The overall objectives of the School of Business are categorized into three areas: teaching, intellectual contribution, and service. Specific objectives in each area are as follows: Teaching:
- Focus on enhancing students' communication and problem solving skills and encouraging them to think both critically and creatively.
- Integrate technology into curriculum development and instruction delivery
- Encourage teamwork and the appreciation of diversity in group settings.
- Offer curriculum that reflects the latest developments in business.
- Provide students with the ability to achieve the highest level of success in their professional careers.
Intellectual Contribution:
- Commit to the intellectual development of both students and faculty.
- Encourage faculty to engage in research activities.
Service:
- Serve the School of Business; the University; the business community; academic and other professional organizations; and the local, state, national, and international communities.
OBJECTIVES OF THE COMMON PROFESSIONAL COMPONENT AND EACH SPECIALIZATION AREA
Common Professional Component
Students completing the common professional component will possess the broad skills necessary to effectively pursue their chosen specialization. The component provides a solid background in an organization's environment and operations and provides the analytical tools needed for problem solving and decision-making.
Students should be able to:
- Understand the environment and operations of an organization
- Be able to apply business-related analytical tools
- Be able to apply professional and personal self-management skills
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