Learning Goals and Objectives for the BSBA – Accounting Program:

Mission Linkage I:

Providing a curriculum that allows students to pursue a wide range of career opportunities in accounting

GOAL A:        DISCIPLINARY COMPETENCE AND KNOWLEDGE INTEGRATION
Objective 1:     Demonstrate knowledge of core accounting disciplines.
Objective 2:     Demonstrate knowledge of core business disciplines. 

Mission Linkage II:

Providing students with an understanding of ethical, international, and technological issues facing the accounting profession.         

GOAL A:        ETHICS           
Objective 1:     Demonstrate awareness of current ethical issues in accountancy.           
Objective 2:     Respond appropriately to ethical issues.            

GOAL B:        DIVERSITY           
Objective 1:     Demonstrate awareness of current diversity and international issues in accountancy.           
Objective 2:     Respond appropriately to diversity and international issues.            

GOAL C:        TECHNOLOGICAL COMPETENCY           
Objective 1:     Demonstrate utilization of accounting and business software applications.           
Objective 2:     Effectively use technology in decision making. 

Mission Linkage III:

Developing students’ problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills.            

GOAL A:        CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING           
Objective 1:     Effectively conduct research pertinent to accounting issues and problems.           
Objective 2:     Demonstrate critical analysis of research findings.            

GOAL B:        COMMUNICATION           
Objective 1:     Effectively communicate a coherent and persuasive accounting analysis.          
Objective 2:     Use appropriate communication styles understandable to diverse audiences. 

Mission Linkage IV:

Preparing students to sit for and complete the various accounting professional certifications.

GOAL A:        EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS          

Objective 1:     Meet specified course requirements to sit for CPA and other professional certification exams