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Measuring Graduation Competencies

COB Outcomes Assessment Plan

Measuring Graduation Competencies

Accounting Outcomes Assessment Map

WC Graduate Competencies Program Competencies One

Pertinent

Course

Related Course Goal Assessment

Activity

Assessment

Date

Oral Communication-

The student will Research and deliver professional presentations.

A. Demonstrate effective

information literacy and

communication

BBM 320 Demonstrate effective

information literacy and

communication with valid and

reliable research

Group project All sections

Written Communication-The student will write clearly and concisely utilizing appropriate grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary and APA.

B. Research, prepare, and

deliver professional

presentations.

2. Written Communication

A. Write clearly, concisely and

appropriately using correct

English grammar,

punctuation, usage,

mechanics, sentence

structure, and vocabulary.

B. Utilize appropriate APA

format for scholarly

writings.

A. Demonstrate effective

information literacy and

communication

BBM 320 Demonstrate effective information

literacy and communication with

valid and reliable research

Group project All sections

Ethics-Demonstrate knowledge and

prescribed ethical codes and

behaviors related to behavior related

to the student’s academic discipline

B Employ the ethical principles

required in the accounting

profession.

BBM 319 The student will utilize the

ethical principles required

in the accounting

profession

Case study All

sections

Disciplined Inquiry-Employ critical

thinking strategies such as

quantitative, qualitative and scientific

reasoning to analyze consequences

and outcomes and then determine

logical solutions.

C. Prepare a complete financial

statement package presented

in a professional format in

conformity with generally

accepted accounting

principles.

BAC 401 The student will prepare a

complete financial

statement package

presented in a professional

format in conformity with

generally accepted

accounting principles. (D)

Project All

sections

Information literacy-Demonstrate

effective information literacy and

communication with valid and

reliable research

D. Use of technology to

efficiently communicate

accounting information.

BAC 401 The student will complete a

consolidation worksheet to

prepare a consolidated

balance sheet, including

elimination of inter-

corporate investments as of

the date of acquisition. (C)

Project All

sections

Measuring Graduation Competencies

All accounting majors take the Peregrine National capstone test for accounting students

Measuring Graduation Competencies

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Measuring Graduation Competencies

through the ACCOUNTING & FINANCE Program

WC Graduate Competencies Program Competencies One

Pertinent

Course

Related Course Goal Assessment

Activity

Assessment

Date

Oral Communication-

The student will Research and deliver professional presentations. Written Communication-The student will write clearly and concisely utilizing appropriate grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary and APA.

A. Demonstrate effective

information literacy and

communication with valid and

reliable research

BBM 320 Demonstrate effective information

literacy and communication with

valid and reliable research

Rubric All sections

Ethics-Demonstrate knowledge and

prescribed ethical codes and

behaviors related to behavior

related to the student’s academic

discipline

B Apply ethical standards as

required by accounting and

finance professionals.

BBM 319 The student will utilize the ethical

principles required in the

accounting and finance professions.

Case studies All

Disciplined Inquiry-Employ

critical thinking strategies such as

quantitative, qualitative scientific

reasoning to analyze consequences

and outcomes and then determine

logical solutions.

C. Prepare a complete financial

statement package presented in a

professional format in conformity

with GAAP.

BAC 401 D The student will prepare a

complete financial statement

package presented in a professional

format in conformity with GAAP.

Project All sections

Information literacy-Demonstrate

effective information literacy and

communication with valid and

reliable research

D. Use technology to efficiently

communicate accounting

information

BAC 401 C. The student will complete a

consolidation worksheet to prepare

a consolidated balance sheet,

including elimination of inter-

corporate investments as of the date

of acquisition.

Project All sections

Measuring Graduation Competencies

5

Disciplined Inquiry-Employ critical

thinking strategies such as

quantitative, qualitative and

scientific reasoning to analyze

consequences and outcomes and

then determine logical solutions.

E. Integrate financial terms,

concepts and theories affecting

corporations, brokerage firms,

insurance companies and

financial institutions (banks,

credit unions, pension funds,

etc.).

FIN 305 A. The student will integrate

financial terms, concepts and

theories affecting corporations,

brokerage firms, insurance

companies and financial

institutions (banks, credit unions,

pension funds, etc.)by: A.

explaining the role of finance and

the operating environment of the

firm; B. explaining the Theory of

the Time Value of Money and

discussing its importance to

factors affecting the corporation;

and C. describing the relationship

between risk and return.

Embedded exam

questions

each semester

Business Analytics Outcomes Assessment

WC Graduate Competencies Program Competencies One

Pertinent

Course

Related Course Goal Assessment

Activity

Assessment

Date

Oral Communication-

The student will Research and deliver professional presentations.

Written Communication-The student will write clearly and concisely.

Uuutilizingaappropriate grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary and APA.

. 3 ) Demonstrate effective

oral and written

communications utilized

within various areas of

the business environment

BBM 320 Demonstrate effective oral

and written communications

utilized within various areas

of the business environment

Group formal

report

All sections

Ethics-Demonstrate knowledge and

prescribed ethical codes and

behaviors related to the student’s

academic discipline

4) Apply the ethical standards

as required by

professionals in the

business analytics field.

BBA 480 Demonstrate

competencies in the key

area domains of Business

Analytics

Ethics

Case

All

sections

Disciplined Inquiry-Employ critical

thinking strategies such as

quantitative, qualitative and scientific

reasoning to analyze consequences

and outcomes and then determine

logical solutions.

4 ) Identify and analyze

factors critical to business

with respect to strategic

planning, including

operations management and

globalization.

