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School of Management 2011-2012 Annual Assurance of Learning Retreat
May 24, 2012
For the purpose of assurance of learning and continuous, incremental improvement of curricula, the School of Management (SOM) Assurance of Learning Committee holds an annual assessment retreat. During this retreat, course leaders and instructors identify incremental changes to courses that lead to continuous improvement of learning outcomes, including modification of course-level learning goals, review of course-embedded measures of programmatic and contextualized learning goals, provide evidence of learning goal attainment, and to provide a forum in which the faculty openly discuss teaching methods leading to improved student learning. On May 24, 2012, the SOM held its 2011-2012 Annual Assurance of Learning Retreat. The retreat was attended by the Academic Dean, two (2) Associate Deans, and sixteen (16) faculty and two (2) staff. The programs included for review during this meeting were the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) and the Master of Business Administration (MBA). BSBA Program Review Goals: During the retreat, SOM faculty and administration reviewed BSBA program courses to: 1. Discuss the Master Syllabi as introduced in Fall 2010 and revised during at the 2010-2011 Assurance of
Learning Retreat. The discussion led to additional course revisions, including modifications to course-level learning goals and assurance of learning validations for each undergraduate course;
2. Assist each course leader on a one-to-one basis to ensure that, for each course, the course-level learning goals, assurance of learning validations and scores implemented within GVS in Fall 2012 are consistent with those described in the revised syllabi;
3. Identify one programmatic learning objective as a target of the school’s improvement efforts; and 4. Create course-level interventions in support of the selected programmatic learning objective identified
in “3.” above. BSBA Program Review Outcomes In our second year of assessing the BSBA program, faculty submitted scores to determine the level of student attainment of programmatic learning goals. These goals are categorized as general goals, or goals that contribute to the skills relevant to all NYIT undergraduate students, and management specific goals, or those targeting skills relevant to SOM BSBA students. Furthermore, each goal is supported by a minimum of two (2) measurable learning objectives. Appendix 1 provides a mapping matrix of the BSBA programmatic learning goals by course.
A total of thirty-four (34) master syllabi were revised, including fourteen (14) in the BSBA core and twenty (20) in the majors (see Table 1). The discussions on course modification led to the deletion of two (2) assurance of learning validations; addition of one (1) assurance of learning validation; the deletion of nine (9) scores linked to general or major-specific learning goals; addition of eleven (11) scores linked to general or major-specific learning goals; deletion of two (2) invariant learning goals; and the addition of one (1) invariant learning goal. Additional detail concerning these outcomes are found in Appendix 2.
TABLE 1: BSBA COURSE REVISION SUMMARY
Discipline
BSBA
Number of Core Courses Revised
Number of
Courses Revised
Number of
Courses with No Change
ACCT 2/2 10 4
BUSI 2/4 2 7
ECON 2/2 3 1
FINC 1/1 4 1
HRMT 0 3
LLAW 1/1 2 1
MGMT 1/1 1 0
MIST 1/1 1 2
MRKT 1/1 3 5
QANT 3/3 4 0
SBES 4 1
TOTALS 14/16 34 25
During the Spring 2011 semester and academic year (AY) 11-12, scores were based on the following five-point scale: 5 = Exceptional; 3 = Meets Expectation; and 1 = Failing. A score of 4 is awarded for students who exceed expectations but are not exceptional. Similarly, a score of 2 is given for students who do not exceed expectations, but are not failing.
Scores submitted during the Spring 2011 and Fall 2011 semesters were used during the retreat to determine which programmatic learning goal and objective will be identified for improvement during academic year (AY) 2012-20131. In the Spring 2011 semester, faculty entered data for twenty-seven (27) sections that measured general learning goals. A total of 1955 scores were recorded, with a mean general learning goal attainment score of 3.54. Faculty also provided scores for twenty-nine (29) sections that measured the management-specific learning goals. The number of management-specific scores retained was 2534, with an average of 3.59 (see Appendix 3). For the Fall 2011 semester, faculty entered data for thirty-four (34) sections that measured general learning goals with an average of 3.50 across 2127 scores. Data measuring management-specific learning goal attainment was logged for thirty-five (35) sections. Across the 2761 management specific scores, the mean level of attainment was 3.48 (see Appendix 4). Of note is the drop of that measured the management-specific learning goals, reflecting a statistically significant difference (t=5.55, p<.01). The faculty discussed the score data provided in Appendices 3 and 4 during the retreat, and chose management specific learning goal 4 (Integrate functional disciplines together to affect sound policy making and business planning), objective 1 (contribute an analysis in support of, or develop, a business plan), or M4O1, for improvement during the 12-13 academic year. The rationale for selecting M4O1 included:
1. Targeting a management-specific learning goal for our first attempt at implementing a goal-specific continuous improvement activity;
2. The noted drop in management-specific score attainment between the Spring 2011 and Fall 2011 terms;
3. The significant drop in scores reflecting student attainment of M4O1 between the Spring 2011 and Fall 2011 semesters, which are 3.54 and 3.32 (t=3.40, p<.01), respectively ;
4. The overall low average score of M4O1 relative to other goals in both semesters; and 5. The large number of M4O1 scores submitted by faculty in each semester, indicating faculty’s
perception of the importance of this goal and objective to student success upon graduation. After identifying M4O1 as the continuous improvement target, course leaders proposed course-level interventions and discussed these with their colleagues. Interventions selected are grouped into four categories:
1. Addition of a formative assessment: Students are given the opportunity to submit a draft of the assurance of learning validation against which M4O1 is scored. The instructor will then provide feedback to the students on how to improve their analyses in support of, or developing, a business
1 Data from the Spring 2012 semester was excluded from this analysis due to the low number of data entered into the GVS at the time of the meeting,
which was held shortly after the end of the term.
plan. Courses adopting this approach are ACCT 101, ACCT 110, BUSI 405, LLAW 110, LLAW 210, and MIST 315;
2. Modification of assurance of learning validations: Modifying the description of the assurance of learning validation to clarify how it contributes to a business plan. Courses adopting this approach are BUSI 405, BUSI 435, FINC 401, MGMT 200, MRKT 200, QANT 201, and QANT 300;
3. Additional assessment: Adding an assessment, such as a quiz, that will focus student attention on integrating course topics in support of business planning. The course adopting this approach is FINC 201; and
4. Lecture Topic Addition: Adding business planning to Section 17 (15 Week Topical Class Schedule) as a topic to be included in a specific week. This directly links the course content to business planning and the assurance of learning validation linked to M4O1. Courses adopting this approach are MRKT 200 and QANT 405.
Interventions are summarized in Appendix 2. Results of these interventions to support student attainment of M4O1 will be tracked during the 2012-2013 academic year, and outcomes will be shared with the faculty during the 2013 Annual Assessment Retreat and the 2013 Annual Assessment Report. Finally, the last continuous improvement effort in support of the BSBA program includes the development of rubrics for the programmatic learning goals and objectives (see Appendix 5). The rubrics define criteria against which each dimension of each learning objective will be scored. Faculty will use these rubrics starting in the Fall 2012 semester. MBA Program Review Goals: Similar to the goals of the BSBA program review, faculty and administration reviewed the MBA program courses to: 1. Discuss the Master Syllabi as introduced in Spring 2012 and suggest revisions to the contents, including
course-level learning goals and the assurance of learning validations for each undergraduate course; 2. Assist each course leader on a one-on-one basis to ensure that, for each course, the course-level
learning goals, assurance of learning validations, and scores to be implemented within GVS in Fall 2012 are consistent with those described in the revised syllabi; and
3. Consolidate the impact of changes in each course on the overall program goals, major-specific goals, and linkage of the goals to core and major specific courses.
Outcomes: MBA The faculty reviewed the revised curriculum for the MBA program during this retreat. Of the fifty-eight courses in the curriculum, forty-seven (47) master syllabi were revised, including all fourteen (14) of the
non-waiveable MBA core course (see Table 2). The discussions on course modification led to the deletion of two (2) assurance of learning validations; addition of four (4) and elimination of five (5) assurance of learning validations; the elimination of twenty-four (24) scores linked to general or major specific learning goals; addition of fifteen (15) scores linked to general or major-specific learning goals; elimination of eight (8) invariant learning goals; the addition of five (5) invariant learning goals; and the revision of one (1) invariant learning goal. Additional detail concerning these outcomes is found in Appendix 6. The primary drivers of these changes are a comprehensive revision of the QANT 610 – Operations Management master syllabus, which accounted for all four (4) of the added assurance of learning validations; four (4) of the eliminated assurance of learning validations; all fifteen (15) of the scores added; and eleven (11) of the scores eliminated.
TABLE 2: MBA COURSE REVISION SUMMARY
Discipline
MBA
Number of Core Courses Revised
Number of
Courses Revised
Number of
Courses with No Change
ACCT 1/1 6 3
BUSI 1/1 4 2
ECON 2/2 3 1
FINC 2/2 8 1
MGMT 3/3 9 0
MIST 1/1 2 1
MRKT 1/1 9 0
QANT 2/2 4 3
SBES 1/1 2 0
TOTALS 14/14 47 11
The revised MBA programmatic learning goal matrix is included as Appendix 7. Finally, rubrics for the MBA programmatic learning goals (Appendix 8) and the Decision Sciences (Appendix 9), Finance (Appendix 10), and Marketing (Appendix 11) concentrations were developed during the 2011-2012 academic year. The rubrics define criteria against which each dimension of each learning objective will be scored. Faculty will use these rubrics starting in the Fall 2012 semester.
Our sincerest thanks to the SOM faculty and staff for their continued support of and commitment to improving our curricula and student learning, and to the Dean for his leadership of this process and our school. Respectfully Submitted: Jim Murdy, Chair; Diamando Afxentiou, Executive Associate Dean; and Raj Tibrewala, Executive Director of Assessment Analytics SOM Assurance of Learning Committee
APPENDIX 1: BSBA UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMATIC LEARNING GOAL MAPPING MATRIX
Undergraduate Program Mission Statement: The mission of the School of Management undergraduate BSBA
program is to ensure workforce readiness by means of providing contemporary and competitive academic curricula,
supplemented by co-curricular activities that contribute to student success.
