Senior Capstone: Social Sciences Study Management
In this course, students will learn to manage projects through the four quarters of the QMSS quadrant: Question, Method, Study, Solution. In this capstone experience, students work as teams on projects addressing social science questions using both consultant and analyst roles. The course includes feedback and support through weekly project management training sessions. QMSS 451 has enforced prerequisites of QMSS 201 and QMSS 301. This course is intended for seniors and requires that the student has declared the QMSS minor. Click here for QMSS 451 in the LSA Course Guide.
Important registration information regarding QMSS 451 for Fall 2025:
- If you plan to take QMSS 451 next semester, in Fall 2025, please complete this form!
- If you have previously filled this out, you will need to do so again as the days and times of QMSS 451 sections are updated!
- If you are a senior that needs to take QMSS 451 in order to graduate in December 2025, you must fill out the form to guarantee a seat.
- Registration for QMSS 451 is restricted for declared QMSS minors and done by departmental permission only. This means you will not be able to register for 451 during your registration appointment yourself -- you will need to be issued a course permission by the QMSS Program Manager, Caitlin Posillico.
- All permissions for QMSS 451 will be sent on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
- If you still need to declare your minor, sign up for an advising appointment ASAP here: QMSS Advising Appointment System.
- We are currently offering 1 section of QMSS 451 for Fall 2025 (click here for a link to the LSA Course Guide page for QMSS 451):
- Monday/Wednesday 2:30-4pm
- The form will ask that you confirm your availability for the section we are offering.
- We currently cannot guarantee that everyone that requests a permission for QMSS 451 in Fall 2025 will receive one based on demand and enrollment capacities for the course. If we see that demand exceeds enrollment capacity, we will create an internal waitlist and notify you if you are placed on it on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. We currently plan to offer at least 2 sections of QMSS 451 during the Winter 2026 semester to accommodate students graduating at the end of the Winter or Spring/Summer 2026 term.
- Reach out to Caitlin Posillico at qmss.program@umich.edu for questions about QMSS 451.
Click here to view the QMSS 451 Flyer
