C.H. Lute School of Business

Learning Outcomes for School of Business Programs

1. Students will be able to distinguish the principal concepts, theories, and practices in and recognize the interrelationships between the functional areas of Business.
2. Students will be able to recognize the intercultural dimensions of Business.
3. Students will be able to evaluate legal and ethical principles in Business, and apply them to decision making.
4. Students will be able to apply business-related quantitative methods and tools to the formulation of business decisions.
5. Students will be able to identify and distinguish the relevant theories and principles associated with the economic environment of business.
6. Students will be able to construct coherent oral and written forms of communication and present them in a professional context.
7. Students will be able to apply theory and practice to the analysis of organizational problems and challenges in the common business functional areas.
8. Students will be able to apply theory and practice to the analysis of organizational problems and challenges in their degree area at foundational and advanced levels.

Mission Statement

The School of Business prepares students to be professionally competent and make ethical decisions adaptable to a diverse, ever-changing business world. The School fosters a life-long learning environment enabling students to prepare for tomorrow’s challenges.

Broad-Based Student Learning Goals

1. Students will apply knowledge of discipline-specific business concepts and functions in an integrated manner.
2. Students will understand professional legal and ethical obligations and corporate social responsibilities.
3. Students will employ appropriate analytical and collaborative skills in decision making and problem-solving in an evolving business environment.
4. Students will communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
5. Students will appreciate the cultural and regulatory differences among local, national and global business environments.