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Measuring Graduation Competencies
Accounting Outcomes Assessment Map
WC Graduate Competencies Program Competencies One
Pertinent
Course
Related Course Goal Assessment
Activity
Assessment
Date
Oral Communication-
The student will Research and deliver professional presentations.
A. Demonstrate effective
information literacy and
communication
BBM 320 Demonstrate effective
information literacy and
communication with valid and
reliable research
Group project All sections
Written Communication-The student will write clearly and concisely utilizing appropriate grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary and APA.
B. Research, prepare, and
deliver professional
presentations.
2. Written Communication
A. Write clearly, concisely and
appropriately using correct
English grammar,
punctuation, usage,
mechanics, sentence
structure, and vocabulary.
B. Utilize appropriate APA
format for scholarly
writings.
A. Demonstrate effective
information literacy and
communication
BBM 320 Demonstrate effective information
literacy and communication with
valid and reliable research
Group project All sections
Ethics-Demonstrate knowledge and
prescribed ethical codes and
behaviors related to behavior related
to the student’s academic discipline
B Employ the ethical principles
required in the accounting
profession.
BBM 319 The student will utilize the
ethical principles required
in the accounting
profession
Case study All
sections
Disciplined Inquiry-Employ critical
thinking strategies such as
quantitative, qualitative and scientific
reasoning to analyze consequences
and outcomes and then determine
logical solutions.
C. Prepare a complete financial
statement package presented
in a professional format in
conformity with generally
accepted accounting
principles.
BAC 401 The student will prepare a
complete financial
statement package
presented in a professional
format in conformity with
generally accepted
accounting principles. (D)
Project All
sections
Information literacy-Demonstrate
effective information literacy and
communication with valid and
reliable research
D. Use of technology to
efficiently communicate
accounting information.
BAC 401 The student will complete a
consolidation worksheet to
prepare a consolidated
balance sheet, including
elimination of inter-
corporate investments as of
the date of acquisition. (C)
Project All
sections
Measuring Graduation Competencies
All accounting majors take the Peregrine National capstone test for accounting students
Measuring Graduation Competencies
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Measuring Graduation Competencies
through the ACCOUNTING & FINANCE Program
WC Graduate Competencies Program Competencies One
Pertinent
Course
Related Course Goal Assessment
Activity
Assessment
Date
Oral Communication-
The student will Research and deliver professional presentations. Written Communication-The student will write clearly and concisely utilizing appropriate grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary and APA.
A. Demonstrate effective
information literacy and
communication with valid and
reliable research
BBM 320 Demonstrate effective information
literacy and communication with
valid and reliable research
Rubric All sections
Ethics-Demonstrate knowledge and
prescribed ethical codes and
behaviors related to behavior
related to the student’s academic
discipline
B Apply ethical standards as
required by accounting and
finance professionals.
BBM 319 The student will utilize the ethical
principles required in the
accounting and finance professions.
Case studies All
Disciplined Inquiry-Employ
critical thinking strategies such as
quantitative, qualitative scientific
reasoning to analyze consequences
and outcomes and then determine
logical solutions.
C. Prepare a complete financial
statement package presented in a
professional format in conformity
with GAAP.
BAC 401 D The student will prepare a
complete financial statement
package presented in a professional
format in conformity with GAAP.
Project All sections
Information literacy-Demonstrate
effective information literacy and
communication with valid and
reliable research
D. Use technology to efficiently
communicate accounting
information
BAC 401 C. The student will complete a
consolidation worksheet to prepare
a consolidated balance sheet,
including elimination of inter-
corporate investments as of the date
of acquisition.
Project All sections
Measuring Graduation Competencies
5
Disciplined Inquiry-Employ critical
thinking strategies such as
quantitative, qualitative and
scientific reasoning to analyze
consequences and outcomes and
then determine logical solutions.
E. Integrate financial terms,
concepts and theories affecting
corporations, brokerage firms,
insurance companies and
financial institutions (banks,
credit unions, pension funds,
etc.).
FIN 305 A. The student will integrate
financial terms, concepts and
theories affecting corporations,
brokerage firms, insurance
companies and financial
institutions (banks, credit unions,
pension funds, etc.)by: A.
explaining the role of finance and
the operating environment of the
firm; B. explaining the Theory of
the Time Value of Money and
discussing its importance to
factors affecting the corporation;
and C. describing the relationship
between risk and return.
Embedded exam
questions
each semester
Business Analytics Outcomes Assessment
WC Graduate Competencies Program Competencies One
Pertinent
Course
Related Course Goal Assessment
Activity
Assessment
Date
Oral Communication-
The student will Research and deliver professional presentations.
Written Communication-The student will write clearly and concisely.
Uuutilizingaappropriate grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary and APA.
. 3 ) Demonstrate effective
oral and written
communications utilized
within various areas of
the business environment
BBM 320 Demonstrate effective oral
and written communications
utilized within various areas
of the business environment
Group formal
report
All sections
Ethics-Demonstrate knowledge and
prescribed ethical codes and
behaviors related to the student’s
academic discipline
4) Apply the ethical standards
as required by
professionals in the
business analytics field.
BBA 480 Demonstrate
competencies in the key
area domains of Business
Analytics
Ethics
Case
All
sections
Disciplined Inquiry-Employ critical
thinking strategies such as
quantitative, qualitative and scientific
reasoning to analyze consequences
and outcomes and then determine
logical solutions.
