Quick Answer
The Capstone is the mandatory final course of every master's program at MUST University, taken over a 15-week semester rather than the 5-week terms used for other courses, and only released once the student has completed all other courses in the program. It is worth 3 credits in most master's programs, and 6 credits in the Master's in Legal Studies with an Emphasis in International Law and the Master's in Organizational Psychology.
How It Works
The Capstone is the course that closes out every master's program at MUST University, bringing together the knowledge gained throughout the course of study in a final project. Unlike the other courses, which are organized into 5-week terms (Term A, B, and C), the Capstone is taken over a single 15-week semester.
The Capstone is only released after the student successfully completes all other courses in their program. It cannot be taken alongside other courses or ahead of schedule.
The number of Capstone credits varies by program. In most master's programs at MUST University, it is worth 3 credits; in the Master's in Legal Studies with an Emphasis in International Law and the Master's in Organizational Psychology, it is worth 6 credits. The table below shows the Capstone course and the credits for each program:
| Program | Capstone Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Master's in Business Administration | Business Administration Capstone (CAP599) | 3 |
| Master's in Business Development and Innovation | Business Development and Innovation Capstone (BSI690) | 3 |
| Master's in Emergent Technologies in Education | Emergent Technologies in Education Capstone (EDU689) | 3 |
| Master's in Healthcare Management | Healthcare Management Capstone (HCA700) | 3 |
| Master's in International Business | International Business Capstone (MAN730) | 3 |
| Master's in Legal Studies with an Emphasis in International Law | International Law Capstone (LAW700) | 6 |
| Master's in Organizational Psychology | Organizational Psychology Capstone (PSY600) | 6 |
For practical guidance on how to structure your Capstone (choosing a topic, methodology, presenting to the review committee, and support materials available in the Learning Management System (LMS)), see the article "How the Capstone Works" in the Knowledge Base.
The Capstone also has its own fee, charged per credit, which is separate from the program's regular tuition. See the amounts in the article "Capstone Fee".
Deadlines and Rules
- The Capstone can only be taken after successfully completing all other courses in the program.
- The Capstone may be repeated only once. The full course repeat rules, including what happens if you fail again, are in the article "Course Repeats in MUST Programs".
- As with the other graduate courses at MUST University, the Capstone requires a minimum grade of "B" to be considered passing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many credits does the Capstone in my master's program have?
It depends on the program: 3 credits in most master's programs at MUST University, and 6 credits in the Master's in Legal Studies with an Emphasis in International Law and the Master's in Organizational Psychology. See the table in the "How It Works" section of this article.
Can I take the Capstone at the same time as other courses in my program?
No. The Capstone is only released after all other courses in the program have been successfully completed.
Why does the Capstone last longer than the other courses in the master's program?
Because, unlike the other courses, which are organized into 5-week terms, the Capstone is taken over a full 15-week semester.
What happens if I fail the Capstone?
The Capstone can be repeated once. See the full rules, including what happens if you fail again, in the article "Course Repeats in MUST Programs".
Where can I find guidance on how to do my Capstone, such as topic, methodology, and presentation?
In the article "How the Capstone Works" in the Knowledge Base, and in the materials available in the course's Learning Management System (LMS).
Didn't Work? Do This
| Situation | What to Do |
|---|---|
| I don't know how many credits the Capstone in my program is worth | Check the table in this article or open a ticket with the Registrar's Office stating your program. |
| I don't know if I can already enroll in the Capstone | Open a ticket with the Registrar's Office to confirm whether all other courses in your program have already been completed. |
| I failed the Capstone and don't know what to do | Open a ticket with the Registrar's Office or speak with your program's Coordinator to confirm the conditions for repeating it. |
| Nothing worked | Open a ticket with the Registrar's Office by email at registrar@mustedu.com, describing your question about the Capstone. |
See Also
In the Knowledge Base
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