Outcomes & Continuous Improvement

Business Division Program Learning Outcomes 

Unless otherwise noted, PLOs are common across all four Business Division programs:
Business Administration, Accounting, International Business, and Finance. 

PLO #1 Core Knowledge and Skills

a. Demonstrate fundamental knowledge in core functional areas of business

b. Apply business research skills

c. Demonstrate competency in key accounting areas *

d. Demonstrate competency in key finance areas **

PLO #2 Critical Thinking

a. Creative evidence-based solutions to business problems or opportunities

PLO #3 Ethics

a. Evaluate the ethical implications of business practices

b. Determine appropriate response to a business situation in light of professional standards *

PLO #4 Communication

a. Produce effective written business reports

b. Deliver effective oral business presentations

PLO #5 Teamwork

a. Demonstrate effective and collaborative interpersonal skills in a team setting

PLO #6 Diversity

a. Understand the dynamics, benefits, and challenges of diversity and inclusion within teams or organizations 

b. Identify global dynamics which affect businesses ***

*Accounting Program Only

**Finance Program Only

***International Business Program Only

Note: The Business Division has specialized accreditation through AACSB. AACSB refers to Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) as "Competencies." 

Assessment Maps

Rubrics

Quality Assurance: Each degree program should be able to clearly articulate what its purpose is in terms of content, educational objectives, and standards of performance (CFR 2.1). Entry requirements and requirements for graduation are communicated and appropriately aligned with the degree level (CFR 2.1). Similarly, learning outcomes that are relevant to program content and development of professional competencies are clearly defined and visible to the public (CFR 2.2, 2.3).  These learning outcomes serve not only as a foundation in the degree program's operations but also as a framework for student advisement and student success  (CFR 2.2, 2.3). Faculty have a responsibility for not only establishing learning outcomes but also assessing these outcomes against established standards of student performance (CFR 2.7).  - WSCUC 2023 Handbook, Standard 2