Business

Learning Outcomes for Program of Study in Business, AS

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to: 

- Produce written documents that will (a) be grammatically correct and (b) incorporate logical, complete, and articulate thoughts. 

- Demonstrate presentation and oral communication skills with utilization of technology. 

- Recognize basic concepts and theories related to business ethics and social responsibilities. 

- Demonstrate basic knowledge of the functional areas of business. 

- Make effective group decisions integrating multiple functional areas of business. 

- Use the library resources, research databases, and/or the Internet to obtain information. 

- Analyze and interpret quantitative data. Examples include those found in financial statements and data used to make business decisions. 

- Evaluate information. Examples include external information, current issues. 

- Use the problem solving model to evaluate information and to choose a solution to a problem. 

Learning Outcomes for Trades Management, BAS

Upon completion of this program students will be able to:  

- apply key managerial, marketing, and finance concepts within a business environment in the trades industry.   

- use and apply appropriate terminology, processes and principles within a business environment in the trades industry.   

- demonstrate critical thinking skills in business-related situations.   

- employ empirical approaches to planning and decision-making using quantitative data   

Learning Outcomes for Business Technology, BAS

Upon completion of this program students will be able to:  

- apply key managerial, marketing, and finance concepts within a business environment.   

- use and apply appropriate terminology, processes and principles within a business environment.   

- demonstrate critical thinking skills in business-related situations.   

- employ technology in planning and decision-making.   

Mission Statement for Accounting, minor 

The mission of the minor in Accounting is to give students an understanding of basic accounting principles and technologies and the analytical and technical skills to employ them for best business practices.  

Learning Outcomes for Accounting, minor 

- Identify, illustrate, and describe enterprise and transaction cycles and business processes. 

- Identify and apply appropriate accounting standards relating to financial reporting. 

- Employ analytical skills to solve accounting-specific problems. 

- Use industry relevant software for a variety of accounting applications. 

- Identify and discuss ethical considerations in an accounting context. 

- Use written communication to analyze and convey information in a clear and professional manner.