Accounting

Program Outcomes

Intended Student Learning Outcomes—College of Business—IACBE Accredited Programs

Mission of College of Business: The Mission of the College of Business is to enable graduates to meet the challenges of the dynamic and complex business environment. Our quality-focused, market-driven and rigorous program curricula will establish and enhance core business knowledge and the ability to anticipate and react to societal changes, as well as provide students with technological proficiency, the ability to make ethical decisions and the communication skills that embody the professional acumen graduates need to make positive contributions to their chosen fields.

Broad-Based Student Learning Goals of College of Business

• Students will acquire the relevant disciplinary knowledge and competencies appropriate to their programs of study.
• Students will demonstrate behaviors and attitudes that promote success in the workplace.
• Students will demonstrate effective communication (both written and oral), including the use of technology, in various environments and situations.
• Students will acquire critical thinking skills including analysis and synthesis both within the career field and for the purpose of lifelong learning.
• Students will acquire relevant knowledge, which includes an understanding of cultural, social, political and global issues.
• Students will acquire the knowledge and demonstrate the ability to follow and support the ethical standards of their profession.

Broad-Based Operational Goals of College of Business

• The College of Business will offer significant project-based and active learning opportunities for students.
• The College of Business will offer highly effective programs and delivery systems degree that prepare students to be career ready.
• The College of Business will provide students opportunity to advance critical thinking skills and the use of technology.
• The College of Business will attract and retain career-oriented faculty who are experts in their field.

General Program ISLOs

Bachelor of Business Administration

• Students will be able to demonstrate effective problem-solving skills which are applicable to the field of study, the workplace and other life situations.
• Students will be able to explain concepts, theories and practices in the principle functional areas and describe the interrelationships between the functional areas of business.
• Students will be able to use advanced technology in support of business administration and decision-making.
• Students will be able to examine political, economic, social, technological, environmental and legal factors in view of ethics and corporate social responsibility.
• Students will be able to describe the global environment and its impact on organization-wide decision-making.
• Students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in (written and oral communication) and use current technology in support of business administration and decision-making.

Accounting—Bachelor of Business Administration

• Students will be able to implement accounting concepts, principles, standards and processes.
• Students will be able to integrate technology into work processes.
• Students will be able to use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations or standards.
• Students will be able to examine the ethical obligations and responsibilities of members of the accounting profession.
• Students will be able to demonstrate the audit process from engagement planning through issuance of the report.
• Students will be able to compose reports that communicate the work done and resultant findings clearly and objectively.

Last updated on March 2, 2017

Outcomes Assessment Plan—March 2017

Master of Business Administration

Graduates of the MBA program will be able to:

• Communicate using the advanced oral and written communication skills necessary for success in the business environment.
• Apply standards of ethical and legal behaviors in a professional environment.
• Collect, interpret and analyze existing and/or original research, using quantitative and statistical tools and use in the decision-making process.
• Analyze the interrelatedness of market, economic, social and political trends, and their impact on a global environment.
• Analyze the strategic planning process and develop and assess strategic plans.
• Apply critical thinking skills to solve business problems.
• Analyze financial reports, risk management strategies and their impact on the decision-making process.
• Evaluate various leadership strategies and the implications of their use.
• Discuss problems from diverse perspectives and analyze the impact of individual and cultural differences on the business environment.
• Analyze the impact of information systems and technology on a business and demonstrate the ability to make effective information management decisions.
• Analyze the strategic impact of human resource development and management on a business.

MBA Program Outcomes Assessment Plan 2018

Program Performance

Public Disclosure of Student Achievement

In accordance with IACBE accreditation requirements and in an effort to measure student achievement, the College of Business at Baker College collects and reports program retention data. The 2019–2020 academic year’s data can be found using the link below.

Public Disclosure of Student Achievement 2019–2020

For more information about the IACBE’s Public Disclosure of Student Achievement requirements, please visit http://iacbe.org/accreditation/compliance/public-disclosures.