AY 2014-2015 ACADEMIC PROGRAM REVIEW SELF-STUDY TEMPLATE
Reporting School/College: Tobin College of Business
Program Reviewed: Management of Risk MS M
Date Submitted to Department/Division Chair:
Overview and Program Review Summary: Please summarize this program’s mission and its relationship to the vision
and mission of St. John’s University, and the program’s School/College. Identify similar programs regionally and
nationally and distinguish this program from them. In addition, summarize your findings as they relate to (1) program
quality, (2) market growth potential, and (3) student learning. Also, summarize any significant changes, achievements
(by faculty and students and the program itself), and plans for the future. Finally, based on the information gleaned
from the data in the self-study, give an overall rating of the program’s Enrollment/Market Potential by categorizing it as
one of the following: (1) Enhance; (2) Maintain; (3) Reduce support, Phase out, Consolidate, or Discontinue.
(Suggested limit 1 page)
STANDARD 1. The purpose of the program reflects and supports the strategic vision and mission of St. John’s
University, and the program’s School/College.
1a.
What evidence can you provide that demonstrates that the program embodies the Catholic, Vincentian, and
metropolitan identity of St. John’s University? www.stjohns.edu/about/out-mission. (Suggested limit 1/3 page)
1b.
What evidence can you provide that demonstrates that the program embodies the University’s vision.
www.stjohns.edu/about/out-mission/vision-statement. (Suggested limit 1/3 page)
1c.
What evidence can you provide that demonstrates that the program embodies the vision and mission of the
program’s School/College? (Suggested limit 1/3 page)
Standard 1.
Additional comments if needed. (Suggested limit 1 page)
STANDARD 2. The program attracts, retains, and graduates high quality students.
2a.
Undergraduate SAT and High School Average
Not Applicable
2b.
Undergraduate 1st Year Retention Rate
Not Applicable
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2c.
Undergraduate 6 Year Graduation Rate
Not Applicable
2d.
Graduate Standardized Test Scores
Fall
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Regional Comparison
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
National Comparison
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Program
School/College
Average Rate
Fall 2010
Management of Risk
MS
M
Fall 2011
625
617
Fall 2010
Peter J.Tobin Coll of Bus-Grad
Fall 2012
575
Fall 2011
540
Fall 2013
603
Fall 2012
563
Fall 2013
549
542
General test percentage distribution of scores within intended graduate major field that is based on the profile of GMAT
candidates, 2011-12.
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GMAT®
Degree Pursued
Gender
Master's in Business
(MS, MSc, MA)
Men: Number
Mean Total
Score
2010-11
2011-12
11,339
14,307
553
Women:
Number
12,609
Mean Total
Score
553
17,422
552
Total: Number
Mean Total Score
557
23,948
31,729
552
555
2e.
Please describe how the program compares with peer and aspirational institutions.
(Suggested limit 1/2 page)
2f.
If applicable, describe the program’s student performance over the past five years on licensure or professional
certification exams relative to regional and national standards. (Suggested limit 1/4 page)
2g.
Number of majors and minors enrolled over the past five years. See table below.
Fall
Number of Students
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Majors
35
49
64
58
48
Minors
0
0
0
0
0
Total
35
49
64
58
48
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MAJORS
2h.
MGTR
MS
Fall 2010
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Majors
Majors
Majors
Majors
50
52
57
45
Number of degrees granted during the past five years. See table below.
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Academic Year
Degrees
Granted
04/05
05/06
06/07
07/08
08/09
MS
2
9
4
26
23
MGTR
Management of Risk
MS
10/11
11/12
12/13
Degrees
Conferred
Degrees
Conferred
Degrees
Conferred
13
37
21
Below is comparison degrees conferred data for local and national institutions based on data retrieved from the IPEDS
website. This is based on the Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Code of 52-Business, Management, Marketing,
and Related Support Services.
20092010
20102011
20112012
Master's
Local
4,898
National 177,684
5,532
5,719
187,213
191,571
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Local institution include: Adelphi University, Columbia University, CUNY Queens College, Fordham University,
Hofstra University, Iona College, C.W. Post University, Manhattan College, New York University, Pace University,
Seton Hall University, Stony Brook University, and Wagner College.
Comments : Based on the data in 2g and 2h, how do these trends compare to institutional, regional and national
patterns? (Suggested limit 1/2 page)
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2i.
What mechanisms are in place to monitor students’ progress toward degree? And, to what extent is there a
collaborative effort to provide quality advising and support services to students? (Suggested limit 1/4 page)
2j.
