ASSESSMENT REPORT

FOR

 

 

Master of Business Administration in International Trade (MBA-IT)
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



Master of Business Administration in International Trade (MBA-IT)

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 accountancy 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:
No recommendations at this time.


ASSESSMENT REPORT

FOR

 


Master of Business Administration in International Trade (MBA-IT)

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.