Sorrell College of Business Bachelor of Applied Science in Resource and Technology Management
Program Overview The Bachelor of Applied Science in Resource and Technology Management (BAS- RTM) is offered at the Dothan and Montgomery campuses, as well as via ecampus. The Resources and Technology Major enables professionals working in technical fields to specialize in management related to specific technical resources including: Acquisitions/Contracts Air Traffic Control Aircraft Maintenance Aviation Operations Contracts and Acquisitions Electronics Fire Science Military Science Restaurant/Culinary (non-alabama campuses only) The student must choose one of two options: Restaurant/Culinary Specialization (non-alabama sites only) Business Electives
Program Overview Specialized Technical Courses (12-18 hours) Credit will be awarded for specialized technical knowledge based upon one or all of the following: American Council of Education credit recommendations Credit for experiential learning that has been evaluated by Troy University faculty and approved by the appropriate dean Post-secondary community college of technical schools as approved by the Academic Council. Transfer work from regionally accredited (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, etc.) Must have a minimum of 18 semester hours of transferable credit in the same technical field, with a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Program Level Expected Outcomes EO 1: The department anticipates that the following numbers of Resources and Technology Management students will complete their Bachelor of Applied Science each year: Dothan campus completion goal: 1 Montgomery campus completion goal: 29 ecampus / earmy completion goal: 15 The department has met expectations for this outcome with the following results: Troy and Dothan : average of 1.8 (9 total) graduates each year for the past 5 years Montgomery: average of 49 (147 total) each year for the past 3 years Global Campus / earmy / ecampus: 15 each year for the past 3 years (aggregate) Augusta: average of 2.66 (8 total) graduates each year for the past 3 years earmy: average of 3 (3 total) graduates each year for the past 1 years ecampus: average of 6.5 (13 total) graduates each year for the past 2 years Eglin AFB and Hurlburt Field: average of 2 (4 total) each year for the past 2 years Ft. Benning: average of 4 (8 total) graduates each year for the past 2 years Ft. Myer: average of 0.5 (1 total) graduates each year for the past 2 years Ft. Walton: average of 2 (2 total) graduates each year for the past 1 years Tyndall AFB: average of 2.5 (5 total) graduates each year for the past 2 years
Program Level Expected Outcomes EO 2: Demonstrate a general knowledge of business theories and concepts, including functional areas. Expectation is that at least 70% of the BAS-RTM students will score within one standard deviation of the national average on the Major Field Achievement Test in Business, or higher (administered in MGT4476). 2006-2007 72% of students met the goal. (Expectation is met) 2007-2008 70% of students met the goal. (Expectation is met) 2008-2009 Standards broken out by campus (All campuses met expectations Dean s office has assessment details) Student learning outcomes being measured with this nationally normed exam include: Ability to analyze financial statements; Ability to identify management functions; Ability to calculate opportunity cost; Ability to calculate the value of securities; and Ability to identify components of a marketing mix.
Program Level Expected Outcomes EO 3: At least 80% of students will be satisfied with library resources. Result: 2008 Student Survey indicates 85% satisfaction. Expectation met. EO 4: At least 80% of students will be satisfied with faculty use of technology to enhance teaching. Result: 2008 Student Survey indicates 85% satisfaction. Expectation met. EO 5: At least 80% of students will be satisfied with academic advising. Result: 2008 Student Survey indicates 75% satisfaction. Expectation not met. EO 6: At least 80% of students will be satisfied with faculty accessibility. Result: 2008 Student Survey indicates 75% satisfaction. Expectation not met.
Student Learning Outcomes measured by Major Field Test Skill 1: Analyze financial statements Expected outcome: Students will score in the 50 th percentile on MFT- Business Accounting subscale. Actual outcome: Students scored in the 35 th percentile on the Accounting subscale. Standard not met. Skill 2: Identify management functions Expected outcome: Students will score in the 50 th percentile on the MFT-Business Management subscale. Actual outcome: Results reported by site later in this report. Skill 3: Calculate opportunity cost Expected outcome: Students will score in the 50 th percentile of the MFT-Business Economics subscale. Actual outcome: Results reported by site later in this report.
Student Learning Outcomes measured by Major Field Test Skill 4: Calculate the value of securities Expected outcome: Students will score in the 50 th percentile of the MFT-Business Finance subscale. Actual outcome: Results reported by site later in this report. Skill 5: Identify components of the marketing mix Expected outcome: Students will score in the 50 th percentile of the MFT-Business Marketing subscale. Actual outcome: Results reported by site later in this report.
