Business Administration, B.A.

Learning Goals and Student Learning Outcomes

The following goals and learning outcomes have been established for students pursuing a degree in business administration:

Problem solving and critical thinking skills

• Effectively use quantitative/analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills in a business situation

Interpersonal relations

• Motivate self and others to achieve group and organizational goals
• Diagnose and resolve conflict in group and organizational settings

Ethical awareness

• Demonstrate an awareness of ethical issues and responsibilities

Functional knowledge

• Understand and appreciate the principles and roles of each of the major business disciplines and the interrelationships of these disciplines within a strategic framework

Multicultural awareness

• Appreciate diversity and understand how workforce and market diversity challenge, benefit and influence the activities of the organization

Information technology skills

• Use information technology to support business analysis and operations

Global awareness

• Understand the impact of the global economy and business environment

Economic and legal environment knowledge

• Demonstrate knowledge about the economic and legal environments in which business operates

Communications skills

• Demonstrate knowledge and skills to communicate effectively about business issues using written and oral communications