Curriculum Map

Map of Learning Objective to Place of Direct Assessment

These are the goals and learning objectives measured by our student assessments and the courses in which students are expected to achieve them.

Goal 1: Critical and Creative Thinking

Learning Objective 1: Students will render data into useful information for problem solving

  • First-Year Integrated Core
  • MGT 302
  • ACC 222

Learning Objective 2: Students will develop creative solutions to business problems

  • FYIC
  • MGT 291
  • Capstone

Learning Objective 3: Students will be able to adapt their thinking appropriately for various contexts

  • FYIC
  • ECO 201
  • ECO 202
  • Capstone

Goal 2: Technological IQ

Learning Objective 1: Students will apply computational thinking to business problems and draw relevant conclusions/insights

  • FYIC
  • FIN 301
  • ACC 221

Learning Objective 2: Students will apply appropriate technological tools in support of business decision-making.

  • FYIC
  • ISA 235
  • ISA 225

Goal 3: Communication and Collaboration IQ

Learning Objective 1: Students will produce professional communications that are effective for audience, purpose, context and media.

  • FYIC
  • BUS/ENG/STC 308
  • Capstone

Learning Objective 2: Students will use appropriate technologies for the design, development and delivery of communications.

  • FYIC
  • BUS/ENG/STC 308
  • Capstone

Learning Objective 3: Students will engage others (e.g., colleagues, collaborators, audiences, communities) to foster productive professional communications and interactions.

  • FYIC
  • BUS/ENG/STC 308
  • Capstone

Goal 4: Global and Trans-Disciplinary

Learning Objective 1: Students will diagnose the extent to which cultural differences have an impact on business operations and decisions.

  • FYIC
  • MKT 291

Learning Objective 2: Students will adapt their analyses of business opportunities and challenges to incorporate a trans-disciplinary perspective.

  • FYIC
  • Capstones

Goal 5: Ethical IQ

Learning Objective 1:  Students will recognize ethical issues in business situations.

  • FYIC
  • BLS 342

Learning Objective 2:  Students will  apply ethical frameworks to business problems.

  • FYIC
  • BLS 342

Learning Objective 3:  Students will describe the ethical consequences of decision alternatives.

  • FYIC
  • BLS 342

Assessment Throughout the Degree Progression
Assessment Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Indirect
Critical Thinking LO1 x x x - x
Critical Thinking LO2 x x - x x
Critical Thinking LO3 x x - x x
Tech LO1 x x x - x
Tech LO2 x x - - x
Com LO1 x - x x x
Com LO2 x - x x x
Com LO3 x - x x x
Global LO1 x x - x x
Global LO2 - - - x x
Ethical LO1 x - x - x
Ethical LO2 x - x - x
Ethical LO3 x - x - x

Indirect Assessments: NSSE, senior survey, alumni survey, HWI survey