BBA 480 Utilize critical thinking

strategies to evaluate

problems, and solutions

and make

recommendations based

on client needs

utilizingappro

Internship

and pres-

entation

All sections

Measuring Graduation Competencies

5

Information literacy-Demonstrate

effective information literacy and

communication with valid and

reliable research

.

1)Demonstrate effective

information literacy and

communication with valid

and reliable research

BBM 320 Demonstrate effective

information literacy and

communication with

valid and reliable

research

Group

formal report

All sections

Evaluate, frame business problems. Knowledge, skills of statistical tools available to analyze business problems such as the Business Intelligence Concepts of Online Analytical Processing and data mining.

BBA 350 use of linear, logistic

techniques to understand

the relationship between

variables in complex data

Test

All sections

Effectively evaluate and frame

business problems and acquire

knowledge and skills of statistical

tools available to analyze business

problems

Utilize critical thinking strategies

to evaluate p0roblems, and

solutions ,make recommendations

based on client needs utilizing

appropriate analytical tools

Demonstrate effective information

literacy and communication with

valid and reliable research as it

relates to the field of business

analytics

Apply the ethical standards

required by professionals in the

business analytics field

BBA 380

(measures all program competencies)

Internship,

Formal

presentation

(oral)

Ethics case

study

(also various

exercises

student

completes

during the

course)

All

sections

Business Management Outcomes Assessment

WC Graduate Competencies Program Competencies One

Pertinent

Course

Related Course Goal Assessment

Activity

Assessment

Date

Oral Communication-

The student will Research and deliver professional presentations.

Written Communication-The student will write clearly and concisely.

Utilizing appropriate grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary and APA.

. 3 ) Demonstrate effective

oral and written

communications utilized

within various areas of

the business environment

BBM 320 Demonstrate effective oral

and written communications

utilized within various areas

of the business environment

Group formal

report

All sections

Ethics-Demonstrate knowledge and

prescribed ethical codes and

behaviors related to the student’s

academic discipline

2 ) Apply ethical standards

as required by business

management professionals.

BLA 303 Apply ethical standards as

required by business

management

professionals.

Ethics

Research

paper

All

sections

Disciplined Inquiry-Employ critical

thinking strategies such as

quantitative, qualitative and scientific

reasoning to analyze consequences

and outcomes and then determine

logical solutions.

4 ) Identify and analyze

factors critical to business

with respect to strategic

planning, including

operations management and

globalization.

BBM 402 Identify and analyze

factors critical to business

with respect to strategic

planning, including

operations management

and globalization.

Case study

analysis

Exam

All sections

5

Measuring Graduation Competencies

Information literacy-Demonstrate

effective information literacy and

communication with valid and

reliable research

.

1)Demonstrate effective

information literacy and

communication with valid

and reliable research

BBM 320 Demonstrate effective

information literacy and

communication with

valid and reliable

research

Group

formal report

All sections

*ALL BBM students take the

Peregrine national capstone exam,

business management

2

Measuring Graduation Competencies

Outcomes Assessment Plan for Finance Program

Oral Communication-The student will Research and deliver professional

presentations. Written Communication-The student will write clearly and concisely.

A. Demonstrate effective

information literacy and

communication with valid and

reliable research

BBM 320 Demonstrate effective

information literacy and

communication with valid

and reliable research

Group project All sections

Ethics-Demonstrate knowledge and

prescribed ethical codes and

behaviors related to behavior related

to the student’s academic discipline

B. Apply ethical standards as

required by finance

professionals.

BBM 319 Apply ethical standards as

required by finance

professionals.

Case study All sections

Disciplined Inquiry-Employ critical

thinking strategies such as

quantitative, qualitative and scientific

reasoning to analyze consequences

and outcomes and then determine

logical solutions.

C. Exercise critical thinking skills

in the analysis and evaluation of

financial information by

formulating appropriate

decisions and recommendations.

FIN 410 Exercise critical thinking

skills in the analysis and

evaluation of financial

information by formulating

appropriate decisions and

recommendations.

Test

embedded

questions

All sections

WC Graduate Competencies Program Competencies One

Pertinent

Course

Related Course Goal Assessment

Activity

Assessment

Date

3

Measuring Graduation Competencies

Disciplined Inquiry-Employ critical

thinking strategies such as

quantitative, qualitative and scientific

reasoning to analyze consequences

and outcomes and then determine

logical solutions.

D. Integrate financial terms,

concepts and theories affecting

corporations, brokerage firms,

insurance companies and

financial institutions (banks,

credit unions, pension funds,

etc.).

FIN 410 The student will integrate

financial terms, concepts and

theories affecting

corporations, brokerage firms,

insurance companies and

financial institutions (banks,

credit unions, pension funds,

etc.) that have been presented

through the Finance Program.

Capstone

exam All sections

Information literacy-

Information literacy-Demonstrate

effective information literacy and

communication with valid and

reliable research

*All finance majors take the

Peregrine national capstone test for

final

A. See above. A.

4

MEASURING GRADUATION COMPETENCIES

Through the HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Program

WU Graduation

Competencies

Program

Competencies

One Pertinent Course Related Course Goal Assessment Activity Assessment Date

Oral

Communication-

The student will Research and deliver professional presentations.

Written Communication-The student will write clearly and concisely.

Demonstrate the ability

to effectively exchange

with stakeholders

through clear, concise,

research-based verbal,

written, electronic, and

other communication

formats.

BBM 320 Demonstrate effective

information literacy and

communication with

valid and reliable

research.

Formal Report All

Ethics-Demonstrate

knowledge and

prescribed ethical

codes and

behaviors related to

behavior related to

the student’s

academic discipline

Apply appropriate

legal, ethical, diversity,

and inclusion

leadership standards as

required by business

management

professionals in a

global and pluralistic

society.

