Undergraduate Curriculum Outcomes*

Communication - the ability to convey information and ideas effectively

Upon completion of the CBA undergraduate program students will be able to:

• Deliver effective oral presentations

• Create well-written business reports

• Use communication to work effectively with others in a business context

• Use communication technologies and tools professionally and appropriately 

• Adapt communication style to diverse audiences. 

Decision Making and Critical Thinking – the ability to evaluate alternatives and understand the ramifications of those alternatives within a given business context

Upon completion of the CBA undergraduate program students will be able to:

• Identify problems

• Acquire appropriate information to frame business decisions

• Develop alternative approaches or solutions

• Evaluate the potential impact of alternatives

Global Context of Business – the ability to integrate global perspectives in business decisions

        Upon completion of the CBA undergraduate program students will be able to:

• Recognize the role of cultural diversity in business decisions

• Analyze the global impact of political, social, economic, and legal issues on business decisions

Major Competency - proficiency in the primary functional area of study

        Upon completion of the CBA undergraduate program students will be able to:

• Understand current business practices in the primary functional area

• Apply functional area concepts and decision-making techniques and tools appropriately

• Incorporate concepts from other functional business area into the primary area

Social Responsibility - the ability to consider the effects of business decisions on the entire social system

        Upon completion of the CBA undergraduate program students will be able to:

• Demonstrate an awareness of social and ethical responsibilities

• Recognize the importance of standards of ethical business conduct

• Recognize and analyze the ecological, social, and economic implications of business decisions

 *Developed by faculty with input from students, alumni, and business community. Adopted by faculty vote on January 21, 2010.