Program Assessment Plan
American University
KSB: Accounting - MS
KSB: Accounting - MS
Contact Person for Wendy Boland / Sheila Bedford
Assessment:
Primary Department: Accounting
Learning Outcome: LO1: Functional Competencies
Demonstrate competency in the functional areas of accounting (audit, financial, managerial, and tax)
Outcome Year: 2012-2013
2013-2014
2014-2015
Start Date: 01/01/2013
Outcome Status: Active Learning Outcome
Assessment Plan
Assessment Method
Target
Schedule/Cycle
To assess Functional Competency, project assignments and final exam responses from A scale of five (Excellent), 4 (Above
five of the six core accounting courses [ACCT-604 (Tax), ACCT-611 (Cost Accounting), Average), 3 (Adequate), 2 (Below Average)
and 1 (Poor) will be used to assess the
ACCT-641 (Corporate Financial Reporting), ACCT-780 (Seminar in Accounting
functional competencies outcome in
Theory), ACCT-623 (Business Law)] are evaluated. The sixth core accounting course
accordance with the points identified in the
[ACCT 549 (Audit)] meets as a combined course taken by both undergraduate (BSA)
assessment rubric. The target performance is
and graduate (MSA) students, and was therefore assessed for functional competency
80% or more students achieving a 3.0 or
along with the BSA program in Fall 2013.
higher, consistent with the objectives
implemented by the KSB Curriculum and
Assessments Committee (KSB-CAC).
Active
Yes
Learning Outcome: LO2: Analytical Problem Solving
Develop competency in applying quantitative information and professional judgment in solving business problems.
Outcome Year: 2012-2013
2013-2014
2014-2015
Start Date: 01/01/2013
Outcome Status: Active Learning Outcome
Assessment Plan
Assessment Method
12/05/2014 2:56 PM
Target
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Schedule/Cycle
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Active
Assessment Plan
Assessment Method
Target
Schedule/Cycle
A scale of five (Excellent), 4 (Above
To assess Analytical Problem Solving, a project assignment and final exam responses
from two of the six core accounting courses [ACCT-611 (Cost Accounting), ACCT-641 Average), 3 (Adequate), 2 (Below Average)
and 1 (Poor) will be used to assess the
(Corporate Financial Reporting)] are evaluated.
functional competencies outcome in
accordance with the points identified in the
assessment rubric. The target performance is
80% or more students achieving a 3.0 or
higher, consistent with the objectives
implemented by the KSB Curriculum and
Assessments Committee (KSB-CAC).
Active
Yes
Learning Outcome: LO3: Research
Demonstrate proficiency in the use of research databases (e.g., GAAP, GAAS, tax code) to provide well-reasoned conclusions on accounting issues.
Outcome Year: 2012-2013
2013-2014
2014-2015
Start Date: 01/01/2013
Outcome Status: Active Learning Outcome
Assessment Plan
Assessment Method
Target
To assess Research, a project assignment from one of the six core accounting courses
[ACCT-780 (Seminar in Accounting Theory)] is evaluated.
A scale of five (Excellent), 4 (Above
Average), 3 (Adequate), 2 (Below Average)
and 1 (Poor) will be used to assess the
functional competencies outcome in
accordance with the points identified in the
assessment rubric. The target performance is
80% or more students achieving a 3.0 or
higher, consistent with the objectives
implemented by the KSB Curriculum and
Assessments Committee (KSB-CAC).
Schedule/Cycle
Active
Yes
Learning Outcome: LO4: Communication
Demonstrate professional competence in oral, written, and interpersonal skills. Communicate information to decision makers in an effective and professional manner.
Outcome Year: 2012-2013
2013-2014
2014-2015
Start Date: 01/01/2013
Outcome Status: Active Learning Outcome
Assessment Plan
Assessment Method
12/05/2014 2:56 PM
Target
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Schedule/Cycle
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Assessment Plan
Assessment Method
Target
To assess Communication, an oral and a written project assignment from one of the six
core accounting courses [ACCT-780 (Seminar in Accounting Theory)] is evaluated.
A scale of five (Excellent), 4 (Above
Average), 3 (Adequate), 2 (Below Average)
and 1 (Poor) will be used to assess the
functional competencies outcome in
accordance with the points identified in the
assessment rubric. The target performance is
80% or more students achieving a 3.0 or
higher, consistent with the objectives
implemented by the KSB Curriculum and
Assessments Committee (KSB-CAC).
Schedule/Cycle
Active
Yes
Learning Outcome: LO5: Professionalism
Understand the role of the accounting profession and the important professional,
legal, and ethical obligations of accounting professionals.
Outcome Year: 2012-2013
2013-2014
2014-2015
Start Date: 09/03/2012
Outcome Status: Active Learning Outcome
Assessment Plan
Assessment Method
Target
Schedule/Cycle
To assess Professionalism, a project assignment and midterm exam responses from two A scale of five (Excellent), 4 (Above
of the six core accounting courses [ACCT-780 (Seminar in Accounting Theory), ACCT Average), 3 (Adequate), 2 (Below Average)
and 1 (Poor) will be used to assess the
549 (Audit)] are evaluated.
functional competencies outcome in
accordance with the points identified in the
assessment rubric. The target performance is
80% or more students achieving a 3.0 or
higher, consistent with the objectives
implemented by the KSB Curriculum and
Assessments Committee (KSB-CAC).
Active
Yes
Learning Outcome: LO6: Global Perspective
Understand how the global business environment impacts accounting.
Outcome Year: 2012-2013
2013-2014
2014-2015
Start Date: 01/01/2013
Outcome Status: Active Learning Outcome
Assessment Plan
Assessment Method
12/05/2014 2:56 PM
Target
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Schedule/Cycle
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Active
Assessment Plan
Assessment Method
Target
To assess Global Perspective, a project assignment from one of the six core accounting
courses [ACCT-780 (Seminar in Accounting Theory)] is evaluated.
A scale of five (Excellent), 4 (Above
Average), 3 (Adequate), 2 (Below Average)
and 1 (Poor) will be used to assess the
functional competencies outcome in
accordance with the points identified in the
assessment rubric. The target performance is
80% or more students achieving a 3.0 or
higher, consistent with the objectives
implemented by the KSB Curriculum and
Assessments Committee (KSB-CAC).
12/05/2014 2:56 PM
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Schedule/Cycle
Active
Yes
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