Western Carolina University
Program Assessment Plan
BSBA--Accountancy
College of Business
Assessment Plan for 2006-7
Primary Contact Name/Info:
Roger Lirely, Department Head
215A Forsyth
227-3491
lirely@wcu.edu
Department Mission Statement:
The Department of Accountancy mission is to prepare students for accounting careers in the private, government or public
sector.
Through teaching, our primary responsibility, we strive to create a learning environment of excellence with a personal
touch. We encourage the development of critical thinking and decision-making abilities and provide our undergraduate
and graduate students with the requisite foundation of accounting knowledge and professional management skills.
We maintain a qualified and motivated faculty by engaging primarily in applied and instructional development research
and through service to our campus, professional and regional constituencies.of accounting knowledge and professional
management skills.
Statement on Alignment of Program Mission w/ University and College Mission
Consistent with the university and college missions, the department mission emphasizes quality teaching, and the
dissemination of applied and pedagogical research. Through service and teaching, members of the faculty are
encouraged to develop relationships with regional employers and businesses. Students have an opportunity to meet and
work with these regional constituents and graduate with the requisite skills to pursue professional accounting careers in
western North Carolina and beyond.
Goals
Our graduates will be:
1.0 Decision makers who have
an intermediate-level ability to
incorporate economic, financial
and ethical considerations in
making decisions
2.0 Effective communicators.
3.0 Skilled at an intermediatelevel in the use of specific
accounting content areas
40 Aware of the cultural
competencies expected of
accounting professionals in
business environments
Western Carolina University
Program Assessment Plan
BSBA--Accountancy
College of Business
Assessment Plan for 2006-7
Objectives
Outcome
Our graduates will be able to:
Delivery
Location
Assess
ment
Location
Assessment Methodology
1.1 Analyze and solve intermediate-level
accounting problems using critical thinking
skills
ACCT 275, 352, 355,
356, BSBA
Foundation of
Knowledge
ACCT 352
ACCT 355
Primary trait analysis embedded in
case studies
1.2 Understand and use key economic
criteria for making effective intermediatelevel decisions
1.3 Understand and use at an intermediatelevel, the information on company financial
statements
1.4 Understand fundamental ethical and
legal principles and apply this understanding
to intermediate-level decision making
situations
1.5 Demonstrate knowledge of the use of
technology, its applications, and analytical
tools for intermediate-level problem solving.
2.1 Exhibit effective written communication
skills.
2.2 Exhibit effective oral communication
skills
2.3 Employ electronic communication
technology
3.1 Demonstrate skills in and knowledge of
financial, managerial, and taxation
ACCT 275, 352, 355,
356, ECON 231, 232
ACCT 352
ACCT 355
Primary trait analysis embedded in
case studies
ACCT 275, 352, 356,
ACCT 352
Primary trait analysis embedded in
case studies
ACCT 275, 352, 355,
LAW 230
ACCT 352
ACCT 355
Primary trait analysis embedded in
case studies
ACCT 275, 352, 356,
CIS 251, MGT 235,
305
ENG 101, 102, ACCT
355
Liberal studies
ACCT 356
Primary trait analysis embedded in
AIS projects
ACCT 355
ACCT 355
CIS 251, ACCT 355,
356
ACCT 275, 352, 355,
356
ACCT 355
ACCT 356
Exit
interview
Primary trait analysis embedded in
case studies
Primary trait analysis embedded in
case studies
Primary trait analysis embedded in
case studies
ETS Major Field Test
45.1 Show that they have been
successfully involved in professional
organizations through employment,
internships, mentoring, student organization
activities or other approved professional
involvements.
Internships,
concurrent
employment, student
organizations, “Meet
the Firms” night,
service learning
Exit
interview
Survey