ABET Accreditation, Program Educational Objectives, and Student Outcomes

Program Educational Objectives and Student Outcomes

The Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

In November 2007, the ISQA faculty unanimously approved the Program Educational Objectives and Student Outcomes. These objectives and outcomes were revised in April 2009 and April 2014.

Program educational objectives (left column) describe the career and professional accomplishments that the program is preparing graduates to achieve.

Student outcomes (right column) describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of graduation.

Graduates of the program will: Students in the program will:

(a): have a broad organizational and real-world perspective.

 

(b): have strong analytic, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.

1. apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the discipline.

2. apply traditional and contemporary analysis and design techniques.

3.  analyze organizational problems or opportunities and formulate appropriate strategies and solutions using information technologies.

(c): have good interpersonal communication, team skills, and strong ethical principles.

4. communicate effectively to a range of audiences through listening and through oral, written, and visual presentation.

5. work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with others to accomplish a common goal.

6. understand and apply appropriate types of computer-based tools to support communication.

(d): be able to design, implement, deliver, and manage technological solutions to organizational problems or to take advantage of opportunities.

7. design, integrate, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs.

8. apply relevant project management techniques and processes.

(e): engage in continuing professional development.