If available, provide information on the success of graduates in this program as it relates to employment or
attending graduate school. (Suggested limit 1/4 page)
2k.
Please comment on the students’ competencies in the program. Support your response using data provided
below and any other data available. (Suggested limit 1/3 page)
Standard 2.
Additional comments if needed: (Suggested limit 1 page)
STANDARD 3. The program engages in ongoing systematic planning that is aligned with the University and
School/College planning, direction, and priorities.
3a.
How does your program’s strategic goal/objectives link to your School/College plan and the Univeristy’s strategic
plan? http://www.stjohns.edu/about/leadership/strategic-planning
3b.
What is the evidence of monitoring the external and internal environments, specifically what are the strengths,
weaknesses, opportunities and threats facing the program? How were they identified? What actions have been taken
in response to these findings? What characteristics of the program suggest a competitive edge against other programs
regionally and nationally?
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3c.
What is the current and future market demand for the program? Support your response using the data
provided below or any other internal or external sources to justify your response.
Fastest growing occupations and occupations having the largest numerical increase in employment by level of education
and training projected.
Change, 2010-20
Fastest Growing Occupations
Percent
Numeric
Financial Analysts
23%
54,200
Accountant and Auditors
16%
190,700
Financial Managers
9%
46,300
Occupations having the
largest numerical increase
in employment
Accountant and Auditors
Change, 2010-20
Percent
Numeric
16%
190,700
Projected Changes in Related Occupations (2010 – 2020)
Changes, 2010-20
Grow Much Faster Than Average - Increase 21% or More %
Financial Analysts
Percent
Numeric
23%
54,200
Changes, 2010-20
Grow faster than average - Increase 15 to 20.9%
Accountant and Auditors
Percent
Numeric
16%
190,700
Changes, 2010-20
Grow About as Fast as Average - Increase 7 to 14.9%
Financial Managers
Percent
Numeric
9%
46,300
*For more information please visit: http://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecopro.toc.htm
Standard 3.
Additional comments if needed: (Suggested limit 1 page)
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STANDARD 4. The program provides a high quality curriculum that emphasizes and assesses student learning and
engagement.
4a.
Please indicate how the program curriculum is in alignment with the following three items:
(Suggested limit 1/2 page for each of the three categories below)
1. Standards within the discipline
2. Curriculum integrity, coherence, academic internships, teaching excellence, teaching vibrancy, and study
abroad experiences.
3. The University Core competencies
4b.
The syllabi for the courses within this program incorporate the suggested elements of a syllabus – an example of
which can be found at the following St. John’s University Center for Teaching and Learning link. (Suggested limit 1/3
page) http://stjohns.campusguides.com/content.php?pid=71651&sid=984766
4c.
Describe the assessment model currently in place for the program and indicate the extent to which disciplinary
and core knowledge, competence, and values are met, as well as findings and action plans for improvement. For
reference, visit WeaveOnline – https://app.weaveonline.com//login.aspx; Digication – https://stjohns.digication.com
(Suggested limit 1/2 page)
4d.
What, if any, external validations, e.g. specialized accreditations, external awards, other validations of quality
has the program received? (Suggested limit 1/3 page)
Standard 4.
Additional comments if needed. (Suggested limit 1 page)
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STANDARD 5. The program has the faculty resources required to meet its mission and goals.
5a.
Below you will find the number of students enrolled as majors and minors in the program. Please complete the
table by adding the number of full-time faculty assigned to the program. Then calculate the student to full-time faculty
ratio.
Fall 2005
Fall 2006
# Majors/
FT Faculty
FT
PT
Total
Majors
13
22
35
Minors
FT
16
PT
33
0
Fall 2007
Total
49
FT
19
PT
45
0
Fall 2008
Total
64
FT
22
PT
36
0
Fall 2009
Total
58
FT
26
PT
22
0
Total
48
0
Majors
& Minors
Combined
13
22
35
16
33
49
19
45
64
22
36
58
26
22
48
# of FTE
Students
(Majors &
Minors)
13.0
0
7.3
3
20.3
3
16.0
0
11.0
0
27.0
0
19.0
0
15.0
0
34.0
0
22.0
0
12.0
0
34.0
0
26.0
0
7.3
3
33.3
3
# of FTE
Faculty
assigned to
the
program
0.54
0.98
1.42
1.21
1.06
FTE
Student/
FTE Faculty
Ratio
37.7
9
27.5
5
23.9
6
28.1
9
31.3
7
# of Total
FTE Faculty
in the
Departmen
t
6
7
7
7
7.33
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Fall 2010
F
Fall 2011
P
Majors
MAJORS
Total
P
Total
F
P
Fall 2013
Total
F
P
Total
Majors Majors Majors Majors Majors Majors Majors Majors Majors Majors Majors
37
13
50
Fall 2010
F
P
FTE FTE
Total
F
Fall 2012
Total
FTE
38
14
Fall 2011
F
P
FTE FTE
Total
FTE
52
48
Fall 2012
F
P
9
Fall 2010
3
37
8
45
Fall 2013
Total
F
P
Total
FTE FTE FTE FTE FTE
FTE MAJORS 37 4.333 41.333 38 4.667 42.667 48
57
FTE
51
37 2.667 39.667
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
# of FTE faculty assigned to the
program
FTE Student/FTE Faculty Ratio
Important Notes:
FTE Students = Number of FT Students + (number of PT Students/3)
FTE Faculty = Number of FT Faculty + (number of PT Faculty/3)
This methodology is used by SJU for all external reporting.
