Program Objectives

• Communication: Graduates will show proficiency in written communication.
  Sample Objective Criteria:
  
  • Focus - The student’s purpose is clear. All parts of a writing assignment are clearly related to the main purpose. Thesis, topic sentences, and supporting statements are used effectively.
  • Development – The student’s evidence and reasoning are entirely appropriate to the intended audience and purpose, and, are richly developed.
  • Organization – The student’s sequence of ideas supports development of the writing assignment’s main idea; transitions and other features are used to reinforce organization.
  • Style – The student’s sentences are clear, effective, and coherent; vocabulary is broad. Tone, word choice, and syntax are appropriate for the writing assignment's audience and purpose.
  • Language Use and Mechanics – The student’s writing assignments are nearly free of errors of spelling, grammar, punctuation, word choice, and formatting.
    
    
• Information Technology: Graduates will be able to use current technologies to explore, analyze, and solve business problems.
  Sample Objective Criteria:
  
  • Students will analyze business data using data science tools.
  • Students will conduct IT system development.
  • Students will perform operations with business process management tools.
    
    
• Critical Thinking: Graduates will be able to apply theories and methods to solve problems within their respective disciplines.
  Sample Objective Criteria:
  
  • Students can translate the verbal statement of a problem into a linear programming statement.
  • Students can graph lines showing feasible area with linear programming and identify the optimal solution.
  • Students can interpret linear programming solution with computer output.
  • Students can make evidence-based decisions.
    
    
• Teamwork: Graduates will be able to work collaboratively to produce professional deliverables.
  Sample Objective Criteria (Teamwork):
  
  • Student participates regularly and demonstrates preparedness in project activities.
  • Student fulfills his/her role/duties.
  • Student works cooperatively with other members of the group and volunteers willingly to help with tasks.
  • Student listens to the ideas of others, considers their viewpoints and offers constructive feedback and suggestions.
  • Student takes part in setting group goals and agendas.
  • Student invests sufficient time and focus to work required to produce quality results.
  • Student engages positively with group members.
  • Student uses good problem-solving strategies to complete a task.
• Sample Objective Criteria (Professional Deliverables):
  • Student is able to present the project while making effective eye contact with the audience.
  • Student is able to stand up straight, and moves hands appropriately for emphasis.
  • Student's physical appearance and attire are appropriately professional.
  • Student uses a clear vocal tone and rhythm, so that all audience members can hear presentation.
  • Student pronounces mostly everything clearly and correctly.
  • Student uses visual aid showing effort. Visual aid improves overall presentation.
  • Student presents information in a logical, interesting sequence which audience can easily follow.
  • Student demonstrates full knowledge and can answer and elaborate on most/all questions asked.
  • Student makes recommendations based upon adequate evidence, analysis, and reasonable conclusions.

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• Goal 1: Our graduates will be effective communicators.
  • Objective 1: Our graduates will be able to demonstrate effective writing skills.
  • Objective 2: Our graduates will be able to demonstrate effective oral communication skills.
    
    
• Goal 2: Our graduates will be able to analyze factors that influence the organization.
  
  • Objective 1: Our graduates will be able to understand the role of strategic analysis in business today.
    
    
• Goal 3: Our graduates will have an understanding of effective leadership skills.
  • Objective 1: Our graduates will understand how to effectively lead a team.
    
    
• Goal 4: Our graduates will have an understanding of the following subjects:
  • Objective 1: Ethical responsibilities in organizations and society.
  • Objective 2: Legal responsibilities in organizations and society.
  • Objective 3: Financial theories, analysis, reporting and markets.
  • Objective 4: Creation of value through the integrated production and distribution of goods, services and information.
  • Objective 5: Quantitative business analysis as it supports decision-making processes.
  • Objective 6: Domestic and global economic environments.
  • Objective 7: Our students will have an understanding of how accounting controls may be integrated in a system of management controls.

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