Skills Development Matrix

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1 Skills Development Matrix For the MBA Programs and MAcc 1. Core Professional Components 2. Accounting 3. Finance 4. Human Resources Management 5. Information and Technology Systems 6. International Business 7. Management 8. Marketing 9. Macc

2 UNIVERSIDAD METROPOLITANA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SKILLS DEVELOPMENT MATRIX FOR THE GRADUATE CORE PROFFESSIONAL COMPONENT LEARNING OBJECTIVE LEARNING OUTCOME MANA 501 ACCO 503 MARK 511 FINA 503 ECON 519 STAT 555 MANA 600 MANA 720 CRITICAL THINKING, PROBLEM SOLVING AND RESEARCH SKILLS Generate quantitative and qualitative analyses using primary and secondary sources to support informed decision-making and solve problems within the organization Scan for emerging opportunities in local, international and global markets and elaborate a detailed business plan ENTREPRENEURIAL AND SELF- EMPLOYMENT SKILLS Seek opportunities for and advocate in favor of innovative projects within the organization Create information categories for guiding research and use them to locate, evaluate and select pertinent information INFORMATION LITERACY AND LIFELONG LEARNING SKILLS Take advantage of formal and informal opportunities to foster lifelong personal and professional growth INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SKILLS Evaluate the information systems needs and strategic options for improving organizational efficiency and effectiveness TEAMWORK AND ETHICAL LEADERSHIP SKILLS Demonstrate the ability to organize and motivate collaboration and teamwork for the attainment of organizational objectives in a legal, ethical and socially responsible manner FUNCTIONAL BUSINESS AREA SKILLS Evaluate and coordinate the contribution of each functional area to the effective management of the organization and to its capacity to compete in a globalized and multi-cultural economy Graduate CPC 2

3 SKILLS DEVELOPMENT MATRIX FOR THE MBA IN ACCOUNTING LEARNING OBJECTIVE LEARNING OUTCOME ACCO 500 ACCO 503 ACCO 506 ACCO 520 ACCO 605 ACCO 610 ACCO 620 ACCO 705 ACCO 706 ACCO 707 ACCO 710 ACCO 721* BUSI 600 Financial information processing and management decision making Legal, social and ethical compliance Information technology Prepare, review and discuss financial information in accordance to the General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Audit financial information in accordance with auditing standards (GAAS). Prepare financial entries and financial statement for Partnership, Corporations and Governmental entities to support making processes by organizational stakeholders. Prepare, review and discuss financial information for management decisions, planning and cost control taking into account management s fiduciary and social responsibilities. Evaluate contributions regulations and business laws to comply with them in the most cost effective and ethical way for the organization. Integrate the use of technology in financial statement preparation, cost analysis, compliance with government regulations and other accounting functions

4 SKILLS DEVELOPMENT MATRIX FOR THE MBA IN MANAGEMENT LEARNING OBJECTIVE LEARNING OUTCOME BUSI 605 HURE 710 INBU 600 MANA 501 MANA 600 MANA 603 MANA 621 MANA 700 MANA 715 MANA 720 MANA 750 Environmental scanning and strategy formulation/implementation Generate and synthesize quantitative and qualitative information to formulate and implement strategies to optimize alignment between organizational resources and the environmental trends impacting its operations Human capital recruitment and development Evaluate the organization s human resource needs and design a process for orientation and professional development that meets the applicable legal and regulatory requirements Social responsibility and ethical leadership Use foundational theories and models of leadership, motivation and ethical behavior to formulate the appropriate criteria for managing the concern of organizational stakeholders

