RockhuRst univeRsity 2012–2014 catalog

Learning Goals:• Demonstrate competence in a chosen field of study, integrate various disciplinaryperspectives, and apply that academic knowledge. (Academic Knowledge)• Exhibit collaborative leadership skills and teamwork. (Leadership)• Demonstrate effective written and oral communication. (Communication)• Demonstrate awareness of global interconnectedness that reflects an appreciation ofhumanity’s diversity and commonality, and an understanding of cultures other thanone’s own. (International and Cultural Understanding)• Engage ideas and issues thoughtfully, critically, creatively, and compassionately.(Critical and Creative Thinking)• Exhibit ethical grounding in both word and action, and act as agents of positive socialchange. (Ethics and Social Justice)• Demonstrate self-awareness of personal values, beliefs, gifts, challenges, and connectednessto others, along with the responsibilities these qualities bring. (Self Formation)Helzberg School of Management Learning Outcomes• Leadership—demonstrate the pursuit of personal excellence while helping othersdevelop to their full potential;• Ethical Behavior and Corporate Social Responsibility—analyze ethical and corporatesocial responsibility issues in context and implement appropriate action(s);• Business Skills and Knowledge—explain, integrate and apply foundational businessknowledge and skills to effectively lead and manage organizations;• International/Global—demonstrate the achievement of a global perspective that viewsbusiness activity within a complex and changing world context;• Information Analysis and Application—identify, access, analyze and synthesizeappropriate business information;• Communication—communicate effectively, and create an environment where effectivecommunication can occur.School of Graduate and Professional Studies: Mission and Core ValuesThe Rockhurst University School of Graduate and Professional Studies offers a varietyof baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate degrees. Participation in these degree programsprepares students to continue to develop knowledge and skills, foster inquiry andserve others in accordance with the Rockhurst University Mission and in their chosenprofession.Graduates from the School of Graduate and Professional Studies are well preparedto lead lives as vibrant men and women who are committed to lifelong education,professional leadership and community service in the Jesuit tradition.10