Source (2025): https://calstatela.curriculog.com/proposal:18944/form

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Learning Goal #1: Students will understand business and economics fundamentals.

Students will demonstrate knowledge and understanding at a basic level of concepts and tools in:

1.1 Accounting

1.2 Information Systems

1.3 Finance

1.4 Management

1.5 Operations

1.6 Marketing

1.7 Economics

1.8 Statistics

Learning Goal #2: Students will be able to understand and model organizational processes and data, define and implement technical and process solutions, and manage projects and systems.

2.1 Apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the discipline 2.2 Analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution

2.3 Design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs

Learning Goal #3: Students will be able to communicate and work in groups with an understanding of professional and social responsibilities.

3.1 An ability to function effectively in teams to accomplish a common goal

3.2 An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities

3.3 An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences

Learning Goal #4: Students will be able to focus on the application of information technology in helping individuals, groups, and organizations achieve their goals.

4.1 An ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society

4.2 An understanding of processes that support the delivery and management of information systems within business application environments

Notes:

• Learning Goal #1 was mapped from the BSBA Goal #1, and
• Learning Goals #2 to #4 are based on both the ICCP curriculum standards.

 

Fit with the Institutional Mission or Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILO) 

Learning Goal #1: To understand the fundamentals of business and economics - Students will demonstrate knowledge and understanding at a basic level of concepts and tools in:

1.1 Accounting

1.2 Information Systems

1.3 Finance

1.4 Management

1.5 Marketing

1.6 Economics

1.7 Statistics

Learning Goal #2: To acquire the knowledge needed to model organizational processes and data; define and implement technical and process solutions; understand the application of information technology in helping individuals, groups, and organizations achieve their goals; manage projects and systems. - Students will be able to:

2.1 Apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the discipline

2.2 Analyze a problem and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution

2.3 Design, implement and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs

2.4 Analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society

2.5 Understanding of processes that support the delivery and management of information systems within business application environments

Learning Goal #3: To be able to communicate and work in groups with an understanding of professional and social responsibilities - Students will demonstrate:

3.1 An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal

3.2 An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities

3.3 An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences

Note: Learning Goal #1 corresponds to the BSBA Learning Goal #1 and Learning Goal#2 and Learning Goal#3 are based on both ICCP and ABET curriculum standards.

Learning Goal #4: Students will acquire knowledge and skills for planning, analysis, design and management of business information systems. - Students will demonstrate knowledge and skills in:

4.1 Data management

4.2 System analysis and design

4.3 Project planning and management

4.4 Enterprise Resource Planning

Learning Goal #5: Students will acquire knowledge and hands-on skills on information systems and architecture analysis, design, implementation and maintenance for industrial operations. - Students will demonstrate knowledge and skills in:

5.1 Enterprise Data Systems

5.2 Web-based system development

5.3 Networks and communications

5.4 Hardware and Software Architecture

5.5 Information Assurance