College of Business
Program Goals and Student Learning Outcomes
As of 07/21/2006
Department: Accountancy, Finance & Entrepreneurship
Program: B.S.B.A. Accounting
Program Goals:
Our graduates will be:
1. Decision makers who have an intermediate-level ability to incorporate economic, financial and ethical considerations in making decisions.
2. Effective communicators.
3. Skilled at an intermediate-level in the use of specific accounting content areas.
4. Aware of the cultural competencies expected of accounting professionals in business environments.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Our graduates will be able to:
1. Analyze and solve intermediate-level accounting problems using critical thinking skills.
2. Understand and use key economic criteria for making effective intermediate-level decisions.
3. Understand and use at an intermediate-level, the information on company financial statements.
4. Understand fundamental ethical and legal principles and apply this understanding to intermediate-level decision making situations.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of the use of technology, its applications, and analytical tools for intermediate-level problem solving.
6. Exhibit effective written communication skills.
7. Exhibit effective oral communication skills.
8. Employ electronic communication technology.
9. Demonstrate skills in and knowledge of financial, managerial and taxation.
10. Show that they have been successfully involved in professional organizations through employment, internships, mentoring, student
organization activities or other approved professional involvement.
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8/1/2006
Office of Assessment