1. Phase 1: Core Learning Goals & Objectives
Knowledge
Competencies
Breadth of Business Knowledge – (Core)
Analytical Competencies
Critical Thinking
Quantitative Reasoning
Information Literacy
Financial Literacy
Socio-Cultural
Global Learning
Ethical Reasoning
Team Effectiveness
Communication
Written Communications
Oral Communications
In the end, we developed and are proposing four learning goals and eleven learning objectives. These were are adapted from the AAC&U VALUE rubrics. As a reference, your packets include definitions and performance dimensions.
Consistent with the reasons for change, we believe these are program-level learning objectives that emphasize competencies and skills. We also think completing the assessment process will be considerably easier, more efficient, and more effective.
HOWEVER, we believe the four goals and eleven learning objectives only represent the baseline or the foundations for any high quality business education. In other words, these are minimum expectations for any business graduate. Although many would argue that achievement of the proposed learning objectives are critical, none of the proposed objectives or goals are unique from other high quality undergraduate business programs.