Program Goals and Student Learning Outcomes - College of Business and Economics (CBE)  

Program Goals and Student Learning Outcomes

Goal 1:  Equip students with conceptual and theoretical knowledge and applied skills in finance, accounting, operations and marketing to engage in evidence-based management decision-making

Program Student Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:

1.1   Identify and explain core theories of management.

1.2   Apply core theories of management to authentic business projects and organizations.

1.3   Apply advanced quantitative and qualitative data analysis techniques to support evidence-based decision making.

1.4   Demonstrate informed decision making through a synthesis of knowledge and methodologies from functional areas of business.

Goal 2: Prepare students for careers or further studies in business and management

Program Student Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:

2.1   Weigh the ethical, legal and social concerns of stakeholders in decision making, taking into account corporate responsibility, environmental sustainability and the regional and global nature of business.

2.2   Pursue further studies and/or professional careers or advancement.

Goal 3: Develop articulate, conscientious leaders and problem solvers who are committed to contributing to their fields and society

Program Student Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:

3.1   Engage in effective verbal and written communication using appropriate media and technology.

3.2   Think critically and creatively, conceptualizing real-world problems from different perspectives.

3.3   Work productively in and lead diverse professional teams, and solve problems collaboratively.

Goal 4: Provide students with a broad foundation in information literacy

Program Student Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:

4.1   Weigh evidence and arguments in a variety of resources.

4.2   Appreciate and engage in diverse modes of inquiry.

4.3   Properly document and synthesize existing scholarship and data, keep current with new technology and developments in their field and conduct independent research.