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5b.
Below you will find the credit hours the department has delivered by full-time faculty and part-time faculty
(including administrators) and the total credit hours consumed by non-majors.
Credit Hours
Fall 2005
Taught
#
792
Fall 2006
Fall 2007
Fall 2008
Fall 2009
%
#
%
#
%
#
%
#
%
100%
1080
100%
1104
98%
1203
100%
933
94%
0%
0
0%
18
2%
0
0%
57
6%
100%
1080
100%
1122
100%
1203
100%
990
100%
FT Faculty
PT Faculty
0
Total
792
% consumed
by
Non-Majors
48%
Credit Hrs
Taught
32%
Fall 2010
17%
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
F-T Faculty
1,341
100.0%
1,230
100.0%
1,374
100.0%
P-T Faculty (inc
Admin)
-
0.0%
-
0.0%
Total
1,341
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100%
0.0%
-
0.0%
0.0%
1,230
18%
100%
Fall 2013
Number
1,239
-
0.0%
1,374
100%
17%
Percent
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1,239
100%
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% Consumed
by Non-Majors
Fall 2010
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
213
228
412
15.9%
18.5%
Fall 2013
30.0%
426
34.4%
5c.
Below you will find the number of courses the department has delivered by full-time faculty and part-time
faculty (including administrators).
Courses
Fall 2005
Taught
#
Fall 2006
%
#
Fall 2007
%
Fall 2008
#
%
100%
#
100%
%
#
%
100%
13
93%
FT Faculty
14
100%
15
PT Faculty
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
1
7%
Total
14
100%
15
100%
17
100%
14
100%
14
100%
Courses Taught
Fall 2010
17
Fall 2009
Fall 2011
14
Fall 2012
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
F-T Faculty
15
100.0%
19
100.0%
19
100.0%
P-T Faculty (inc
Admin)
-
0.0%
-
0.0%
Total
15
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100%
0.0%
-
0.0%
0.0%
19
100%
Fall 2013
Number
17
-
0.0%
19
100%
Percent
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
17
100%
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5d.
What is the representative nature of faculty in terms of demographics, tenure and diversity? (See departmental information on next
page). How well does this support the program? (Suggested limit 1/2 page)
2005
FT
2006
PT
#
%
Male
6
100%
Female
0
Total
#
Total
%
FT
2007
PT
#
%
6
7
100%
0%
0
0
6
100%
6
Black
1
17%
Hispanic
0
Asian
#
Total
%
FT
2008
PT
#
%
7
7
100%
0%
0
0
7
100%
7
1
1
14%
0%
0
0
3
50%
3
White
2
33%
Unknown
0
Total
#
Total
%
FT
2009
PT
#
%
7
7
100%
0%
0
0
7
100%
7
1
1
14%
0%
0
0
2
29%
2
2
4
57%
0%
0
0
6
100%
6
Tenured
3
50%
Tenure-Track
2
Not Applicable
Total
#
Total
%
FT
PT
Total
#
%
#
%
7
7
100%
1
100%
8
0%
0
0
0%
0
0%
0
7
100%
7
7
100%
1
100%
8
1
1
14%
1
1
14%
0
0%
1
0%
0
0
0%
0
0
0%
0
0%
0
3
43%
3
3
43%
3
3
43%
0
0%
3
4
3
43%
3
3
43%
3
3
43%
1
100%
4
0%
0
0
0%
0
0
0%
0
0
0%
0
0%
0
7
100%
7
7
100%
7
7
100%
7
7
100%
1
100%
8
3
4
57%
4
4
57%
4
4
57%
4
4
57%
4
33%
2
1
14%
1
1
14%
1
1
14%
1
1
14%
1
1
17%
1
2
29%
2
2
29%
2
2
29%
2
2
29%
2
6
100%
6
7
100%
7
7
100%
7
7
100%
7
7
100%
7
Gender
Ethnicity
Tenure Status
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2010
FT
2011
PT
#
%
7
100%
#
Total
%
FT
PT
#
%
7
7
88%
0
1
13%
7
8
14%
1
1
0%
0
43%
3
0%
0
43%
3
0%
0
#
2012
Total
%
FT
PT
#
%
7
8
89%
1
1
11%
8
9
13%
1
1
0%
0
38%
3
0%
0
50%
4
0%
0
#
2013
Total
%
FT
PT
#
%
9
90%
1
1
10%
9
10
11%
1
1
0%
0
33%
3
0%
0
56%
5
0%
0
#
Total
%
Gender
Male
Female
Total
0%
7
0
0
8
0
9
1
0
10
Ethnicity
Black
1
Hispanic
Asian
American Indian/Alaskan
Native
3
White
3
3
4
3
5
3
6
10%
1
0%
0
30%
3
0%
0
60%
6
0%
0
2 or More Races
Native Hawaiian/Pacific
Islander
Unknown
Total
7
0
7
8
0
8
9
0
9
10
0
10
Tenure Status
Tenured
4
57%
4
5
63%
5
5
56%
5
6
60%
6
Tenure-Track
1
14%
1
1
13%
1
2
22%
2
2
20%
2