BBM 319 Apply Ethical standards

as required by business

management and

human resource

management

professionals.

Ethics Case Study All

Information

literacy-

Demonstrate

effective

information literacy

and communication

with valid and

reliable research

Demonstrate effective

information literacy in

the synthesis of the

principles and practices

of Human Resource

Management to

contribute to the

success of the business.

HRM 311 The student will

demonstrate effective

written and oral

communication skills

when discussing human

resource theories,

principles and trends to

all stakeholders.

Research Paper 3 sections each

semester

5

Demonstrate effective

information literacy in

HRM 400 The student will

demonstrate effective

Case Study All sections

the synthesis of the

principles and practices

of Human Resource

Management to

contribute to the

success of the business.

written and oral

communication skills

when discussing

landmark cases and

controversial issues that

relate to the legal

environment of

employment.

Disciplined

Inquiry-Employ

critical thinking

strategies such as

quantitative,

qualitative and

scientific reasoning

to analyze

consequences and

outcomes and then

determine logical

solutions.

Effectively use

technology and

quantitative techniques

in the field of Human

Resource Management

to solve basis, as well

as critical, issues and

problems.

HRM 450 Students will identify

the impacts of

globalization and

knowledge

management upon the

field of Human

Resources.

Cumulative Program

Exam

All sections

All HRM students take the national Peregrine capstone test for Human Resource Management students.

6

WC Graduate Competencies Program Competencies One

Pertinent

Course

Related Course Goal Assessment

Activity

Assessment

Date

Oral Communication-The student will Research and deliver professional

presentations, Written Communication-The student will write clearly and concisely

A. Demonstrate effective

information literacy and

communication with valid

and reliable research

BBM 320 Demonstrate effective

information literacy and

communication with valid

and reliable research

Group project All

Ethics-Demonstrate knowledge and

prescribed ethical codes and

behaviors related to behavior related

to the student’s academic discipline

B. Assess how various

environmental and ethical

challenges affect the

marketing of products and

services

BMK 305 Assess how various

environmental and ethical

challenges affect the

marketing of products and

services by: A- Defining

the role of marketing

within society and within

the environment of the

firm; and F-Identifying the

uncontrollable variables

affecting the marketing

process

Standardized

Test

All

Disciplined Inquiry-Employ critical

thinking strategies such as

quantitative, qualitative and scientific

reasoning to analyze consequences

and outcomes and then determine

logical solutions.

C. Appraise the design,

implementation, control, and

evaluation functions relating

to marketing

BMK 413 Appraise the design,

implementation, control,

and evaluation functions

relating to marketing by:

C-Designing the

marketing research

project; D-Gathering and

collecting accurate data;

and E-Preparing,

analyzing, and reporting

data

Written

Marketing

plan

All

sections

7

WC Graduate Competencies Program Competencies One

Pertinent

Course

Related Course Goal Assessment

Activity

Assessment

Date

Disciplined Inquiry-Employ critical

thinking strategies such as

quantitative, qualitative and scientific

reasoning to analyze consequences

and outcomes and then determine

logical solutions.

D. Evaluate the important role

marketing plays in relation to

meeting the strategic

objectives of the organization

BMK 413 Evaluate the important

role marketing plays in

relation to meeting the

strategic objectives of the

organization by

conducting a business

review that will provide

the decision-making basis

upon which the marketing

plan can be built

Written

marketing

plan

All

sections

Information literacy-Demonstrate

effective information literacy and

communication with valid and

reliable research

E. Use a variety of marketing

concepts, theories, and tools

on both an individual and

team basis

BMK 413 Use a variety of marketing

concepts, theories, and

tools on both an individual

and team basis by

identifying and evaluating

alternative marketing

strategies that describe

how the marketing

objectives will be

accomplished and

supported by appropriate

tactical actions

Marketing

Computer

Simulation

All

sections

8

Marketing Outcomes Assessment Plan

WC Graduate Competencies Program Competencies One

Pertinent

Course

Related Course Goal Assessment

Activity

Assessment

Date

Oral Communication-The student will

Research and deliver professional presentations, Written Communication-

The student will write clearly and concisely

A. Demonstrate effective

information literacy and

communication with valid

and reliable research

BBM 320 Demonstrate effective

information literacy and

communication with valid

and reliable research

Group project All

Ethics-Demonstrate knowledge and

prescribed ethical codes and

behaviors related to behavior related

to the student’s academic discipline

B. Assess how various

environmental and ethical

challenges affect the

marketing of products and

services

BMK 305 Assess how various

environmental and ethical

challenges affect the

marketing of products and

services by: A- Defining

the role of marketing

within society and within

the environment of the

firm; and F-Identifying the

uncontrollable variables

affecting the marketing

process

Standardized

Test

All

Disciplined Inquiry-Employ critical

thinking strategies such as

quantitative, qualitative and scientific

reasoning to analyze consequences

and outcomes and then determine

logical solutions.

C. Appraise the design,

implementation, control, and

evaluation functions relating

to marketing

BMK 413 Appraise the design,

implementation, control,

and evaluation functions

relating to marketing by:

C-Designing the

marketing research

project; D-Gathering and

collecting accurate data;

and E-Preparing,

analyzing, and reporting

data

Written

Marketing

plan

All

sections

9

WC Graduate Competencies Program Competencies One

Pertinent

Course

Related Course Goal Assessment

Activity

Assessment

Date

Disciplined Inquiry-Employ critical

thinking strategies such as

quantitative, qualitative and scientific

reasoning to analyze consequences

and outcomes and then determine

logical solutions.

