ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
Master of Business Administration Masters
_________________________________________ _______________________
(Instructional Degree Program) (Degree Level)
July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 June 15, 2008
_________________________________________ ________________________
(Assessment Period Covered) (Date Submitted)
Expanded Statement of Institutional Purpose Linkage:
Institutional Mission Reference: MidAmerica Nazarene University is a comprehensive liberal arts university offering undergraduate and selected professional and graduate degrees. Sponsored by the North Central Region of the International Church of the Nazarene, the University is committed to serving the church and its global mission. A Christian community in the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition, MidAmerica Nazarene University seeks to transform the individual through intellectual, spiritual, and personal development for a life of service to God, the church, the nation, and the world. [ref: Catalog, 2007-2008, page 4]
University Goal(s) Supported: Three of the four primary goals of the University – development of the student, service to God and humanity, and career preparation – are supported in the Master of Business Administration program. The MBA program continues the development of the student beyond the baccalaureate level by delivering coursework designed to enhance the business and leadership skills of managers, executives, and professionals. The goal of the program is to prepare graduates to successfully compete in a rapidly changing business environment, while maintaining strong ethical values and a commitment to excellence. [ref: MBA Bulletin, various editions] The second University goal, service to God and humanity, is supported throughout the MBA curriculum. The first course in the program, Corporate and Personal Ethics, is designed to reinforce the University’s commitment to ethical leadership and to lay the foundation for the ethical perspective found in each of the succeeding classes in the program. The MBA program is designed to meet the University goal of career preparation through its emphasis on the development of the manager. After completing the Corporate and Personal Ethics class, students then advance to a series of skills classes (e.g. Managerial Economics, Accounting Theory & Practice), and finally to a set of applications classes (e.g. Management Theory, Organizational Development) wherein the tools and skills acquired are put to use in the context of business. This integrated approach to business education at the Masters level provides the dynamic environment necessary to adequately prepare students for their continued career success.
MBA, 2007 - 2008
Intended Educational (Student) Outcomes:
MBA1 Application: the ability to apply business tools, skills, and concepts in management decision-making.
MBA2 Innovation: the ability to use business tools, skills, and concepts in innovative ways to improve the probability of successful management decision-making.
MBA3 Ethical Leadership: the ability to critically analyze and question knowledge claims in the business setting and illustrate adherence to an ethical approach in decision-making.
Form B
ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
Master of Arts in Organizational Administration Masters
__________________________________________ ________________________
(Instructional Degree Program) (Degree Level)
July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 June 15, 2008
__________________________________________ ________________________
(Assessment Period Covered) (Date Submitted)
Intended Educational (Student) Outcome: Cognizance
Note: There should be one form C for each intended outcome listed on form B. Intended outcome should be restated in the box immediately below and the intended outcome number entered in the blank spaces.
Outcome # MAOA1
First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
___ a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
Means of Assessment:
Pre- and post-core curriculum exam:
Identical multiple-choice exams are given at the beginning of the program and again at the end of the eight core classes.
Criterion for Success:
A statistically significant higher average post-test score is observed. (Statistical significance will be assessed at the 0.05 level of significance.)
___ b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results:
The post-core curriculum exam was given to MAOA #6 class members during the week of February 4, 2008. A paired t-test was run using the data collected on the pre- and post-core curriculum exam. The results of this test suggested that at a 0.01 level of significance, the post-core curriculum test scores are higher than the pre-core curriculum exam scores.
The pre-core curriculum exam was given to MAOA #7 class members during their first night of class on October 15, 2007.
The pre-core curriculum exam was given to MAOA #8 class members during their first night of class on April 28, 2008.
Results for these two groups will be evaluated during the 2008-2009 academic year when the post-core curriculum exams are given.
MAOA, 2007 – 2008 (MAOA1)
___ c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
Results (part b) indicate no change required.
___ d. Follow Up from Previous Academic Year. (If action items were listed in the future tense in
section C of last year’s report, use section D to indicate whether the action item was fully implemented this year.)
The revised questions for the finance portion of the pre- and post-core curriculum exams referred to in last year’s report have been utilized this year. The results from these exams are regularly presented to the GSM faculty at its meetings for review.
