Program Learning Goals and Objectives

  • Goal 1: Be Effective Communicators
    • Objective 1.1:Convey ideas in a clear, coherent manner in written communication
    • Objective 1.2:Present verbally thoughts and ideas in a way that can be clearly understood by a target audience
  • Goal 2: Be Ethically and Socially Responsible
    • Objective 2.1:Be competent in analyzing social and ethical decision making issues in organizations
  • Goal 3: Be Critical Thinkers
    • Objective 3.1: Graduates should be able to identify company issues (noting timing, magnitude, strategic relevance of the issue from view of target stakeholder), perform and describe analysis with relevant facts/support, provide alternatives (examining the pros/cons of each potential solution), and recommend a solution for the identified issue
  • Goal 4: Have Competence in their Discipline
    • Objective 4.1: Demonstrate knowledge of the history and current practices in their major and recognize, recommend, and implement best practices in their areas of specialization

Information System Program: The information systems major prepares graduates to be employed in rapidly expanding business-related fields associated with technology. Graduates will utilize competencies obtained through their program of study in information technology and business theory

  • MIS 1.1: Students will obtain knowledge in technologies that support the information environment (IT Competencies)
  • MIS 1.2: Students will obtain knowledge in business/organizational procedures that are supported by technology (Management and IT Competencies)
  • MIS 1.3: Students will obtain general skills and abilities that promote good communication, problem-solving and analytical abilities as well as the ability to work in a collaborative environment (Analytical and Communication Competencies)
  • MIS 1.4: Students will obtain skills to participate in and lead multidisciplinary teams in the development, implementation, and management of information technology solutions (Leadership, Management and Process Integration Competencies)