Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the graduate degree, students in Business Administration are expected to be able to:

• Goal 1: Students graduating with an MBA degree will demonstrate competency in business knowledge and its application.
  
  Outcomes: Students will -
  • Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of core business knowledge
  • Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of strategy in the global environment
  • Demonstrate competency in integrating knowledge across business disciplines.

• Goal 2: Students graduating with an MBA degree will demonstrate competency in applying business knowledge appropriate problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skills
  
  Outcomes: Students will –
  
  • Identify a business problem, develop and critically evaluate and prioritize alternative solutions, and make recommendations and provide appropriate support

• Goal 3: Students graduating with an MBA degree will demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills
  
  Outcomes: Students will -
  • Prepare effective business communication and reports
  • Make effective oral presentations in both individual and team settings.
  • Demonstrate the understanding and application of teamwork.

• Goal 4: Students graduating with an MBA degree will recognize the ethical aspects of business.
  
  Outcomes: Students will -
  • Apply appropriate professional ethics knowledge in dealing with common ethical situations confronting managers.
  • Describe the ramifications of unethical behavior.

• Goal 5: Students graduating with an MBA degree will recognize the roles of leaders in shaping behavior to achieve individual and organizational success.
  
  Outcomes: Students will -
  • Demonstrate an understanding of motivation and leadership concepts

Accreditation and/or Program/Cluster Review

Bowling Green State University [BGSU] is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.  BGSU has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 01/01/1916. The most recent reaffirmation of accreditation was received in 2012 - 2013. Questions should be directed to the Office of Institutional Effectiveness.

The Master of Business Administration program is accredited by Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and is in good standing.

Professional Licensure (If applicable)

Bowling Green State University programs leading to licensure, certification and/or endorsement, whether delivered online, face-to-face or in a blended format, satisfy the academic requirements for those credentials set forth by the State of Ohio.
Requirements for licensure, certification and/or endorsement eligibility vary greatly from one profession to another and from state to state. The Master of Business Administration program does not lead to professional licensure.

Gainful Employment (If applicable)

Under the Higher Education Act Title IV disclosure requirements, an institution must provide current and prospective students with information about each of its programs that prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation.

The Master of Business Administration program is not a recognized occupation that requires a Gainful Employment disclosure.