Business Administration

Mission
The findings are then communicated to appropriate members of the faculty used to develop and implement curricular improvements.
Assurance of Learning (AOL) reporting is based at the academic program level. This approach involves outside assessor review, feedback, and follow-up to academic programs on their reporting in order to achieve continuous improvement in assurance of student learning, and there is an alignment between the assurance of learning and the college’s mission statement. In that regard, the Manning School of Business introduces students to the skills, language, and tools of business. It further allows them to choose a concentration in one of the major functions of business in order to acquire more specific skills, knowledge, and experience required for effective performance in that profession
Requirements of the Major

Competency Goals

1. Analytics Skills:

Program graduates will be able to think analytically and critically to solve organizational problems and meet organizational goals. 

Learning Objective: Students will integrate business analysis, synthesize data, and apply diagnostic problem-solving for managerial decision-making.

2. Global Awareness:

Program graduates will be able to leverage their knowledge of the interconnectedness and changing nature of global markets and business environments for decision-making. 

Learning Objective: Students will demonstrate effective team membership and leadership skills in accomplishing team goals.

3. Ethical Reasoning:

Program graduates will develop ethical reasoning and social responsibility knowledge for making business decisions. 

Learning Objective: Students will demonstrate ethical reasoning and social responsibility knowledge in assessing business practices and decisions.

4. Communication & Research Skills:

Program graduates will exhibit logical and persuasive communication skills. 

Learning Objective 1 (Written): Students will demonstrate executive-level proficiency in writing and producing business documents for professional audience. 

Learning Objective 2 (Oral): Students will prepare and deliver business reports or actionable solutions for professional audiences.

5. Team Management:

Program graduates will have team management and leadership skills to coordinate and organize activities for managing change. 

Learning Objective: Students will demonstrate effective team management and leadership skills in accomplishing team goals and managing change.

6. Strategic Management:

Program graduates will develop strategic planning and management skills for gaining organizational competitive advantage. 

Learning Objective: Students will integrate business knowledge and apply management frameworks for strategic planning.