Learning Goals of Academic Programs in Business
Bachelor of Science in Business / Bachelor of Arts in Business (BSB/BAB)
- Competency Goal 1: Students will have fundamental business knowledge:
- Learning Objective 1: Students will be able to demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of the core business disciplines.
- Competency Goal 2: Students will possess ethical awareness
- Learning Objective 1: Students will be able to recognize ethical dilemmas.
- Learning Objective 2: Students will be able to propose solutions for ethical business situations.
- Learning Objective 3: Students will be able to explain the consequences of business decisions with ethical implications on all stakeholders.
- Competency Goal 3: Students will have practical business skills
- Learning Objective 1: Students will be able to demonstrate effective oral communication skills.
- Learning Objective 2: Students will be able to demonstrate effective written communication skills.
- Learning Objective 3: Students will be able to analyze business problems using appropriate software, data sources, and tools.
- Competency Goal 4: Students will have global awareness
- Learning Objective 1: Students will be able to identify the challenges of operating in a global environment.
- Learning Objective 2: Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of global business concepts.
- Competency Goal 5: Students will be critical thinkers.
- Learning Objective 1: Students will be able to apply skills and knowledge to solve business problems.
- Learning Objective 2: Students will be able to utilize logical reasoning to reach a conclusion.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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Goal 1: Body of knowledge in the various disciplines
Core Business Knowledge: Students will possess the current working body of knowledge in the business disciplines of Management, Marketing, Managerial Accounting, Managerial Economics, Corporate Finance, and Quantitative Management Science.
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COB shall be >= to the national mean on the ETS MFT.
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COB shall be >= the national mean on 3 of the 5 sub-groups.
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Goal 2: Decision-making and problem-solving using technology
MBA students will be able to use decision-making and problem-solving processes after identifying, analyzing, and applying relevant data in the analysis of business problems.
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Apply relevant evaluation tools for decision-making and problem-solving
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Perform an analysis of business problems
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Make facts-based decisions
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Goal 3: Written communication
Students will be able to effectively communicate ideas in writing.
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Reveals sound logic and organization.
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Exhibits a purpose and focus that is clear
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Develops ideas in a clear manner.
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Reveals a mastery of language, spelling, and grammar.
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Goal 4: Ethics
Students will be able to incorporate the various ethical perspectives into their decision-making and problem- solving processes after identifying, analyzing, and applying relevant data and information.
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Identifies dilemma
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Considers stakeholders
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Analyzes alternatives/consequences
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Describes a desired action
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Goal 5: Internationalization of business
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the impact of internationalization on businesses.
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Demonstrate an understanding of intercultural differences
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Evaluate business strategies in a global environment
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Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS)
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Goal 1: Equip students with technical skills relevant for businesses
• Objective 1: Use Information Systems concepts to address business problems -
Goal 2: Equip students with advanced data skills
• Objective 2: Model, monitor, and analyze data using various data analysis tools and methods -
Goal 3: Equip students with managerial and leadership skills
• Objective 3: Develop written and verbal communication skills
• Objective 4: Plan Information Systems projects
• Objective 5: Address complex issues in the global Information Systems context