Business-SLOs

Upon Completion of the graduate certificate degree program, students should be able to:

• Students will be able to analyze complex data sets, apply quantitative methods, and use industry-specific analytical models to generate insights that inform mission-critical business and operational decisions in aerospace and defense organizations.
• Students will be able to integrate advanced management practices with knowledge of emerging technologies, cyber security, and project management to lead with agility, adapt to global complexity, and deliver innovative solutions that drive organizational progress.
• Students will be able to evaluate and implement tools such as Lean Six Sigma, data management systems, and cybersecurity frameworks to improve efficiency, strengthen resilience, and ensure sustainable performance in the aerospace and defense sector.

Upon Completion of the MBA degree program, students should be able to:

• Apply key components of information technology, data management, and cybersecurity.
• Construct financial reports and legal contracts in the aerospace and defense industry.
• Compare, contrast, and apply leadership and management principles.
• Develop the ability to analyze data for decision making.
• Design and implement strategies for aerospace and defense in a global market.

Upon Completion of the BBA degree program, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate analytical and presentation skills consistent with the demands of the professional marketplace.
• Demonstrate understanding and application of business theories and practice especially as they relate to their chosen major.
• Demonstrate business and professional skills to succeed as managers and business professionals.

Upon completion of the MBA program, students are required to:

• Demonstrate competency in core subject matter.
• Demonstrate decision making problem solving skills.
• Exhibit global awareness and strategic perspectives.
• Demonstrate leadership and teamwork skills.

Upon Completion of the PhD degree program, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate a solid understanding of the issues, theory, methodology and literature in the student’s functional area as well as the ability to understand and apply the statistical and analytical methods employed in their areas of study.
• Demonstrate the ability to complete original research in their primary area of study and to present and defend their research in a public forum.

Upon Completion of the graduate certificate degree program, students should be able to:

• Identify potentially viable venture concepts.
• Evaluate venture concepts for feasibility.
  • Assess market viability through primary and secondary research.
  • Assess technological viability through primary and secondary research.
  • Refine product concepts based on data from research.
• Create a business plan:
  • Predict the financial viability of the product.
  • Develop a written business plan.
  • Argue the merits of the business plan to potential investors.

Upon Completion of the undergraduate certificate program, students should be able to:

• The ability to problem-solve in relation to business intelligence and analytics applications.
• The ability to identify appropriate data processing methods and apply them to manage data for business intelligence activities.
• The ability to recognize and apply appropriate data presentation methods to provide business insights and value.

Upon Completion of the graduate certificate degree program, students should be able to:

• Students will be able to analyze the commercial space industry’s economic, regulatory, and strategic dynamics, identifying business opportunities and challenges across global markets and within entrepreneurial and established organizations.
• Students will be able to evaluate and apply financial, legal, and investment frameworks, including private equity and venture capital, to support sustainable growth and innovation in commercial space ventures.
• Students will be able to develop and propose innovative business strategies, products, and ventures that leverage advancements in aerospace and defense technology, demonstrating leadership in navigating the rapidly evolving space industry.             

• Analyze data and provide valuable business insights.
• Communicate technical information to non-technical business professionals.
• Understand the business, organizational, and regulatory context of the information technology and organizational information system.
• Understand how information technology and systems can be leveraged to provide business value.
• Solve problem in relation to IT concerns and applications.

• At the conclusion of the Graduate Certificate program, students will be able to evaluate and apply accounting, legal, and regulatory frameworks unique to aerospace and defense organizations to support sound, ethical, and strategic business decisions.
• At the conclusion of the Graduate Certificate program, students will be able to analyze and integrate key operational areas—including information technology, cybersecurity, supply chain management, and project management—to enhance organizational performance in aerospace and defense contexts. 
• After completing the Graduate Certificate program, students will be able to develop and implement innovative solutions to complex aerospace and defense challenges by leveraging global strategy perspectives, leadership skills, and applied field project experiences.                                              

1. Students attain competency in core subject matter with an energy focus:
   a.  Energy and Environment
   b.  Energy Policy and Regulations
   c.  Electric Power Systems
   d.  Renewable Energy Resources
   e.  Energy Economics
   f.   Electric Utility Fundamentals

• Possess decision making and problem-solving skills with reference to the energy industry.
•  Possess leadership and teamwork skills.
• Understand ethical issues in business.

Upon Completion of the UGC certificate program, students should be able to:

• Explain key theories and principles of financial security valuation and portfolio management and illustrate how they inform investment decision-making. 
• Analyze financial securities by conducting fundamental analysis using appropriate analytical tools and valuation models, evaluate the outcomes of such analyses and create research reports to document the process and findings.
• In FIN 4613 Student Investment Fund class, students will analyze Price Fund financial data to develop trading strategies, evaluate their effectiveness, and create professional presentations to defend their recommendations in a professional setting.

