International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education
Public Disclosure
of Student Learning Form
Institution:
Husson University
Academic Business Unit:
College of Business
Academic Year:
2013-2014
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:
2013-2014
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.
College of Business
Student Learning Assessment for Master of Business Administration (MBA)
General Program Intended Student Learning Outcomes (General Program ISLOs)
1. Students will be able to recognize business problems
2. Students will be able to integrate theories and practice to perform strategic analysis
3. Students will be able to demonstrate effective written forms of communication and oral business presentations
4. Students will be able to work effectively in diverse teams
5. Students will be able to identify and analyze ethical responsibilities of businesses
6. Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to apply decision-making techniques, using both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to
management issues.
Intended Student Learning Outcomes: Concentration in Healthcare Management
7. Students will be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of 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
8. Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of key functions of the hospitality and tourism industry including: hospitality law, convention and
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events planning, sales and marketing, food and beverage service management, and front office operations.
Intended Student Learning Outcomes: Concentration in Nonprofit Management
9. Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of key management issues facing nonprofit organizations including: fundraising,
volunteerism, grant writing, law and ethics for nonprofit organizations, and nonprofit leadership.
Assessment Instruments for Intended Student Learning Outcomes—
Direct Measures of Student Learning:
1. Capstone examination (CompXM®)
General Program ISLOs Assessed by this Measure: Outcomes List
Healthcare Management Concentration ISLOs Assessed by this
Measure: 1
Hospitality Management Concentration ISLOs Assessed by this
Measure: 1
Nonprofit Management Concentration ISLOs Assessed by this
Measure: 1
2. Capsim simulation project in Capstone course
Performance Targets/Criteria (Objectives) for Direct Measures:
Students will rank above the 50thpercentile with respect to peer
institutions
Students will successfully complete the project
General Program ISLOs Assessed by this Measure: Outcomes List
Healthcare Management Concentration ISLOs Assessed by this
Measure: 1-6
Hospitality Management Concentration ISLOs Assessed by this
Measure: 1-6
Nonprofit Management Concentration ISLOs Assessed by this
Measure: 1-6
3. Healthcare Management Project
Students will successfully complete the project
Healthcare Management Concentration ISLOs Assessed by this
Measure: 1-6 and 7
4. Practicum Performance (BA 729)
Hospitality Management Concentration ISLOs Assessed by this
Measure: 1-6 and 8
5. Students will successfully complete the project
Nonprofit Management Concentration ISLOs Assessed by this
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Students will achieve a satisfactory or exemplary review in accordance
with review of supervisor evaluations and materials
Students will successfully complete the project
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Measure: 1-6 and 9
Assessment Instruments for Intended Student Learning Outcomes—
Indirect Measures of Student Learning:
1. Exit Survey
General Program ISLOs Assessed by this Measure: Outcomes List
Healthcare Management Concentration ISLOs Assessed by this
Measure: 1-6 and 7
Hospitality Management Concentration ISLOs Assessed by this
Measure: 1-6 and 8
Nonprofit Management Concentration ISLOs Assessed by this
Measure: 1-6 and 9
2. Reports from School of Business Advisory Council meeting(s)
General Program ISLOs Assessed by this Measure: Outcomes List
Healthcare Management Concentration ISLOs Assessed by this
Measure: 1-6 and 7
Hospitality Management Concentration ISLOs Assessed by this
Measure: 1-6 and 8
Nonprofit Management Concentration ISLOs Assessed by this
Measure: 1-6 and 9
3. Reports from Advisory Board of HSTM (see attachment 19)
General Program ISLOs Assessed by this Measure: Outcomes List
Hospitality Management Concentration ISLOs Assessed by this
Measure: 1-6 and 8
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Performance Targets/Criteria (Objectives) for Indirect Measures:
On the exit survey instrument, at least 80% of graduating students will
indicate that they were “successful” or “very successful” in achieving the
intended learning outcomes for the degree
Faculty will compile, review, and take action on constructive feedback
related to curriculum and programs
Faculty will compile, review, and take action on constructive feedback
related to curriculum and programs
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Assessment Results: Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Concentration in Healthcare Management
Summary of Results from Implementing Direct Measures of Student Learning:
1. Objective met
2. Objective met
3. No students completed the healthcare management project during the year
Summary of Results from Implementing Indirect Measures of Student Learning:
1. Question 1 on the Student exit survey indicates over 80% of the students found that they met the learning objectives for their majors.
2. Individual constituent, alum and external meetings held. Overall meeting scheduled for October 2014
Summary of Achievement of Intended Student Learning Outcomes:
Intended Student Learning Outcomes
Learning Assessment Measures
Capstone Exam
(CompXM)
Capsim Simulation
Project in Capstone
Course
Healthcare
Management Project
Exit Survey
Reports from School of
Business Advisory Council
Meeting(s)
Performance Target
Was…
Performance Target
Was…
Performance Target
Was…
Performance Target
Was…
Performance Target Was…
1. Students will be able to recognize
business problems
MET
MET
NOT MET
MET
NOT MET
2. Students will be able to integrate
theories and practice to perform
strategic analysis
N/A
MET
NOT MET
MET
NOT MET
3. Students will be able to
demonstrate effective written
forms of communication and oral
business presentations
N/A
MET
NOT MET
MET
NOT MET
4. Students will be able to work
effectively in diverse teams
N/A
MET
NOT MET
MET
NOT MET
5. Students will be able to identify
and analyze ethical responsibilities
of businesses
N/A
MET
NOT MET
MET
NOT MET
6. Students will be able to
N/A
MET
NOT MET
MET
NOT MET
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demonstrate the ability to apply
decision-making techniques, using
both quantitative and qualitative
analysis, to management issues.