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Upon graduation from the SOM undergraduate BSBA program, the graduating student will be able to:
GEN PLG#1 …. Communicate clearly and concisely
LO#1: utilize effective written communication (substance and style) to demonstrate knowledge.
LO#2: utilize oral communication to effectively demonstrate knowledge.
LO#3: work effectively in teams.
GEN PLG#2…… Compare, contrast, and apply basic ethical concepts
LO#1: establish and support an ethical position on an emerging or contemporary business matter
LO#2: explore, compare, or contrast global value judgments and perspectives.
GEN PLG#3…… Illustrate cultural awareness and analyze the impact of globalization on business
LO#1: conduct a multinational or international study on a contemporary business issue
LO#2: demonstrate the impact of globalization in a business discipline
MGT PLG #1 ….. Demonstrate competency and make decision in each of the functional business disciplines
LO#1: demonstrate comprehension and scope of knowledge across each functional area.
LO#2: solve business problems in a functional area.
MGT PLG #2 ….. Use technology as a decision support tool in business and in the major
LO#1: access an information system to collect data and then conduct an analysis.
LO#2: use technology to model and solve an operational problem.
LO#3: utilize field specific software.
LO#4: prepare reports and presentations using MS-Office products.
MGT PLG#3 ….. Conduct and utilize research to support business innovation
LO#1: conduct business research.
LO#2: innovate or survey recent innovations.
MGT PLG#4…. Integrate functional disciplines together to affect sound policy making and business planning
LO#1: contribute an analysis in support of, or develop, a business plan.LO#2: solve business problems that integrate multiple functional areas together.
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Course ID Core class
indicator
Year of revision Revision detail Scores
added
Scores
eliminated
ACCT 101 BSBA Core AY 11-12 revision *Formative Evaluation: based on the distributed sample
business plan, each student is required to write one-page
summary for what he/she finds about the role of Financial
Accounting in preparing business plans (to improve M401)
0 0
ACCT 110 BSBA Core AY 11-12 revision *Formative Evaluation: based on the distributed sample
business plan, each student is required to write one-page
summary for what he/she finds about the role of Managerial
Accounting in preparing business plans (to improve M401)
0 0
ACCT 205 ACCT option AY 11-12 revision Updated opinion specific scoring 0 0
ACCT 302 Pub.ACCT (II) AY 11-12 revision Updated option-specific scoring – see PUBLIC-LO4. 0 0
ACCT 306 ACCT option AY 11-12 revision Removed all ALU A2 and all links/references to it; added oral
presentations to ALU A3 including 3 scores (see additional text
added under A3) 3 0
ACCT 311 AY 11-12 revision This course was moved to the graduate program. There is no
update as of 7/31/2012. 0 0
ACCT 315 Mgr. ACCT (I)/FINC optionAY 11-12 revision Updated option-specific scoring. 0 0
ACCT 316 ACCT option AY 11-12 revision New course; no update. 0 0
ACCT 325 AY 11-12 revision Updated option-specific scoring; removed this course from
the undergraduate curriculum 0 0
ACCT 331 AY 11-12 revision New course; no update. 0 0
ACCT 406 Mgr. ACCT (I) AY 11-12 revision Updated option-specific scoring. 0 0
ACCT 411 Pub.ACCT (II) AY 11-12 revision No updates. 0 0
ACCT 416 Pub.ACCT (II) AY 11-12 revision Updated option-specific scoring. 0 0
ACCT 435 Mgr. ACCT (I) AY 11-12 revision Updated option-specific scoring. 0 0
BUSI 100 BSBA Core AY 11-12 revisionNo updates.
0 0
APPENDIX 2: DETAIL OF COURSE MODIFICATION - BSBA DEGREE PROGRAM
BUSI 290 AY 11-12 revision
No updates.
0 0
BUSI 405 BSBA Core AY 11-12 revisionSection 3 – revised; Section 4 – amended to state that the
capstone of SBES 460 rather than 410 has an emphasis on
entrepreneurship targeted at the development of small
business; Section 5 – multiple sections are revised including;
2a, A1 – “Quizzes will test the students’ comprehension of the
readings (M3O1).” A2c has been deleted; A2d – added is “a
sample of a business plan will be provided and formative
assessments will be performed” in support of M4O10 1
BUSI 435 BSBA Core AY 11-12 revision
Updated section 5a – Invariant Learning Goal #5: “Develop a
Strategic Business Plan with embedded business policies and
annual business plans for a multi-market/multi-business
company (A1f); and Week 14: “Each team will prepare a
Strategic Audit, evaluating the quality of a company’s strategic
plans and implementation, using graphic tools, strategic group
maps, all inserted in an MSWord document, translated into
annual business plans and PPT Slide presentation…”
0 0
BUSI 495 BSBA Core AY 11-12 revision No updates. 0 0
BUSIE 401 AY 11-12 revision No updates. 0 0
BUSIE 402 AY 11-12 revision No updates. 0 0
BUSIE 403 AY 11-12 revision No updates. 0 0
BUSIE 410 AY 11-12 revision No updates. 0 0
ECON 105 BSBA Core AY 11-12 revision Eliminated one course-level learning goal; revised the
assurance of learning validation A3 0 0
ECON 110 BSBA Core AY 11-12 revisionUpdated electronically by course leader – modified A2, A3;
removed one score, updated 15 week topical schedule0 1
ECON 201 AY 11-12 revision Updated 8/1/2012; new edition of text 0 0
ECON 320 IB option AY 11-12 revision No updates 0 0
FINC 201 BSBA Core AY 11-12 revisionUpdated to include additional quiz in A1 in support of M4O1
0 0
FINC 301 IB option/FINC optionAY 11-12 revision No updates 0 0
FINC 320 FINC option AY 11-12 revisionAdded a fourth score to Assurance of Learning Validations - A1
(Case Study 1) “the quality of the financial strategy suggested”1 0
FINC 325 FINC option AY 11-12 revisionAdded a third score to Assurance of Learning Validations – A1
(Focused Case Study) “depth of financial analysis”1 0
FINC 401 FINC option AY 11-12 revision Updated to include an articulation of A1, score 3 in support of
M4O1 0 0
FINC 405 FINC option AY 11-12 revision No updates 0 0
HRMT 315 MGMT option AY 11-12 revision No updates 0 0
HRMT 430 HRMT option AY 11-12 revision No updates 0 0
HRMT 435 HRMT option AY 11-12 revision No updates 0 0
LLAW 110 BSBA Core AY 11-12 revision Updated electronically by course leader; modified A1, A2;
added formative assessment in Section 9 Grading Table to
support M4O1 2 0
LLAW 210 AY 11-12 revision Updated electronically by course leader; modified A2 and
Grading Table (Section 9) to support M4O1 1 0
LLAW 310 HRMT option AY 11-12 revision No updates 0 0
MGMT 200 BSBA Core AY 11-12 revision Updated 6/4/2012 to strengthen M4O1 by way of clarified
language in A5 0 0
MGMT 311 MGMT option AY 11-12 revision No updates 0 0
MGMT 335 HRMT option/IB option/MGMT optionAY 11-12 revision No updates 0 0
MGMT 370 HRMT option/MGMT optionAY 11-12 revision No updates 0 0
MGMT 421 AY 11-12 revision No updates 0 0
MGMT 425 MGMT option AY 11-12 revision No updates 0 0
MGMT 440 IB option AY 11-12 revision No updates 0 0
MIST 315 BSBA Core AY 11-12 revision Updated 7/31/2012; added formative assessment to support
M4O1 0 0
MIST 320 AY 11-12 revision No updates 0 0
MIST 345 IB option AY 11-12 revision No updates 0 0
MRKT 200 BSBA Core AY 11-12 revisionUpdated 6/22/2012; deleted Assurance of Learning Validation
A1 scores; updated language in ALV A3 and Section 17 (15
Week Topical Class Schedule) in support of M4O10 1
MRKT 301 MRKT option AY 11-12 revision No updates 0 0
MRKT 320 MRKT option/SBES optionAY 11-12 revision Updated 6/4/2012; added plagiarism link; updated A2, C1;
updated text and reference resource, and Section 17 (15
Week Topical Class Schedule) 0 0
MRKT 330 MRKT option AY 11-12 revision No updates 0 0
MRKT 345 AY 11-12 revision Updated 6/4/2012; section A1 replaced; updated Section 9
(Assessment Methodology and Grading Guidelines) 0 0
MRKT 401 MRKT option AY 11-12 revision No updates 0 0
MRKT 405 IB option/MRKT optionAY 11-12 revision No updates 0 0
MRKT 410 MRKT option AY 11-12 revision No updates 0 0
QANT 201 BSBA Core AY 11-12 revisionUpdated 7/2/2012; added language in A3 to support M4O1
0 0
QANT 300 BSBA Core AY 11-12 revision Updated 6/29/2012; added plagiarism link; Added language in
A3 to support M4O1 0 0
QANT 405 BSBA Core AY 11-12 revision Updated 6/29/2012; deleted ILG 4 and added a new ILG 4;
deleted A3; A4 became A3; updated contextualized learning
goal; modified Section 9; added note to Section 17 to support
M4O1. 1 4
QANT 410 MGMT option AY 11-12 revision Updated 6/21/2012; added plagiarism link; added note to
Section 17 (15 Week Topical Class Schedule) to modify
schedule; updated formative assessment to support M4O1
(see Section 9 – Assessment Methodology and Grading
Guidelines) 0 0
SBES 310 SBES option AY 11-12 revisionUpdated electronically by course leader 7/23/2012; modified
A1 by deleting two scores; added A3 (A3 became A4); grade
table to include new A3; added adjusted time on task1 2
SBES 315 SBES option AY 11-12 revision No updates 0 0
SBES 320 SBES option AY 11-12 revisionUpdated electronically by course leader 7/23/2012; added c
to A1 (“A discussion of how the student would have handled
this problem if they were part of the management team at
the time (G201);”); added score to A41 0
SBES 420 SBES option AY 11-12 revision Updated 8/2/2012; added plagiarism link 0 0
SBES 460 SBES option AY 11-12 revision Updated 8/2/2012; added plagiarism link 0 0
11 9
Excellent - 5 Average - 3 Poor - 1
Presents clear statement of purpose/thesis in
appropriate location; material is presented in clear
and/or logical order appropriate to the task; and
organization increases readability.
