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The Kelley School of Business Undergraduate Business Learning Competencies (UBLCs) and Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

The Kelley School of Business Undergraduate Business Learning Competencies (UBLCs) and Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

The Kelley School of Business Undergraduate Business Learning Competencies (UBLCs) and Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) map to the campus-wide IUPUI Profiles of Learning as noted below.

1a. Business Language (Maps to IUPUI Profile – Communicator 4: Conveys Ideas Effectively)

Students will prepare and deliver written and oral messages that effectively express ideas and facts to others. Students will prepare and deliver effective oral and written persuasive arguments.

SLO 1a.1: Prepare and deliver both planned and impromptu oral presentations on selected business topics.
SLO 1a.2: Critique, revise, and improve written and oral communication for both self and others.
SLO 1a.3: Express business ideas in writing, taking message structure, audience, and content into consideration.

1b. Business Quantitative Skills (Maps to IUPUI Profile - Problem Solver 3: Analyses, Synthesizes, and Evaluates)

Students will perform quantitative analysis and use the results to make business decisions.

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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 IUPUI Profile – 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 IUPUI Profile – 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 IUPUI Profile – 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 IUPUI Profile – 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. Diversity & Collaboration in Business (Maps to IUPUI Profile – Community Contributor 1: Builds Community)

Students will use their understanding of the importance of diverse worldviews and practices, cultural competencies, and sociocultural and socioeconomic factors to foster cooperation and teamwork.

SLO 5.1: Identify the strengths and weaknesses of multiple viewpoints and incorporate multiple values in business decisions.
SLO 5.2: Explain the dynamics of culture in work groups, teams, and organizations.
SLO 5.3: Apply intercultural communication skills to communicate, solve problems, make decisions, and resolve conflict.
SLO 5.4: Explain the dynamics of motivation in the business context.
SLO 5.5: Identify and apply effective responses to different social norms and cultural practices in a global economy.

6. Business & Management Ethics (Maps to IUPUI Profile – 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.

Vers. 2, rev. April 2020