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Business, MSA

Student Outcomes

Assessment of Student Outcomes

Outcome A Effective Business Communication

Objective 1 Students will develop clear, concise and well-organized written communication.

Measure 1

2017 Status
Achieved
Mean scores on all traits measured by the rubric exceeded the threshold.

Objective 2 Students will develop and deliver effective formal presentations.

Measure 1

2017 Status
Achieved
Mean scores on all traits measured by the rubric exceeded the threshold.

Outcome B Business Acumen and Strategic Decision Making

Objective 1 Students will demonstrate proficiency in accounting knowledge and concepts.

Measure 1

2018 Status
Achieved
Mean scores on all traits measured by the rubric exceeded the threshold, suggesting that the recommendations of the Goal Assessment Team to outline clear expectations and provide the rubric to students along with improving classroom delivery were effective.

Objective 2 Students will demonstrate proficiency in analyzing business problems and recommending solutions.

Measure 1

2018 Status
Achieved
Mean scores on all traits measured by the rubric exceeded the threshold, suggesting that the recommendations of the Goal Assessment Team to outline clear expectations and provide the rubric to students along with improving classroom delivery were effective.

Outcome C Global Perspective

Objective 1 Students will identify inter-cultural and global factors impacting accounting decision-making.

Measure 1

2018 Status
Achieved
Mean scores on all traits measured by the rubric exceeded the threshold, suggesting continuous improvement in student learning.

2016 Status
Achieved
With the exception of identifying the impact of cultural differences on corporate responsibilities and reporting, student performance on the remaining two traits on the rubric exceeded the threshold.

Outcome D Ethical Awareness and Competence

Objective 1 Students will understand various influences on, and be able to apply various approaches to, ethical decision-making.

Measure 1

2018 Status
Achieved
Mean scores on 3/5 traits measured by the rubric exceeded the threshold.