Accreditation Information

 

Program-Level Learning Objectives

The following student competencies were identified by the faculty of the College of Management as being the most important for our graduates’ success in the business administration and accounting degree programs.

STUDENT COMPETENCIES – GENERAL

The following student competencies were identified by the faculty of the College of Management as being the most important for our graduates’ success in the business administration and accounting degree programs.

Program-Level Learning Objective 1 (Communications)

Students should be able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms.  Specifically, students’ oral communications should be:

  • Clear
  • Cogent
  • Cohesive (flows well)
  • Presented with confidence and presence
  • Sound under questioning

Written communication skills as demonstrated by students’ ability to show proper use of language by demonstrating (as appropriate):

  • Syntactic variety
  • Few problems with word choice
  • Few problems with grammar
  • Few problems with spelling or punctuation
  • Acknowledgment the ideas of others

Program-Level Learning Objective 2 (Basic Quantitative)

Students should be able to demonstrate basic computation skills to solve problems.  Specifically students should be able to:

  • Define a problem by identifying what is known and what is unknown
  • Identify and collect data related to finding the unknown
  • Determine what data are relevant to solving the problem and what data are not
  • Apply appropriate computations to solving the problem
  • Make a good case for a solution to the problem

Program-Level Learning Objective 3 (Critical Thinking)

Students should be able to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to a problem.  Specifically, students should be able to:

  • Define the problem by describing it (what is wrong in the present situation) and identifying its source
  • Establish criteria for a good solution to the problem
  • Propose possible solutions to the problem
  • Evaluate the possible solutions against the criteria
  • Determine the best solution
  • Make a case for the proposed solution to the problem

Program-Level Learning Objective 4 (Professionalism)

Students should be able to demonstrate proper business acumen and decorum in professional interactions and respond appropriately to business situations.  Specifically, students should be able to:

  • Manage impressions by way of interpersonal communication skills, demeanor, and dress
  • Engage in conversations on a wide variety of topics, including but not limited to business topics
  • Demonstrate a high level of business acumen

Program-Level Learning Objective 5 (Ethics)

Students should be able to recognize and respond thoughtfully to situations that present ethical dilemmas.  Specifically, students should be able to:

  • Identify ethical dilemmas
  • Demonstrate a willingness to confront ethical dilemmas
  • Identify the social responsibilities of business organizations
  • Apply ethical principles to business situations

Program-Level Learning Objective 6 (Information and Business Technology)

Students should be able to utilize and analyze computer information systems.  Specifically, students should be able to:

  • Demonstrate the ability to use an information system 
  • Manipulate data utilizing a software application
  • Utilize a software application package as a tool in solving business problems.
  • Indentify infrastructure needs and information requirements for various business situations

Program-Level Learning Objective 7 (Global Awareness)

Students should be able to respond effectively to the impacts of globalization on business.  Specifically, students should be able to:

  • Identify differences between business cultures both here and abroad
  • Define globalization of logistics, competition, and markets

Program-Level Learning Objective 8 (Diversity)

Students should be able to analyze the impacts of diversity in all its forms on business and business practices.  Specifically, students should be able to:

  • Work effectively in diverse teams
  • Interpret and evaluate the historical, social, political, economic and cultural sources of diversity
  • Define organizational diversity and its link to organizational strength.

STUDENT COMPETENCIES – DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC

A.  Accounting

Students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the technical skills of accounting.  Specifically, students should be able to:

  • Apply authoritative guidelines to an accounting problem.
  • Prepare and analyze financial statements.
  • Identify and use relevant information for decision making.

Students should be able to analyze and use the technologies of accounting information systems(AIS). Specifically, students should be able to:

  • Identify basic business processes and major components of transaction cycles.
  • Evaluate controls within AIS.
  • Interpret documentation for AIS.
  • Effectively utilize a computerized accounting system.

Students should be able to identify and apply accountants’ legal responsibilities in a variety of accounting related situations dealing with tax and audit issues.  Specifically, students should be able to:

  • Describe the legal and regulatory environment for accountants

  • Identify the role of accountants in fraud detection and prevention

B.  Business Administration

Students should be able to utilize the concepts, procedures, and regulations applicable to a range of business processes including accounting, economics, finance, marketing, information technology, supply chain management, and human resource management. Specifically, students should be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of business and management processes from the area foundations.
  • Utilize information from the business foundation areas to solve problems
  • Effective articulate business principles and concepts in problem identification and resolution.

 

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