University of Arkansas - Fort Smith College of Business Student Learning Goals and Objectives.

Revised 9/24/08 by Faculty.

Integrate and Apply Functional Business Knowledge

Goal: Students will be adept at solving real-world and/or simulated business problems.

Objectives:

1. Students will be able to apply functional business knowledge to solve real-world or simulated problems.
2. Students will be able to integrate the functional areas of business in solving applied business problems.

Global Awareness

Goal: Students will be globally and culturally sensitive.Objectives:

1. Students will understand the impact and importance of an increasingly global marketplace on the conduct of business.
2. Students will be able to understand the impact and importance of an increasingly internationally diverse society on the conduct of business.

Communication

Goal: Students will be effective communicators.

Objectives:

1. Students will be able to compose documents that are appropriate to specific audiences.
2. Students will be able to communicate orally in a public setting.

Leadership

Goal: Students will possess leadership knowledge and skills

Objectives:

1. Students will be able to identify various relevant leadership styles and skills and know how and when to apply them in the context of business situations and problems.
2. Students will be able to facilitate collaboration, coordination and commitment in a context of team dynamics to efficiently and effectively accomplish group and/or organizational goals.

Entrepreneurship

Goal: Students will be entrepreneurially prepared.

Objectives:

1. Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the role and importance of entrepreneurial activity in the economy.
2. Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the entrepreneurial process and concepts.
3. Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of personal traits and/or behaviors associated with the successful entrepreneurial performance.

Definitions

Integrated curriculum – one in which the students learn about and experience the interrelationships of the functional areas of business. Business disciplines are viewed as parts to a whole, rather than as ends in and of themselves.

Application oriented curriculum – one in which students are expected to apply their knowledge to real-world problems and situations. This can be accomplished with such techniques as service learning, internships, and other experiential learning opportunities.

Global awareness – students must be prepared for careers with businesses that operate within a global context. Therefore, students must understand that they will encounter cultural beliefs and practices that are different from their own.

Leadership – includes both formal and informal leadership knowledge, skills and abilities. This concept requires that students understand team dynamics, theories of leadership and methods of influence that are needed to effectively lead others toward some goal.

Entrepreneurship – involves the recognition of opportunities, the understanding, evaluation and assumption of risk, and the use of innovative or creative thinking in the pursuit of some desired end