Intended Educational (Student) Outcome: Cognizance
Outcome # MAOA1
Second Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
___ a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
Means of Assessment:
Reflection paper assignment:
In the Corporate and Personal Ethics course (MGMT 6003) (foundational to the program), students write a reflection paper demonstrating cognizance of various ways of examining solutions to ethical dilemmas.
Criterion for Success:
Seventy percent of the students will achieve a score of eighty percent or more.
___ b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results:
Reflection papers were collected from the students in the MAOA #6 and #7 Corporate and Personal Ethics courses. The criterion for success was met for both groups.
___ c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
Results (part b) indicate no change required.
___ d. Follow Up from Previous Academic Year. (If action items were listed in the future tense in
section C of last year’s report, use section D to indicate whether the action item was fully implemented this year.)
Not applicable.
ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
Master of Arts in Organizational Administration Masters
__________________________________________ ________________________
(Instructional Degree Program) (Degree Level)
July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 June 15, 2008
__________________________________________ ________________________
(Assessment Period Covered) (Date Submitted)
Intended Educational (Student) Outcome: Competence
Note: There should be one form C for each intended outcome listed on form B. Intended outcome should be restated in the box immediately below and the intended outcome number entered in the blank spaces.
Outcome # MAOA2
First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
___ a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
Means of Assessment:
Essay assignment:
Students in the Economic Analysis (ECON 6103) are assigned to write an essay dealing with concepts and theories taught in the class. The essay is graded with a rubric.
Criterion for Success:
Seventy percent of students will achieve a score of eighty percent or more.
___ b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results:
Papers were collected and graded for the students in the MAOA #6 and #7 Economic Analysis courses. The criterion for success was achieved for both groups.
___ c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
Results (part b) indicate no change required.
___ d. Follow Up from Previous Academic Year. (If action items were listed in the future tense in
section C of last year’s report, use section D to indicate whether the action item was fully implemented this year.)
Not applicable.
MAOA, 2007 – 2008 (MAOA2)
Intended Educational (Student) Outcome: Competence
Outcome # MAOA2
Second Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
___ a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
Means of Assessment:
Final examination in Corporate Finance & Financial Markets (MGMT 6513)
Criterion for Success:
Seventy percent of students will achieve a grade of eighty percent or more.
___ b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results:
The students in MAOA #6 took the Corporate Finance & Financial Markets final exam in January 2008. Twenty-five percent of the students (or two of eight students) achieved a grade of eighty percent or higher. The criterion for success was not met.
___ c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
At the May 2008 GSM faculty meeting, a subcommittee of professors who have taught this course was appointed to discuss alternate ways of structuring the course, with the goals being greater relevance and success for the students. Revisions were requested to be implemented in time for the MAOA #8 Corporate Finance & Financial Markets course which begins in November 2008. In the meantime, the related results for MAOA #7 will be monitored upon the completion of their finance course later in the summer of 2008.
___ d. Follow Up from Previous Academic Year. (If action items were listed in the future tense in
section C of last year’s report, use section D to indicate whether the action item was fully implemented this year.)
See part c above for continued follow-up on this item.
ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
Master of Arts in Organizational Administration Masters
__________________________________________ ________________________
(Instructional Degree Program) (Degree Level)
July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 June 15, 2008
__________________________________________ ________________________
(Assessment Period Covered) (Date Submitted)
Intended Educational (Student) Outcome: Communication Skills
Note: There should be one form C for each intended outcome listed on form B. Intended outcome should be restated in the box immediately below and the intended outcome number entered in the blank spaces.
Outcome # MAOA3
First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
___ a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
Means of Assessment:
Marketing plan developed in Marketing Theory (MKTG 6103):
The marketing plan will address the topics addressed in class lecture and text and will be approximately ten pages in length.
Criterion for Success:
Seventy percent of students will achieve a grade of eighty percent or more.
___ b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results:
Marketing plans were collected from the students in MAOA #6 and #7. The criterion for success was met for both groups.
___ c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
Results (part b) indicate no change required.
___ d. Follow Up from Previous Academic Year. (If action items were listed in the future tense in
section C of last year’s report, use section D to indicate whether the action item was fully implemented this year.
Last year’s report anticipated the collection of the MAOA #6 marketing plans, the results of which are noted above (part b).
MAOA, 2007 – 2008 (MAOA3)
Intended Educational (Student) Outcome: Communication Skills
Outcome # MAOA3
Second Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
___ a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
Means of Assessment:
Track project:
Students complete a project in their chosen track of study. These projects encompass the communication skills outcome, requiring written and/or oral expression of the application of key concepts from the track courses.
