• Within the framework of its core courses, common to all business majors, the School systematically guides students through increasing levels of comprehension and competence in the areas of communication, global perspectives, ethical discernment, computer technology, analytical ability and professional behavior. Beginning with the introduction of fundamental concepts and proceeding throughout the four-year sequence, these competencies are developed, reinforced and integrated across all major areas of study.

1. analytical skills -- the ability to identify a problem or opportunity and design a reasonable course of action.
2. ethical discernment -- the ability to respect the environment and fellow beings.
3. global perspective -- an understanding of the consequences of their actions within a broad context.
4. technology and information literacy -- the ability to use resources in a meaningful way.
5. communication skills -- the ability to argue and persuade effectively.
6. professionalism -- an understanding of business culture and how to succeed.

We do this by incorporating activities in our core courses that emphasize these skills, and as students progress through these courses over four years of study; the exercises build upon one another and the level of expectations increase. These activities and how we assess our success in achieving our goal of refining the skills within our students is evolutionary. A description of these activities is available.