Objectives are statements of intended learning outcomes in a program of study.
They are expressed in terms of developments in students' knowledge and understanding skills and attitudes. They range from general statements focusing on broad understandings, attitudes and generic skills, such as those contained in the Monash Mission Statement, to quite detailed specifications of outcomes relating to individual disciplines and areas of study. Logically, decisions about objectives must precede and determine decisions about content and presentation. It allows for coherent planning within programs of study - content, teaching methods, materials and assessment can be fully integrated within the framework of the objectives. It also helps to clarify the relationships between individual subjects and their contributions to the course.