Contains statement of purpose but may rely on
implicit thesis or organization.
Omits clear statement of purpose; and addresses
topics without clear logical sequence.
Develops a single topic in each paragraph; provides
a logical sequence for document content; transitions
develop connections between paragraphs; and
paragraphs are not overly long or brief.
May lack development; may stray to other topics
within paragraphs; and generally provides clear
transitions between paragraphs.
May present overly short paragraphs, have
undeveloped material, or contain unrelated material;
and omits necessary transitions.
Demonstrates sophistication and variation in
sentence structure; expresses ideas clearly and
concisely; and contains no unnecessary fragments or
run-on sentences.
Generally maintains varied and correct sentence
structures; and may include small number of sentence-
level errors.
Employs repetitive or simplistic sentence structures;
contains wordy or unclear sentences; and includes
fragments or run-ons.
Adheres to standard rules of grammar, usage,
mechanics, punctuation, and spelling; and may
include no more than two minor errors.
Generally adheres to standard rules but includes
three or more errors.
Contains significant errors that detract from
understanding or compromise writer’s credibility.
Addresses audience concerns by explaining
unfamiliar terms/material; employs professional
diction and avoids overly technical or colloquial
language; and maintains appropriate tone.
Demonstrates audience awareness but may include
some overly technical or colloquial language; and may
lose control of tone.
Uses technical or colloquial language inappropriate to
the context of the assignment; and errs in appropriate
tone.
Includes thorough documentation or citation as
necessary; supports all claims within either text or
appendix; and properly labels/identifies outside
material.
Generally supports claims with properly cited
material; and may omit occasional supporting
documentation or material.
May fail to include required supporting materials or
documentation; and may include irrelevant addenda.
Includes proper formatting of margins, spacing,
indentation, etc; and typeface and use of emphasis
are appropriate to task.
Mostly includes proper formatting and limits errors or
inconsistencies.
Distracts reader with errors or inconsistencies in
formatting.
Excellent - 5 Average - 3 Poor - 1Follows logical sequence and provides
explanations/elaboration.Follows logical sequence, but fails to elaborate.
Does not follow logical sequence (jumps around in
presentation).
Seldom returns to notes, maintaining eye contact
with audience throughout the presentation.
Maintains eye contact with audience most of the
time, but frequently returns to notes.
Reads most or all of report, making little to no eye
contact with the audience.
Speaks clearly and loud enough for all in audience to
hear, makes no grammatical errors, and pronounces
all terms correctly and precisely.
Voice is relatively clear, but too low to be heard by
those in the back of the room; makes several major
grammatical errors, and mispronounces some terms.
Mumbles, mispronounces terms, and makes serious
and persistent grammatical errors throughout
presentation; speaks too quietly to be heard by many
in audience.
Effectively summarizes the presentation and
provides a sense of closure.
Provides an adequate summary and/or
recommendation that is reasonable given the
information/analysis presented.
Weak or no conclusion provided (it is too vague to be
of any practical value) or the recommendation is
weakly related to the analysis.Addresses all questions in a manner that
demonstrates a thorough command of the topic(s)
of the presentation; uses the allotted time
effectively; and finishes on time.
Demonstrates an ability to address most questions in
a thoughtful and effective manner; finishes on time
but has to rush through last points to finish on
schedule.
Cannot address basic questions about the topic or
addresses them in a superficial manner; does not
finish on time or finishes well before allotted time.
Includes a balanced use of appropriate multimedia
that enhances the overall presentation (easy to
read, attractive, informative, and error free).
Includes limited multi-media that enhance the overall
presentation; easy to read and informative, but not
outstanding.
Includes little or no multimedia or uses it in a
distracting or ineffective manner (difficult to read, has
errors and/or typos, etc.).
Excellent - 5 Average - 3 Poor - 1Brings in extra material in order to enrich the
learning environment and is prepared to help the
team’s learning process.
Reads material and prepares written answers to
questions.
Reads material during exercise or has not read
material; is not prepared to help the team’s learning
process.
LO#1: utilize effective written communication
(substance and style) to demonstrate
knowledge.
LO#3: work effectively in teams.
APPENDIX 5: BSBA PROGRAM RUBRICS
LO#2: utilize oral communication to
effectively demonstrate knowledge.
GEN PLG#1 …. Communicate clearly and concisely
Explains material to others and provides new
insights in order to promote interpersonal
involvement during team meetings.
Is able to answer other’s questions and relates
material to own experience during team meetings.
Occasionally makes a comment related to the topic
being discussed or does not make any contribution
during team meetings.
During team meetings, is always present or rarely
misses, only 1-2 times a semester.
Occasionally misses team meetings, only 3-4 times a
semester.
Frequently misses team meetings, ≥5 times a
semester.
Interaction with team members is positive; keeps
team sessions light to develop a positive team
culture.
Is mostly supportive of other’s contributions in an
effort to promote a positive team culture; and may be
neutral in affective contribution to the team.
Does not contribute in a positive manner and
sometimes, may cause negative learning
environment.
Comments are almost always positive, easily
understood; when giving constructive criticism,
feedback is timely, specific, and behaviorally
Is usually an effective communicator; gives feedback
that is often helpful.
Comments are sometimes vague and have trouble
getting a point across; comments may be negative in
tone or sometimes argumentative.Includes thorough documentation or citation as
necessary; supports all claims within either text or
appendix; and properly labels/identifies outside
material.
Generally supports claims with properly cited
material; and may omit occasional supporting
documentation or material.
May fail to include required supporting materials or
documentation; and may include irrelevant addenda.
Includes proper formatting of margins, spacing,
indentation, etc; and typeface and use of emphasis
are appropriate to task.
Mostly includes proper formatting and limits errors or
inconsistencies.
Distracts reader with errors or inconsistencies in
formatting.
Excellent - 5 Average - 3 Poor - 1Clear description of business matter; context is
provided.Clear description of business matter; no context. Business matter is not described.
Clear statement of position with examples of how it
applies to selected business matter.Clear statement of position without examples. No position or very poorly expressed.
Argument is logical and directly supported by
evidence.Argument is logical but not supported by evidence. No argument is given or confusing to follow the logic.
At least three (3) sources that are relevant to the
argument.
Either too few sources or sources are not related to
the argument.No support of the ethical position.
Excellent - 5 Average - 3 Poor - 1
Clear explanation of different global value
judgments/perspectives with relevant examples.
Clear explanation of different global value
judgments/perspectives without relevant examples.
No explanation of different global value
judgments/perspectives.
Critical analysis of different global value
judgments/perspectives. Well documented with
evidence or specific examples.
Analysis of different global value
judgments/perspectives not based on evidence or on
specific examples.
Restated definitions; no real analysis.
Excellent - 5 Average - 3 Poor - 1
Choice of topic is meaningful it and aligned with the
long-term vision of the nation(s).
Choice of topic is international but may not be
currently relevant.
The topic chosen is either unrelated to or remotely
touching on international issues; the topic chosen has
little, if any relevance.
Choice of topic is timely/contemporary; The topic
discusses impact on the U.S. or any other nation and
implications; analytical discussion brings out cultural
contrast between nations; analytical discussion
demonstrates conceptual knowledge; terminology is
highly relevant to the discipline; Arguments
demonstrate a logical sequencing of the ideas.
Discussion demonstrates a moderate understanding
of the issue(s);the discussion and data represent a
factual presentation; the discussion includes a
modicum of understanding of cultural differences
between nations.
The discussion demonstrates a poor understanding
between national and international issues; the
discussion includes a faulty generalization from poor
factual data demonstrating poor preparation before
writing.
Analytical discussion is highly interpretive.The discussion is primarily a simple narration rather
than interpretive.
The narration is not fully accurate and there is little to
no interpretive material.
GEN PLG#2…… Compare, contrast, and apply basic ethical concepts
LO#3: work effectively in teams.
LO#1: establish and support an ethical
position on an emerging or contemporary
business matter
LO#2: explore, compare, or contrast global
value judgments and perspectives.
LO#1: conduct a multinational or
international study on a contemporary
business issue
GEN PLG#3…… Illustrate cultural awareness and analyze the impact of globalization on business
Citations for the study are highly credible and
support a demonstration of academic in-depth
research.
Citations demonstration those that are esaili7y
accessible and perhaps reflect a quick effort without
drilling for detail.
The citations and sources of information are not
credible.
Excellent - 5 Average - 3 Poor - 1Analysis of the impact of globalization is detailed
and includes a sound inference, with documented
support, within at least one functional areas of
business such as accounting, finance, marketing, and
management.
Discussion demonstrates the ability to draw an
inference from the general to a particular issue.
The discussion demonstrates an inability to
distinguish between business and non-business
issues.
Analysis includes elements of modification of
national standards to conform to global standards
(accounting rules, financial standards, and marketing
and management techniques).
The study exhibits an understanding of integration
arising from globalization.There is no discussion of the impact of globalization.
Analysis includes Impact on the firm’s recruitment of
workforce in terms of quality and quantity.
The paper cites specific reactions of a firm resulting
from globalization.There are minimal credible sources of information.
Analysis includes implications to future policy
decisions by way of globalization.
Analysis suggests possible implications without
supporting evidences.Total lack of analysis.
Excellent - 5 Average - 3 Poor - 1Chooses multiple functional areas that are relevant
to assignment.
Chooses one functional area that is relevant to
assignment.
Does not choose functional areas that are relevant to
assignment.Integrates basic and advanced theories and
procedures from relevant functional areas into
assignment.
Integrates basic theories and procedures from
somewhat relevant functional areas into assignment.
Fails to integrate any theories and procedures from
relevant functional areas into assignment
Able to demonstrate basic knowledge, as well as
insights of and impacts on functional areas into
assignment.
Able to demonstrate basic knowledge of functional
areas integrated into assignment.