Criterion for Success:
Seventy percent of students will achieve a score of eighty percent or more.
___ b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results:
MAOA #5: One student chose the International Business track, but has failed to complete requirements. The remaining MAOA #5 students chose the Leadership track.
Capstone papers were collected for the MAOA #5 Change Management (LEAD 7303) course in the Leadership track. The criterion for success was met.
MAOA #6: Each of the four tracks was chosen by two to three students.
Capstone papers were collected for the MAOA #6 Change Management (LEAD 7303) course in the Leadership track. The criterion for success was met.
Philanthropy papers were collected for the MAOA #6 Revenue Development for Non-Profits (NPAD 7303) course in the Non-Profit Administration track. The criterion for success was met.
Portfolio projects were collected for the MAOA #6 Investments (FINC 7203) course in the Finance track. The criterion for success was met.
Research projects were collected for the MAOA #6 Global Business (INMB 7003) course in the International Business track. The criterion for success was met.
___ c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
Results (part b) indicate no change required.
MAOA, 2007 – 2008 (MAOA3)
___ d. Follow Up from Previous Academic Year. (If action items were listed in the future tense in
section C of last year’s report, use section D to indicate whether the action item was fully implemented this year.)
Last year’s report anticipated the collection of MAOA #5 track projects, the results of which are noted above (part b).
Form C
ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
Master of Business Administration Masters
__________________________________________ ________________________
(Instructional Degree Program) (Degree Level)
July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 June 15, 2008
__________________________________________ ________________________
(Assessment Period Covered) (Date Submitted)
Intended Educational (Student) Outcome: Application
Note: There should be one form C for each intended outcome listed on form B. Intended outcome should be restated in the box immediately below and the intended outcome number entered in the blank spaces.
Outcome # MBA1
First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
___ a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
Means of Assessment:
Management issue paper in the Management Theory (MGMT 6203) course:
For this assignment, students select a current management issue, identify a management theory that relates to that issue, and recommend possible solutions. This assignment is graded with a rubric.
Criterion for Success:
Seventy percent of the students will achieve a score of eighty percent or more.
___ b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results:
A management issue paper was assigned to and collected from students in MBA #37, #38, and #39 and graded using the rubric. The criterion for success was met in each group.
___ c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
Results (part b) indicate no change required. However, at its May 2008 meeting, the GSM faculty discussed whether or not the content in the Management Theory course is covered effectively elsewhere in the MBA curriculum. See meeting minutes for further details.
___ d. Follow Up from Previous Academic Year. (If action items were listed in the future tense in
section C of last year’s report, use section D to indicate whether the action item was fully implemented this year.)
Not applicable.
MBA, 2007 - 2008
Intended Educational (Student) Outcome: Application
Outcome # MBA1
Second Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
___ a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
Means of Assessment:
Exams from the Financial Management (ACCT 6103) course:
Both midterm and final exam grades are used. The exams are graded against the exam keys.
Criterion for Success:
Seventy percent of the students will achieve a score of eighty percent or more.
___ b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results:
In the Financial Management courses for MBA #38, #39, and #40, midterm and final exam grades were assessed.
MBA #38 and #39 results met the criterion for success for both the midterm and the final exams.
MBA #40 results met the criterion for success for the midterm, but did not meet the criterion for the final exam. (Only 53% of students achieved a score of eighty percent or more on the MBA #40 final exam.)
___ c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
Despite meeting the criterion for success on the midterm exam, some students in MBA #39 were still recommended to take additional math refreshers. Results on these exams will continue to be monitored as part of our ongoing review.
___ d. Follow Up from Previous Academic Year. (If action items were listed in the future tense in
section C of last year’s report, use section D to indicate whether the action item was fully implemented this year.)
Not applicable.
Note: Assignments from the Managerial Economics (ECON 6003) course and the Legal Environment of Business (MGMT 6403) course were also used as means of assessment for the MBA1 outcome (Application) during the 2007-2008 academic year. Assignments were collected and assessed for Managerial Economics from MBA #39 and #40; for Legal Environment of Business from MBA #38, #39, and #40. All assignments met the criterion for success: seventy percent of the students will achieve a score of eighty percent or more.
ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
Master of Business Administration Masters
__________________________________________ ________________________
(Instructional Degree Program) (Degree Level)
July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 June 15, 2008
__________________________________________ ________________________
(Assessment Period Covered) (Date Submitted)
Intended Educational (Student) Outcome: Innovation
Note: There should be one form C for each intended outcome listed on form B. Intended outcome should be restated in the box immediately below and the intended outcome number entered in the blank spaces.
Outcome # MBA2
First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
___ a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
Means of Assessment:
Business Plan Project:
As students progress through the MBA program, they are required to develop a comprehensive business plan. Students have the option either to construct a business plan for a new business or non-profit organization or to evaluate the business plan of an established business or non-profit organization. The completed business plans are evidenced by a written document and are presented orally in the final course (Strategic Management, MGMT 6703).
Criterion for Success:
Seventy percent of students will achieve a score of eighty percent or more.
___ b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results:
Completed business plans were presented in the Strategic Management course (MGMT 6703) for MBA #35, #36, and #37. The criterion for success was achieved for each MBA group.
___ c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
Results (part b) indicate no change required. However, the business plan project as a whole remains a very significant means of assessment for GSM. The performance of MBA #35 and #36 on this project was discussed extensively by the GSM faculty at its November 2007 meeting as part of the regular feedback loop; likewise for MBA #37 at the May 2008 meeting.
___ d. Follow Up from Previous Academic Year. (If action items were listed in the future tense in
section C of last year’s report, use section D to indicate whether the action item was fully implemented this year.)
Not applicable.
MBA, 2007 - 2008
Intended Educational (Student) Outcome: Innovation
Outcome # MBA2
Second Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
___ a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
Means of Assessment:
Management issue paper in the Management Theory (MGMT 6203) course:
For this assignment, students select a current management issue, identify a management theory that relates to that issue, and recommend possible solutions. This assignment is graded with a rubric.
Criterion for Success:
Seventy percent of the students will achieve a score of eighty percent or more.
___ b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results:
A management issue paper was assigned to and collected from students in MBA #37, #38, and #39 and graded using the rubric. The criterion for success was met in each group.
___ c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
Results (part b) indicate no change required.
___ d. Follow Up from Previous Academic Year. (If action items were listed in the future tense in
section C of last year’s report, use section D to indicate whether the action item was fully implemented this year.)
Not applicable.
ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
Master of Business Administration Masters
__________________________________________ ________________________
(Instructional Degree Program) (Degree Level)
July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 June 15, 2008
__________________________________________ ________________________
(Assessment Period Covered) (Date Submitted)
Intended Educational (Student) Outcome: Ethical Leadership
Note: There should be one form C for each intended outcome listed on form B. Intended outcome should be restated in the box immediately below and the intended outcome number entered in the blank spaces.
Outcome # MBA3
First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
___ a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
Means of Assessment:
Reflection paper assignment:
In the Corporate and Personal Ethics course (MGMT 6003) (foundational to the program), students write a reflection paper demonstrating cognizance of various ways of examining solutions to ethical dilemmas.
Criterion for Success:
Seventy percent of the students will achieve a score of eighty percent or more.
___ b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results:
Reflection papers were collected from the students in MBA #41, #42, and #43. In each group, the criterion for success was met.
___ c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
Results (part b) indicate no change required.
___ d. Follow Up from Previous Academic Year. (If action items were listed in the future tense in
section C of last year’s report, use section D to indicate whether the action item was fully implemented this year.)
Not applicable.
MBA, 2007 - 2008
Intended Educational (Student) Outcome: Ethical Leadership
Outcome # MBA3
Second Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
___ a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
Means of Assessment:
Leadership analysis assignment:
This assignment is made in the Organizational Leadership (MGMT 6103) course. It is graded with a rubric.
Criterion for Success:
Seventy percent of the students will achieve a score of eighty percent of more.
___ b. Description of Data Collection & Assessment Results:
Leadership analysis assignments were collected from the students in MBA #35, #36, and #37. In each group, the criterion for success was met.
___ c. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
Results (part b) indicate no change required.
___ d. Follow Up from Previous Academic Year. (If action items were listed in the future tense in
section C of last year’s report, use section D to indicate whether the action item was fully implemented this year.)
Last year’s report anticipated the collection of data from the Organizational Leadership course for MBA #35 (which ended on August 18, 2007). Those results were included in this year’s report. (See part b above.)
