Learning Goals and Outcomes

The following are the Learning Goals and Outcomes defined for the four programs offered by the Faculty of Business Administration at Lakehead University.

Honours Bachelor of Commerce

Learning Goal (graduates to “be” or “have”)Learning Objective (graduate to “do” or “make)
1) Graduates should be effective communicators.1.1) Graduates will communicate orally in an effective manner.
1.2) Our graduates will prepare professional written reports.
2) Graduates should be critical thinkers when making business decisions.2.1) Graduates will understand the foundational knowledge of all business areas.
2.2) Graduates will have specialized knowledge of their selected major.
2.3) Graduates will think critically when integrating knowledge of business concepts when solving real-life business problems.
3) Graduates should have the skills to become effective business leaders.3.1) Graduates will apply ethical resolution techniques to ethical dilemmas.
3.2) Graduates will demonstrate knowledge of effective leadership practices.
3.3) Graduates will work effectively in teams.
4) Graduates should be able to function in a global business environment.4.1) Graduates will understand the importance of a global context when making business decisions.
4.2) Graduates will appreciate Aboriginal world views as they relate to the business environment.

Bachelor of Administration Degree

Learning Goal (graduates to “be” or “have”)Learning Objective (graduate to “do” or “make)
1) Graduates should be effective communicators.1.1) Graduates will communicate orally in an effective manner.
1.2) Graduates will prepare professional written reports.
2) Graduates should be critical thinkers when making business decisions.2.1) Graduates will understand foundational knowledge of all business areas.
2.2) Graduates will integrate knowledge of business concepts when solving business problems.
3) Graduates should have the skills to become effective business leaders.3.1) Graduates will apply ethical resolution techniques to ethical dilemmas.
3.2) Graduates will demonstrate knowledge of effective leadership practices.
3.3) Graduates will work effectively in teams.
4) Graduates should be able to function in a global business environment.4.1) Graduates will understand the importance of a global context when making business decisions.
4.2) Graduates will appreciate Aboriginal world views as they relate to the business environment.

Masters of Business Administration (MBA)

Learning Goal (graduates to “be” or “have”)Learning Objective (graduate to “do” or “make)
1) Our graduates should have a comprehensive and integrated knowledge of management functions1.1) Our graduates will understand technical business skills and apply them in new and unfamiliar circumstances.
1.2) Our graduates will integrate all the management function areas into a coherent strategic whole.
2) Our graduates should be analytical decision-makers.2.1) Our graduates will think analytically to identify a problem and apply appropriate quantitative and qualitative analysis to develop workable solutions.
3) Our graduates should be effective communicators.3.1) Our graduates will deliver clear and persuasive oral presentations to business audiences.
3.2) Our graduates will prepare clear and persuasive written reports to business audiences.
4) Our graduates should demonstrate the techniques to become effective business leaders.4.1) Our graduates will apply ethical resolution techniques to ethical dilemmas to provide recommended course of action.
4.2) Our graduates will work well in teams.
4.3) Our graduates will understand leadership theories.
4.4) Our graduates will understand how globalization and the global environment impact individuals, businesses, and the economy.

Masters of Science of Management (MSc.)

Learning Goal (graduates to “be” or “have”)Learning Objective (graduate to “do” or “make)
1) Our graduates should have advanced knowledge of theoretical and conceptual components of the management disciplines.1.1) Our graduates will apply advanced level knowledge in the use of key management tools when making business decisions.
2) Our graduates should be able to independently undertake original research within the domain of management disciplines.2.1) Our graduates will formulate a research question, understand quantitative and qualitative methodologies, select the appropriate methodology for a given research question, comprehend limitations, and understand the implications of the analysis.
2.2) Our graduates will understand ethical considerations when conducting management research.
3) Our graduates should be able to disseminate research findings in business contexts3.1) Our graduates will orally communicate academic work clearly and persuasively to business and academic audiences.
3.2) Our graduates will clearly and persuasively communicate academic work in a written report to business and academic audiences.
4) Our graduates should be able to apply research findings in business contexts4.1) Our graduates will demonstrate an understanding of how academic research impacts the business practice.
4.2) Our graduates will perform effectively in a research-oriented position in their profession.