Fails to demonstrate basic knowledge of functional
areas integrated into assignment.
Excellent - 5 Average - 3 Poor - 1
Clearly states the business problem, issues of the
case or opportunity along with potential benefits
which may be realized by solving the business
problem in the area specific to the course.
Presents a statement of the business problem, issues
of the case or opportunity in the area specific to the
course.
Fails to present a clear statement of the business
problem, issues of the case or opportunity in the area
specific to the course.
While describing the business problem the students
presents a comprehensive analysis of the relevant
external and internal business environment which
requires data from external sources.
While describing the business problem the students
presents an accurate analysis of the business problem
based on the material appearing in the textbook or
material supplied by the instructor.
Presents an inaccurate analysis of the business
problem.
The statement of the problem presented by the
student clearly spells the decisions being made, data
that needs to be collected or has been presented in
the case, and the objective to be accomplished
along with the internal or external constraints, if
any.
The statement of the problem presented by the
student includes data that needs to be collected or
has been presented in the case, and the objective to
be accomplished along with the internal or external
constraints, if any.
Shows a lack of understanding in clearly stating the
problem being solved, in defining the decisions, and in
handling the relevant data.
Solves the business problems using the state-of-the-
art or innovative solution techniques.
Solves the business problems using basic solution
techniques.
Solves the problem incorrectly or uses inappropriate
data or technique(s)to solve the problem.
Checks for the practical validity of the proposed
solution; performs what-if-analysis for potential
changes in the input data or the current
environment; Describes the impact of using the
proposed solution on the current or future
strategy(is) of the company or industry.
Checks for the validity of the proposed solution and
performs what-if-analysis for potential changes in the
input data or the current environment.
Does not check to see if the proposed solution makes
sense and performs limited or incorrect sensitivity
analysis.
LO#2: solve business problems in a functional
area.
LO#1: conduct a multinational or
international study on a contemporary
business issue
MGT PLG#M1: Demonstrate Competency and Make Decisions in Each of the Functional Areas
LO#2: demonstrate the impact of
globalization in a business discipline
LO#1: demonstrate comprehension and
scope of knowledge across each functional
area.
Identifies many tangible and intangible benefits of
the proposed solution and develops a detailed plan
for the implementation.
Identifies benefits of the proposed solution and
develops a detailed plan for the implementation.The benefits are either not presented or not accurate.
Excellent - 5 Average - 3 Poor - 1
Data acquisition skill is remarkably good. //
Rationale gives strong support to the choice of data.
// Use of statistics ( for example, mean, median,
mode, range, slope, exponential growth, exponential
decay, and quartile) strongly enhances and supports
the conclusions in student's summary. // Made
specific statistical calculations in order to interpret
the data, and showed all his (or her) work.
Data acquisition skill is appropriate. // Rationale gives
support to the choice of data. // Use of statistics ( for
example, mean, median, mode, range, slope,
exponential growth, exponential decay, and quartile)
enhances and supports the conclusions in student's
summary. // Made specific statistical calculations in
order to interpret the data.
Rationale does not support the choice of data. // Did
not use statistics to enhance the conclusions in
student's summary. // Made no specific statistical
calculations.
Interpretation of the data was correct and insightful.
// Provided logical, insightful explanations,
inferences or deductions that relate directly to the
established hypothesis. // Summary displayed an in-
depth understanding of the topic. // Reference to
future implications in written summary makes sense,
logically follows from student's research, shows
thorough understanding, and goes beyond the
obvious conclusions.
Interpretation of the data was correct. // Summary
made meaningful connections to the hypothesis. //
Summary displayed familiarity with the topic. //
Reference to future implications in your written
summary makes sense and logically follows from
student's research.
Interpretation of the data was incorrect. // Summary
did not relate to the established hypothesis, or was
missing. // Summary displayed serious
misconceptions of the topic, or was missing. // Failed
to address future implications in the written
summary.
Excellent - 5 Average - 3 Poor - 1
LO#2: use technology to model and solve an
operational problem.
Follow industry's best practice (that has the highest
degree of proven effectiveness supported by
objective and comprehensive research and
evaluation) in the use of hardware/software to
model and solve ((1) pick-up the issues affecting the
operation of the business, (2) find out the root
causes of the problem, (3) summarizing the gathered
information, (4) eliminate the obstacle in setting up
the procedure involved in an issue, (5) the
implementation of the set procedure, and (6) review
established procedure.)
an operational problem from available resources
and technical support.
Follow common practice (that has an adequate
degree of proven effectiveness supported by
objective and comprehensive research and
evaluation) in the use of hardware/software to model
and solve ((1) pick-up the issues affecting the
operation of the business, (2) find out the root causes
of the problem, (3) summarizing the gathered
information, (4) eliminate the obstacle in setting up
the procedure involved in an issue, (5) the
implementation of the set procedure, and (6) review
established procedure.) an operational problem from
available resources and technical support.
Inappropriate choice and use of hardware/software
to model and solve ((1) pick-up the issues affecting
the operation of the business, (2) find out the root
causes of the problem, (3) summarizing the gathered
information, (4) eliminate the obstacle in setting up
the procedure involved in an issue, (5) the
implementation of the set procedure, and (6) review
established procedure.) an operational problem from
available resources and technical support.
Excellent - 5 Average - 3 Poor - 1
LO#3: Utilize field specific software
Follow industry's best practices (that has the highest
degree of proven effectiveness supported by
objective and comprehensive research and
evaluation) in the use of specific software applicable
in the business field to achieve the goal/s. Able to
choose the best software to resolve the specific
problem. Able to use the software at the
intermediate to advanced level. Project runs
perfectly with no technical problems. For example,
there are no error messages, malfunction or all files
are found. Able to progress intuitively throughout
entire project in a logical path to resolve the
problem.
Follow common practice (that has the adequate
degree of proven effectiveness supported by
objective and comprehensive research and
evaluation) in the usage of specific software
applicable in the business field to achieve the goal/s.
Able to choose a software that partly resolve the
specific problem. Able to use the software at the
beginner's level. Project runs minimally. There are
many technical problems when running the project.
Project runs minimally. There are many technical
problems when viewing the project. It minimally
resolve the problem.
Inappropriate choice and usage of specific software
applicable in the business area to achieve the goal/s.
Unable to use the software at the beginner's level.
Project doesn't run. There are many technical
problems when running the project. Project does not
resolve the problem.
LO#2: solve business problems in a functional
area.
MGT PLG #2…. Use technology as a decision support tool in business and in the major
LO#1: access an information system to collect
data and then conduct an analysis.
Excellent - 5 Average - 3 Poor - 1
LO#4: Prepare reports & presentations using
MS-Office products
Follow industry's best practices (that has the highest
degree of proven effectiveness supported by
objective and comprehensive research and
evaluation) in the use of the suitable MS Office tool
to create business reports and presentations. Report
covers topic in depth, includes important details,
follows proper style and the final body of work was
free of grammar, spelling, and formatting errors.
Presentation graphics include one moving sequence
with good color choices. Includes varied graphics
from three outside sources. Uses varied yet cohesive
methods for presentation. The combination of
multimedia elements and content takes
communication to a superior level. There is clear
attention given to balance, proportion, harmony,
and restraint. The synergy reaches the intended
audience with style and pizzazz.
Follow common practice (that has an adequate
degree of proven effectiveness supported by
objective and comprehensive research and
evaluation) in the usage of the suitable MS Office
tool to create business reports and presentations.
Report covers topic in adequate depth, includes
details, tries to follow proper style and the final body
of work has some grammar, spelling, and/or
formatting errors. Presentation graphics include one
moving sequence with some color mixtures. Includes
varied graphics from less than three outside sources.
Uses basic cohesive methods for presentation.
Multimedia elements accompany content but there is
little sign of mutual reinforcement. There is no
attention to visual design criteria such as balance,
proportion, harmony and restraint. There is some
tendency toward random use of graphical elements
that do not reinforce message.
Inappropriate choice and usage of the suitable MS
Office tool to create business reports and
presentations. Report fulfills minimal requirements.
Presentation graphics include in-coherent moving
sequence/s with some color mixtures. Includes varied
graphics from less than three outside sources. Uses in-
cohesive methods for presentation. Screens are
either barren and stark or confusing and cluttered.
Exaggerated emphasis on graphics and special effects
weakens the message and interferes with the
communication of content and ideas.
Excellent - 5 Average - 3 Poor - 1
Presents clear statement of a research question.Lacks a clear research question but does contain a
general statement of purpose.
Omits any clear statement of purpose or research
question.
Information used clearly relates to the research
question/statement of purpose. It includes several
supporting details and/or examples.
Information used clearly relates to the main topic. No
details and/or examples are given.
Information has little or nothing to do with the main
topic.
Provides a well-developed, logical and cohesive
analysis that addresses the research
question/statement of purpose.
Provides some analysis but lacks cohesiveness and
development. May stray to other topics in the
analysis that lack clear relevance to the intended
purpose.
Provides little analysis with little relevancy to the
intended purpose.
All sources (information and graphics) are sufficient
in number, quality, and accurately documented in
the desired format.
All sources (information and graphics) are sufficient in
number but limited number of quality sources and not
all are accurately documented.
Insufficient sources that are not of expected quality
nor accurately documented.
Excellent - 5 Average - 3 Poor - 1
Describes with significant detail and clarity a
selected innovation including how it works in a
manner easily understood to a potential customer.
Describes the selected innovation with some details
and clarity.Unable to clearly describe the selected innovation.
Exhibits a well-developed analysis of the selected
innovation market potential.
Exhibits some understanding of the selected
innovation market potential.
Lacking an understanding of the selected innovation
market potential.
Exhibits a well-developed analysis of the industry
dynamics, including competitors, the innovation will
compete within.
Exhibits some understanding of the selected
innovation industry dynamic.
Lacking an understanding of the selected innovation
industry dynamics.
Excellent - 5 Average - 3 Poor - 1Presents comprehensive statement of the
environment (both external and internal) relating to
the specific opportunity within a specific company or
industry.
Presents a statement of the environment (either
external or internal) relating to the specific
opportunity within a specific company or industry.
