Colorado Mesa University’s Davis School of Business is focused on preparing students to be sound decision makers who transform businesses in the Rocky Mountain region, the nation, and the world. We strive to develop students who demonstrate strong ethical principles, superior critical thinking, effective communication, and robust business acumen.
- a learning community that develops and promotes the skills of inquiry, reflection, critical thinking, problem-solving, innovation, teamwork, and communication in students with an emphasis on continuous improvement;
- student choice in academic programming that prepares future leaders to function as productive, ethical, and responsible members of a global society;
- faculty, staff, and administration committed to the highest quality of service to the University, a balanced exchange of ideas, and a focus on student success, and community impact;
- a vibrant and inclusive environment that encourages diverse experiences, applied learning, and involvement and interaction inside and outside the classroom;
- a culture committed to integrity and academic and intellectual freedom; making a positive societal impact on the Rocky Mountain region, the nation, and the world.
AACSB Accreditation
Colorado Mesa University’s Davis School of Business earns Prestigious AACSB Accreditation — which only 8% of institutions hold this prestigious distinction.
Department of Business Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of their business degree, a business student who has earned their degree will meet the following student learning outcomes (SLO).
SLO #1: Critical Thinking:
- 1.1 - Apply business knowledge and skills in appropriate business contexts
- 1.2 - Analyze business issues critically using quantitative research methodologies
- 1.3 - Analyze business issues critically using qualitative research methodologies
SLO #2: Effective Communication Skills
- 2.1 - Communicate clearly, appropriately, and accurately to the audience in writing
- 2.2 - Communicate clearly, appropriately, and accurately to the audience orally
SLO #3: Teamwork
- 3.1 - Differentiate various functions of teams within organizations
- 3.2 - Demonstrate behaviors consistent with effective teamwork
SLO #4: Ethical Awareness
- 4.1 - Analyze an issue within an ethical framework
- 4.2 - Recommend a solution based on an ethical framework
- 4.3 - Engage in a local, regional, national, and/or international activity that positively impacts society
SLO #1: Critical Thinking & Information Literacy:
- Utilize relevant and critically evaluated accounting information to apply accounting knowledge and skills in appropriate contexts and transfer knowledge and skills to a new situation
SLO #2: Effective Communication Skills
- 2.1 - Communicate clearly, appropriately, and persuasively to the audience orally
- 2.2 - Communicate clearly, appropriately, and persuasively to the audience in writing
SLO #3: Teamwork
- Effectively work in a team
SLO #4: Ethical Awareness and Societal Impact
- 4.1 - Be able to recommend appropriate ethical actions
- 4.2 - Develop professional relationships with CMU stakeholders (CPAs and community members) by assisting area residents with annual income tax return filing requirements
SLO #1: Specialized Knowledge:
- Apply business-specific knowledge within projects individually and/or collaboratively
SLO #2: Quantitative Fluency
- Employ advanced mathematical, statistical methods, or other analytical processes to address issues within a business environment
SLO #3: Communication Fluency
- Create oral and written arguments or explanations, well-grounded in business-related theories and methods
SLO #4: Critical Thinking
- Formulate and evaluate hypotheses as related to business problems, issues, concepts, and various perspectives
SLO #5: Information Literacy
- Synthesize, evaluate, or refine the information base of various business scholarly sources
SLO #6: Ethical Reasoning
- Articulate moral, ethical, legal, or professional challenges within the business environment
Faculty Research Reports
The Faculty Research Report highlights the scholarly work, publications, and professional contributions of our business faculty each year. It showcases the impactful research happening within the department and reflects our commitment to academic excellence.