Learning Goals and Outcomes

The following are the Learning Goals and Outcomes defined for the four programs offered by the Faculty of Business Administration at Lakehead University.

Honours Bachelor of Commerce

Learning Goal (graduates to “be” or “have”)Learning Objective (graduate to “do” or “make)
1) Graduates should be effective communicators.1.1) Graduates will communicate orally in an effective manner.
1.2) Graduates will prepare professional written reports.
2) Graduates should be critical thinkers when making business decisions.2.1) Graduates will understand the foundational knowledge of all business areas.
2.2) Graduates will have specialized knowledge of their selected major.
2.3) Graduates will think critically when integrating knowledge of business concepts when solving real-life business problems.
3) Graduates should have the skills to become effective business leaders.3.1) Graduates will apply ethical resolution techniques to ethical dilemmas.
3.2) Graduates will demonstrate knowledge of effective leadership practices.
3.3) Graduates will work effectively in teams.
4) Graduates should be able to function in a global business environment.4.1) Graduates will understand the importance of a global context when making business decisions.
4.2) Graduates will appreciate Indigenous world views as they relate to the business environment.

Bachelor of Administration Degree

Learning Goal (graduates to “be” or “have”)Learning Objective (graduate to “do” or “make)
1) Graduates should be effective communicators.1.1) Graduates will communicate orally in an effective manner.
1.2) Graduates will prepare professional written reports.
2) Graduates should be critical thinkers when making business decisions.2.1) Graduates will understand foundational knowledge of all business areas.
2.2) Graduates will integrate knowledge of business concepts when solving business problems.
3) Graduates should have the skills to become effective business leaders.3.1) Graduates will apply ethical resolution techniques to ethical dilemmas.
3.2) Graduates will demonstrate knowledge of effective leadership practices.
3.3) Graduates will work effectively in teams.
4) Graduates should be able to function in a global business environment.4.1) Graduates will understand the importance of a global context when making business decisions.
4.2) Graduates will appreciate Indigenous world views as they relate to the business environment.

Masters of Business Administration (MBA)

Learning Goal (graduates to “be” or “have”)Learning Objective (graduate to “do” or “make)
1) Graduates should have a comprehensive and integrated knowledge of management functions.1.1) Graduates will understand technical business skills and apply them in new and unfamiliar circumstances.
1.2) Graduates will integrate all of the management functional areas into a coherent strategic whole.
2) Graduates should be analytical decision-makers.2.1) Graduates will effectively appraise, interpret and analyse data both qualitatively and quantitatively.
2.2) Graduates will think analytically to identify a problem.
2.3) Graduates will develop workable solutions.
3) Graduates should demonstrate the techniques to become effective business leaders.3.1) Graduates will apply ethical resolution techniques to ethical dilemmas to provide a recommended course of action.
3.2) Graduates will work well in teams.
3.3) Graduates will be effective oral and written communicators.
3.4) Graduates will apply leadership practices effectively.
3.5) Graduates will understand how globalization and the global environment impact individuals, businesses, and the economy.
4) Graduates should be able to develop effective solutions to real-world problems.4.1) Graduates will engage effectively with business partners including those in the local community.
4.2) Graduates will develop effective solutions and recommendations that translate their course learning to real-world business challenges.

Masters of Science of Management (MSc.)

Learning Goal (graduates to “be” or “have”)Learning Objective (graduate to “do” or “make)
1) Graduates should have advanced knowledge of theoretical and conceptual components of the management disciplines.1.1) Graduates will gain and develop advanced level knowledge in the use of key management tools for business decisions.
1.2) Graduates will critically assess academic research.
2) Graduates should be able to independently undertake original research within the domain of management disciplines.2.1) Graduates will formulate a research question, understand quantitative and qualitative methodologies, select the appropriate methodology for a given research question, comprehend limitations, and understand the implications of the analysis.
2.2) Graduates will understand ethical considerations when conducting management research.
3) Graduates should be able to disseminate research findings in business contexts3.1) Graduates will orally communicate academic work clearly and persuasively to academic audiences.
3.2) Graduates will clearly and persuasively communicate academic work in a written report to business and academic audiences.
4) Graduates should be able to apply research findings in management practice.4.1) Graduates will demonstrate how academic research impacts management practices. 
4.2) Graduates will/can perform effectively in a research-oriented position in their profession.