D. Evaluate the important role

marketing plays in relation to

meeting the strategic

objectives of the organization

BMK 413 Evaluate the important

role marketing plays in

relation to meeting the

strategic objectives of the

organization by

conducting a business

review that will provide

the decision-making basis

upon which the marketing

plan can be built

Written

marketing

plan

All

sections

Information literacy-Demonstrate

effective information literacy and

communication with valid and

reliable research

E. Use a variety of marketing

concepts, theories, and tools

on both an individual and

team basis

BMK 413 Use a variety of marketing

concepts, theories, and

tools on both an individual

and team basis by

identifying and evaluating

alternative marketing

strategies that describe

how the marketing

objectives will be

accomplished and

supported by appropriate

tactical actions

Marketing

Computer

Simulation

All

sections

T

All marketing students take the Peregrine national capstone test for marketing students.

10

MBA Outcomes Assessment Plan18

1. Oral and Written Communications A. Speak with confidence, clarity, and

conciseness. B. Research, prepares, and delivers

professional presentations.

1. Oral and Written Communications A. Speak with confidence, clarity, and

conciseness. B. Research, prepares, and delivers

professional presentations.

MBA 7600

Develop a functional marketing plan and present it effectively to the class in the form of a sales presentation.

Tool: presentation and marketing plan grading rubric

Fall B2 Spring B2

2. Written Communication A. Write clearly, concisely and

appropriately using correct English grammar, punctuation, usage, mechanics, sentence structure, and vocabulary.

B. Use appropriate APA format for scholarly writing.

2. Written Communication A. Write clearly, concisely and

appropriately using correct English grammar, punctuation, usage, mechanics, sentence structure, and vocabulary.

B. Use appropriate APA format for scholarly writing.

MBA 6400

Gain an awareness of the different components of our economy, how they are related and how they affect one another, and directly and/indirectly

Financial markets and/or institutions research paper Tool: grading rubric

Fall B2 Spring B2

3. Disciplined Inquiry

A. Use quantitative, qualitative and

scientific reasoning to solve problems.

3. Disciplined Inquiry A. Use quantitative, qualitative and

scientific reasoning to solve problems.

MBA 6300

Execute simple and multiple linear regressions using prescribed data.

Linear programming exercise Tool: grading rubric

Fall B2

Spring B2

B. Exercise critical thinking strategies including reasoning, problem solving, analysis and evaluation.

B. Exercise critical thinking strategies, including reasoning, problem solving, analysis and evaluation and apply them appropriately to management

MBA 6300

Interpret and analyze regression data, correctly interpreting data as applied to a decision.

Linear programming exercise Tool: grading rubric

Fall B2 Spring B2

C. Define a problem or issue and develop questions and methods to address the problem or issue and/or create new knowledge

C. Define a problem or issue and develop questions and methods to address the problem or issue and/or create new knowledge

MBA 8800

Write and analyze assigned case(s) using historical data, define problem statement, prepare qualitative/financial analysis, and identify prescribed solution to the

Case study Tool: grading rubric

Fall B2 Spring B2

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problem statement based on the prepared analysis.

4. Information Literacy A. Access and use information effectively,

efficiently and appropriately.

4. Information Literacy A. Access and use information

effectively, efficiently and appropriately.

MBA 7200

Calculate liquidity, profitability, and market-value financial ratios; prepare a ratio trend analysis for the firm as compared to its industry averages. Prepare a comprehensive financial analysis of a selected corporation and evaluate firm's management efficiency based on the financial ratios and determine the firm’s current market value.

Comprehensive company financial analysis paper Tool: grading rubric

Fall B2 Spring B2

B. Evaluate the quality of sources and content.

B. Evaluate the quality of sources and content.

C. Use technology to effectively locate and communicate information.

C. Use technology to effectively locate and communicate information.

5. Ethics Demonstrate knowledge and application of prescribed ethical codes and/or behaviors promoted by the profession

5. Ethics Demonstrate knowledge and application of prescribed ethical codes and/or behaviors promoted by the profession

MBA 6000

Demonstrate knowledge of ethical/moral principles and concepts as they apply to contemporary management issues.

Ethical Leadership short paper Tool: grading rubric

Fall B2 Spring B2

6.Program Competencies A. Use financial management, economics

principles, and modern marketing techniques to ensure the efficient operation and strong fiscal future of the organization.

A. Use financial management,

economics principles, and modern marketing techniques to ensure the efficient operation and strong fiscal future of the organization.

MBA 8800

Actively participate in complex computer-based company simulation multi-year team-based competition, requiring financial, economic, marketing, tactical, and strategic analyses

Activity: BSG Simulation Measures: Quiz 2; BSG simulation team scores

Fall B2 Spring B2

B. Prepare a strategic plan that will critically examine the organization’s internal and external environments and select creative, feasible business alternatives.

B. Prepare a strategic plan that will critically examine the organization’s internal and external environments and select creative, feasible business alternatives.

MBA 8800 Assess a firm’s internal environments for strengths and weaknesses and make recommendations to alter the firm’s internal environment to capitalize on changes in the external environment.

Activity: Porter 5-forces analysis paper Tool: grading rubric

Fall B2 Spring B2

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7. MBA Concentration Competencies The following three concentrations are administered by the MBA Chair

A. Environmental Sustainability Demonstrating knowledge of how to strategically align the needs of businesses with environmental needs in order to promote ecological sustainability.

MBA 7805 Prepare a hypothetical case review which integrates sustainability principles and describes potential outcomes of such efforts.

