Management-Entrepreneurship/Small Business Management Option

Mission

The Management-Entrepreneurship/Small Business Management Option, a Bachelor of Science program, prepares students to start up and manage all aspects of a business.

Educational Objectives

  • The Management-Entrepreneurship/Small Business degree program prepares students for employment in entry to mid-level management positions in industry.
  • The Management-Entrepreneurship/Small Business degree program prepares students to open and manage a small business.
  • The Management-Entrepreneurship/Small Business degree program prepares students for graduate school programs such as the MBA.

Expected Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, Management-Entrepreneurship/Small Business Option graduates will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the functional areas of accounting, marketing, finance, management, and economics.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of the legal and social environment of business.
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of the global environment of business.
  4. Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical obligations and responsibilities of business.
  5. Demonstrate the ability to use business tools.
  6. Demonstrate information literacy.
  7. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively.
  8. Demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge of business concepts and functions in an integrated manner.
  9. Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in teams and/or groups.

Curriculum Map

The curriculum map for the Small Business degree program can be found on the program's web page on the Oregon Tech web site.

Summary of Student Learning Outcomes

During the 2010-11 academic year, the program faculty assessed the student learning outcomes summarized in the attached annual report.  Additional details can be found in department assessment records.