The Mission of the Udvar-Hazy School of Business...


...is to prepare students for successful employment, advanced learning and service to community. We are committed to providing an environment that embraces experiential learning, stimulates academic excellence and incorporates ethical considerations.

A Culture of Learning, a Culture of Values, a Culture of Community


Goals

Provide students with core business knowledge and skills that enable attainment of advanced business degrees and success in a rapidly changing, competitive business environment

Develop students' awareness of and analytical and decision-making skills regarding business ethical issues.

Establish partnerships with the community and alumni to provide an education that responds to local and industry needs and affords valuable, applied learning opportunities and community engagement.

Employ highly qualified faculty members who foster open, innovative, analytical, and student-focused learning environments. Support academically and professionally active faculty who model continuous improvement in their practice and service.

UHSB Student Learning Outcomes

1. A working level knowledge of the core functional areas of business:

    A. Students will demonstrate a working level knowledge of core business functions in accounting, economics, finance, information systems, international business, legal and social environment, marketing, and management.
    B. Students will analyze a complex business situation, identify relevant functional business issues and suggest viable courses of action
2. The ability to apply higher levels of critical thinking:
    A. Students will process a complex business situation, utilize qualitative and quantitative analysis and synthesize to develop sound alternatives for action.
3. The interpersonal and communication skills necessary to succeed in business:
    A. Students will deliver professional quality oral presentations.
    B. Students will prepare professional quality written presentations.
    C. Students will identify the essential elements of successful teamwork and will reflect upon their competency and experience in applying them.
4. The ability to identify and resolve ethical issues:
    A. Students will analyze a complex business situation, identify relevant ethical issues and suggest ethical courses of action.

 

Dixie State University is accredited by
The Northwest Commission on Colleges & Universities (NWCCU)10/02, Interim 10/07

Updated 6/11/2012

 

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