Case study analysis Tool: grading rubric

Summer B1

B. Finance Exercise decision making skills in the area of financial management to meet business strategy

MBA 7294 Demonstrate the ability to evaluate investment criteria and prepare a discounted free cash flow analysis that values a firm’s assets

DCF analysis project Tool: grading rubric

Summer B1

C. Marketing Formulating business strategies in order to meet sales, marketing and customer service needs.

MBA 7608 Prepare an integrated marketing communications (IMC) plan that supports a comprehensive marketing strategy.

IMC plan Tool: grading rubric

Summer B1

8. Additional concentrations available to

MBA students The following concentrations are

administered outside of MBA

A. Accounting Apply appropriate, relevant, and reliable measurement results using applicable standards for objective disclosure and reporting.

MAC 7300

Apply appropriate, relevant, and reliable measurement results using applicable standards for objective disclosure and reporting.

Exam questions/Case study

Spring B1 SummerB2

B. Health Care Administration Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and principles required to successfully navigate as a Health Care professional.

MGT 8800 Aggregate of the goals required for the 5 courses in this concentration.

Thesis-Rubric Ongoing- During completion of the Thesis

C. Homeland Security MBA Students in the Homeland Security concentration are evaluated for WU Graduation Competencies above in MHS 7002 Written (#2), MHS 7004 Oral (#1), and MHS 7001 Ethics (#5). MBA students are evaluated for the same graduation competencies as listed in the map above.

Refer to: MS in Homeland Security OA Map

D. Management Information Systems Concentration offered by the Master’s in Technology program. MBA students complete five of the six IST MS in Technology program. Assessment for the MS Technology is done in capstone course IST 8100 which is not required for MBA students.

None

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E. Organizational Leadership Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and principles required to successfully navigate as an Organizational Leadership professional.

MGT 8800 Aggregate of the goals required for the 5 courses in this concentration.

Thesis-Rubric Ongoing- During completion of the Thesis

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M.S. Management, Outcomes Assessment Plan

1. Oral and Written Communications

A. Speak with confidence, clarity,

and conciseness.

B. Research, prepare and deliver

professional presentations.

1. Oral and Written

Communications

A. Speak with confidence, clarity,

and conciseness.

B. Research, prepare and deliver

professional presentations.

MGT 6501

-Goal B. Demonstrate orally,

and in writing, the ability to

integrate and communicate

knowledge, ideas, and

innovations about individuals

and organizations.

Case study

presentation

each

semester

2. Written Communication

A. Write clearly, concisely and

appropriately using correct

English grammar, punctuation,

usage, mechanics, sentence

structure, and vocabulary.

B. Use appropriate APA format for

scholarly writing.

2. Written Communication

A. Write clearly, concisely and

appropriately using correct

English grammar, punctuation,

usage, mechanics, sentence

structure, and vocabulary.

B. Use appropriate APA format for

scholarly writing.

MGT8800

- Goal I-Demonstrate the

ability to assimilate and

communicate knowledge,

ideas and innovations

concerning significant aspects

of organizational research

through written and oral

presentations.

Thesis

each

semester

3. Disciplined Inquiry

A. Use Quantitative, qualitative and

scientific reasoning to solve

problems.

3. Disciplined Inquiry

A. Use Quantitative, qualitative and

scientific reasoning to solve

problems.

MGT 8800

Integrated

Independent

Study Project

MSM 8800 Guide-

Demonstrate the ability to

assimilate and communicate

knowledge, ideas, and

innovations concerning

significant aspects of

organizational research and

scientific reasoning to solve

problems by communicating

knowledge, ideas, and

innovations concerning

significant aspects of

organizational research.

Thesis

each

semester

WU Graduation Competencies Program Competencies One

Pertinent

Course

Related Course Goal Assessment

Activity

Assessment

Date

15

WU Graduation Competencies Program Competencies One

Pertinent

Course

Related Course Goal Assessment

Activity

Assessment

Date

B. Exercise critical thinking

strategies including reasoning,

problem solving, analysis and

evaluation.

B. Exercise critical thinking

strategies, including reasoning,

problem solving, analysis and

evaluation.

MGT 8800 Integrated

Independent

Study Project

Goal F. Apply critical thinking

skills in order to develop

sound application of research

to organizational problems.

Thesis each

semester

C. Define a problem or issue and

develop questions and methods to

address the problem or issue

and/or create new knowledge

C. Define a problem or issue and

develop questions and methods

to address the problem or issue

and/or create new knowledge

MGT 8800 , Integrated

Independent

Study Project

Goal F. Apply critical thinking

skills in order to develop

sound application of research

to organizational problems.

Thesis each

semester

4. Information Literacy

A. Access and use information

effectively, efficiently and

appropriately

4. Information Literacy

A. Access and use information

effectively, efficiently and

appropriately

MGT 7710

Goal A: Develop skill in

conducting an electronic

literature search.

Literature

review

each

semester

B. Evaluate the quality of sources and

content. B. Evaluate the quality of sources

and content. MGT 7710 Goal C: Develop the skills

necessary to critically read,

understand, and analyze

research

Literature

review each

semester

C. Use technology to effectively

locate and communicate

information.

C. Use technology to effectively

locate and communicate

information.

MSM 7710 Use technology to effectively

locate and communicate

information.

Literature

review each

semester

5. Ethics

Demonstrate knowledge and

application of prescribed ethical

codes and/or behaviors promoted by

professions

5. Ethics

Demonstrate knowledge and

application of prescribed ethical

codes and/or behaviors promoted by

professions

MGT 6503

and identified

courses in

concentrations

Demonstrate knowledge and

application of prescribed

ethical codes and/or behaviors

promoted by professions

Ethics

simulation

each

semester

16

WU

Graduation

Competency

Program

Competencies

Course Related

Course

Goal

Assessment

Activity

Assessment

Date

6. Program

Competencies

A. Develop an

understandin

g of

contemporar

y leadership

and

management

models and

theories.

