Programs

Southern Oregon University

Business

Program Outcomes

Weight Outcomes Applied Learning Specialized Knowledge Intellectual Skills Integrative/Broad Knowledge Civic Learning    
4% Demonstrate basic knowledge of the principles and concepts of entrepreneurship and management 30% 30% 20% 10% 10% 30, 30, 20, 10, 10
4% Apply basic understanding of economic principles to complex business issues 30% 30% 20% 10% 10% 30, 30, 20, 10, 10
4% Apply basic accounting and financial principles to common business problems 30% 30% 20% 10% 10% 30, 30, 20, 10, 10
4% Understand the fundamentals of tort liabilities and cyberlaw from both consumer and business viewpoints 30% 30% 20% 10% 10% 30, 30, 20, 10, 10
4% Distinguish and differentiate all management styles, - domestic and international, public and private, small and large organizations 30% 30% 20% 10% 10% 30, 30, 20, 10, 10
4% Demonstrate understanding of operations management as an integral component of business organizations 30% 30% 20% 10% 10% 30, 30, 20, 10, 10
4% Apply information science to business operations 30% 30% 20% 10% 10% 30, 30, 20, 10, 10
4% Demonstrate understanding of formation and ending of contracts from both consumer and business viewpoints 30% 30% 20% 10% 10% 30, 30, 20, 10, 10
4% Demonstrate understanding of how the elements of a marketing strategy work together and how the marketing concept fits into organizational planning and development 30% 30% 20% 10% 10% 30, 30, 20, 10, 10
4% Demonstrate understanding of markets and market behavior, external market forces, relationship to basic economic concepts, and globalism in satisfying needs and wants 30% 30% 20% 10% 10% 30, 30, 20, 10, 10
4% Demonstrate understanding of current and emerging trends in marketing, including direct and interactive marketing, technology-based personalization, one-to-one marketing, and e-commerce 30% 30% 20% 10% 10% 30, 30, 20, 10, 10
4% Synthesize the fundamental elements of finance, accounting, business law, marketing, economics and management in a manner which enables them to make effective business decisions 30% 30% 20% 10% 10% 30, 30, 20, 10, 10
4% Use current spreadsheet, word processing and presentation applications in carrying out normal, day-to-day business tasks 30% 30% 20% 10% 10% 30, 30, 20, 10, 10
4% Extract information from databases 30% 30% 20% 10% 10% 30, 30, 20, 10, 10
4% Demonstrate understanding of basic computer hardware and software concepts 30% 30% 20% 10% 10% 30, 30, 20, 10, 10
4% Apply IT in analysis and communication 30% 30% 20% 10% 10% 30, 30, 20, 10, 10
4% Search and use appropriate modes of inquiry to answer business-related research problems. This to include the use of digital resources (Web) and library research material 30% 30% 20% 10% 10% 30, 30, 20, 10, 10
4% Synthesize and evaluate relevance of data 30% 30% 20% 10% 10% 30, 30, 20, 10, 10
4% Apply knowledge of statistics to business decision-making processes and situations 30% 30% 20% 10% 10% 30, 30, 20, 10, 10
4% Develop well-written reports, memos and letters that explain findings, organize ideas into a coherent train of thought, and justify conclusion or recommendation 30% 30% 20% 10% 10% 30, 30, 20, 10, 10
4% Make effective oral presentations that explain findings, organize ideas into a coherent train of thought, and justify conclusion or recommendation 30% 30% 20% 10% 10% 30, 30, 20, 10, 10
4% Use appropriate APA format for scholarly writing 30% 30% 20% 10% 10% 30, 30, 20, 10, 10
4% Apply general concepts of ethical behavior in dealing with stakeholders 30% 30% 20% 10% 10% 30, 30, 20, 10, 10
4% Demonstrate understanding of the importance of diversity in the workplace 30% 30% 20% 10% 10% 30, 30, 20, 10, 10
4% Understand the impact of globalism and multiculturalism 30% 30% 20% 10% 10% 30, 30, 20, 10, 10
4% Understand the importance of group dynamics in achieving organizational goals and use the skills needed for effective teamwork 30% 30% 20% 10% 10% 30, 30, 20, 10, 10

 

