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  • LEARNING OBJECTIVES

    Accounting | Economics | Finance | ISDS | Management | Marketing | MBA | MPA

    Accounting

    Bachelor of Science
    1. Technical competence in financial accounting, taxation, and auditing.
    2. Proficiency in accounting technologies.
    3. Demonstrate research skills.
    4. Create well-written documents on accounting topics.
    5. Deliver an effective oral presentation on an accounting topic.
    6. defend proposed solutions to accounting problems.
    7. Work effectively in a team environment to generate an acceptable solution to an accounting problem.
    8. Work productively and professionally with co-workers and supervisors to accomplish job tasks.
    Master of Science
    1. Deliver an effective oral presentation on an accounting topic.
    2. Create well-written documents on accounting topics.
    3. Technical competence in financial accounting, taxation, and auditing.
    4. Deliver an effective oral presentation on an accounting topic and incorporate appropriate technologies to enhance the effectiveness of the presentation.
    Doctor of Philosphy
    1. Demonstrate the ability to conduct original research.
    2. Demonstrate technical competence in identified specialty area.
    3. Demonstrate the ability to teach an introductory accounting course.
    4. Weigh the significance of key assumptions used in decision-making scenarios.
    5. Defend proposed solutions to accounting problems.

    Economics

    Bachelor of Science - Economics
    1. Identify the role of supply and demand in a market economy.
    2. Identify the necessary conditions for market economies to function well.
    3. Discuss market system advantages and pricing.
    4. Understanding of the economic role of government policy and the Federal Reserve
    5. Define and analyze economic problems using algebraic and statistical methods.
    6. Identify the benefits and costs of a global economy.
    Bachelor of Science - International Trade and Finance
    1. Identify the role of supply and demand in a market economy.
    2. Identify the necessary conditions for market economies to function well.
    3. Discuss market system advantages and pricing.
    4. Understanding of the economic role of government policy and the Federal Reserve.
    5. Identify policy options and their effectiveness.
    6. Understanding importance of international relations to trade and finance.
    Master of Science
    1. Understanding of economic theory and econometrics.
    2. Apply econometric tools to problems encountered in government and business.
    3. Capable of reading the professional literature.
    4. Develop professional writing and presentation skills.
    Doctor of Philosophy
    1. Comprehensive knowledge of economic theory and econometrics and a specialized area within economics.
    2. Capable of reading professional literature.
    3. Conduct original research.
    4. Develop professional writing and presentation skills.
    5. Prepared to teach economics on the university level.

    Finance

    Bachelor of Science
    1. Obtain a broad functional knowledge of basic theory and practice of finance.
    2. Access and analyze financial statements to evaluate the financial health of the firm and the strategies it employs to create value for its shareholders.
    3. Develop and apply financial modeling skills for the valuation of the firm and of individual capital assets, securities, and other investment vehicles.
    4. Through experiential learning, apply principles of asset allocation and diversification to formulate portfolio strategies.
    5. Understand and apply various measures to evaluate portfolio performance.
    6. Demonstrate effective skills in written and oral communication, and in teamwork.
    Master of Science
    1. Obtain advanced knowledge in at least one area of finance.
    2. Express technical proficiency in the application of financial information technology.
    3. Demonstrate effective skills in written and oral communication, and in teamwork / collaborative projects.
    4. Discuss the valuation and risk associated with assets and liabilities in at least one area of finance.
    5. Demonstrate effective skills in written and oral communication, and in teamwork / collaborative projects.
    Doctor of Philosophy
    1. Critically analyze the extant literature and empirical evidence of the theory of finance.
    2. Apply his or her knowledge of extant literature to devise and execute new research.
    3. Communicate knowledge of finance both orally and in writing.
    4. Demonstrate functional knowledge of finance through effective teaching.

    Information Systems & Decision Sciences

    Bachelor of Science
    1. Support a successful analysis, design and implementation of an IT project.
    2. Analyze the facts, obtain user requirements, design a system meeting these requirements and implement the system.
    3. Communicate clearly and effectively in both writing and oral presentations.
    4. Work effectively as a team leader.
    5. Understand the role of database management systems.
    6. Understanding of the principles of telecommunications design.
    Doctor of Philosophy
    1. Teach ISDS (or equivalent) undergraduate and graduate programs.
    2. Do a literature search, formulate a research idea and describe a select and appropriate research methodology.
    3. Know the history of Information Systems, the main streams of research and future trends.
    4. Critically analyze research papers.
    5. Use the appropriate research methodology.
    6. Conduct research and produce high-quality papers in top-tier conferences and journals.

    Management

    Bachelor of Science
    1. The student can evaluate the firm's competitive environment.
    2. The student can evaluate firm resources and capabilities.
    3. The student can identify important managerial issues.
    4. The student can address issues of implementation.
    5. The student can effectively communicate managerial issues and arguments.
    Doctor of Philosophy
    1. Master the content of management theory.
    2. Master the content of management research methodology.
    3. Conduct management research.
    4. Communicate management research results in writing and in presentations.
    5. Teach undergraduate management courses.

    Marketing

    Bachelor of Science
    1. Demonstrate understanding of market segmentation and targeting.
    2. Demonstrate understanding of consumer behavior.
    3. Demonstrate understanding of marketing research and ethical considerations in marketing.
    4. Demonstrate understanding of relationship management.
    5. Demonstrate understanding of strategic planning.
    6. Demonstrate understanding of global marketing.
    Doctor of Philosophy
    1. Have command of major theoretical and conceptual issues identified in marketing seminars.
    2. Have command of topic literature search and synthesis.
    3. Have command of design and execution of academic marketing research.
    4. Execute an academic marketing research project and write a cogent paper on this topic.

    Master of Business Administration

    Master of Business Administration
    1. Critical Think/Problem Solving: Graduates have mastery of the principles of business management and are able to understand the causes of an organization's historic performance as a basis for predicting future performance.
    2. Critical Think/Problem Solving: Graduates have knowledge and understanding of the analytical techniques needed to make strategic and operational management decisions.
    3. Critical Think/Problem Solving: Graduates are able to apply critical thinking and problem solving knowledge and skills in business and management context.
    4. Global Perspective: Graduates have a global perspective and an awareness of how cultural differences impact business.
    5. Leadership & Teamwork: Graduates are able to work and lead effectively in a team-based environment.
    6. Professionalism: Graduates demonstrate professional conduct, polish and effective communication skills.

    Master of Public Administration

    Master of Public Administration
    1. Student will master the management of public service organizations, including human resource management, budgeting and finance, and information management.
    2. Student will master the application of quantitative and qualitative analysis, including policy and program formulation, decision-making, and problem-solving.
    3. Student will understand the public policy and organizational environment in which they work, including economic institutions, political institutions, and organizational structure.
    4. Student will master an area of specialization as chosen by the student with consent of program Student will appreciate to use skills to act ethically and effectively.