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Master of Science in Management (MSM) Competencies and Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

1. Principles of Management
Demonstrate a broad understanding of management concepts and tools, and how to apply them to business practice in global settings.

  •  SLO 1.1: Apply core concepts from all areas of management (organizational behavior, human resource management, strategy, international business, and entrepreneurship) to analyze complex business situations.
  • SLO 1.2: Identify issues related to a firm’s current management practices and provide evidence-based recommendations to address them.
  • SLO 1.3: Use critical thinking and decision-making frameworks to provide recommendations to stakeholders on complex business decisions.
  • SLO 1.4: Explain how basic management concepts and skills can be used to affect firm and employee behavior.
  • SLO 1.5: Utilize management frameworks to analyze international business issues, recognizing the benefits and challenges of doing business internationally.

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2. Decision-Making Using Quantitative Data
Apply quantitative analysis tools to complex business problems.

  • SLO 2.1: Identify and source quantitative and qualitative data required to address a defined business problem.
  • SLO 2.2: Use quantitative data and appropriate modeling strategies to inform business decisions.
  • SLO 2.3: Apply an understanding of data analytics to managing people.

3. Social Impact and Ethical Responsibility
Demonstrate an awareness of social and ethical issues in management and organizational contexts to strengthen stakeholder relationships and promote globally sustainable management practices.

  • SLO 3.1: Identify and evaluate social, ethical, and environmental challenges inherent in leading organizations at firm, team, and individual levels.  .
  • SLO 3.2: Design and evaluate organizational initiatives that integrate global sustainability principles across internal operations and external partnerships.
  • SLO 3.3: Design and evaluate organizational initiatives that integrate global sustainability principles across internal operations and external partnerships.
  • SLO 3.4: Explain how regulatory, cultural, and market forces, together with organizational governance structures impact managerial decisions and firm performance.

4. Communication and Teamwork
Communicate the rationale for business decisions and collaborate with others to implement them.

  • SLO 4.1: Articulate ideas, recommendations, feedback, and other communications clearly, concisely, and persuasively to business audiences using written and verbal mediums.
  • SLO 4.2: Work effectively with others to complete projects or other work.
  • SLO 4.3: Demonstrate leadership skills in team settings, including utilizing appropriate conflict management strategies, team-building techniques, and decision-making frameworks to arrive at collaborative decisions.

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