International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education
Public Disclosure
of Student Learning Form
Institution:
Husson University
Academic Business Unit:
College of Business
Academic Year:
2014-2015
International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education
11374 Strang Line Road
Lenexa, Kansas 66215
USA
Report of Student Learning and Achievement
Husson University
College of Business
For Academic Year:
2014-2015
Mission of the College of Business
The mission of the College of Business centers on professionalism by providing a quality, student centric, experiential education which allows for
critical, innovative and analytical abilities to develop. To achieve its mission, the College of Business develops and prepares the entrepreneurial
leader by instilling acumen and integrity for entering the global workforce.
Student Learning Assessment for MBA – All Concentrations
General Program Intended Student Learning Outcomes (General Program ISLOs)
1. Students will recognize business problems
2. Students will integrate theories and practice to perform strategic analysis
3. Students will demonstrate effective written forms of communication and oral business presentations
4. Students will work effectively in diverse teams
5. Students will identify and analyze ethical responsibilities of businesses
6. Students will apply decision-making techniques, using both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to management issues.
Intended Student Learning Outcomes: Concentration in Healthcare Management
1. Students will demonstrate knowledge of key functions and issues in the healthcare industry including: healthcare economics, healthcare law,
ethical issues pertinent to healthcare organizations, identification of unique management issues encountered by healthcare organizations, and
financial management in healthcare organizations.
Intended Student Learning Outcomes: Concentration in Hospitality Management
1. Students will demonstrate knowledge of key functions of the hospitality and tourism industry including: hospitality law, convention and events
planning, sales and marketing, food and beverage service management, and front office operations.
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Intended Student Learning Outcomes: Concentration in Organizational Management
1. Students will demonstrate knowledge of major management and leadership practices and theories.
Assessment Instruments for Intended Student Learning Outcomes—
Direct Measures of Student Learning:
1. Peregrine Capstone examination
General Program ISLOs Assessed by this Measure: Outcomes List 1
2. Capsim simulation project rubric (BA 625)
General Program ISLOs Assessed by this Measure: Outcomes List
ISLOs 1-6
3. Healthcare Management Project Rubric (BA 702)
Healthcare Management Concentration ISLOs Assessed by this
Measure: Outcomes List ISLO 1
4. Practicum Performance Rubric (BA 729)
Hospitality Management Concentration ISLOs Assessed by this
Measure: Outcomes List ISLO 1
5. Organizational Behavior Project Rubric (BA 611)
Assessment Instruments for Intended Student Learning Outcomes—
Indirect Measures of Student Learning:
1. Exit Survey
General Program ISLOs Assessed by this Measure: Outcomes List
ISLOs 1-6
Healthcare Management Concentration ISLOs Assessed by this
Measure: Outcomes List ISLO 1
Hospitality Management Concentration ISLOs Assessed by this
Measure: Outcomes List ISLO 1
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Performance Objectives (Targets/Criteria) for Direct Measures:
At least 80% of all MBA majors will score in the 50th percentile or higher
in comparison to other peer institutions on the examination questions
related to this ISLO
On the CAPSIM simulation project rubric, at least 80% of the students
in each concentration will demonstrate acceptable (2) or exemplary (3)
levels as measured by categories related to the ISLOs
On the Healthcare Management Project Rubric, at least 80% of the
students in this concentration will demonstrate acceptable (2) or
exemplary (3) levels as measured by categories related to the ISLO 1
On the Practicum Performance Rubric, at least 80% of the students in
this concentration will demonstrate acceptable (2) or exemplary (3)
levels as measured by categories related to the ISLO 1
On the Organizational Behavior Project Rubric, at least 80% of the
students in this concentration will demonstrate acceptable (2) or
exemplary (3) levels as measured by categories related to the ISLO 1
Performance Objectives (Targets/Criteria) for Indirect Measures:
The Peregrine Exit Survey utilizes a scale ranging from 1 (strongly
disagree) to 5 (strongly agree) on all questions. Each individual learning
outcome represents a distinct question on the exit survey. The mean
score for all graduating students for each specific question will be 4.0,
meaning the students agree to meeting each individual learning
outcome.
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Organizational Management Concentration ISLOs Assessed by this
Measure: Outcomes List ISLO 1
2. School of Business Focus Group Instrument
General Program ISLOs Assessed by this Measure: Outcomes List
ISLOs 1-6
Healthcare Management Concentration ISLOs Assessed by this
Measure: Outcomes List ISLO 1
Hospitality Management Concentration ISLOs Assessed by this
Measure: Outcomes List ISLO 1
Organizational Management Concentration ISLOs Assessed by this
Measure: Outcomes List ISLO 1
3. HSTM Focus Group Instrument
Hospitality Management Concentration ISLOs Assessed by this
Measure: Outcomes List 1
The Business Focus Group Instrument utilizes a scale ranging from 1
(strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree) on all questions. Each individual
learning outcome represents a distinct question on the instrument. The
mean score for each specific question will be 4.0, meaning the group
members agree the students are meeting each individual learning
outcome.
The HSTM Focus Group Instrument utilizes a scale ranging from 1
(strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree) on all questions. Each individual
learning outcome represents a distinct question on the instrument. The
mean score for each specific question will be 4.0, meaning the group
members agree the students are meeting each individual learning
outcome.
Assessment Results: MBA- Concentration in Healthcare Management
Summary of Results from Implementing Direct Measures of Student Learning:
1. Peregrine Exam (n=3)
Less than 80% of MBA majors scored in the 50th percentile or higher on exam questions