Upon completion of the MS program, students should be able to:

• Analyze financial statements to determine the overall financial profile of a firm and solve time-values of money problems with multiple cash flows over various time-horizons.
• Compare the nature, usage, and fundamentals of derivative securities versus their underlying securities.
• Price primary financial instruments as well as financial derivatives; construct arbitrage and hedging strategies using those securities.
• Incorporate historical and expected risk and return metrics from stand-alone asset and multi-asset portfolio perspectives.
• Use more advanced functions and build various forecasting and evaluation models in excel.
• Explain the core concepts in corporate finance; understand theories and fundamentals in capital structure and capital budgeting.
• Solve firm investment and financing problems and make recommendations on various corporate investment, financing, and payout policies.

Upon Completion of the GC degree program, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate competency in core subject matter across all stages of the supply chain with a specific focus on
  • Foundational areas of supply chain management.
  • Supply Management, (2) Operations Management
  • Logistics:
    -supply chain risk and resilience
    -social, environmental, and financial performance (3BL) technology and digital transformation.
• Holistically assess the significance of integral aspects of the supply chain, including:
  • Connections between consumer/customer demand and supply chain design.
  • Integration of product/process/service development.
  • Supply chain visibility.
• Exhibit the critical thinking and management skills to support supply-chain decisions, with a specific focus on:
  • analytics and analysis
  • human resource management
  • process development and improvement
  • systems-thinking
    
• Demonstrate professional communication skills (oral and written) for decision-making and problem-solving in supply chain situations.

Upon completion of the MA degree program, students should be able to:

• Knowledge acquisition and application: students will have demonstrated increased competency in project management, be able to think critically about PM-relevant organizational issues and be able apply scientific theories and research findings to address organizational challenges.
• Oral presentation and communication skills: students will be able to communicate complex ideas orally in different-sized groups as well as publicly.
• Teamwork and interpersonal skills: students will be able to work effectively as a member of diverse teams and groups.
• Professionalism: students will be able to demonstrate professionalism in the way they interact with others and present themselves, the field, and organizations which they represent.

Upon completion of the GC degree program, students should be able to:

• Students can evaluate different financing options and their impact on real estate investment opportunities.
• Students can create an analysis of a commercial real estate investment opportunity and evaluate the potential of the opportunity based on that analysis.
• Students can analyze various financial instruments created and backed by mortgages.

Upon completion of the UGC degree program, students should be able to:

• Students can evaluate different real estate financing options.
• Students can evaluate real estate investment opportunities. 
• Students can create and present an evaluation of real estate projects.

Upon Completion of the GC certificate program, students should be able to:

• The ability to analyze data and provide valuable business insights.
• The ability to problem-solve in relation to IT concerns and applications.
• The ability to communicate technical information to non-technical business professionals.
• An understanding of the business, organizational, and regulatory context of information technology and organizational information systems.
• An understanding of how information technology and systems can be leveraged to provide business value.

Upon completion of the MS degree program, students should be able to:

• Graduates will demonstrate competency in core subject matter across all stages of the supply chain by applying knowledge and skills to analyze, evaluate, and solve supply chain challenges with a specific focus on:
  • Foundational areas of supply chain management:
  • Supply Management,
  • Operations Management
  • Logistics
  • Supply chain risk and resilience
  • Social, environmental, and financial performance (3BL) technology and digital transformation
• At the completion of this program, graduates will be able to holistically assess the significance of integral aspects of the supply chain, including:
  • Connections between consumer/customer demand and supply chain design
  • Integration of product/process/service development
  • Supply chain visibility
• Students will explore foundational principles of critical thinking and management skills to support supply-chain decisions, with a specific focus on:
  • Analytics and analysis
  • Human resource management
  • Process development and improvement
  • Systems-thinking
• At the conclusion of the program, graduates will demonstrate mastery of professional communication skills (oral and written) for decision-making and problem-solving in supply chain situations.                           

Upon Completion of the GC certificate program, students should be able to:

• Evaluate sports business opportunities and challenges across global markets, financial systems, and operational contexts using industry-standard analytical frameworks.
• Critique and select quantitative and qualitative data to inform strategic decisions in areas including market expansion, financial planning, performance evaluation, and fan engagement. 
• Design comprehensive strategies that address financial sustainability, global expansion, venue/event management, and stakeholder engagement in sports organizations. 
• Assess emerging technologies and innovations to enhance operational efficiency, fan experience, and competitive advantage in the sports industry.
• Appraise sports governance structures, regulatory environments, and ethical considerations to ensure compliant and responsible business practices.