Courses linked to this program

Weight Course Applied Learning Specialized Knowledge Intellectual Skills Integrative/Broad Knowledge Civic Learning    
1.3% BA 100 - Orientation to the School of Business 70% 15% 10% 5% 0% 70, 15, 10, 5, 0
1.3% BA 110 - Business, Government, and Society 15% 15% 20% 20% 30% 15, 15, 20, 20, 30
1.3% BA 131 - Business Computer Applications 70% 15% 10% 5% 0% 70, 15, 10, 5, 0
1.3% BA 208 - Hospitality and Tourism Essential Skills 40% 20% 20% 10% 10% 40, 20, 20, 10, 10
1.3% BA 209 - Hospitality Practicum 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100, 0, 0, 0, 0
1.3% BA 211 - Accounting Information I 10% 65% 10% 10% 5% 10, 65, 10, 10, 5
1.3% BA 213 - Accounting Information II 40% 10% 10% 40% 0% 40, 10, 10, 40, 0
1.3% BA 218 - Personal Finance 35% 35% 15% 15% 0% 35, 35, 15, 15, 0
1.3% BA 226 - Business Law 5% 70% 10% 10% 5% 5, 70, 10, 10, 5
1.3% BA 282 - Applied Business Statistics 50% 30% 10% 10% 0% 50, 30, 10, 10, 0
1.3% BA 310 - Lodging and Tourism Operations 30% 30% 20% 10% 10% 30, 30, 20, 10, 10
1.3% BA 311 - Food and Beverage Management 40% 30% 10% 10% 0% 40, 30, 10, 10, 0
1.3% BA 312 - Hospitality and Tourism Marketing 30% 30% 20% 10% 10% 30, 30, 20, 10, 10
1.3% BA 314 - Hospitality Accounting and Financial Management 20% 50% 10% 10% 10% 20, 50, 10, 10, 10
1.3% BA 320 - Business, Government, and Nonprofits 20% 30% 30% 20% 0% 20, 30, 30, 20, 0
1.3% BA 324 - Business Communication 30% 30% 15% 15% 10% 30, 30, 15, 15, 10
1.3% BA 330 - Principles of Marketing 30% 20% 20% 20% 10% 30, 20, 20, 20, 10
1.3% BA 331 - Consumer Motivation and Behavior 30% 35% 25% 10% 0% 30, 35, 25, 10, 0
1.3% BA 332 - Promotion Policy 30% 35% 25% 10% 0% 30, 35, 25, 10, 0
1.3% BA 351 - Intermediate Accounting I 10% 65% 10% 10% 5% 10, 65, 10, 10, 5
1.3% BA 352 - Intermediate Accounting II 10% 65% 10% 10% 5% 10, 65, 10, 10, 5
1.3% BA 353 - Intermediate Accounting III 10% 65% 10% 10% 5% 10, 65, 10, 10, 5
1.3% BA 374 - Principles of Management 20% 30% 30% 20% 0% 20, 30, 30, 20, 0
1.3% BA 380 - Operations Management 35% 20% 20% 25% 0% 35, 20, 20, 25, 0
1.3% BA 382 - Management Information Systems 20% 20% 20% 40% 0% 20, 20, 20, 40, 0
1.3% BA 383 - Advanced Business Application of Spreadsheets 70% 20% 5% 5% 0% 70, 20, 5, 5, 0
1.3% BA 384 - Advanced Business Application of Databases 50% 30% 15% 5% 0% 50, 30, 15, 5, 0
1.3% BA 385 - Principles of Finance 35% 25% 20% 20% 0% 35, 25, 20, 20, 0
1.3% BA 409 - Practicum 90% 0% 0% 0% 10% 90, 0, 0, 0, 10
1.3% BA 412 - Hospitality Law and Management 5% 70% 10% 5% 10% 5, 70, 10, 5, 10
1.3% BA 427 - Business Policy and Strategy 60% 10% 10% 10% 10% 60, 10, 10, 10, 10
1.3% BA 428 - Applied Business Research 60% 10% 10% 5% 15% 60, 10, 10, 5, 15
1.3% BA 430A - Nonprofit Grantwriting and Government Relations 25% 25% 20% 10% 20% 25, 25, 20, 10, 20
1.3% BA 430B - Nonprofit Volunteerism, Board Development, and Community Mobilization 25% 25% 20% 10% 20% 25, 25, 20, 10, 20
1.3% BA 435 - Direct Marketing 25% 30% 30% 15% 0% 25, 30, 30, 15, 0
1.3% BA 436 - Internet Marketing and E-Commerce 25% 30% 30% 15% 0% 25, 30, 30, 15, 0
1.3% BA 441 - Marketing Channels Management and Pricing Strategy 20% 60% 10% 5% 5% 20, 60, 10, 5, 5
