Accounting Program

Accounting Program

Learning Goals & Objectives


LG 1: Technical Knowledge

Graduates will possess the technical accounting knowledge necessary for entry-level positions in the accounting profession.

Learning Objective 1-1:

  • Students will demonstrate knowledge and application of foundational accounting concepts.  

LG2: Critical Thinking

Graduates will apply critical thinking skills to identify and apply accounting judgment.

Learning Objective 2-1:

  • Students will identify and analyze accounting issues for an unstructured or incomplete set of facts and provide reasoned solutions.  

LG 3: Ethical Reasoning

Graduates will incorporate ethical principles of the accounting profession when analyzing and responding to accounting issues.

Learning Objective 3-1:

  • Students will identify and analyze ethical issues, including identifying stakeholders, analyzing alternative courses of action, and proposing reasoned resolutions to promote the public interest.

LG 4: Communication

Graduates will be able to produce effective communications.

Learning Objective 4-1:

  • Students will demonstrate a thorough consideration of context and purpose and audience, will present a central message in a clear, concise, and convincing manner and will demonstrate a consistent use of relevant authoritative sources to support their message.