Learning Objectives for the Master of Science in Accounting
Learning Goal 1: To acquire the functional knowledge of accounting
Learning Objectives:
1.1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of concepts, theories, laws, and practices in
1.1a Financial accounting and reporting
1.1b Managerial and cost accounting
1.1c Accounting information systems
1.1d Tax accounting
1.2 Demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding in the functional area of accounting corresponding to the student’s option.
1.3 Demonstrate the ability to provide solutions to accounting problems and completion of accounting assignments and projects that require analysis of the multiple functional areas of the accounting function.
Learning Goal 2: To acquire knowledge about the accounting profession and industries, including not-for-profit and government organizations
Learning Objectives:
2.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the roles and duties of the professional accountant corresponding with the student’s selected option.
2.2 Demonstrate an understanding of the roles and duties of an accountant in accounting firms, businesses and other agencies.
2.3 Demonstrate an understanding of the professional standards, ethics and governmental policies relevant to the student’s selected option.
Learning Goal 3: To acquire leadership and managerial skills
Learning Objectives:
3.1 Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written communications.
3.2 Demonstrate the ability to work in a group as a member and a leader.
Learning Goal 4: To Integrate accounting knowledge in urban and global business environments
Learning Objectives:
4.1 Demonstrate knowledge of expectations for general professional ethics in accounting and ethical standards in the student’s selected option.
4.2 Demonstrate an understanding of ethical and global considerations in solutions to accounting problems, assignments, cases, and projects.
Institutional Learning Goals, Objectives, Outcomes and Measures
California State University, Los Angeles students expand and deepen their interdisciplinary and general understanding of the world, enhance their critical skills, and take responsibility for a lifetime of learning, and as graduates become individuals who engage, enhance, and contribute to democratic society.
1. Knowledge: Mastery of content and processes of inquiry
CSULA graduates have a strong knowledge base in their academic major and can use powerful processes of inquiry in a range of disciplines. They engage contemporary and enduring questions with an understanding of the complexities of human cultures and the physical and natural world and are ready to put their knowledge into action to address contemporary issues.
2. Proficiency: Intellectual skills
CSULA graduates are equipped to actively participate in democratic society. They are critical thinkers who make use of quantitative and qualitative reasoning. They have the ability to find, use, evaluate and process information in order to engage in complex decision-making. They read critically, speak and write clearly and thoughtfully and communicate effectively.
3. Place and Community: Urban and global mission
CSULA graduates are engaged individuals who have contributed to the multi-lingual and multiethnic communities that constitute Los Angeles and the world of the future. They are aware of how their actions impact society and the environment, and they strive to make socially responsible decisions. They are community builders sensitive to the needs of diverse individuals and groups and committed to renewing the communities in which they live.
4. Transformation: Integrative learning
CSULA graduates integrate academic learning with life. They engage in community, professional, creative, research and scholarly projects that lead to changes in their sense of self and understanding of their worlds. Graduates integrate their knowledge, skills and experience to address complex and contemporary issues and act ethically as leaders for the 21st century.
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