This course focuses on the most valuable types of corporate sources using all formats. An equally important focus of the course is the development of communication skills to meet information needs with the appropriate sources using critical thinking and value-added strategies. Issues concerning access to business and industry information and future trends are examined. This course includes instruction in web site design and creation, selection and evaluation of web content, and web site management in the context or organizational knowledge management and competitive intelligence needs. Students will complete a capstone proposal and project in a particular subject area of interest related to their work or reflecting one of the subject areas of the certificate curriculum.
Students are responsible for selecting an approved faculty member to supervise the project.
Emphasis will be placed on the quality and professionalism of research, critical and creative thinking, management, technical analysis, and on the quality of the student's writing. LIS 4700 Special Topics - check LIS website for current special topics. Consult the Extended Learning and University of Denver catalogs for authoritative course information, including course delivery mode. Not all courses are available to virtual students. KM scholars are required to consult with the LIS faculty during selection of electives.