5 SKILLS DEVELOPMENT MATRIX FOR THE MBA IN MARKETING LEARNING OBJECTIVE LEARNING OUTCOME MARK 511 MARK 601 MARK 605 MARK 610 MARK 615 MARK 620 MARK 640 MARK 701 MARK 740 Marketing management and ethics Market research and intelligence gathering Use marketing and business ethics fundamentals to develop market planning, demand forecasting, integrated communications campaigns, promotions and advertising that strengthen the organization s competitive position. Evaluate opportunities for improving the quality of the informational inputs into organizational decision making processes and propose processes for collecting, analyzing and presenting new information Product/Service development and innovation Customer and stakeholder engagement Assess local and international market conditions to recognize latent and/or underserved needs and participate in the design of new product/service offerings that meet them. Negotiate and manage partnerships with internal/external stakeholders through communications and public relations programs designed to increase market awareness about the organization s value proposition and social responsibility initiatives

6 SKILLS DEVELOPMENT MATRIX FOR THE MBA IN FINANCE LEARNING OBJECTIVE LEARNING OUTCOME FINA 503 FINA 615 FINA 620 FINA 630 FINA 640 FINA 650 FINA 670 FINA 680 FINA 750 ECON 520 Core Finance Knowledge Enhanced analytical and critical thinking Apply the concept of the time value of money to make capital investment decisions, financing decisions, to analyze and value securities, and to estimate the value of the firm. Explain the risk-return relationship to evaluate investment performance in different portfolio applications and design appropriate financial and insurance strategies to manage risk exposure faced by the firm in domestic, international and global markets Economic models and statistical data evaluation relating to private and public organization activities Analyze the economic forces determining the level and structure of interest rates and assess their impact on financial plans and activities Ethical implications and global financial influence on financial decision-making Describe the major domestic, international and global financial markets and institutions, analyze their roles, and weigh the practical and ethical implications for financial managers and their decision making processes

7 SKILLS DEVELOPMENT MATRIX FOR THE MBA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND SYSTEMS LEARNING OBJECTIVE LEARNING OUTCOME SITI 500 SITI 501 SITI 550 SITI 610 SITI 620 SITI630 SITI 710 SITI720 SITI730 SITI 740 SITI 750 Technology planning, system design and professional ethics Research, plan and integrate technology solutions with emerging trends in technology and communication structures aligned to corporate strategic goals and business plans, observing professional and ethical standards Technology management Manage information technology departments, technology and communication projects from traditional structures to distributed environments (physical + cloud structures) and technology innovations Network database design and management Analyze, design and manage enterprise network infrastructure and architecture, as well as applications and modern design methodologies for databases needed to support business operations, strategic decisions and business process reengineering. 1 '---- ' Risk asssessment and control Manage an effective information control structure and risk management program in compliance with applicable laws and regulations

8 SKILLS DEVELOPMENT MATRIX FOR THE MBA IN HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT LEARNING OBJECTIVE LEARNING OUTCOME HURE 640 HURE 700 HURE 710 HURE 720 HURE 725 HURE 730 HURE 750 MANA 715 Human Resource Planning Employee and Labor relations Management Regulate compliance Formulate a coherent and efficient employee/associate reward system that supports management efforts to attract, retain and develop human capital. Apply jobs analysis methodologies to develop human resources demand forecasts job descriptions and performance evaluation frameworks aligned to organizational goals Demonstrate and understanding of applicable theoretical and legal frameworks to apply best practices and advise management on issues related to labor relations. Demonstrate an understanding of occupational health and safety regulation, identify potential compliance risks in the work environment and advise management on the appropriate corrective actions '---- '

9 SKILLS DEVELOPMENT MATRIX FOR THE MBA IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LEARNING OBJECTIVE LEARNING OUTCOME ACCO 605 INBU 600 INBU 610 INBU 620 INBU 630 INBU 640 INBU 650 INBU 660 INBU 750 MARK 701 Theoretical and analytical foundations Apply the theoretical concepts and principles of international business to the analysis of emerging trends and scanning for potential opportunities to formulate strategies for launching successful international ventures Negotiation and logistical process management Demonstrate an understanding of the technical language and the basic documentation required for international business transactions. Evaluate international markets in terms of potential partners and distribution channels and formulate strategies for managing supplier and distribution networks Ethical behavior and cultural sensibility Apply ethical reasoning to the assessment of the key cultural, economic, social, political and legal environments shaping international business practices International business functional area Evaluate and coordinate the contribution of each functional area to the effective implementation of the organization s international strategy and to its capacity to compete in a globalized and multi-cultural economy