Not Applicable
2
29%
2
2
25%
2
2
22%
2
2
20%
2
Total
7
7
8
8
9
9
10
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5e.
What evidence exists that the program’s faculty have engaged in research and scholarship on teaching and/or
learning in the program’s field of study? (Suggested limit 1/2 page)
5f.
What initiatives have been taken in the past five years to promote faculty development in support of the
program? (Suggested limit 1/2 page)
5g.
The table below shows the amount of external funding received by the department. If available, please provide
the dollar amount of externally funded research for full-time faculty supporting the program under review. (Program
dollar amounts are available through departmental records.)
Fiscal Year
External
Funding
$ Amount
04/05
05/06
06/07
07/08
08/09
Program
$ Amount Department
Fiscal Year
External
Funding
09/10
10/11
11/12
12/13
$ Amount
Program
$ Amount
Department
-
-
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6,000
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5h.
Please comment on the table below that shows trends in overall course evaluation and instructional vibrancy for
your program (if available), your college and the university. (Suggested limit ½ page)
Management
of Risk (M)
Tobin College
of Business
Total Graduate
Overall Evaluation (Spring)
2011
2012
2013
Instructional Vibrancy (Spring)
2011
2012
2013
4.09
4.04
4.29
4.27
4.46
4.46
4.09
4.24
4.25
4.36
4.49
4.50
4.14
4.16
4.30
4.37
4.39
4.52
Note: Institutional Vibrancy is the average of the first 14 questions on the course evaluation, with questions pertaining
to course organization, communication, faculty-student interaction, and assignments/grading. All course evaluation
questions range from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree).
5i.
What percentage of full time faculty assigned to this program have terminal degrees or industry certifications
renewed within the past 2 years? Comment. (Suggested limit 1/3 page
Standard 5.
Comments: Indicate to what extent the program has the faculty resources required to meet its mission
and goals. Include references from 5a – 5i. (Suggested limit 1 page)
Standard 5.
Additional comments if needed. (Suggested limit 1 page)
STANDARD 6. The program has adequate resources to meet its goals and objectives. And, it is cost-effective.
6a.
Narrative/Supportive Technological Environment - Comment on classrooms and labs meeting industry-standards
for quality and availability of hardware, software, and peripherals; library space, holdings and services; science
laboratories, TV studios, art/computer graphic labs; etc. (Suggested limit 1 page)
6b.
Narrative/ Supportive Physical Environment - Comment on level of faculty and student satisfaction with HVAC;
faculty and student satisfaction with classroom lighting, crowdedness, and acoustics; flexible teaching environments,
and faculty offices, etc.. (Suggested limit 1 page)
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6c.
To what extent has the University funded major capital projects, e.g., renovations, which are linked directly to
the program during the past five years? (Bulleted list)
6d.
If external data that describes the cost effectiveness of the program has been provided by your School/College
Dean, please comment on the program’s cost-effectiveness. (Suggested limit 1 page)
Standard 6.
Additional comments if needed. (Suggested limit 1 page)
STANDARD 7. Effective actions have been taken based on the findings of the last program review and plans have
been initiated for the future.
Comments: (Suggested limit 1page)
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