Learning Goals

  • B.B.A. learning goals

    Goal 1: Students will have professional interpersonal skills.

    • Students will use inclusive communication methods in current and emerging spaces.
    • Students will develop skills to foster effective teams.
    • Students will engage in professional development activities.

    Goal 2: Students will demonstrate critical thinking skills.

    • Students will identify and solve business challenges using a critical thinking framework.
    • Students will apply ethical principles to business decisions.

    Goal 3: Students will possess technology and data analytics skills.

    • Students will identify, analyze and interpret data using suitable methods. 
    • Students will evaluate business situations using current and emerging technologies. 
    • Students will assess organizational performance using appropriate metrics. 

    Goal 4: Students will have knowledge of current and future issues facing business leaders.

    • Students will understand sustainable business practices.
    • Students will comprehend issues related to diversity and inclusion. 
    • Students will recognize global business challenges. 
  • Graduate learning goals

    Goal 1: Students will be knowledgeable about and be able to put into practice effective leadership skills.

    • Students will be able to formulate viable approaches for leading others. 
    • Students will effectively interact with their team members. 

    Goal 2: Students will be knowledgeable about and be able to put into practice effective communication skills.

    • Students will develop and demonstrate effective writing skills.
    • Students will develop and demonstrate effective oral and presentation skills.
    • Students will develop and demonstrate effective negotiation skills. 

    Goal 3: Students will gain knowledge and be proficient in strategic decision making.

    • Students will effectively evaluate and use data in their analysis of business situations.
    • Students will integrate functional business knowledge in their analysis of business situations. 
    • Students will be able to develop effective strategic plans to address business situations. 
  • Working hard will put you in the places you want to be. Trust the process, set goals and actively work toward what you want. Even if you feel like you are behind, keep moving forward. Hard work pays off in the end.

    Eric Isaksson, business analytics major

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