10 SKILLS DEVELOPMENT MATRIX FOR THE MASTERS IN ACCOUNTING PROGRAM (Macc) LEARNING OBJECTIVE UNDERGRADUATE LEARNING OUTCOME ACCO 111 ACCO 112 ACCO 201 ACCO 202 ACCO 203 ACCO 250 ACCO 304 ACCO 308 Financial information and decision making process Legal, social and ethical responsibilities Gather, evaluate, organize, prepare and present financial information in accordance to the generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and auditing standards (GAAS) useful to internal/external users in their decision making and auditing processes. Prepare and provide information applicable to the operating aspects of accounting for planning, performance evaluation and control, in an ethical and socially responsible manner. Apply local and federal tax laws and regulations to the preparation and submission of the tax returns and audits of individuals, business and nonprofit entities Advanced Financial information reporting Problem solving and information technology Explain accounting and reporting for partnership, corporation, government and nonprofit entities. Evaluate commercial accounting and spreadsheet applications currently used by accountants LEARNING OBJECTIVE GRADUATE LEARNING OUTCOME ACCO 506 ACCO 605 ACCO 610 ACCO 620 ACCO 707 ACCO 710 ACCO 721* BUSI 600 MANA 600 Financial information processing and management decision making Prepare, review and discuss financial information in accordance to the General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Audit financial information in accordance with auditing standards (GAAS). Prepare financial entries and financial statement for Partnership, Corporations and Governmental entities to support making processes by organizational stakeholders. Prepare, review and discuss financial information for management decisions, planning and cost control taking into account management s fiduciary and social responsibilities Legal, social and ethical compliance Evaluate contributions regulations and business laws to comply with them in the most cost effective and ethical way for the organization Information technology Integrate the use of technology in financial statement preparation, cost analysis, compliance with government regulations and other accounting functions

11 Nivel 1 Introductorio: 2 Intermedio: 3 De Aplicación: Descripción Este nivel representa el primer acercamiento formal del educando a la materia, por lo que no presupone ningún conocimiento previo sobre el vocabulario técnico ni el marco teórico conceptual propio de la disciplina. El objetivo es brindar al educando una visión panorámica del campo de conocimiento y de su importancia entre las disciplinas de administración de empresas. Para ser exitoso en este nivel, debe demostrar dominio de las destrezas básicas de lectura, redacción y razonamiento matemático. Además, debe leer en inglés y haber formado hábitos de estudio y de adquisición de conocimientos que le permitan completar satisfactoriamente las lecturas y tareas requeridas (Eisner, 2011; Boroch et al, 2007; Wright, 1986). Este nivel supone un acercamiento previo a la disciplina y un dominio básico del vocabulario técnico y de las principales corrientes teóricas propias de la misma. El objetivo es reforzar y profundizar los conocimientos y las competencias requeridos para alcanzar el éxito profesional en su área de especialidad (Ben-Zvi, 2010; Aarup, 2004; Becker, 2000). El educando exitoso en este nivel utiliza el lenguaje técnico en el contexto apropiado y es capaz de redactar con claridad, concisión y dominio de las reglas de ortografía y gramática de la lengua española. Además, debe ser capaz de redactar comunicaciones básicas en inglés. En este nivel, el educando demuestra un dominio pleno de los conceptos y las competencias profesionales en su área de especialidad. El objetivo es capacitarle para reconocer situaciones en el contexto organizacional que requieren de intervención gerencial, identificar los conceptos y teorías relevantes, y aplicarlos en el diseño de una posible solución (Podolny, 2009; Smith, 2003; Becker & Watts, 2001). El educando exitoso en este nivel está capacitado para realizar las tareas esenciales requeridas de un profesional en su campo, sintetizar la información obtenida y comunicarla efectivamente en inglés y español.