CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (COBA)
MASTERS of BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)
Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the MBA program of the College of Business Administration at Cal State
San Marcos will be able to demonstrate mastery critical business concepts in terms
what they are expected to know (knowledge), what they are expected to be able to
do (skills), and how they are expected to act (behaviors). Specifically:
1. Knowledge
1.1. Demonstrate knowledge of core business concepts, models, and theories in
the areas of management, marketing, operations management, management
information systems, accounting, and finance.
1.2. Select the proper tactical tools, theories and methodologies to use for
approaching solutions to strategic problems.
2. Skills
2.1. Apply knowledge of tactical tools, theories, and methodologies in solving
business problems through rigorous case studies and projects.
2.2. Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to critical argument and decisions.
2.3. Present data-driven decisions through effective oral and written
communication
3. Behaviors
3.1. Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively in team projects as
participants and as leaders
3.2. Identify potential areas of ethical conflicts and offer solutions to them,
3.3. Evaluate the ramifications of strategic decisions in a global context.
Course
BA 500
ACCT 502
FIN 502
MKTG 502
MGMT 502
OM 502
MIS 502
BA 602
MGMT 602
BA 604
ACCT 602
MKTG 602
FIN 602
MGMT 604
MGMT 606
MIS 612
OM 612
OM 614
MIS 614
MIS 616
MKTG 612
GBM 612
MKTG 614
FIN 612
OM 616
GBM 614
BA 675
BA 685
GBM 685
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