation:

This class also encourages active engagement, so class participation is paramount! This usually includes asking pertinent questions about other people’s case studies. These questions can be asked in person or on sli.do (a website used for audience interactions where questions can be bumped up for more visibility). Participation is also about active engagement outside of class hours! This course aims to create social engagement, mainly on X (formerly known as Twitter). By initiating conversations about this class on social media platforms, we will be able to extend its reach beyond the school curriculum. 

Final project:

The final project is on a relevant topic of your choice. The catch is that this course requires originality. In other words, students must get creative. For example, a past student had forced a first-person perspective upon their audience, making the audience feel as if they were themselves part of a clinical trial group. 

Another student used editing software and AI to create a punchy video. Other students made podcasts, poems, whiteboard illustrations, visualizers, etc. If I had to describe the final project in one sentence, it would be: Keep it punchy! 

Hope to see you become part of an incredible and interactive class! While it can be challenging, the experience is incredibly rewarding!

Cheers,

Alyssa-Jayne Tain

A proud alumna of GBM6330E