Academic Programs

The Division of Business Administration prepares students for entry level and professional position in business. Such an education provides an opportunity to:

   Understand and integrate knowledge from the functional areas of business (accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing, and statistics).
   Demonstrate an awareness of legal, economic, social, ethical, political, regulatory, environmental, technical and global issues.
   Develop effective oral and written communication skills.
   Use electronic technology for common business purpose and as a research tool.
   Demonstrate skills in critical thinking, decision-making, leadership, creativity, and teamwork.
   Develop the ability to locate, assimilate, analyze, and use information.
   Demonstrate an awareness of the impact of diversity on organizations.

Accounting Concentration

Educational outcomes for students who complete the accounting major include the following:

   Understand general accepted accounting principles and practices.
   Ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles and practices to structured and unstructured accounting problems.
   Ability to conduct research pertinent to accounting issues.
   Ability to use computers and software to solve accounting problems.
   Ability to analyze, organize and present accounting information.

Methods of Assessment

(Attachment 1-- School of Business Curriculum Planning and Assessment Process)

Assessment Results

(Contact IR)

Use of Results

Alumni and student satisfaction survey are performed at university and school level. Unfortunately, program data is not gathered at this time. The ETS exam is taken by all students in their last semester at UHV. The ETS exam tests graduating seniors on their knowledge of the common body of knowledge in business. Generally, accounting majors outperform business majors on the ETS exam.

The School of Business also reviews data concerning the pass/fail rates of UHV graduates sitting for the CPA exam. Recently, the CPA exam pass rates of UHV graduates have lagged behind statewide pass rates. The accounting faculty will consider these findings in 2000-01 to revise the curriculum and/or recommend other changes that may be needed.