MBA: Learning Goals and Objectives

Learning Goals are the desired educational outcomes we want for our students, i.e., the skills and knowledge you will obtain from our program. These outcomes flow directly from our mission and include:

1. Broad Core of Business Knowledge
   MBA graduates will master a broad core of business knowledge and be able to integrate and apply this knowledge to business situations requiring interdisciplinary and global perspectives.
   Learning Objectives:
   • MBA graduates will be able to demonstrate competency in the underlying concepts, theory and tools taught in the core curriculum of our MBA program
   • MBA graduates will be able to use their knowledge of different business disciplines to identify, analyze, and recommend solutions to complex business problems requiring interdisciplinary and global perspectives
2. Analytical and Critical Thinking Skills
   MBA graduates will possess the highly developed analytical and critical thinking skills needed by middle and upper-level managers.
   Learning Objectives:
   • MBA graduates will acquire the analytical and critical thinkingskills needed to identify, analyze, and evaluate alternative solutions to business problems
   • MBA graduates will develop the skills needed to craft and implement strategic and tactical plans
   • MBA graduates will be able to articulate and defend their analysis and recommended solutions to a business audience
3. Research Skills
   MBA graduates will possess the research skills necessary to study business problems and evaluate the impact of managerial actions.
   Learning Objectives:
   • MBA graduates will be proficient in data collection using surveys, electronic databases, the World Wide Web, library, and other sources
   • MBA graduates will be adept at creating and interpreting statistical and financial tables and spreadsheets
   • MBA graduates will have the ability to write and present comprehensive research reports, appropriately presenting facts, analysis, and conclusions
4. Interpersonal Skills
   MBA graduates will possess the interpersonal skills needed to be effective managers and leaders.
   Learning Objectives:
   • MBA graduates will be skilled at leadership, team building, interpersonal influence, and the management of change
   • MBA graduates will be able to communicate and work effectively with others in work settings involving cultural and demographic diversity
5. Value System
   MBA graduates will be able to evaluate the ethical and societal implications of managerial decisions.
   Learning Objectives:
   • MBA graduates will be able to identify the important ethical dilemmas facing business enterprises, analyze them from multiple ethical and stakeholder perspectives, and recommend appropriate resolutions to these dilemmas
   • MBA graduates will be able to identify and evaluate the economic, social, and environmental tradeoffs resulting from business decisions