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Graduate Programs' Competency Goals

Competency Goals for Manning School of Business Graduate Programs

Master of Business Administration (MBA) 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 assess changes in global business environments and integrate this assessment in business practices and decision-making.

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.

Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) Competency Goals



1. Disciplinary Knowledge & Analytics:Program graduates will be able to use quantitative and analytical methods to integrate accounting analysis and diagnostic problem-solving skills in order to support management decision-making. 
2. Global AwarenessProgram graduates will be able to assess global accounting principles and issues including their impact on business practice. 
3. Ethical Reasoning SkillsProgram graduates will be able to apply ethical reasoning for personal and professional decision-making. 
4. Communication and research:Program graduates will be able to clearly, efficiently, and effectively communicate accounting-related information and research in both oral and written methods. 

Master of Science Business Analytics (MSBA) Competency Goals



1. Analytical Skills:Program graduates will be able to use strong quantitative and analytical skills through the integration of business analysis, data management, and diagnostic problem-solving skills in order to support management decision-making. 
2. Communication Skills:Program graduates will be able to clearly, efficiently, and effectively communicate business-related information by applying both oral and written methods. 
3. Ethical Data Management:Program graduates will be able to apply ethical reasoning for supporting individual and corporate data security and privacy decisions. 
4. Team Management & Leadership:Program graduates will be able to apply team management skills as both an effective team member and leader. 

Master of Science in Entrepreneurship & Innovation (MSEI) Competency Goals



1. Disciplinary Knowledge:Program graduates will be able to implement the technology innovation and entrepreneurship processes from both an academic and applied perspective. 
2. Team Management:Program graduates will be able to integrate organizational and interdisciplinary team management techniques required to identify, launch and execute innovation products, services, and new ventures. 
3. Analytical Skills:Program graduates will be able to conduct market research and formulate a sales strategy to successfully position technology innovations for competitive advantage. 
4. Global Awareness:Program graduates will be able to assess how global competitive and regulatory environments are changing innovation and entrepreneurship processes. 
5. Venture Financing:Program graduates will be able to value and finance technological innovations and new ventures. 

Master of Science in Finance (MSF) Competency Goals



1. Disciplinary Knowledge:Program graduates will be able to integrate financial concepts and techniques in both an academic and applied perspective. 
2. Communication & Research:Program graduates will be able to clearly, efficiently, and effectively communicate finance-related information and research in both oral and written methods. 
3. Analytical Skills:Program graduates will be able to access, analyze, and interpret financial data. 
4. Risk Management:Program graduates will be able to assess and manage risk in financial decision-making processes. 

Ph.D. in Business Administration Competency Goals



1. Proficiency in research:Program graduates will be able to conduct high-quality research relevant to private or public organizations. 
2. Discipline-specific knowledge:Program graduates will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the current state of research in their specific area and how research in their business discipline impacts business practices. 
3. Communicating and disseminating research:Program graduates will be able to effectively disseminate research findings through effective teaching, publication, and conference participation. 
4. Research ethics:Program graduates will be able to combine sound ethical perspectives with research issues and approaches.