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 Master of Business Administration (MBA)
General Program Intended Student Learning Outcomes (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.
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
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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
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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
2. School of Business Focus Group Instrument
General Program ISLOs Assessed by this Measure: Outcomes List
ISLOs 1-6
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.
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.
3. HSTM Focus Group Instrument
Hospitality Management Concentration ISLOs Assessed by this
Measure: Outcomes List 1
Summary of Results from Implementing Direct Measures of Student Learning:
1. Peregrine Exam (n=63)
Less than 80% of MBA majors scored in the 50th percentile or higher on exam questions

ISLO 1 – 44% of students were above the 50th percentile; Mean percentile rank is 50.8
2. Capsim simulation project rubric (n=66)
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 = 24% achieved the acceptable standard; 72% achieved the exemplary standard
Summary of Results from Implementing Indirect Measures of Student Learning:
1. Exit Survey (n=49)
Overall, the instrument shows participants strongly agree or agree with the ISLOs being met

ISLOs 1-6 summary = Mean of 4.23 on 5 point scale
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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
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ISLO 1 = Mean of 4.75 on 5 point scale
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ISLO 2 = Mean of 4.75 on 5 point scale

ISLO 3 = Mean of 5 on 5 point scale
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ISLO 4 = Mean of 4.85 on a 5 point scale

ISLO 5 = Mean of 4.5 on a 5 point scale
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ISLO 6 = Mean of 4.5 on a 5 point scale
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Extent of Accomplishment of Intended Student Learning Outcomes:
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Intended Student Learning Outcomes
General Program ISLOs
Learning Assessment Measures
Direct Measure 1
Direct Measure 2
Peregrine Capstone
examination
Capsim simulation
project rubric
Students will recognize business
problems
2.
Students will integrate theories
and practice to perform strategic
analysis
3.
Exit Survey
Indirect Measure 2
School of Business Focus
Group Instrument
Performance Target Was… Performance Target Was… Performance Target Was… Performance Target Was…
Met
1.
Indirect Measure 1
Not
Met
N/A
X
Met
Not
Met
N/A
Met
Not
Met
N/A
Met
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Students will demonstrate
effective written forms of
communication and oral business
presentations
X
X
X
X
4.
Students will work effectively in
diverse teams
X
X
X
X
5.
Students will identify and analyze
ethical responsibilities of
businesses
X
X
X
X
6.
Students will apply decisionmaking techniques, using both
quantitative and qualitative
analysis, to management issues.
X
X
X
X
Not
Met
N/A
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 participants cumulatively demonstrate proficiency per Peregrine’s relative interpretation of student 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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