The Profile of a CBE Graduate

As a premier school of applied business learning, the College of Business and Economics (CBE) prepares its graduates to achieve excellence in their professional careers. CBE’s combination of rigorous academic studies and hands on business experience—all subject to strict measures of performance—develop the following Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes (KSAs) that are foundations for professional success:

ACCREDITED BUSINESS KNOWLEDGE

1. Know, apply, and integrate the content of one’s major
   

COMMUNICATION

1. Write articulate, persuasive and influential reports, proposals and letters
2. Make articulate, persuasive and influential oral presentations
3. Develop graphic, spreadsheet and financial analysis to support position taken
4. Engage in active listening in individual and group settings
   

THINKING: CRITICAL AND CREATIVE

1. Identify problems and/or opportunities using disciplinary concepts
2. Generate and evaluate feasible alternatives
3. Develop comprehensive, justified conclusions and recommendations using qualitative and/or quantitative tools
   

TECHNOLOGY

1. Use general and discipline specific software for state-of-the-practice business applications
   

LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK

1. Focus on goal achievement
2. Guide team towards the achievement of common goals
3. Maintain group cohesion, follower satisfaction and efficient operations
   

ETHICS AND VALUES

1. Display ethical conduct and honor-system behavior
2. Apply ethics in business decision-making, considering the impact on multiple stakeholders
   

ATTITUDE AND PRACTICAL EXCELLENCE

1. Be attentive, proactive and ready to learn
2. Meet commitments and complete tasks according to assigned requirements
3. Treat others with respect; show sensitivity to their views, values and customs
   

EMPLOYABILITY

1. Show evidence of a quality, mentored, reflective professional experience
2. Demonstrate effective job search: career portfolio, resume and interview skills
3. Assume responsibility for one's own career management and goal-setting
   

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