Statement of the environment presented by the
student is not clear and some of the important
external or internal factors are missing.
Uses primary and secondary sources for gathering
data and information.
Utilizes primary or secondary sources for data
gathering.
Utilizes primary or secondary sources for data
gathering but omits important assumptions or does
not give any importance to validating data.
MGT PLG#3 ….. Conduct and utilize research to support business innovation
Innovate or Survey Recent Innovation
Conduct Business Research
MGT PLG#4…. Integrate functional disciplines together to affect sound policy making and business planning
LO#1: contribute an analysis in support of, or
develop, a business plan.
Clearly states assumptions and assumptions are all
reasonable/realistic.
States most of the assumptions and may include
some unreasonable/realsitic assumptions.
Presents summary of the data and analysis that is
difficult to understand or may be missing some of the
important observations.
Shows ability to validate the data. Addresses data validation issues. Does not address data validation issues.Consolidates and presents summary and key
observations obtained from the collected data in a
meaningful manner, which allows other
professionals to quickly understand the current
environment and the problem (opportunity).
Presents reasonable summary and observations from
the collected data in a manner that allows other
professionals to understand the current environment
and the problem (opportunity).
Summaries and observations do not permit
professionals to appraise the environment and
problem (opportunity).
Comprehensive appraisal of alternatives based on
academic business theory and resulting in positive
and negative outcomes. Comprehensive “what if”
analysis with clear indication of dominant
alternative.
Acceptable appraisal of alternatives based on
business theory and resulting in positive and negative
outcomes; acceptable “what-if” analysis with
somewhat clear indication of dominant alternative.
Fails to appraise alternatives based on business
theory and resulting in positive and negative
outcomes; Fails to complete what if analysis with
unclear indication of dominant alternative.
Excellent - 5 Average - 3 Poor - 1
Develops a comprehensive statement of the
Problem.
Develops less than a comprehensive statement of the
Problem.
Fails to develop a comprehensible statement of the
Problem.
Develops a mutually exclusive and collectively
exhaustive set of alternative courses of action.
Develops a set of alternative courses of action that
does not include some of the alternatives.
v Fail to develop alternative courses of action that
address the stated ProblemDevelop an inadequate
plan for the implementation of the dominant
alternative within a business strategy that does not
integrate across business functions.
Evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of each
course of action and contribution of the functional
areas.
Evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of each
course of action and contribution of the functional
areas although the analysis has unresolved
questions, ambiguities, ....
Does not conduct effectiuveness or efficiency in a
meaningful manner.
Develops a comprehensive plan for the
implementation of the dominant alternative
within a well conceived business program that
fully integrates results across business functions.
Develops an acceptable plan for the implementation
of the dominant alternative within a business
program that integrates results across all but not
most of the business functions.
The implementation plan is not accepatble and does
not integrate buienss functions appropriately.
Develops Goals and Objectives simultaneously
reflecting Mission of the company and the trends
in the environment.
States the Goals and Objectives that disregard some
of the external trends in the external environment.
Goals and Objectives are not Mission related and/or
disregard the environmental trends.
Clearly identifies the proper time horizon for the
Long-term and Short-term; Develops a set of
balanced scorecard metrics for the Long-term and
the Short-term Objectives.
Identifies, with some degree of ambiguity, the proper
time horizon for the Long- and Short-run; Identifies
the metrics and the time horizon for the Long-term
and the Short-term Objectives, which lack balance
between functional areas.
Identifies improper metrics and fails to distinguish
between the time horizon for the Long-term and the
Short-term Objectives.
Develops comprehensive policy and programs that
are synergistically related.
Develops comprehensive policy and programs that
are “stand-alone” i.e. lack the integrative element
Develops policy and programs that are fragmented,
with some functional areas not included.
LO#2: solve business problems that integrate
multiple functional areas together.
LO#1: contribute an analysis in support of, or
develop, a business plan.
Course ID
Core class
indicator Year of revision Revision detail
Scores
added
Scores
eliminated
ACCT 501 AY 11-12 revision No updates. 0 0
ACCT 510 AY 11-12 revision No updates. 0 0
ACCT 610 MBA Core AY 11-12 revision Updated electronically by course leader; Updated 8 Week
Topical Class Schedule; Plagiarism link; added content in
section 17 – 8 week topical outline 0 0
ACCT 713 AY 11-12 revisionUpdated to included course number; added plagiarism link
0 0
ACCT 720 AY 11-12 revisionUpdated to included course number; added plagiarism link
0 0
ACCT 721 AY 11-12 revisionUpdated to included course number; added plagiarism link
0 0
ACCT 731 AY 11-12 revision Added plagiarism link 0 0
ACCT 732 AY 11-12 revision Updated to include course number 0 0
ACCT 755 AY 11-12 revision Deleted from the MBA curriculum and moved to the
undergraduate curriculum. 0 0
BUSI 600 AY 11-12 revision Removed from the curriculum 0 0
BUSI 610 AY 11-12 revision Added plagiarism link; also added was the ETS Major Field
Test component (see Course-Level Learning Goals – 5 A1;
Section 9: Assessment Methodology and Grading Guidelines;
Section 17: Suggested Schedule. 0 0
BUSIE 650 AY 11-12 revisionAdded plagiarism link; update to section 6: “…teaching and
learning strategies are informed by institutional indirect
assessment results, periodically collected and reviewed by the
Office of Planning and Assessment and the school’s faculty.”0 0
BUSIE 700 AY 11-12 revisionAdded plagiarism link; update to section 6: “…teaching and
learning strategies are informed by institutional indirect
assessment results, periodically collected and reviewed by the
Office of Planning and Assessment and the school’s faculty.”0 0
BUSIE 702 AY 11-12 revision Added plagiarism link 0 0
APPENDIX 6: DETAIL OF COURSE MODIFICATION - MBA DEGREE PROGRAM
BUSIE 701 AY 11-12 revision No updates 0 0
ECON 501 AY 11-12 revision Updated 6/21/2012; eliminated two course-level learning
goals; eliminated the midterm exam; added electronic
homework chapters; changed the weekly topical class
schedule 0 0
ECON 510 AY 11-12 revision No updates 0 0
ECON 610 MBA Core AY 11-12 revision Removed all references to “fair model”; removed four scores;
added plagiarism link; revised the weekly topical class
schedule 0 4
ECON 620 MBA Core AY 11-12 revisionUpdated the course description, revised the course-level
learning goals (removed goal and certain criteria); removed
the Time-Series Project as one of the assurance of learning
validations; changed text; revised assessment methodology
and grading guideline (section 9) to reflect changes to syllabus
(no Time Series Project); revised the weekly topical class
schedule to reflect current text and assignments.0 4
FINC 501 AY 11-12 revision Updated to include plagiarism link and eliminated one course-
level learning goal and revised another – “Integrate basic
concepts from prior courses including: ____ Accounting
Concepts.” 0 0
FINC 610 MBA Core AY 11-12 revision Added plagiarism link 0 0
FINC 620 MBA Core AY 11-12 revision Added plagiarism link 0 0
FINC 705 AY 11-12 revision No updates 0 0
FINC 734 AY 11-12 revision Added plagiarism link 0 0
FINC 736 AY 11-12 revision Added plagiarism link 0 0
FINC 740 AY 11-12 revision Course number updated and plagiarism link added 0 0
FINC 760 AY 11-12 revision Added plagiarism link 0 0
FINC 765 AY 11-12 revision Added plagiarism link 0 0
MGMT 501 AY 11-12 revision Updated Section 17 (8 Week Topical Class Schedule); added
plagiarism link 0 0
MGMT 510 AY 11-12 revision Added plagiarism link 0 0
MGMT 620 MBA Core AY 11-12 revision Added plagiarism link 0 0
MGMT 630 MBA Core AY 11-12 revision Added plagiarism link 0 0
MGMT 650 MBA Core AY 11-12 revision Added plagiarism link 0 0
MGMT 735 AY 11-12 revision Added plagiarism link 0 0
MGMT 740 AY 11-12 revision Added plagiarism link 0 0
MGMT 780 AY 11-12 revision Added plagiarism link 0 0
MGMT 785 AY 11-12 revision Added plagiarism link 0 0
MIST 501 MBA
Waiveable
Core
AY 11-12 revision
No updates
0 0
MIST 610 MBA Core AY 11-12 revision Updated 8/24/2012; Office of Planning and Assessment
replaced Center for Teaching and Learning; added plagiarism
link 0 0
MIST 723 AY 11-12 revision Updated 8/24/2012; added plagiarism link 0 0
MRKT 501 AY 11-12 revision Updated text; added plagiarism link 7/27/2012 0 0
MRKT 610 MBA Core AY 11-12 revision Added plagiarism link 6/22/2012 0 0
MRKT 710 AY 11-12 revision Added plagiarism link 7/30/2012 0 0
MRKT 715 AY 11-12 revision Added plagiarism link 7/27/2012 0 0
MRKT 745 AY 11-12 revision Updated 7/28/2012; added plagiarism link; revised language
in A2 (Case Analysis); revised Section 9 (Assessment
Methodology and Grading Guidelines) 0 3
MRKT 750 AY 11-12 revision Updated 6/24/2012; removed reference to MRKT – 1M and
MRKT 3M; added plagiarism link 0 0
MRKT 760 AY 11-12 revision Updated 6/29/2012; removed references to MRKT – 3M;
added plagiarism link 0 0
MRKT 765 AY 11-12 revision Updated 7/22/2012; added plagiarism link 0 0
MRKT 775 AY 11-12 revision Updated 6/29/2012; added plagiarism link 0 0
QANT 501 MBA
Waiveable
Core
AY 11-12 revision
No update
0 0
QANT 510 MBA
Waiveable
Core
AY 11-12 revision
No update
0 0
QANT 520 MBA
Waiveable
Core
AY 11-12 revision Updated 6/29/2012; deleted ILG 4 and added a new ILG 4;
deleted A3; A4 became A3; updated contextualized learning
goal; modified Section 9 0 0
QANT 610 MBA Core AY 11-12 revisionUpdated 9/12/2012 electronically by department chair;
Course Overview (Section 4) was revised; Section 5 (Course
Level Learning Goals) were revised; Assurance of Learning
Validations were revised; scores were added15 11
QANT 620 MBA Core AY 11-12 revision Updated 8/24/2012; Office of Planning and Assessment
replaced Center for Teaching and Learning; added plagiarism
link 0 0
QANT 750 AY 11-12 revision Updated 8/24/2012; Office of Planning and Assessment
replaced Center for Teaching and Learning; added plagiarism
link
QANT 760 AY 11-12 revision No updates; 8/24/2012 0 0
SBES 601 MBA Core AY 11-12 revision Updated 8/27/2012; course description A1 updated, A2
deleted; updated to new text; updated Section 9 (Grading
Guidelines); additional assignment; added plagiarism link; new
section added for Section 17 (8 Week Topical Class Schedule)
0 2
SBES 710 AY 11-12 revision Updated 8/24/2012; added plagiarism link 0 0
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ECON 610 Diamando Afxentiou
ECON 620 Paul Kutasovic
FINC 610 Steve Shapiro
FINC 620 Nitzan Weiss
MGMT 620 Ali Mir
MGMT 630 Steve Hartman
MGMT 650 Irwin Gray
MIST 610 Ben Khoo
MRKT 610 Abram Poczter
QANT 610 Leslie Bobb
QANT 620 Jess Boronico
SBES 601 Bill Lawrence
FINC 736 Nitzan Weiss
FINC 760 Raja Nag
MGMT 735 Scott Liu
MGMT 740 Kevin O'Sullivan
MIST 723 Jihong Zheng
MRKT 745 Deborah Cohn
SBES 710 Joanne Scillitoe
APPENDIX 7: MBA PROGRAMMATIC LEARNING GOAL MATRIX
INTEGRATIVE ELEMENTS Teaching and Learning Strategies
MBA
LEARNING
GOALS
APPENDIX 8: MBA PROGRAM RUBRICS
1G: Work Collaboratively in Groups
Dimension 5 (Superior) 3 (Benchmark/Expectation) 1 (Minimal)
Contributes to Team Helps the team move forward by articulating the merits of alternative ideas or proposals.