Intended Student Learning Outcomes:
Concentration in Healthcare
Management
Capstone Exam
(CompXM)
Capsim Simulation
Project in Capstone
Course
Healthcare
Management Project
Exit Survey
Reports from School of
Business Advisory Council
Meeting(s)
Performance Target
Was…
Performance Target
Was…
Performance Target
Was…
Performance Target
Was…
Performance Target Was…
N/A
N/A
NOT MET
MET
NOT MET
1. Students will be able to
demonstrate a working knowledge
of 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.
Assessment Results: Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Concentration in Hospitality Management
Summary of Results from Implementing Direct Measures of Student Learning:
1. Objective met
2. Objective met
3. Objective met
Summary of Results from Implementing Indirect Measures of Student Learning:
1. Question 1 on the Student exit survey indicates over 80% of the students found that they met the learning objectives for their majors.
2. Objective met
Summary of Achievement of Intended Student Learning Outcomes:
Intended Student Learning Outcomes
General Program ISLOs
Learning Assessment Measures
Capstone Exam
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Capstim Simulation
Practicum
Exit Survey
Reports from Advisory
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(CompXM)
Project in Capstone
Course
Performance BA 729
Performance Target
Was…
Performance Target
Was…
Performance Target
Was…
Performance Target
Was…
Performance Target Was…
1. Students will be able to recognize
business problems
MET
MET
MET
N/A
MET
2. Students will be able to integrate
theories and practice to perform
strategic analysis
N/A
MET
MET
N/A
MET
3. Students will be able to
demonstrate effective written
forms of communication and oral
business presentations
N/A
MET
MET
N/A
MET
4. Students will be able to work
effectively in diverse teams
N/A
MET
MET
N/A
MET
5. Students will be able to identify
and analyze ethical responsibilities
of businesses
N/A
MET
MET
N/A
MET
6. Students will be able to
demonstrate the ability to apply
decision-making techniques, using
both quantitative and qualitative
analysis, to management issues.
N/A
MET
MET
N/A
MET
Capstone Exam
(CompXM)
Capstim Simulation
Project in Capstone
Course
Practicum
Performance BA 729
Exit Survey
Reports from Advisory
Board for HSTM
Performance Target
Was…
Performance Target
Was…
Performance Target
Was…
Performance Target
Was…
Performance Target Was…
N/A
N/A
MET
N/A
MET
Intended Student Learning Outcomes:
Concentration in Hospitality
Management
1. Students will be able to
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
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office operations.
Assessment Results: Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Concentration in Nonprofit Management
Summary of Results from Implementing Direct Measures of Student Learning:
1. No students in the Non-profit management concentration took the Capstone Exam
2. No students in the Non-profit management concentration took the course to complete the simulation
3. No students in the Non-profit management concentration took the course to complete the project
Summary of Results from Implementing Indirect Measures of Student Learning:
1. No students in the Non-profit management concentration took the survey
2. Individual constituent, alum and external meetings held. Overall meeting scheduled for October 2014
Summary of Achievement of Intended Student Learning Outcomes:
Intended Student Learning Outcomes
Learning Assessment Measures
Capstone Exam
(CompXM)
Capsim Simulation
Project in Capstone
Course
Nonprofit
Management Project
Exit Survey
Reports from School of
Business Advisory Council
Meeting(s)
Performance Target
Was…
Performance Target
Was…
Performance Target
Was…
Performance
Target Was…
Performance Target Was…
1. Students will be able to recognize
business problems
NOT MET
NOT MET
NOT MET
NOT MET
NOT MET
2. Students will be able to integrate
theories and practice to perform
strategic analysis
N/A
NOT MET
NOT MET
NOT MET
NOT MET
3. Students will be able to
demonstrate effective written
forms of communication and oral
business presentations
N/A
NOT MET
NOT MET
NOT MET
NOT MET
4. Students will be able to work
effectively in diverse teams
N/A
NOT MET
NOT MET
NOT MET
NOT MET
5. Students will be able to identify
and analyze ethical responsibilities
of businesses
N/A
NOT MET
NOT MET
NOT MET
NOT MET
6. Students will be able to
N/A
NOT MET
NOT MET
NOT MET
NOT MET
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demonstrate the ability to apply
decision-making techniques, using
both quantitative and qualitative
analysis, to management issues.
Intended Student Learning Outcomes:
Concentration in Nonprofit
Management
Capstone Exam
(CompXM)
Capsim Simulation
Project in Capstone
Course
Nonprofit
Management Project
Exit Survey
Reports from School of
Business Advisory Council
Meeting(s)
Performance Target
Was…
Performance Target
Was…
Performance Target
Was…
Performance
Target Was…
Performance Target Was…
N/A
N/A
NOT MET
NOT MET
NOT MET
1. Students will be able to
demonstrate an understanding of
key management issues facing
nonprofit organizations including:
fundraising, volunteerism, grant
writing, law and ethics for
nonprofit organizations, and
nonprofit leadership.
Master of Business Administration - Concentrations
Proposed Courses of Action for Improvement in Learning Outcomes for which Performance Targets Were Not Met
1. Due to the declining enrollment in the Non-profit Management concentration, the concentration is being phased out. A new concentration in
Organizational Management will be introduced in 2015.
2. Once an initial meeting of the School of Business Advisory Board is held, analysis of the recommendations will be performed.
3. More students will be taking the course to complete the Healthcare concentration project in the upcoming year and then the results will be
assessed.
4. Create rubrics for grading that align with program expectations in addition to assignments
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