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Mission, Goal and Objectives
THE MISSION
The mission of the Department of Business, Management
and Accounting at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore is to deliver
high quality undergraduate management education to students majoring in business administration,
accounting, and business education, as well as to provide core
management courses
to other majors throughout the university. This
mission is supported by the intellectual contributions of faculty, in
that these scholarly activities contribute to instructional
effectiveness. The focus is on breadth in curricula that
facilitates employment and professional career development in the
private, public, and not-for-profit sectors of a global economy. In
addition, the Department's curricula are designed to enhance students'
awareness of the moral and ethical issues confronting organizations. The
role of technology in the decision-making process is emphasized by the
integration of computer concepts and applications throughout the
curricula. The Department's diverse, multicultural student body is
assisted in the development of high-level intellectual, interpersonal,
technical, and communication skills. The Department is committed to
becoming a regional leader in providing the opportunity for diverse,
motivated students to receive a high quality management education. This
vision is guided by the need for continuous improvement in program
quality in learners to meet the challenges of an ever-changing global
society.
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DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT
The
mission of the Department of Business, Management and Accounting at the
University of Maryland Eastern Shore is to deliver high quality
undergraduate management education to students majoring in business
administration, accounting, and business education, as well as to
provide core management courses to other majors throughout the
University. This mission is supported by the intellectual contributions
of faculty, in that these scholarly activities contribute to
instructional effectiveness.
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DEPARTMENT VISION STATEMENT
The Department of
Business, Management and Accounting is committed to becoming a regional
leader in providing the opportunity for diverse, motivated students to
receive a high quality management education. This vision is guided by
the need for continuous improvement in program quality in learners to
meet the challenges of an ever-changing global society.
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GOAL
The overall goal of the Department of Business,
Management and Accounting is to provide students with learning experiences
that prepare them to function as key decision-makers in the public,
private, and not-for-profit sectors of the global economy.
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the programs offered in the Department
of Business, Management and Accounting are as follows:
- To stimulate the intellectual curiosity
of students and faculty as they discover new knowledge;
- To enhance the students' problem solving and
critical thinking skills;
- To sponsor activities that enhance students'
professional and social development;
- To promote an understanding of the economic,
ethical and legal environment in which we live and businesses operate;
- To provide practical management learning experiences
through cooperative and/or internship programs;
- To foster an awareness of ethical and global
issues facing decision makers;
- To prepare students for careers in professional
accounting and managerial positions;
- To prepare secondary school teachers in the
area of business education;
- To meet the standards of such external bodies
as the AACSB, AICPA, The Maryland State Board of Accountancy and The
Maryland Department of Education;
- To prepare students for graduate study;
- To conduct research relevant to the management
process;
- To attract and retain high ability students
in enrichment programs and meet the needs of provisional admits who
may require additional individualized support systems;
- To collaborate with the public school systems
and other organizations in fostering an appreciation of the management
process and the free enterprise system.
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