ISLO 1 – 67% of students were above the 50th percentile; Mean percentile rank is 54.85
2. Capsim simulation project rubric (n=12)
More than 80% of students met the acceptable or exemplary standard in the requirements in all categories for ISLOs 1-6

ISLOs 1-6 summary = 42% achieved the acceptable standard; 50% achieved the exemplary standard
3. Healthcare Management Project rubric (n=13)
More than 80% of students met the acceptable or exemplary standard in the requirements for ISLO 1

ISLO 1 - 23% of students achieved the acceptable standard; 62% achieved the exemplary standard
Summary of Results from Implementing Indirect Measures of Student Learning:
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1. Exit Survey (n=9)
Overall, the instrument shows participants strongly agree or agree with the ISLOs being met

ISLOs 1-6 summary = Mean of 4 on 5 point scale
2. School of Business Focus Group Instrument (n= 7 participants)
Overall, the instrument shows participants strongly agree or agree with the ISLOs being met for the students

ISLO 1 = Mean of 4.75 on 5 point scale

ISLO 2 = Mean of 4.75 on 5 point scale

ISLO 3 = Mean of 5 on 5 point scale

ISLO 4 = Mean of 4.85 on a 5 point scale

ISLO 5 = Mean of 4.5 on a 5 point scale

ISLO 6 = Mean of 4.5 on a 5 point scale

Concentration ISLO 1 = Mean 4.1 on a 5 point scale
Assessment Results: MBA- Concentration in Hospitality Management
Summary of Results from Implementing Direct Measures of Student Learning:
1. Peregrine Capstone Examination (n=3 students)
Less than 80% of all MBA-Hospitality Management majors scored in the 50th percentile or higher on exam questions related to ISLO 1

ISLO 1 – 67% of graduating students were above the 50th percentile; Mean percentile rank is 56.36%
2. Capsim simulation project rubric (n=10 students)
More than 80% of students met the acceptable or exemplary standard in the requirements in all categories for ISLOs 1-6

ISLOs 1-6 summary = 40% achieved the acceptable standard; 50% achieved the exemplary standard
3. Practicum Performance Rubric (n=11 students)
More than 80% of students met the acceptable or exemplary standard in the requirements in all categories for ISLO 1

ISLOs 1 = 55% achieved the acceptable standard; 45% achieved the exemplary standard
Summary of Results from Implementing Indirect Measures of Student Learning:
1. Exit Survey (n=8 students)
Overall, the instrument shows participants strongly agree or agree with the ISLOs being met