MGT 6503

Leaders

hip

develop

ment

and

change

manage

ment

Develop ideas with supporting theory on leadership and the skills

required to lead change in organizations. Written project

with ethics

component

each

semester

B. Develop an

understanding

and ability to

apply change

frameworks

and models.

MGT 6503

Develop the ability to assess an organizational change situation, to develop a

plan for intervening and facilitating the organization’s adaptation to change,

and the ability to assess the outcomes as a result of your actions and

leadership.

Team

assignment each

semester

C. Articulate

personal

values and

goals as

guideposts to

personal

behavior

MGT 6503

Identify specific personal skills needed to lead change within organization

and formulate an action plan Ethics

Assessment each

semester

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Outcomes Assessment Plan, M.S. in Accounting

1. Oral and Written Communications

A. Speak with confidence, clarity, and

conciseness.

B. Research, prepare, and deliver

professional presentations.

1. Oral and Written

Communications

A. Speak with confidence, clarity, and

conciseness.

B. Research, prepare, and deliver

professional presentations.

MAC 7500

- Speak with confidence,

clarity, and conciseness.

- Research, prepare, and

deliver professional

presentations.

Tax Research

presentation

F – B2

Su- B2

2. Written Communication

A. Write clearly, concisely and

appropriately using correct English

grammar, punctuation, usage,

mechanics, sentence structure, and

vocabulary.

B. Use appropriate APA format for

scholarly writing.

2. Written Communication

A. Write clearly, concisely and

appropriately using correct English

grammar, punctuation, usage,

mechanics, sentence structure, and

vocabulary.

B. Use appropriate APA format for

scholarly writing.

MAC 7300

- Write clearly, concisely and

appropriately using correct

English grammar,

punctuation, usage,

mechanics, sentence structure,

and vocabulary.

- Use appropriate APA format

for scholarly writing.

Accuplacer

results

Case study

analysis

Spr – B1

Su – B2

3. Disciplined Inquiry

A. Use Quantitative, qualitative and

scientific reasoning to solve problems.

3. Disciplined Inquiry

A. Use Quantitative, qualitative and

scientific reasoning to solve

problems.

MAC 7200

Use quantitative, qualitative

and scientific reasoning to

solve problems.

Exam questions

F – B2

Su – B1

B. Exercise critical thinking strategies

including reasoning, problem solving,

analysis and evaluation.

B. Exercise critical thinking strategies,

including reasoning, problem

solving, analysis and evaluation

and apply them appropriately to

management

MAC 7200 Exercise critical thinking

strategies, including reasoning,

problem solving, analysis and

evaluation and apply them

appropriately to management

Exam questions F – B2

Su – B1

C. Define a problem or issue and develop

questions and methods to address the

problem or issue and/or create new

knowledge

C. Define a problem or issue and

develop questions and methods to

address the problem or issue

and/or create new knowledge

MAC 7200 Define a problem or issue and

develop questions and methods

to address the problem or issue

and/or create new knowledge

by preparing a strategic plan

Case

study/Project F – B2

Su – B1

Wilmington University

Graduation Competencies

Program Competencies One

Pertinent

Course

Related Course Goal Assessment

Activity

Assessment

Date

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WU Graduation Competencies Program Competencies One

Pertinent

Course

Related Course Goal Assessment

Activity

Assessment

Date

4. Information Literacy

A. Access and use information effectively,

efficiently and appropriately.

4. Information Literacy

A. Access and use information

effectively, efficiently and

appropriately.

MAC 7300

Access and use information

effectively, efficiently and

appropriately.

Project

Spr – B1

Su – B2

B. Evaluate the quality of sources and

content. B. Evaluate the quality of sources and

content. MAC 7300 Evaluate the quality of sources

and content Project Spr – B1

Su – B2 C. Use technology to effectively locate

and communicate information. C. Use technology to effectively

locate and communicate

information.

MAC 7300 Use technology to effectively

locate and communicate

information.

Project Spr – B1

Su – B2

5. Ethics

Demonstrate knowledge and application of

prescribed ethical codes and/or behaviors

promoted by the profession

5. Ethics

Demonstrate knowledge and

application of prescribed ethical codes

and/or behaviors promoted by the

profession

MAC 7300

Demonstrate knowledge and

application of prescribed

ethical codes and/or behaviors

promoted by the profession

Ethics exercise

Spr – B1

Su – B2

6.Program Competencies

A. Apply appropriate, relevant, and reliable

measurement results using applicable

standards for objective disclosure and

reporting.

A. Apply appropriate, relevant, and

reliable measurement results using

applicable standards for objective

disclosure and reporting.

MAC 7300

Apply appropriate, relevant,

and reliable measurement

results using applicable

standards for objective

disclosure and reporting.

Exam

questions/Case

study

Spr – B1

Su – B2

B. Analyze risk to identify and manage

audit and business risks. B. Analyze risk to identify and

manage audit and business risks. MAC 7300 Analyze risk to identify and

manage audit and business

risks.

Exam

questions/Case

study

Spr – B1

Su – B2

C. Use technology assisted tools to assess

and control risk and document work

performed.

C. Use technology assisted tools to

assess and control risk and

document work performed

MAC 7300 Analyze risk to identify and

manage audit and business

risks.

Exam

questions/Case

study

Spr – B1

Su – B2

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Outcomes Assessment Plan for Organizational Management

Wilmington University Competency

Oral Communication

A. Speak with confidence,

clarity and conciseness.

