MBA Learning Goals and Objectives

COMMUNICATION
Learning Goal:
Students will be effective communicators of complex business analyses.
Learning Objectives:
1. Students will demonstrate effective written communication skills appropriate to the field of business.
Measured each Spring semester in INFS 6610.
2. Students will demonstrate effective oral communication skills appropriate to the field of business.
Measured each Spring semester in INFS 6610.
3. Students will use tools, analyses, and exhibits to effectively explain and discuss solutions to comprehensive business cases and/or problems.
Measured each Fall semester in MGMT 6650.

BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT AND MULTICULTURAL UNDERSTANDING
Learning Goal:
Students will be able to identify and understand the external factors affecting the business environment and their impact on organizations.
Learning Objectives:
1. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the impact of current events on business decisions.
Measured each Fall semester in MGMT 6650.
2. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the role cultural background and global environment play in business decisions.
Global environment component measured each Spring semester in ECON 6000.
Cultural background component measured each Fall semester in MGMT 6600.
3. Students will apply relevant ethical concepts in complex business situations.
Measured each Fall semester in MGMT 6600.
4. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the relationships among the functional areas of business in addressing management decision problems.
Measured each Fall semester in BUAD 6980.

CRITICAL ANALYSIS AND DECISION MAKING
Learning Goal:
Students will be able to solve complex business problems by developing a sound analysis of relevant factors.
Learning Objectives:
1. Students will demonstrate the ability to analyze data and generate potential alternatives to business problems.
Measured each Fall semester in BUAD 6980.
2. Students will demonstrate the ability to make well supported decisions in multiple objective/constraint environments.
Measured each Fall semester in MKT 6800.
3. Students will be able to model a business situation and use the model to analyze and suggest appropriate managerial action.
Measured each semester in QM 6770.

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