Offers alternative solutions or courses of action that build on the ideas of others. Offers new suggestions to advance the work of the group.
Shares ideas but does not advance the work of the group.
Facilitates the Contributions of Team Members
Engages team members in ways that facilitate their contributions to meetings by both constructively building upon or synthesizing the contributions of others as well as noticing when someone is not participating and inviting them to engage.
Engages team members in ways that facilitate their contributions to meetings by constructively building upon or synthesizing the contributions of others, or by restating the views of other team members and/or asking questions for clarification.
Engages team members by taking turns and listening to others without interrupting.
Individual Contributions Outside of Team Meetings
Completes all assigned tasks by deadline; work accomplished is thorough, comprehensive, and advances the project. Proactively helps other team members complete their assigned tasks to a similar level of excellence.
Completes all assigned tasks by deadline; work accomplished is thorough, comprehensive, and advances the project. Completes all assigned tasks by deadline; work accomplished advances the project.
Completes all assigned tasks by deadline.
Fosters Constructive Team Climate
Supports a constructive team climate by doing all of the following: • Treats team members respectfully by being polite and constructive in communication. • Uses positive vocal or written tone, facial expressions, and/or body language to convey a positive attitude about the team and its work. • Motivates teammates by expressing confidence about the importance of the task and the team's ability to accomplish it. • Provides assistance and/or encouragement to team members.
Supports a constructive team climate by doing any two of the following: • Treats team members respectfully by being polite and constructive in communication. • Uses positive vocal or written tone, facial expressions, and/or body language to convey a positive attitude about the team and its work. • Motivates teammates by expressing confidence about the importance of the task and the team's ability to accomplish it. • Provides assistance and/or encouragement to team members.
Does not demonstrate the following: • Treats team members respectfully by being polite and constructive in communication. • Uses positive vocal or written tone, facial expressions, and/or body language to convey a positive attitude about the team and its work. • Motivates teammates by expressing confidence about the importance of the task and the team's ability to accomplish it. • Provides assistance and/or encouragement to team members.
Responds to Conflict Addresses destructive conflict directly and constructively, helping to manage/resolve it in a way that strengthens overall team cohesiveness and future effectiveness.
Identifies and acknowledges conflict and stays engaged with it. Redirecting focus toward common ground, toward task at hand (away from conflict).
Passively accepts alternate viewpoints/ideas/opinions
2G: Recognize socio-economic issues, and establish and defend a position supported by ethical reasoning
Dimension 5 (Superior) 3 (Benchmark/Expectation) 1 (Minimal)
Ethical Self-Awareness Student states and discusses in detail/analyzes both core beliefs and the origins of the core beliefs and discussion has greater depth and clarity.
Student states and discusses core beliefs and the origins of the core beliefs.
Student can state core beliefs.
Understanding Different Ethical Perspectives/Concepts
Student names the theory or theories, can present the gist of said theory or theories, and accurately explains the details of the theory or theories used.
Student can name the major theory or theories she/he uses, can present the gist of said theory or theories, but not explain the details of the theory or theories used, ort has some inaccuracies.
Student only names the major theory she/he uses.
Ethical Issue Recognition Student can recognize ethical issues when presented in a complex, multilayered (gray) context AND can recognize cross-relationships among the issues.
Student can either (a) recognize ethical issues when issues are presented in a complex, multilayered (gray) context OR can grasp cross-relationships among the issues, or (b) can recognize basic and obvious ethical issues and grasp (incompletely) the complexities or interrelationships among the issues.
Student can recognize basic and obvious ethical issues but fails to grasp complexity or interrelationships.
Application of Ethical Perspectives/Concepts
Student can independently apply ethical perspectives/concepts to an ethical question, accurately, and is able to consider full implications of the application.
Student can apply ethical perspectives/concepts to an ethical question, accurately, but does not consider the specific implications of the application.
Student can apply ethical perspectives/concepts to an ethical question with support but is unable to apply ethical perspectives/concepts.
Evaluation of Different Ethical Perspectives/Concepts
Student states a position and can state the objections to, assumptions and implications of and can reasonably defend against the objections to, assumptions and implications of different ethical perspectives/concepts, and the student's defense is adequate and effective.
Student states a position and can state the objections to, assumptions and implications of, and respond to the objections to, assumptions and implications of different ethical perspectives/concepts, but the student's response is inadequate.
Student states a position but cannot state the objections to and assumptions and limitations of the different perspectives/concepts.
3G: Lead effectively, particularly in an uncertain global environment
Dimension 5 (Superior) Student consistently:
3 (Benchmark/Expectation) Student sometimes:
1 (Minimal) Student hardly:
Awareness
Looks around and examines surroundings • Asks questions
• Pays attention to how others are acting and reacting • Helps others • Stays on task
Stays involved with school and community • Focuses and makes eye contact with speaker(s)
• Listens before responding • Stays conscious of others’ emotions
Open-mindedness and Respect • Accepts others’ differences • Works through disagreements • Pays attention to the speaker
• Considers all points of view and ideas
• Maintains control of anger level, tone and harshly-intended remarks • Gives and receives constructive criticism
• Does his/her best to see things from a different perspective • Shows skill in dealing with difficult or delicate situations, keeping
others’ feelings in mind
Reflection • Gives feedback • Thinks before speaking and expresses thoughts completely
• Can summarize
• Stays focused • Journals nightly
• Asks questions for clarification
Organization • Is prepared for class • Stays on top of things
• Is efficient • Keeps thought flow and speech in order
• Writes down all assignments • Is composed
• Manages time well • Is neat when required
Responsibility • Is on time • Does his/her work
• Takes initiative • Stays on task
• Stays on top of things
• Helps others • Follows through with what he/she begins
• Puts forth effort to go above and beyond minimum • Uses good judgment
• Sets a good example for others
Communication Gives everyone a chance to speak • Listens before speaking
• Has good social skills • Presents ideas clearly
• Articulates
• Speaks at an appropriate volume • Presents self with composure
• Avoids vague words • Stays on topic
• Breaks things down on everyone’s level
• Asks questions for clarification • Controls thought flow and speech
• Pays attention to speaker(s) • Shows skill in dealing with difficult or
delicate situations, keeping others’ feelings in mind
1M: Utilize technology support systems to strengthen organizational decision processes
Dimension 5 (Superior) 3 (Benchmark/Expectation) 1 (Minimal)
Access the Needed Information Accesses technology information using effective, well-designed search strategies and most appropriate information sources.
Accesses technology information using variety of search strategies and some relevant information sources. Demonstrates ability to refine search.
Accesses technology information randomly, retrieves information that lacks relevance and quality.
Use Information Effectively to Accomplish a Specific Purpose
Communicates, organizes and synthesizes information from sources to fully achieve a specific purpose, with clarity and depth.
Communicates, organizes and synthesizes information from sources. Intended purpose is achieved.
Communicates information from sources. The information is fragmented and/or used inappropriately (misquoted, taken out of context, or incorrectly paraphrased, etc.), so the intended purpose is not achieved.
Design Process and Technology Choice All elements of the methodology or theoretical framework are skillfully developed within the technology chosen. Technology choice is among the best known. Appropriate methodology or theoretical frameworks may be synthesized from across disciplines or from relevant sub-disciplines.
Critical elements of the methodology or theoretical framework are developed, however, more subtle elements are ignored or unaccounted for, or some are missing, incorrectly developed, or unfocused. Technology choice is satisfactory.
Inquiry design demonstrates a misunderstanding of the methodology or theoretical framework or technology choice is not suitable.
Implement Technology Implements technology in a manner that addresses thoroughly and deeply multiple contextual factors of the problem.
Implements technology in a manner that addresses the problem statement but ignores relevant contextual factors.
Implements technology in a manner that does not directly address the problem statement.
Analysis Utilizes technology to determine correct problem solutions and reveal insightful patterns, differences, or similarities related to focus.
Utilizes technology to determine a reasonable solution, but may be questions in organization or effective in revealing of important patterns, differences, or similarities.