Program Competency

Speak with confidence, clarity

and conciseness.

Course

BBM 320

Course Goal

Preparation and delivery

of clear, concise,

complete, and correct oral

and written business

communications.

Assessment

Formal

report/group

presentation

Assessment

date

All

B. Research, prepare, and

deliver professional

presentations.

Research, prepare, and deliver

professional presentations.

BBM 320 Develop a persuasive

formal business report.

Formal

report/group

presentation

All

3. Written Communication

A. Write clearly, concisely and

appropriately using correct

English grammar,

punctuation, usage,

mechanics, sentence

structure, and vocabulary.

Write clearly, concisely and

appropriately using correct

English grammar, punctuation,

usage, mechanics, sentence

structure, and vocabulary.

BBM 407

Write clearly, concisely

and appropriately using

correct English grammar,

punctuation, usage,

mechanics, sentence

structure, and vocabulary.

Rubric for

the final

research

report

All

B. Utilize appropriate APA

format for scholarly

writings.

Utilize appropriate APA format

for scholarly writings.

BBM 407 Utilize appropriate APA

format for scholarly

writings.

Rubric for

the final

research

report

All

3. Disciplined Inquiry

A. Utilize quantitative,

qualitative and scientific

reasoning to solve problems.

Utilize quantitative, qualitative

and scientific reasoning to solve

problems.

BBM 407

Utilize quantitative,

qualitative and scientific

reasoning to solve

problems.

Rubric for

the final

research

report/

All

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WC Graduate Competencies Program Competencies One

Pertinent

Course

Related Course Goal Assessment

Activity

Assessment

Date

B. Exercise critical thinking

strategies, including

reasoning, problem solving,

analysis and evaluation.

Demonstrate ability to find ,

evaluate and use information

for effective problem solving

and decision making in

organizations

BBM 407 -Demonstrate the ability

to assimilate and

communicate knowledge,

ideas, and innovations

covering significant

aspects of organizational

research through written

and oral presentations

Rubric for

the final

research

report/

All

Information literacy-Demonstrate

effective information literacy and

communication with valid and

reliable research

Demonstrate effective

information literacy and

communication with valid

and reliable research

BBM 407 Demonstrate effective

information literacy and

communication with valid

and reliable research

Final research report

All

Ethics-Demonstrate knowledge and

prescribed ethical codes and

behaviors related to behavior related

to the student’s academic discipline

. Demonstrate an

understanding of how legal

and ethical principles

influence and impact

organizations

BLA 303 Apply ethical standards as

required by business

management

professionals.

Ethics

Research

paper

All

Program Competency Evaluate how individuals

and groups influence and

interact with an

organization.

HRM 310 (2017)

Develop an

understanding of how

individual differences

such as personality,

attitudes, perceptual

process impact behavior

in organizations

Case study All

Sports Management Outcomes Assessment Plan

Oral Communication-The student will Research and deliver professional presentations. Written Communication-The student will write clearly and

concisely utilizing appropriate grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary and APA.

A. Demonstrate effective

information literacy and

communication with valid

and reliable research

BBM 320 Demonstrate effective

information literacy and

communication with valid

and reliable research

Group project All

sections

Ethics-Demonstrate knowledge and

prescribed ethical codes and

behaviors related to behavior related

to the student’s academic discipline

B. Apply ethical standards as

required by sports

management professionals

SPM 301 Apply ethical standards

as required by sports

management

professionals.

Research

paper/

Case Study

All

sections

Disciplined Inquiry-Employ critical

thinking strategies such as

quantitative, qualitative and scientific

reasoning to analyze consequences

and outcomes and then determine

logical solutions.

C. Evaluate differences

between sports

management, sports

marketing, and sports

finance within the firm.

SPM 490 and

SPM 491

Goal A – (3) Evaluate

differences between sports

management, sports

marketing, and sports

finance within the firm.

Project/

Portfolio

And

Employer

Evaluation

All

sections

Information literacy-Demonstrate

effective information literacy and

communication with valid and

reliable research

D. Analyze how the legal

system impacts the fields of

amateur and professional

sports

SPM 301 Goal D- Analyze how the

legal system impacts the

fields of amateur and

professional sports;

Goal C- Appraise the

American legal system

through research study

and direct application of

legal principles

Research

paper/

Case Study

All

sections

WU Graduation Competencies Program Competencies One

Pertinent

Course

Related Course Goal Assessment

Activity

Assessment

Date

Disciplined Inquiry-Employ critical

thinking strategies such as

quantitative, qualitative and scientific

reasoning to analyze consequences

and outcomes and then determine

logical solutions.

E. Demonstrate an

understanding of strategic

planning in budgeting,

marketing, and promotions

in athletics at the college

and professional levels, and

in public and recreational

organizations.

SPM 405 Plan, organize and run an

event. Understand the

importance of maintaining

an athletic budget,

marketing and

promotions.

Sports Event

Project

Fall

Program competency

F. Recognize the diversity and

societal impact of sports in the

past and present day society

SPM 302 Describe how sports has

evolved through history

and changed as society

has changed

Paper All

All sports management students take the Peregrine national capstone test for sports management majors.

Measuring Graduation Competencies

Through the Doctor of Business Administration Program

WC Graduate Competencies Program Competencies One

Pertinent

Course

IACBE

Doctorate

Related

Competencies

Assessment Activity Assessment

Schedule*

Revised: October, 2014 * For assessments designated for the fall section(s), if the course is not offered in the fall, the summer section(s) will be used for assessment.