ISLOs 1-6 summary = Mean of 4.5 on 5 point scale
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2. HSTM Focus Group Instrument (n=4 respondents)
Overall, the instrument shows participants strongly agree or agree with the ISLOs being met for the students

ISLO 1 = Mean of 3.75 on 5 point scale

ISLO 2 = Mean of 4 on a 5 point scale

ISLO 3 = Mean of 3.67 on 5 point scale

ISLO 4 = Mean of 4 on a 5 point scale

ISLO 5 = Mean of 4.25 on a 5 point scale

ISLO 6 = Mean of 4 on a 5 point scale

ISLO 7 = Mean of 4.5 on a 5 point scale

Concentration ISLO 1 = Mean 4.5 on a 5 point scale
Assessment Results: MBA- Concentration in Organizational Management
Summary of Results from Implementing Direct Measures of Student Learning:
1. No Results for academic year 2014 – 15; New concentration added for 2015 – 16
2. No Results for academic year 2014 – 15; New concentration added for 2015 – 16
3. No Results for academic year 2014 – 15; New concentration added for 2015 – 16
Summary of Results from Implementing Indirect Measures of Student Learning:
1. No Results for academic year 2014 – 15; New concentration added for 2015 – 16
2. No Results for academic year 2014 – 15; New concentration added for 2015 – 16
Extent of Accomplishment of Intended Student Learning Outcomes:
Direct Measure 1
Intended Student Learning
Outcomes:
General
Direct Measure 2
Direct Measure 3
Peregrine Capstone
examination
Capsim simulation
project in Capstone
course
Healthcare
Management
Project Rubric (BA
702)
Performance Target
Was…
Performance Target
Was…
Performance Target
Was…
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Indirect Measure 2
Indirect Measure 1
Exit Survey
School of Business
Focus Group
Instrument
Performance Target
Was…
Performance Target
Was…
5
Met
1. Students will recognize
business problems
Not
Met
N/A
X
Met
Not
Met
N/A
Met
Not
Met
Not
Met
N/A
Met
N/A
Met
X
X
X
X
2. Students will integrate
theories and practice to
perform strategic analysis
X
X
X
X
X
3. Students will demonstrate
effective written forms of
communication and oral
business presentations
X
X
X
X
X
4. Students will work
effectively in diverse teams
X
X
X
X
X
5. Students will identify and
analyze ethical
responsibilities of businesses
X
X
X
X
X
6. Students will apply decisionmaking techniques, using
both quantitative and
qualitative analysis, to
management issues.
X
X
X
X
X
Direct Measure 1
Intended Student Learning
Outcomes:
Concentration in Healthcare
Management
Direct Measure 2
Direct Measure 3
Peregrine Capstone
examination
Capsim simulation
project in Capstone
course
Healthcare
Management
Project Rubric (BA
702)
Performance Target
Was…
Performance Target
Was…
Performance Target
Was…
Met
Not
Met
1. Students will demonstrate
knowledge of key functions
and issues in the healthcare
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N/A
X
Met
Not
Met
N/A
Met
X
X
Not
Met
N/A
Not
Met
N/A
Indirect Measure 2
Indirect Measure 1
Exit Survey
School of Business
Focus Group
Instrument
Performance Target
Was…
Performance Target
Was…
Met
X
Not
Met
N/A
Met
Not
Met
N/A
X
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industry including:
healthcare economics,
healthcare law, ethical
issues pertinent to
healthcare organizations,
identification of unique
management issues
encountered by healthcare
organizations, and financial
management in healthcare
organizations.
Direct Measure 2
Direct Measure 3
Peregrine Capstone
examination
Capsim simulation
project in Capstone
course
Practicum
Performance Rubric
(BA 729)
Indirect Measure 1
Exit Survey
School of Business
Focus Group
Instrument
Performance Target
Was…
Performance Target
Was…
Performance Target
Was…
Performance Target
Was…
Performance Target
Was…
Direct Measure 1
Intended Student Learning
Outcomes:
General
Met
1. Students will recognize
business problems
Not
Met
N/A
X
Met
Not
Met
N/A
Met
Not
Met