Utilizes technology to generate a problem solution, and lists evidence, but is not
organized and/or is unrelated to focus.
Evaluate Outcomes Reviews results relative to the problem defined with thorough, specific considerations of need for further work.
Reviews results relative to the problem defined with some consideration of need for further work.
Reviews results superficially in terms of the problem defined with no consideration of need for further work.
2M: Conduct industry, company specific, or environmental business analysis using appropriate data and informational resources to bridge the gap between abstract theory and practice
Dimension 5 (Superior) 3 (Benchmark/Expectation) 1 (Minimal)
Determine the Extent of Information Needed Effectively defines the scope of the research question or thesis. Effectively determines key concepts. Types of information (sources) selected directly relate to concepts or answer research question.
Defines the scope of the research question or thesis incompletely (parts are missing, remains too broad or too narrow, etc.). Can determine key concepts. Types of information (sources) selected partially relate to concepts or answer research question.
Has difficulty defining the scope of the research question or thesis. Has difficulty determining key concepts. Types of information (sources) selected do not relate to concepts or answer research question.
Evaluate Information and its Sources Critically Thoroughly (systematically and methodically) analyzes own and others' assumptions and carefully evaluates the relevance of contexts when presenting a position.
Identifies own and others' assumptions and several relevant contexts when presenting a position. Questions some assumptions. Identifies several relevant contexts when presenting a position. May be more aware of others' assumptions than one's own (or vice versa.
Shows an emerging awareness of present assumptions (sometimes labels assertions as assumptions). Begins to identify some contexts when presenting a position.
Application / Analysis
Uses the analysis of data as the basis for deep and thoughtful judgments, drawing insightful, carefully qualified conclusions from this work.
Uses the quantitative analysis of data as the basis for workmanlike (without inspiration or nuance, ordinary) judgments, drawing plausible conclusions from this work.
Uses the quantitative analysis of data as the basis for tentative, basic judgments, although is hesitant or uncertain about drawing conclusions from this work.
Propose a solution Proposes one or more solutions/hypotheses that indicate a deep comprehension of the problem. Solution/hypotheses are sensitive to contextual factors as well as all of the following: ethical, logical, and cultural dimensions of the problem.
Proposes one or more solutions/hypotheses that indicate comprehension of the problem. Solutions/hypotheses are sensitive to contextual factors as well as the one of the following: ethical, logical, or cultural dimensions of the problem.
Proposes a solution/hypothesis that is difficult to evaluate because it is vague or only indirectly addresses the problem statement.
Evaluate Potential Solutions Evaluation of solutions is deep and elegant (for example, contains thorough and insightful explanation) and includes, deeply and thoroughly, all of the following: considers history of problem, reviews logic/reasoning, examines feasibility of solution, and weighs impacts of solution.
Evaluation of solutions is adequate (for example, contains thorough explanation) and considers history of problem, reviews logic/reasoning, examines feasibility of solution, and weighs impacts of solution.
Evaluation of solutions is superficial (for example, contains cursory, surface level explanation) and includes the following: considers history of problem, reviews logic/reasoning, examines feasibility of solution, and weighs impacts of solution.
Access and Use Information Ethically and Legally
Students use correctly all of the following information use strategies (use of citations and references; choice of paraphrasing, summary, or quoting; using information in ways that are true to original context; distinguishing between common knowledge and ideas requiring attribution) and demonstrate a full understanding of the ethical and legal restrictions on the use of published, confidential, and/or proprietary information.
Students use correctly two of the following information use strategies (use of citations and references; choice of paraphrasing, summary, or quoting; using information in ways that are true to original context; distinguishing between common knowledge and ideas requiring attribution) and demonstrates a full understanding of the ethical and legal restrictions on the use of published, confidential, and/or proprietary information.
Students use correctly none of the following information use strategies (use of citations and references; choice of paraphrasing, summary, or quoting; using information in ways that are true to original context; distinguishing between common knowledge and ideas requiring attribution) and demonstrates a full understanding of the ethical and legal restrictions on the use of published, confidential, and/or proprietary information.
3M: Identify and analyze country/region-specific contemporary business issues; establish and effectively communicate and support recommendations.
Dimension 5 (Superior) 3 (Benchmark/Expectation) 1 (Minimal)
Awareness of culture
Student is highly knowledgeable about specific cultural beliefs, values, and sensibilities that might affect the way that he / she and others think or behave
Student possesses some knowledge of specific beliefs, values, and sensibilities that contribute to the way that he / she and others behave.
Student is largely ignorant of specific value systems that contribute to the way that he / she and others behave, OR he/she possesses negative, stereotyped beliefs about different cultural groups.
Problem Definition
Student demonstrates the ability to construct a clear and insightful problem statement with evidence of all relevant contextual factors.
Student demonstrates the ability to construct a problem statement with evidence of most relevant contextual factors, and problem statement is adequately detailed.
Student demonstrates a limited ability in identifying a problem statement or related contextual factors.
Understanding of the impact of global economy on political decision-making
Student possesses knowledge of economic considerations that drive specific national policies and decisions. He/she can critically evaluate the gains and losses that result from these policies.
Student is aware of some of the economic considerations that drive political decisions. However, this knowledge is somewhat limited or tends to cast issues in black and white terms.
Student is unaware of the impact of economic considerations on political decision-making. He/she may be largely unaware of political events and international economic conditions.
Understanding the impact of decisions made by national, international organizations on
societies, environment, economies
Student has an excellent understanding of the way specific decisions made by national/international organizations impact his/her day-to-day world. He/she is able to evaluate these issues critically and thoroughly.
Student understands how some specific decisions made by national/international organization impact many facets of his/her day-to-day world; however, knowledge is limited or tends to cast issues in black and white.
Student has no knowledge of the impacts of decisions made by national/international organizations. He/she has little knowledge of these organizations or their functions.
Comparative Analysis of Factors in Domestic and Global Business Environments of
Organization
Detailed comparative analysis of factors in domestic and global business environments
Some comparative analysis of factors in domestic and global business environments
No comparative analysis of factors in domestic and global business environments; Incorrect analysis of factors in domestic or global business environment
Application of Analysis to Management Situation
Clear application of analysis to specific management situation; Valid conclusions and good recommendations given
Some application of analysis to specific management situation; Weak conclusions or recommendations made
No application of analysis to specific management situation; Incorrect conclusions or recommendations made
APPENDIX 9: MBA Program:
Decision Sciences Concentration Major-Specific Learning Goals: Upon the successful completion of the Decision Science concentration, a student will be able to: 1. Analyze the current business environment in specific companies or industries to identify opportunities for implementing decision science tools
for performance improvement;
2. Formulate analytical models which utilize decision support tools to assist management in making effective decisions spanning different functional areas; and
3. Evaluate alternatives, select the most effective solution and develop an implementation plan to meet the goals of the management.
Analysis Rubric (Major-Specific Learning Goal 1) Core Type Performance
Area 5 Exceeds Standards 3 Meets Standards 1 Fails to Meet Standards
DSC LO1A
Define
Business Context
(MBA 2M)
Presents comprehensive statement of the
environment (both external and internal) relating to the specific opportunity within a
specific company or industry
Presents a statement of the
environment (either external or internal) relating to the specific
opportunity within a specific company or industry
Statement of the
environment presented by the student is not clear and
some of the important external or internal factors
are missing
DSC LO1B
Identification of Opportunity
(MBA 3M)
Clearly identifies the problem or opportunity along with many potential
benefits which may be realized by using decision science techniques
Identifies the problem or opportunity along with some of
the potential benefits
Statement of the opportunity is ambiguous and benefits are not clearly identified
DSC LO1C
Data Collection
(MBA 2M)
Util izes primary and secondary sources for
gathering data and information; States assumptions clearly while estimating;
Shows ability to validate the data
Util izes primary or secondary
sources for data gathering; States most of the assumptions;
Addresses data validation
issues
Util izes primary or secondary
sources for data gathering; Omits important
assumptions; Does not give
any importance to validating data
DSC LO1D
Data Analysis (MBA 2M)
Consolidates and presents summary and key observations obtained from the
collected data in a meaningful manner
which allows other professionals to quickly understand the current environment and
the problem (opportunity)
Presents reasonable summary and observations from the collected data in a manner
which allows other professionals to understand the
current environment and the problem (opportunity)
Presents summary of the data and analysis which is difficult to understand or
may be missing some of the important observations.
Synthesis (Formulation or Modeling) Rubric (Major-Specific Learning Goal 2)
Core
Type
Performance
Area
5 Exceeds Standards 3 Meets Standards 1 Fails to Meet Standards
DSC LO2A
Problem Definition and Specification
(MBA 2G)
Uses decision making terminology to clearly spell out the decision or controllable variables, uncontrollable variables, objective(s), and internal or external
constraints.
Uses decision making terminology to identify
decision or controllable variables; Specifies objective(s)
and most of the constraints and uncontrollable variables.
Fails to discuss or shows a lack of understanding in defining
the decision variables, uncontrollable variables,
constraints, and objective(s)
DSC LO2B
Industry Research for
Similar
Problems (MBA 2M)
Describes research results by examining published and current internal practices
used to make similar decisions within the
same industry.
Describes research results by examining either publ ished or current internal practices used
to make similar decisions within the same industry.
Does not discuss current practice or shows lack of ability
to present the results of
research in a relevant and cohesive manner.
DSC LO2C
Mathematical Formulation or
Problem Statement (MBA 2M)
Develops a precise statement of the problem or the mathematical model which
includes all aspects relating to the opportunity being analyzed.
Develops a precise statement of the problem or the
mathematical model which includes most of the aspects relating to the opportunity
being analyzed.
Does not present a precise statement of the problem or
the mathematical model: Presents a statement or model
which is incomplete or inaccurate.
DSC LO2D
Use of Decision
Support Tools (MBA 1M)
Identifies an existing decision making tool or
an approach to build own tool to address the problem or opportunity that has been identified; Presents a concise and clear
rationale for the selection of the tool.
Identifies an existing decision
making tool or an approach to build own tool to address the problem or opportunity that
has been identified.
