Student Learning Goals

Guided by our mission statement, and as part of our accreditation by AACSB International, the Charlton College of Business is committed to delivering high-quality programs to our students.

Undergraduate Learning Goals and Objectives 

Learning Goals  Measurable Learning Objectives
Learning Goal: Our graduates will have professional communication skills.

Oral Communication Objective: The students will organize and deliver a professional oral presentation.

Written Communication Objective: The students will organize and write a professional document.
Learning Goal: Our graduates will have analytical skills to solve business-related problems. Problem Solving Objective: The students will apply problem-solving models to business-related situations.
Learning Goal: Our graduates will understand key concepts for main business functions. Functional Knowledge Objective: The students will understand key concepts for main business functions.
Learning Goal: Our graduates will incorporate ethical and social responsibility frameworks in business decisions. Ethics and Social Responsibility Objective: The students will apply ethical and social responsibility frameworks to business situations.

MBA Learning Goals and Objectives

Learning Goals Measurable Learning Objectives
Learning Goal: Our MBA graduates will have professional communication skills necessary to effectively inform and persuade.

Oral Communication Objective: MBA students will prepare and deliver professional presentations that provide data and reasoning to inform and persuade decision makers.

Written Communication Objective: MBA students will research and write professional documents that provide data and reasoning to inform and persuade decision makers. 
Learning Goal: Our MBA graduates will have analytical skills to draw sound inferences from data and use problem solving techniques effectively. Problem Solving Objective: MBA students will identify solutions to business problems by applying problem-solving models and drawing sound inferences from data.
Learning Goal: Our MBA graduates will have a broad understanding of business functions. Functional Knowledge Objective: MBA students will apply relevant concepts from core business functions to conduct strategic analyses and justify recommendations.
Learning Goal: Our MBA graduates will be equipped to address ethical and social responsibility concerns in business. Ethics and Social Responsibility Objective: MBA students will analyze complex business situations by applying ethical and social responsibility frameworks and evaluating the results.

MS in Accounting Learning Goals and Objectives

Learning Goals Measurable Learning Objectives
Learning Goal: Our MSA graduates will have professional communication skills necessary to effectively inform and persuade.

Oral Communication Objective: MSA students will prepare and deliver professional presentations that provide data and reasoning to inform and persuade decision makers.

Written Communication Objective: MSA students will research and write professional documents that provide data and reasoning to inform and persuade decision makers. 
Learning Goal: Our MSA graduates will be analytical problem solvers. Problem Solving Objective: MSA students will analyze data, apply appropriate models, and identify solutions to business problems. 
Learning Goal: Our MSA graduates will have the ability to apply Functional Knowledge and skills gained in accounting. Functional Knowledge Objective: MSA students will demonstrate knowledge in the various functional areas of accounting through practical application.
Learning Goal: Our MSA graduates will recognize and respond to ethical situations encountered in business, embracing social responsibility within their profession. Ethics and Social Responsibility Objective: MSA students will analyze complex business situations by applying ethical and social responsibility frameworks and evaluating the results.

MS in Finance Learning Goals and Objectives

Learning Goals Measurable Learning Objectives
Learning Goal: Our MSF graduates will have professional communication skills necessary to effectively inform and persuade.

Oral Communication Objective: MSF students will prepare and deliver professional presentations that provide data and reasoning to inform and persuade decision makers.

Written Communication Objective: MSF students will research and write professional documents that provide data and reasoning to inform and persuade decision makers. 
Learning Goal: Our MSF graduates will be analytical problem solvers. Problem Solving Objective: MSF students will analyze data, apply appropriate models, and identify solutions to business problems.
Learning Goal: Our MSF graduates will have a broad understanding of functional knowledge in finance.  Functional Knowledge Objective: MSF students will demonstrate a solid understanding across key areas in finance: Corporate Finance, Investment, Financial Institutions, Derivatives, Fixed Income, International Finance, and Financial Statement Analysis.
Learning Goal: Our MSF graduates will have skills in financial modeling and quantitative analysis.  Financial Modeling and Quantitative Skills Objective: MSF students will demonstrate the ability to apply financial modeling and quantitative skills to a variety of finance situations including: selecting appropriate quantitative analysis techniques; using the methods correctly; and analyzing output to generate a conclusion.

MS in Healthcare Management Learning Goals and Objectives

Learning Goals Measurable Learning Objectives
Learning Goal: Our MSHM graduates will have professional communication skills necessary to effectively inform and persuade. Written Communication Objective: MSHM students will research and write professional documents that provide evidence and reasoning to inform and persuade decision makers. 
Learning Goal: Our MSHM graduates will be analytical problem solvers. Problem Solving Objective: MSHM students will analyze data, apply appropriate models, and identify solutions to business problems.
Learning Goal: Our MSHM graduates will have a broad understanding of healthcare process and policy.  Functional Knowledge Objective: MSHM students will demonstrate knowledge of healthcare policy and process improvement.
Learning Goal: Our MSHM graduates will work well as a member of a team or group. Teamwork Objective: MSHM students will be dependable, reliable, and effective team players.

MS in Technology Management Learning Goals and Objectives

Learning Goals Measurable Learning Objectives
Communication Learning Goal: Our MSTM graduates will have professional communication skills necessary to effectively inform and persuade.

Oral Communication Objective: MSTM students will prepare and deliver professional presentations that provide data and reasoning to inform and persuade decision makers.

Written Communication Objective: MSTM students will research and write professional documents that provide data and reasoning to inform and persuade decision makers.
Analytical Problem Solving Learning Goal: Our MSTM graduates will be analytical problem solvers. Problem Solving Objective: MSTM students will analyze data, apply appropriate models, and identify solutions to business problems.
Functional Knowledge Learning Goal: Our MSTM graduates will have a broad understanding of technology management. Functional Knowledge Objective: MSTM students will demonstrate conceptual understanding of the use and management of information and computing technologies that help organizations realize maximum benefits
Information Technology Applications Learning Goal: Our MSTM graduates will apply information technologies in professional contexts. Information Technology Applications Objective: MSTM students will demonstrate skills in applying current information technology software packages to analyze business problems and design solutions.