Table 1 MBA Program Goals 1. Demonstrate functional business knowledge in a global environment. (Business Knowledge/Global Perspective) Assessed in and also in 805, 840, 875, 885 ACBSP Goals 3, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 7, 7A, 7B, 7C 1.1 Apply quantitative concepts and methods in a global environment. 1.2 Apply theories of leadership, organizational behavior, ethics, and marketing, considering the context of a global environment. 2. Evaluate ethical situations and make effective leadership decisions, considering the global context where appropriate. (Ethical Leadership) Assessed in MBA 885 and also 895, and 805, when applicable ACBSP Goals 1, 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 4, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 5, 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D (7, 7A, 7B, 7C) 2.1 Identify and analyze ethical issues encountered in organizations and in the context of business decision-making. Propose viable recommendations to resolve ethical dilemmas. 2.2 Students will evaluate their own individual ethical development and philosophy. 3. Use effective written and oral forms of communication, work successfully as a team member, and demonstrate an understanding of collaboration fostered by leadership. (Communication ) Assessed in MBA 825 and also 885, and 895 ACBSP Goals 1, 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D 3.1 Analyze communication within an organization and its employees and identify the components of successful communication. 3.2 Apply effective writing technique to support a position. Writing will have a clear purpose, good flow, logical support of the argument, and follow APA guidelines. 3.3 Demonstrate effective use of presentation skills including appropriate selection and use of technology to enhance delivery and increase clarity. 3.4 Analyze how the leader communicates and fosters collaboration and provides action steps that reflects this understanding. 4. Apply analytical and quantitative skills for decision-making, considering global issues when appropriate. (Analytical/Quantitative ) Assessed in (on an annual rotating basis), and also 895 ACBSP Goals 6, 6A, 6B, 6C, 6D, 1, 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 4, 4D, 5, 5C, 7, 7A, 7B, 7C 4.1 Analyze a business problem using the correct methodology and/or software, and identify insufficient or missing data. 4.2 Synthesize the results to discuss a SWOT analysis and fully evaluate alternative s of action and make recommendations. 4.3 Synthesize and present data appropriately using graphics.
4.4 Conduct an internal analysis of organization s financial operations data to form conclusions and make recommendations. 5. Students will evaluate, synthesize, and critically analyze qualitative information and quantitative data to make strategically aligned decisions in a global environment. (Critical and Strategic Thinking) Assessed in and also 805,875, and 840 ACBSP Goals 2, 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E Plus: 1, 1A, 1B,1C,1D, 3, 3A,3B,3C, 3D, 4, 4A, 4B, 4D, 5, 5A, 5B, 5C, 6, 6A, 6B, 6C, 6D, 7, 7A, 7B, 7C 5.1 Identify and analyze a business problem. 5.2 Conduct an internal analysis of a firm s mission, vision, competitive position, resources, competencies, etc. using a SWOT analysis and other appropriate tools and concepts of professional quality. Ethical issues will be identified. 5.3 Analyze an organization s financial position including ratios and benchmarks. 5.4 Conduct an external analysis of the organization that is of professional quality including methods such as Five Forces, Strategic Grouping, Key Success Factors, Competitive Strength Assessment and other tools, considering global issues. 5.5 Draw appropriate conclusions and recommendations including a realistic plan for implementation. MBA Courses/ Goals Assessed in 2011-12 Business Knowledge/Global Perspective Ethical Leadership Communication Analytical/ Quantitative Critical/Strategic Thinking Course 825 885 885 885 885 895 895 895 895 895 MBA Courses/ Goals Assessed in 2012-13 Business Knowledge/ Global Perspective Ethical Leadership Communication Analytical/ Quantitative Critical/Strategic Thinking Course 805 805 805 805 885 885 885 885 885 895 895 895 895 895
MBA Goals and Assessments Goal Business Knowledge/Global Perspective 1. Demonstrate functional business knowledge in a global environment Assessed in and also in 805 (and 840, 875 alternating, 885 ACBSP Goals 3, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 7, 7A, 7B, 7C 1.1 Apply quantitative concepts and methods in a global environment 1.2 Apply theories of leadership, organizational behavior, ethics, and marketing, considering the global environment 1.1 and 1.2 1.1 MBA 805 (875, 840 alternating 1.2 MBA 885 Analysis of an existing business: SLA Rubric 3A,3D problem: SLA Rubric 2A Last 1/3 of program Mid-Course Assessment/ mid-program Ethical Case First 1/3 of Study Problem - program written and oral Presentation: SLA Rubric 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E and categories (or the related category) or in the Ethical Leadership 2. Evaluate ethical situations and make effective leadership decisions, considering the global context where appropriate Assessed in MBA 885 and also 895, and 805, when applicable ACBSP Goals 1, 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 4, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 5, 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D (7, 7A, 7B, 7C) 2.1 Identify and MBA 885 analyze ethical issues encountered in organizations and in the context of business decisionmaking and propose viable recommendations to resolve ethical dilemmas MBA 885 2.2 Students will evaluate their own individual ethical development and philosophy, Also 2.1 Case Study of an ethical issue in an organization with which the student is familiar: SLA Rubric 1A, 1B, 1C, 1E First 1/3 of program each semester is offered, 1-3 times per year Case Study First 1/3 of (above) SLA program Rubric 1C, 1E, 2G Last 1/3 of Analysis of an program, twice existing business: per year SLA Rubric 3B, 3F categories (or in the related category) or in the Quantitative case problem: SLA Rubric 2G Mid 1/3 of program, twice per year
MBA Goals and Assessments Goal Communication 3. Use effective written and oral forms of communication, work successfully as a team member, and demonstrate an understanding of collaboration fostered by leadership 3.1 Analyze communication within an organization and among its employees, and identify the components of successful communication MBA 885 Analysis: SLA Rubric 3I Case analysis of an ethical issue: SLA Rubric 1C, 1D, 1E Last 1/3 of the program, each time offered, twice per year First 1/3 of the program, twice per year categories (or in the related category) or in the Assessed in MBA 825, 885, 805 ( 840, 875 alternating, 895 ACBSP Goals 1, 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D 3.2. Apply effective writing technique to support a position with a clear purpose with good flow, logically supports the argument presented, and follows APA guidelines MBA 825 Also, MBA 895 and 885 as above and MBA 805, 875, and 840 as below Reflective communication paper Case analyses as above: SLA Rubrics 1F, 1G, 1I, 3G Problem: SLA Rubric 2E First 1/3 of program each semester is offered, 1-3 times per year Mid-Course Assessment/ mid-program 3.3 Demonstrate effective use of presentation skills including appropriate selection and use of technology to enhance delivery and increase clarity, 885 (as above) 875, and 840 Case Analyses (as above) SLA Rubric 1H, 3H Problem SLA Rubric 2F 3.4 Analyzes how MBA 885 the leader communicates and fosters collaboration, provides action steps that reflect this understanding Case Analysis (as above) SLA Rubric 1D,1E Problem: SLA Rubric 2G Analysis: SLA Rubric 3I
MBA Goals and Assessments Goal Analytical/Quantitative 4.1 Analyze a business problem Apply analytical and using the correct quantitative skills for methodology decision-making, and/or software, considering global and identify issues when insufficient or appropriate missing data Assessed in (on an annual rotating basis) and also in 895 ACBSP Goals 6, 6A, 6B, 6C, 6D, 1, 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 4, 4D, 5, 5C, 7, 7A, 7B, 7C 4.2 Synthesize the results to discuss a SWOT analysis and fully evaluate alternative s of action and make recommendations. 4.3 Synthesize and present data appropriately using graphics Quantitative case problem: SLA Rubric 2A Analysis: SLA Rubric 3C Rubric 2B Rubric 3B, 3C Rubric 2C, mid-, Middle 1/3 of program categories (or in the related category) or in the 3C 4.4 Conduct an internal analysis of an organization s financial operations data to form conclusions and make recommendations Rubric 2B, 2C Rubric 3B, 3C
MBA Goals and Assessments Goal Critical/Strategic Thinking 5. Evaluate, synthesize, and critically analyze qualitative information and quantitative data to make strategically aligned decisions in a global environment Assessed in And also 805, 840, 875, And 885 MBA Goals: ACBSP 2, 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E Plus all parts of 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 5.1 Identify and analyze a business problem 5.2 Conduct an internal analysis of a firm s mission, vision, competitive position, resources, competencies, etc. using a SWOT analysis and other tools. Ethical issues will be identified 5.3 Analyze an organization s financial position including appropriate use of ratios and benchmarks 5.4 Conduct an external analysis of the organization That is of professional quality and includes methods such as Five Forces, Strategic Grouping, Key Success Factors, Competitive Strength Assessment and other tools, considering global issues 5.5 Draw appropriate conclusions and make recommendations including a realistic plan for implementation (all objectives) Analysis of an existing business: SLA Rubric 3A : SLA Rubric 3B : SLA Rubric 3C : SLA Rubric 3D : SLA Rubric 3E Last 1/3 of Last 1/3 of Last 1/3 of Last 1/3 of Last 1/3 of categories (or the related category) or in the