Identifies an incorrect (or
unclear) decision making tool or an approach to build own
tool to address the problem or opportunity that has been
identified.
Evaluation and Implementation Rubric (Major-Specific Learning Goal 3)
Core Type
Performance Area
5 Exceeds Standards 3 Meets Standards 1 Fails to Meet Standards
DSC LO3A
Alternatives Evaluation and
Selection (MBA 3M)
Considers all reasonable alternatives, util izes a decision making tool to evaluate the
alternatives, provides assurance with evidence that an effective or optimal solution
has been obtained.
Considers most of the reasonable alternatives, util izes
a decision making tool to evaluate the alternatives.
Ignores some of the reasonable alternatives, util izes incorrectly
a decision making tool to evaluate the alternatives
DSC LO3B
Sensitivity Analysis and
Impact on Strategy
(MBA 3M)
Checks for the practical validity of the proposed solution; performs what-if-analysis
for potential changes in the input data or the current environment; Describes the impact of using the proposed solution on the current or future strategies) of the company or industry.
Performs what-if-analysis for potential changes in the input
data or the current environment; Describes the
impact of using the proposed solution on the current or future
strategy(ies) of the company or industry.
Performs what-if-analysis for potential changes in some of the
input data or the current environment; Does not clearly
describe the impact of using the proposed solution on the
current or future strategy(ies) of the company or industry.
DSC LO3C
Implementation Plan
(MBA 3G)
Identifies many tangible and intangible benefits of the proposed solution to obtain
the top management commitment; Develops a detailed plan for the implementation of the proposed solution along with the milestones
and check points; clearly describes impact on
internal and external stakeholders.
Identifies most of the benefits of the proposed solution to obtain
the top management commitment; Develops a plan for the implementation of the proposed solution along with
the milestones and check points.
Identifies some of the benefits of the proposed solution to
obtain the top management commitment; Develops an
incomplete plan for the implementation of the proposed
solution.
Appendix 10: MBA Program: Finance Concentration
Major-Specific Learning Goals: Upon the successful completion of the Finance concentration, a student will be able to: 1. Apply financial paradigms and concepts that are consistent with the Level I curriculum of the CFA Institute;
2. Compile, analyze and synthesize financial and other relevant data from multiple electronic sources ; and 3. Evaluate different investment strategies against the objectives of individuals and/or institutional investors.
Analysis Rubric (Major-Specific Learning Goal 1)
Core Type Performance Area 5. Exceeds Standards 3. Meets Standards 1. Fails to Meet Standards
FINC LO1A Identification of Financial
Environment (MBA 2G)
Presents comprehensive statement of the environment (both external and internal)
relating to the financial value of a specific company or companies within a specific
industry.
Presents a statement of the environment (either external or
internal) relating to the financial value of a specific company or
companies within a specific industry.
Statement of the environment presented by the student is not
clear and some of the important external or internal factors are
missing.
FINC LO1B Financial Data
Acquisition (MBA 1M)
Uses primary and secondary sources for
gathering data and information; States assumptions clearly while estimating; Shows
ability to validate the data.
Util izes primary or secondary
sources for data gathering; States most of the assumptions;
Addresses data validation issues.
Util izes primary or secondary
sources for data gathering; Omits important assumptions;
Does not give any importance to validating data.
FINC LO1C Financial Data
Appraisal (MBA 2M)
Consolidates and presents summary and key
observations obtained from the collected data in a meaningful manner which allows other professionals to quickly understand
the current financial environment, including risk, return and values
Presents reasonable summary
and observations from the collected data in a manner
which allows other professionals
to understand the current financial environment including
risk, return and values.
Presents summary of the data
and analysis which is difficult to understand or may be missing
some of the important
observations.
Synthesis Rubric (Major-Specific Learning Goal 2)
Core Type Performance Area 5. Exceeds Standards 3. Meets Standards 1. Fails to Meet Standards
FINC LO2A Estimate Components of
Enterprise Value(MBA 3G)
Comprehensively integrates financial theory and multiple modeling approaches in order
to generate financial values.
Integrates financial theory and multiple modeling approaches
in order to generate financial values.
Inadequately integrates financial theory and/or
modeling approaches to generate financial values.
FINC LO2B Relevant Industry Benchmarking
(MBA 1M)
Collects extensive information and data relevant for developing metrics used as
industry benchmarks.
Collects information and data relevant for developing metrics used as industry benchmarks.
Collects inadequate information and data relevant for developing metrics used as
industry benchmarks.
FINC LO2C Discuss Secondary Ramifications
(MBA 2G)
Demonstrates thorough and appropriate measurement of secondary ramifications
such as ramifications where? and on whom?
Demonstrates appropriate measurement of secondary
ramifications such as ramifications where? and on
whom?
Demonstrates lack of appropriate measurement of
secondary ramifications such as ramifications where? and on
whom?
Evaluation Rubric (Major Specific Learning Goal 3) Core Type Performance Area 5. Exceeds Standards 3. Meets Standards 1. Fails to Meet Standards
FINC LO3A Measure Impact of Uncertainty
(MBA 3G)
Comprehensive appraisal of risk based on financial theory is factored into financial
valuation.
Acceptable appraisal of risk based on financial theory is
factored into financial valuation.
Fails to appraise risk based on financial theory in financial
valuation.
FINC LO3B Justify
Recommendations (MBA 3G)
Demonstrates superior, thought
provoking and accurate rationale in justifying recommendations.
Able to us a rationale in
justifying recommendations.
Unable to demonstrate a
logical rationale in justifying recommendations.
FINC LO3C Adapt to Global Context
(MBA 3M)
Comprehensive identification of global impact on financial valuation being
conducted
Acceptable identification of global impact on financial valuation being conducted.
Unclear identification of global impact on financial valuation
being conducted.
APPENDIX 11: MBA Program:
Marketing Concentration Major-Specific Learning Goals: Upon the successful completion of the Marketing concentration, a student will be able to: 1. Generate relevant marketing data and transform these data into information essential for decision making in various functional areas of
marketing management;
2. Assemble a marketing plan for existing and new products and services, synchronizing marketing, operating and financial modeling; and
3. Assess national and global trends in the cultural, social, demographic, legal-political, economic, technological and competitive environments; prepare and evaluate (defend) alternative market-entry strategies and marketing programs.
Analysis Rubric (Major-Specific Learning Goal 1) Core Type Performance Area 5. Exceeds Standards 3. Meets Standards 1. Fails to Meet Standards
MRKT LO1A Survey the Marketing
Environment (MBA 2G)
Presents comprehensive statement of the environment (both external and internal)
relating to the specific opportunity within a specific company or industry.
Presents a statement of the environment (either external or
internal) relating to the specific opportunity within a specific
company or industry.
Statement of the environment presented by the student is not
clear and some of the important external or internal factors are
missing.
MRKT LO1B Market Data Acquisition
(MBA 1M)
Uses primary and secondary sources for gathering data and information; States
assumptions clearly while estimating; Shows ability to validate the data.
Util izes primary or secondary sources for data gathering;
States most of the assumptions; Addresses data validation
issues.
Util izes primary or secondary sources for data gathering;
Omits important assumptions; Does not give any importance to
validating data.
MRKT LO1C Transformation of Data into Usable
Information (MBA 2M)
Consolidates and presents summary and key observations obtained from the collected
data in a meaningful manner which allows other professionals to quickly understand the current environment and the problem
(opportunity).
Presents reasonable summary and observations from the
collected data in a manner which allows other professionals
to understand the current
environment and the problem (opportunity).
Presents summary of the data and analysis which is difficult to
understand or may be missing some of the important
observations.
MRKT LO1D Model Development
(MBA 2M)
Develops a comprehensive set of constructs and their interrelationships generating
testable alternatives.
Develops an acceptable set of constructs and their
interrelationships generating
testable alternatives.
Develops a set of constructs that are not comprehensive and/or
fails to specify their
interrelationships. Does not generate testable alternatives.
Synthesis Rubric (Major-Specific Learning Goal 2)
Core Type Performance Area 5. Exceeds Standards 3. Meets Standards 1. Fails to Meet Standards
MRKT LO2A Combine results for planning
within a marketing function
(MBA 2M)
Develops a comprehensive plan for the implementation of the dominant alternative
within a marketing function.
Develops an acceptable plan for the implementation of the
dominant alternative within a marketing function.
Develops an inadequate plan for the implementation of the
dominant alternative within a marketing function.
MRKT LO2B Integrate results
across a marketing functions (MBA 2M)
Develops a comprehensive plan for the
implementation of the dominant alternative within a marketing mix.
Develops an acceptable plan for
the implementation of the dominant alternative within a
marketing mix.
Develops an inadequate plan
for the implementation of the dominant alternative within a
marketing mix.
MRKT LO2C Integrate results
across business functions (MBA 3G)
Develops a comprehensive plan for the
implementation of the dominant alternative within a business strategy.
Develops an acceptable plan for
the implementation of the dominant alternative within a
business strategy.
Develops an inadequate plan
for the implementation of the dominant alternative within a
business strategy.
Evaluation Rubric (Major Specific Learning Goal 3) Core Type Performance Area 5. Exceeds Standards 3. Meets Standards 1. Fails to Meet Standards
MRKT LO3A Appraise the outcomes of
alternatives (MBA 3G)
Comprehensive appraisal of alternatives based on marketing theory and resulting
in positive and negative outcomes.
Acceptable appraisal of alternatives based on marketing
theory and resulting in positive and negative outcomes.
Fails to appraise alternatives based on marketing theory and
resulting in positive and negative outcomes.
MRKT LO3B Justify Recommendations
(MBA 3G)
Comprehensive what if analysis with clear indication of dominate alternative.
Acceptable what if analysis with somewhat clear indication of
dominate alternative.
Fails to complete what if analysis with unclear indication
of dominate alternative.
MRKT LO3C Assess for global
context (MBA 3M)
Comprehensive identification of tangible
and intangible benefits of the proposed alternatives within the context of global
markets.
Acceptable identification of
tangible and intangible benefits of the proposed alternatives within the context of global
markets.
Unclear identification of
tangible and intangible benefits of the proposed alternatives within the context of global
markets.