Student Learning Outcomes measured by Major Field Test: Montgomery Results 2009-2010 MFT-Business: 45 th percentile, standard not met MFT-Business-Accounting: 35 th percentile, standard not met MFT-Business-Management: 50 th percentile, standard is met MFT-Business-Economics: 45 th percentile, standard not met MFT-Business-Finance: 30 th percentile, standard is met MFT-Business-Marketing: 40 th percentile, standard not met
Plans for Further Improvement 2010-2011 BAS-RTM, Montgomery MFT Results: MFT-Business-Accounting: 35 th percentile, standard not met MFT-Business-Management: 50 th percentile, standard is met MFT-Business-Economics: 45 th percentile, standard not met MFT-Business-Finance: 30 th percentile, standard is met MFT-Business-Marketing: 40 th percentile, standard not met PFFI: 1. Continue restructure of Master Syllabi toward increased rigor to include: Learning map Specific standard measures for each SLO 2. Introduction of required readings MGT3371 3. Institute stronger prerequisites
Student Learning Outcomes measured by Major Field Test: Dothan Results 2009-2010 MFT-Business: 45 th percentile, standard not met MFT-Business-Accounting: 30 th percentile, standard not met MFT-Business-Management: 55 th percentile, standard is met MFT-Business-Economics: 40 th percentile, standard not met MFT-Business-Finance: 60 th percentile, standard is met MFT-Business-Marketing: 40 th percentile, standard not met
Plans for Further Improvement 2010-2011 BAS-RTM, Dothan MFT Results: MFT-Business-Accounting: 30 th percentile, standard not met MFT-Business-Management: 55 th percentile, standard is met MFT-Business-Economics: 40 th percentile, standard not met MFT-Business-Finance: 60 th percentile, standard is met MFT-Business-Marketing: 40 th percentile, standard not met PFFI: 1. Continue restructure of Master Syllabi toward increased rigor to include: Learning map Specific standard measures for each SLO 2. Introduction of required readings MGT3371 3. Institute stronger prerequisites
Student Learning Outcomes measured by Major Field Test: ecampus Results 2009-2010 MFT-Business: 40 th percentile, standard not met MFT-Business-Accounting: 20 th percentile, standard not met MFT-Business-Management: 40 th percentile, standard not met MFT-Business-Economics: 40 th percentile, standard not met MFT-Business-Finance: 30 th percentile, standard not met MFT-Business-Marketing: 40 th percentile, standard not met
Plans for Further Improvement 2010-2011 BAS-RTM, ecampus MFT Results: MFT-Business-Accounting: 20 th percentile, standard not met MFT-Business-Management: 40 th percentile, standard is met MFT-Business-Economics: 40 th percentile, standard not met MFT-Business-Finance: 30 th percentile, standard is met MFT-Business-Marketing: 40 th percentile, standard not met PFFI: 1. Continue restructure of Master Syllabi toward increased rigor to include: Learning map Specific standard measures for each SLO 2. Introduction of required readings MGT3371 3. Institute stronger prerequisites 4. Continue the implementation of templates for online courses
BAS-RTM Plans for Further Improvement Correct Undergraduate Catalog to reflect that this is a completely different degree than, rather than simply another major to, the Bachelor of Science of Business Administration degree. Add a statement to the BAS-RTM section of the Undergraduate Catalog that, Students must complete the core courses that are part of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Degree, found on the first page of the Sorrell College of Business pages of this catalog. (NOTE: Students are required to do this, but the catalog does not reflect it). Remove redundant course MGT3371 from the Option 1 course list. Designate MGT-4476 as the capstone course for the BAS-RTM degree. Change the number of credit hours that are required for the degree such that the total required hours beyond the core courses equal 30. Change wording in catalog for Supervised technical courses from 12-18 hours: to 18 hours. Change option 1 to require, MGT3372, MGT 4465, MGT4466, and 1 upperdivision business or technology elective. (12 hours total for option) Change option 2 to require 12 hours of upper-division business or technology electives. (12 hours total for option)
BAS-RTM Plan for Further Improvement (cont.) (NOTE: Many of the Plans for Improvement listed below will overlap (or parallel) those of other programs, particularly the BSBA Management Major). Begin testing all BAS-RTM students with the capstone exam in MGT-4476 (by 1 August, 2011) Continue restructuring of Master Syllabi. Continue improving disaggregation of assessment data by location. Continue developing and implementing a plan to improve SCOB student advising at all locations. (Note: Standardized orientations are being created to provide information to all SCOB students. Advisor workshops are being planned as well). Continue developing formative assessments for the BAS-RTM program. Develop a standardized writing assessment for BUS-3382 (by 1 August, 2011) Develop a standardized critical thinking assessment for MGT-4476 (by 1 August, 2011) Develop a standardized management assessment (course TBD) (by 1 August, 2011) Develop a plan to address substandard scores on law MFT subscale (by 1 August, 2011)