- SLO 1b.1: Identify the appropriate technique, tool, or concept needed to analyze and solve a business problem or make a business decision.
- SLO 1b.2: Apply a technique, tool, or concept to solve a business problem or make a business decision.
- SLO 1b.3: Interpret or evaluate the results of quantitative analysis to solve a business problem or make a business decision.
1c. Information & Business Resource Skills (Maps to IU Indianapolis PLUS – Innovator 2: Designs & Creates)
Students will analyze business problems, situations and opportunities by identifying and applying appropriate and relevant information.
- SLO 1c.1: Identify and use current technologies to transform raw information into usable formats that enable decision-making.
- SLO 1c.2: Use technological concepts and relevant computer programs to solve business problems.
- SLO1 c.3: Apply technological concepts to organize, streamline, or improve contemporary business events.
2. Critical Thinking in Business (Maps to IU Indianapolis PLUS – Problem Solver 1: Thinks Critically)
Students will arrive at reasoned conclusions and make informed decisions in assessing current and predicted business situations by applying course concepts learned across the curriculum.
- SLO 2.1: Identify and describe the problem, issue, or dilemma in a given business situation.
- SLO 2.2: Gather, analyze, and evaluate information relevant to solving the business problem, issue, or dilemma.
- SLO 2.3: Articulate possible solutions to the problem, dilemma, or issue, supporting each with data or analysis.
- SLO 2.4: Select and defend the best solution to the business problem, issue, or dilemma.
- SLO 2.5: Analyze business situations, problems, or issues from an international perspective.
3. Professional Skills & Competencies (Maps to IU Indianapolis PLUS – Innovator 1: Investigates)
Students will apply substantial knowledge and understanding in their chosen major in the study of business.
- SLO 3.1: Explain how decisions in one business functional area affect other functional areas of business.
- SLO 3.2: Meet professional standards and demonstrate competence in important skills and knowledge in a chosen field of study.
4. Integrative Business Reasoning (Maps to IU Indianapolis PLUS – Community Contributor 4: Anticipates Consequences)
Student will assimilate data from different sources, and use more than one business discipline to develop a model to solve a business problem.
- SLO 4.1: Define and analyze unstructured problems and ambiguous situations.
- SLO 4.2: Solve business problems requiring analysis and deductive reasoning.
- SLO 4.3: Explain the cross-functional implications of problems and situations.
- SLO 4.4: Propose solutions to problems and situations that include-cross-functional perspectives.
- SLO 4.5: Explain the impact of the global economy on business strategies and operations.
5. Collaboration in Business (Maps to IU Indianapolis PLUS – Community Contributor 1: Builds Community)
Students will use their understanding of the importance of various worldviews and practices to foster cooperation and teamwork in business.
- SLO 5.1: Identify the strengths and weaknesses of multiple viewpoints in business decisions.
- SLO 5.2: Explain the dynamics of work group, team, and organizational culture.
- SLO 5.3: Apply communication skills to solve problems, make decisions, and resolve conflicts.
- SLO 5.4: Explain the dynamics of motivation in a business context.
- SLO 5.5: Identify and apply effective responses to different norms and business practices in a global economy.
6. Business & Management Ethics (Maps to IU Indianapolis PLUS – Community Contributor 3: Behaves Ethically)
Students will make business decisions that seek to align their personal values and beliefs (integrity) and respond to the expectations of others, the organization, and society.
- SLO 6.1: Articulate the link between one's personal value system and those of others in business or society.
- SLO 6.2: Identify possible ethical problems or issues in a given business situation.
- SLO 6.3: Select and apply appropriate analytical frameworks of ethical thought and reasoning to a given ethical dilemma.
- SLO 6.4: Identify potential resolutions to ethical dilemmas and assess the impact on stakeholders.
Version August 2025