Indirect Measure 2
Not
Met
N/A
Met
N/A
Met
X
X
X
X
2. Students will integrate
theories and practice to
perform strategic analysis
X
X
X
X
X
3. Students will demonstrate
effective written forms of
communication and oral
business presentations
X
X
X
X
X
4. Students will work
effectively in diverse teams
X
X
X
X
X
5. Students will identify and
analyze ethical
responsibilities of businesses
X
X
X
X
X
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Not
Met
N/A
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6. Students will apply decisionmaking techniques, using
both quantitative and
qualitative analysis, to
management issues.
X
X
X
Direct Measure 3
Peregrine Capstone
examination
Capsim simulation
project rubric in
Capstone course
Practicum
Performance Rubric
(BA 729)
Indirect Measure 1
Exit Survey
HSTM Focus Group
Instrument
Performance Target
Was…
Performance Target
Was…
Performance Target
Was…
Performance Target
Was…
Performance Target
Was…
Met
Not
Met
1. Students will demonstrate
knowledge of key functions
of the hospitality and
tourism industry including:
hospitality law, convention
and events planning, sales
and marketing, food and
beverage service
management, and front
office operations.
N/A
Met
Not
Met
X
Direct Measure 1
Intended Student Learning
Outcomes:
General
X
Direct Measure 2
Direct Measure 1
Intended Student Learning
Outcomes:
Concentration in Hospitality
Management
X
N/A
Met
X
X
Not
Met
N/A
Met
Not
Met
N/A
X
Indirect Measure 2
Met
Not
Met
N/A
X
Direct Measure 2
Indirect Measure 2
Direct Measure 3
Indirect Measure 1
Peregrine Capstone
examination
Capsim simulation
project in Capstone
course
Org Behavior Project
Rubric
Exit Survey
School of Business
Focus Group
Instrument
Performance Target
Was…
Performance Target
Was…
Performance Target
Was…
Performance Target
Was…
Performance Target
Was…
Met
Not
Met
1. Students will recognize
business problems
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N/A
X
Met
Not
Met
N/A
X
Met
Not
Met
N/A
X
Met
Not
Met
N/A
X
Met
Not
Met
N/A
X
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2. Students will integrate
theories and practice to
perform strategic analysis
X
X
X
X
X
3. Students will demonstrate
effective written forms of
communication and oral
business presentations
X
X
X
X
X
4. Students will work
effectively in diverse teams
X
X
X
X
X
5. Students will identify and
analyze ethical
responsibilities of businesses
X
X
X
X
X
6. Students will apply decisionmaking techniques, using
both quantitative and
qualitative analysis, to
management issues.
X
X
X
X
X
Direct Measure 1
Intended Student Learning
Outcomes:
Concentration in Organizational
Management
Direct Measure 2
Indirect Measure 2
Direct Measure 3
Peregrine Capstone
examination
Capsim simulation
project rubric in
Capstone course
Indirect Measure 1
Org Behavior Project
Rubric
Exit Survey
Business Focus
Group Instrument
Performance Target
Was…
Performance Target
Was…
Performance Target
Was…
Performance Target
Was…
Performance Target
Was…
Met
Not
Met
1. Students will be able to
demonstrate knowledge of
major management and
leadership practices and
theories.
N/A
X
Met
Not
Met
N/A
X
Met
Not
Met
N/A
X
Met
Not
Met
N/A
Met
Not
Met
X
N/A
X
Proposed Courses of Action for Improvement in Learning Outcomes for which Performance Targets Were Not Met:
1. Although the threshold of 80% of students was not met for ISLO 1 through the direct assessment of the Peregrine Exam, the mean performance
scores for the MBA concentration participants cumulatively demonstrate proficiency per Peregrine’s relative interpretation of student
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competency. The Faculty in the College of Business will be monitoring the exam results and individual curriculum to find ways to reinforce
concepts related to ISLO 1.
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