1.3% BA 444 - Product Policy 20% 60% 10% 5% 5% 20, 60, 10, 5, 5
1.3% BA 445 - Business Marketing 20% 60% 10% 5% 5% 20, 60, 10, 5, 5
1.3% BA 446 - Retail Management 30% 40% 15% 10% 5% 30, 40, 15, 10, 5
1.3% BA 447 - International Marketing 30% 40% 15% 15% 0% 30, 40, 15, 15, 0
1.3% BA 451 - Cost and Management Accounting 30% 40% 10% 10% 10% 30, 40, 10, 10, 10
1.3% BA 453 - Individual Taxation 10% 65% 10% 10% 5% 10, 65, 10, 10, 5
1.3% BA 454 - Accounting Information Systems 20% 60% 10% 5% 5% 20, 60, 10, 5, 5
1.3% BA 455 - Auditing I 10% 65% 10% 5% 10% 10, 65, 10, 5, 10
1.3% BA 456 - Auditing II 30% 45% 10% 5% 10% 30, 45, 10, 5, 10
1.3% BA 457 - Taxation of Corporations and Other Entities 10% 65% 10% 10% 5% 10, 65, 10, 10, 5
1.3% BA 458 - Consolidation and Segment Reporting 10% 65% 10% 10% 5% 10, 65, 10, 10, 5
1.3% BA 459 - Financial Analysis and Other Advanced Accounting Topics 30% 40% 20% 5% 5% 30, 40, 20, 5, 5
1.3% BA 460A - Nonprofit Accounting and Financial Management 30% 30% 10% 20% 10% 30, 30, 10, 20, 10
1.3% BA 460B - Nonprofit Accounting and Financial Management 25% 25% 15% 20% 15% 25, 25, 15, 20, 15
1.3% BA 465A - CPA Review: Financial and Auditing 30% 40% 20% 5% 5% 30, 40, 20, 5, 5
1.3% BA 465B - CPA Review: Business and Regulation 30% 40% 20% 5% 5% 30, 40, 20, 5, 5
1.3% BA 468 - Principles of Marketing, Public Relations, and Fundraising 25% 20% 20% 15% 20% 25, 20, 20, 15, 20
1.3% BA 470 - Financial Markets and Institutions 25% 25% 25% 25% 0% 25, 25, 25, 25, 0
1.3% BA 471 - Financial Management 50% 20% 20% 10% 0% 50, 20, 20, 10, 0
1.3% BA 472 - Investments 30% 30% 30% 10% 0% 30, 30, 30, 10, 0
1.3% BA 473 - International Financial Management 25% 40% 20% 15% 0% 25, 40, 20, 15, 0
1.3% BA 475 - Organizational Behavior 25% 25% 25% 15% 10% 25, 25, 25, 15, 10
1.3% BA 476 - Business Ethics 10% 15% 15% 35% 25% 10, 15, 15, 35, 25
1.3% BA 477 - International Business 25% 40% 20% 15% 0% 25, 40, 20, 15, 0
1.3% BA 478 - Corporate Law 25% 60% 5% 5% 5% 25, 60, 5, 5, 5
1.3% BA 479 - Small Business Start-up and Management 60% 15% 15% 5% 5% 60, 15, 15, 5, 5
1.3% BA 480 - Nonprofit Theory and Leadership 25% 30% 20% 10% 15% 25, 30, 20, 10, 15
1.3% BA 481 - Principles of Human Resource Management 10% 40% 25% 25% 0% 10, 40, 25, 25, 0
1.3% BA 482 - Labor Relations 0% 50% 25% 25% 0% 0, 50, 25, 25, 0
1.3% BA 483 - Sustainable Organizational Leadership 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20, 20, 20, 20, 20
1.3% BA 484 - Business Information Systems Design 35% 35% 20% 10% 0% 35, 35, 20, 10, 0
1.3% BA 485 - Compensation Management 10% 40% 25% 25% 0% 10, 40, 25, 25, 0
1.3% BA 486 - Personnel Selection and Appraisal 10% 40% 25% 25% 0% 10, 40, 25, 25, 0
1.3% BA 488 - Fundamentals of Project Management 35% 20% 20% 20% 5% 35, 20, 20, 20, 5
1.3% BA 489 - Organizational Leadership 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20, 20, 20, 20, 20
1.3% BA 497 - Advanced Management Information Systems 60% 15% 10% 10% 5% 60, 15, 10, 10, 5
1.3% BA 499 - Business Planning 60% 15% 10% 10% 5% 60, 15, 10, 10, 5
1.3% BA 490 - Case Studies in Corporate Sustainability 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20, 20, 20, 20, 20