Accountancy, B.S. Student Learning Outcomes

College Business
Major Accountancy
Degree B.S.
Date Revised September 2019

Student Learning Outcomes and Proposed Methods for Collecting Data (from Assessment Plan)

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Develop and apply accountancy and business knowledge

  • Learning Objective 1: Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of technical accounting concepts.
  • Learning Objective 2: Identify problems and consider alternative solutions.
  • Learning Objective 3: Select data and methodology needed to make decisions.
  • Learning Objective 4: Apply appropriate technology.

2. Demonstrate professional skills

  • Learning Objective 5: Write with clarity and appropriate grammar.
  • Learning Objective 6: Delivery professional and effective presentations.

3. Demonstrate awareness of ethical issues in business and accounting

  • Learning Objective 7: Articulate relevant codes of conduct and professional standards

Methods of Assessment

  • Faculty Assessment of Learning Objectives (All)
  • University Alumni Surveys (All)
  • Periodic Faculty Review of BS program and courses (All)
  • Accounting Executive Advisory Board Guidance (All)
  • Exit Surveys (All)
  • AACSB Accreditation Process (All)

Last Updated

AAE updated January 2021

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aae@niu.edu

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