MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINSTRATION
PROGRAM ASSESSMENT PLANS & REPORT: AY 2013-2014
Program Rationale/Purpose Statement:
The Tiffin University MBA strives to prepare students for careers in a wide spectrum of business
enterprise. The program focuses on the development of managerial competencies related
statistics, accounting, economics, finance, computer information, policy, ethics, law,
globalization, and marketing. In addition, the program focuses on self-actualization of a higher
level of learning.
Marketing / Recruitment Target Statement:
Tiffin University’s School of Business has established a global presence in Europe, Asia, and
India. The School of Business has been granted discipline accreditation by the Accreditation
Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) and the European Council for Business
Education (ECBE). Students are enrolled in seated and/or online degree programs. While the
United States is the predominant location for MBA students, there is a growing abundance of
students residing in international locations. In addition, a majority of MBA students work fulltime while taking classes.
Program Learning Outcomes:
Goals of the Program/Corresponding Classes:
MBA students will demonstrate proficiency in understanding business policies and practices
related to sub-categories of quantitative and managerial competencies [ethics, government,
marketing, globalization, accounting, economics, statistics, finance, and information
technology].
Major Field Test
MBA graduates will identify and apply tools and technology to solve quantitative problems and
make decisions based on the information they generate. ACC512
MBA graduates will recognize, interpret, and plan for the challenges of conducting business in
local and global environments by applying relevant laws and ethical theories, management
functions, policies, and marketing practices. MGT623
Program Executive Summary:
Section One: Describe all department activities with respect to improving student learning in
the major. This may include new faculty hires, course revisions, assignment creation, rubric
revisions, goal evaluations, etc.
Section Two: Describe which program goal(s) in the Major Program Plan was assessed during
the academic year.
Section Three: Describe analysis of assessment data and action plans for upcoming academic
year.
Intended Outcomes/Assessment Criteria:
Intended Outcomes 1: (D – Career Readiness) MBA students will demonstrate proficiency in
understanding business policies and practices related to sub-categories of quantitative and
managerial competencies [ethics, government, marketing, globalization, accounting, economics,
statistics, finance, and information technology].
Assessment Criteria: MBA graduates taking the ETS MBA Major Field Test will score in the
50th percentile in the overall score as well as on the sub-scores.
Section One - Activity Statement:
Section Two - Results of Outcomes Activity:
2012-2013
Met/Not Met Data Details
N/A
2013-2014
Met/Not Met Data Details
N/A
Section Three - Analysis and Action Plans:
2012-2013: After the piloting of this instrument in MGT 622 it was decided to implement the use
of the Major Field Test in the 2013-2014 academic year in every section of MGT 622. The
results will be compared to the national averages (benchmarks with IVY Software data-our
vendor for the MFT) to gain comparable data to determine how TU fares compared to other
MBA programs.
2013-2014: After experiencing major difficulties in the offering of the Major Field Test and
operational software, it was decided to postpone this assessment until the 2014-2015 Academic
Year.
Intended Outcomes 2: (D – Career Readiness – Program Specific / D – Quantitative Reasoning)
MBA graduates will identify and apply tools and technology to solve quantitative problems and
make decisions based on the information they generate.
Assessment Criteria: 75% of students will achieve 90% or higher on the Accounting Cost
System Exam in ACC512.
Section One - Activity Statement:
Section Two - Results of Outcomes Activity:
2012-2013
Met/Not Met Data Details
Not Met
125 students took the Accounting Cost System Exam, 61.6%
met the standard.
2013-2014
Met/Not Met Data Details
Not Met
132 students took the Accounting Cost System Exam, 62.1%
met the standard.
Section Three - Analysis and Action Plans:
2012-2013: We will continue to use the same assessment tool and work with faculty to improve
overall results.
2013-2014: Overall results continue to be poor. Additional full-time faculty have been added to
the Accounting Program. Review of enrollment and admission data combined with evaluation of
MBA Prep courses (MGT 505 and 506) will occur.
Intended Outcomes 3: (D – Career Readiness – Program Specific / D – Writing Abilities)
MBA graduates will submit an assignment focusing on business in local and global
environments considering relevant laws and ethical theories, management functions, policies,
and when applicable, marketing practices.
Assessment Criteria: 75% of students will achieve 90% or higher on the Legal and Ethical
Issues Major Paper in MGT623.
Section One - Activity Statement:
Section Two - Results of Outcomes Activity:
2012-2013
Met/Not Met Data Details
Met
231 students wrote the Legal and Ethical Issues Paper, 78% met
the standard of 90% or higher
2013-2014
Met/Not Met Data Details
Met
242 students wrote the Legal and Ethical Issues Major Paper,
80.1% met the standard of 90% or higher.
Section Three - Analysis and Action Plans:
2012-2013: The assessment tool will continue to be used. Faculty will work to improve overall
results. Data does not exist for any of the international programs. We will work with the
Associate Dean of International Programs to include this data for next year.
2013-2014: International Program data continues to be an issue and concern will be addressed
this year. Assessment tool continues to show positive results and improvement.