ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
MBA with a major in International Banking (MBA-IBK)
Instructional Degree Program
Fall 2003
Assessment Period Covered
February 12, 2004
Date Submitted
Expanded Statement of Institutional Purpose Linkage:
Institutional Mission Reference:
Texas A&M International University, a Member of The Texas A&M University
System, is committed to the preparation of students for leadership roles in
their chosen profession and in increasingly complex, culturally diverse state,
national, and global society … Through instruction, faculty and student research,
and public service, Texas A&M International University is a strategic point
of delivery for well-defined programs and services that improve the quality
of life for citizens of the border region, the State of Texas, and national
and international communities.
College/University Goal(s) Supported:
The primary objectives of the College of Business Administration
(COBA) are directed toward the parameters of education for the administration
of business organizations. To this end, curriculum development is
a continuous activity in response to social, economic and technological
developments reflected in the evolving knowledge in the behavioral
and quantitative sciences.
Intended Educational (Student) Outcomes:
1. Students completing the masters program in accountancy
will demonstrate mastery of business concepts.
2. Masters graduates will perceive program to be a valuable educational
experience.
ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
MBA with a major in International Banking (MBA-IBK)
Instructional Degree Program
Fall 2003
Assessment Period Covered
February 12, 2004
Date Submitted
Intended Educational (Student) Outcome:
NOTE: There should be one form for each intended outcome listed. The
intended outcome should be restated in the box immediately below and the intended
outcome number entered in the blank spaces.
1. Students completing the masters program in International Banking
will demonstrate mastery of business concepts.
First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
1a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
The graduate business test produced and graded by the Educational
Testing Service will be used to determine mastery of the common business
concepts. The test will be administered as part of a graduate class.
The assessment indicators used will be marketing, management, finance,
managerial accounting, and strategic integration. Success will be 70%
attainment overall (average of all student scores for the topic) with
no area being below 50% attainment.
1a. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
The test was administered to eleven students and produced the
following results:
Marketing |
45.8% |
Management |
42.0% |
Finance |
32.2% |
Managerial Accounting |
37.5% |
Strategic Integration |
37.1% |
The mean scale score was 236.5 out of a possible 300 producing an attainment
of 79%. The scores are reported on two different scales and the interpretation
of the results may be revised.
1a. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
The goal was met. The ETS test will be administered to graduating
MBA-IBK students only in the Spring 2004.
ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
MBA with a major in International Banking (MBA-IBK)
Instructional Degree Program
Fall 2003
Assessment Period Covered
February 12, 2004
Date Submitted
Intended Educational (Student) Outcome:
NOTE: There should be one form for each intended outcome listed. Intended
outcome should be restated in the box immediately below and the intended outcome
number entered in the blank spaces.
2. Masters graduates will perceive program to be a valuable educational
experience.
First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
2a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
A general perception test will be administered in the capstone graduate
business course to assess program curriculum, faculty, advising and career
services, computing facilities, student clubs, college experience, pedagogical
approaches, and core business courses.
2a. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
Majors in the pertinent areas appear to perceive that they have
received a good educational experience. This analysis is based on
the high average scores for each major class, and related academic
experiences. The major area of concern that emerged from the survey
was the students desire for greater accessibility to computer resources.
2a. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
Scheduling is being reviewed to accommodate greater accessibility
to computing facilities.
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