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1. Oral Communication

A. Speak with confidence, clarity and conciseness

Demonstrate advanced oral

business communication skills by

selecting appropriate

communication tools and utilizing

them in a highly effective,

professional manner.

DBA7600

Portfolio Project

All IACBE

Competencies

Final Portfolio Project

Excellent or Good

Outcome

Fall, Spring,

Summer

B. Research, prepare, and deliver

professional presentations.

DBA7600

Portfolio Project

All IACBE

Competencies

Final Portfolio Project

Excellent or Good

Outcome

Fall, Spring,

Summer

2. Written Communication

A. Write clearly, concisely and

appropriately using correct English

grammar, punctuation, usage,

mechanics, sentence structure, and

vocabulary.

Demonstrate a high skill level in

academic writing by properly

utilizing information literacy and

research methods, critically

analyzing results, and expressing

findings using clear, concise tools

and writing styles and proper

academic writing formats.

Comprehensive

Portfolio Project

All IACBE

Competencies

Written and Verbal

demonstration of

competencies (Rubric

“Acceptable” or

higher)

Fall, Spring,

Summer

B. Utilize appropriate APA format for

scholarly writings.

Final

Dissertation

All IACBE

Competencies

References and

Citations (Rubric-

minimum of “Good”)

All

Measuring Graduation Competencies

Through the Doctor of Business Administration Program

WC Graduate Competencies Program Competencies One

Pertinent

Course

IACBE

Doctorate

Related

Competencies

Assessment Activity Assessment

Schedule*

Revised: October, 2014 * For assessments designated for the fall section(s), if the course is not offered in the fall, the summer section(s) will be used for assessment.

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3. Disciplined Inquiry

A. Utilize quantitative, qualitative and

scientific reasoning to solve problems.

Select appropriate research

methods and be able to properly

apply them to economic,

behavioral, and social science

theories that provide the

foundation for strategic research

in business administration.

RES 7106

1A, 1C, 1D, 1F

Final Portfolio Project

Excellent or Good

Outcome

Fall, Spring &

Summer

B. Exercise critical thinking strategies,

including reasoning, problem solving,

analysis and evaluation.

Final

Dissertation

All IACBE

Competencies

Procedures of data

analysis appropriate

(Rubric- minimum of

“Good”)

All

C. Define a problem or issue and

develop questions and methods to

address the problem or issue and/or

create new knowledge.

RES 7107 1A - F

Final Portfolio Project

Excellent or Good

Outcome

Fall, Spring &

Summer

Measuring Graduation Competencies

Through the Doctor of Business Administration Program

WC Graduate Competencies Program Competencies One

Pertinent

Course

IACBE

Doctorate

Related

Competencies

Assessment Activity Assessment

Schedule*

Revised: October, 2014 * For assessments designated for the fall section(s), if the course is not offered in the fall, the summer section(s) will be used for assessment.

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4. Information Literacy

A. Access and use information

effectively, efficiently, and

appropriately.

Demonstrate the ability to access,

evaluate, and use information

and information technologies to

enhance the effective utilization

and practice of business research.

DBA 7100

Organizational

Strategy and

Policy

1B, 1D, 1E, 2, 3,

4, 5

Final Portfolio Project

Excellent or Good

Outcome

Fall, Spring &

Summer

B. Evaluate the quality of sources and

content. DBA 7111

Research Design

All IACBE

Competencies

Literature Review

Excellent or Good

Outcome

Fall, Spring &

Summer

C. Use technology to effectively locate

and communicate information. DBA 7510 1B, 1D, 1E, 1F, 2

Final Portfolio Project

Excellent or Good

Outcome

Fall, Spring &

Summer

5. Ethics

A. Demonstrate knowledge and

application of prescribed ethical

code(s) and/or behaviors.

Properly evaluate and apply high

ethical and legal principles to

guide professional behaviors and

decision-making in business

organizations.

DBA 7600:

Ethics in

Business and

Management

1B, 1D, 1E, 1F, 2,

3, 4

Final Portfolio Project

Excellent or Good

Outcome

Fall, Spring &

Summer

Measuring Graduation Competencies

Through the Doctor of Business Administration Program

WC Graduate Competencies Program Competencies One

Pertinent

Course

IACBE

Doctorate

Related

Competencies

Assessment Activity Assessment

Schedule*

Revised: October, 2014 * For assessments designated for the fall section(s), if the course is not offered in the fall, the summer section(s) will be used for assessment.

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6. Program Competencies

Assess the knowledge and skills

that are essential to leading,

mentoring, and managing change

in the contemporary business

environment and be able to apply

them effectively at strategic

levels.

Comprehensive

Portfolio Project

All IACBE

Competencies

Written and Verbal

demonstration of

competencies (Rubric

“Acceptable” or

higher)

Fall, Spring &

Summer

Develop strategies to effectively

address issues facing business

leaders in a contemporary global

environment.

DBA 7100 –

Organizational

Strategy &

Policies

1B, 1D, 1E, 1F, 2,

3, 4, 5

Final Portfolio Project

Excellent or Good

Outcome

Fall, Spring &

Summer

Revised: October, 2014 * For assessments designated for the fall section(s), if the course is not offered in the fall, the summer section(s) will be used for assessment.

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IACBE Competencies: Graduates should be able to:

1) Demonstrate effective research skills

Specifically: Formulate a research problem

Integrate previous literature into an appropriate literature review

Design a research study

Analyze data

Summarize and present research results

Discuss research results

Demonstrate advanced knowledge and competencies in a major field of study in business

Create and present advanced forms of oral and written communication

Evaluate and assess the ethical obligations and responsibilities of business for the purpose of responsible management

Outreach-exit interviews