4 ) Identify and analyze
factors critical to business
with respect to strategic
planning, including
operations management and
globalization.
BBA 480 Utilize critical thinking
strategies to evaluate
problems, and solutions
and make
recommendations based
on client needs
utilizingappro
Internship
and pres-
entation
All sections
Measuring Graduation Competencies
5
Information literacy-Demonstrate
effective information literacy and
communication with valid and
reliable research
.
1)Demonstrate effective
information literacy and
communication with valid
and reliable research
BBM 320 Demonstrate effective
information literacy and
communication with
valid and reliable
research
Group
formal report
All sections
Evaluate, frame business problems. Knowledge, skills of statistical tools available to analyze business problems such as the Business Intelligence Concepts of Online Analytical Processing and data mining.
BBA 350 use of linear, logistic
techniques to understand
the relationship between
variables in complex data
Test
All sections
Effectively evaluate and frame
business problems and acquire
knowledge and skills of statistical
tools available to analyze business
problems
Utilize critical thinking strategies
to evaluate p0roblems, and
solutions ,make recommendations
based on client needs utilizing
appropriate analytical tools
Demonstrate effective information
literacy and communication with
valid and reliable research as it
relates to the field of business
analytics
Apply the ethical standards
required by professionals in the
business analytics field
BBA 380
(measures all program competencies)
Internship,
Formal
presentation
(oral)
Ethics case
study
(also various
exercises
student
completes
during the
course)
All
sections
Business Management Outcomes Assessment
WC Graduate Competencies Program Competencies One
Pertinent
Course
Related Course Goal Assessment
Activity
Assessment
Date
Oral Communication-
The student will Research and deliver professional presentations.
Written Communication-The student will write clearly and concisely.
Utilizing appropriate grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary and APA.
. 3 ) Demonstrate effective
oral and written
communications utilized
within various areas of
the business environment
BBM 320 Demonstrate effective oral
and written communications
utilized within various areas
of the business environment
Group formal
report
All sections
Ethics-Demonstrate knowledge and
prescribed ethical codes and
behaviors related to the student’s
academic discipline
2 ) Apply ethical standards
as required by business
management professionals.
BLA 303 Apply ethical standards as
required by business
management
professionals.
Ethics
Research
paper
All
sections
Disciplined Inquiry-Employ critical
thinking strategies such as
quantitative, qualitative and scientific
reasoning to analyze consequences
and outcomes and then determine
logical solutions.
4 ) Identify and analyze
factors critical to business
with respect to strategic
planning, including
operations management and
globalization.
BBM 402 Identify and analyze
factors critical to business
with respect to strategic
planning, including
operations management
and globalization.
Case study
analysis
Exam
All sections
5
Measuring Graduation Competencies
Information literacy-Demonstrate
effective information literacy and
communication with valid and
reliable research
.
1)Demonstrate effective
information literacy and
communication with valid
and reliable research
BBM 320 Demonstrate effective
information literacy and
communication with
valid and reliable
research
Group
formal report
All sections
*ALL BBM students take the
Peregrine national capstone exam,
business management
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Measuring Graduation Competencies
Outcomes Assessment Plan for Finance Program
Oral Communication-The student will Research and deliver professional
presentations. Written Communication-The student will write clearly and concisely.
A. Demonstrate effective
information literacy and
communication with valid and
reliable research
BBM 320 Demonstrate effective
information literacy and
communication with valid
and reliable research
Group project All sections
Ethics-Demonstrate knowledge and
prescribed ethical codes and
behaviors related to behavior related
to the student’s academic discipline
B. Apply ethical standards as
required by finance
professionals.
BBM 319 Apply ethical standards as
required by finance
professionals.
Case study All sections
Disciplined Inquiry-Employ critical
thinking strategies such as
quantitative, qualitative and scientific
reasoning to analyze consequences
and outcomes and then determine
logical solutions.
C. Exercise critical thinking skills
in the analysis and evaluation of
financial information by
formulating appropriate
decisions and recommendations.
FIN 410 Exercise critical thinking
skills in the analysis and
evaluation of financial
information by formulating
appropriate decisions and
recommendations.
Test
embedded
questions
All sections
WC Graduate Competencies Program Competencies One
Pertinent
Course
Related Course Goal Assessment
Activity
Assessment
Date
3
Measuring Graduation Competencies
Disciplined Inquiry-Employ critical
thinking strategies such as
quantitative, qualitative and scientific
reasoning to analyze consequences
and outcomes and then determine
logical solutions.
D. Integrate financial terms,
concepts and theories affecting
corporations, brokerage firms,
insurance companies and
financial institutions (banks,
credit unions, pension funds,
etc.).
FIN 410 The student will integrate
financial terms, concepts and
theories affecting
corporations, brokerage firms,
insurance companies and
financial institutions (banks,
credit unions, pension funds,
etc.) that have been presented
through the Finance Program.
Capstone
exam All sections
Information literacy-
Information literacy-Demonstrate
effective information literacy and
communication with valid and
reliable research
*All finance majors take the
Peregrine national capstone test for
final
A. See above. A.
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MEASURING GRADUATION COMPETENCIES
Through the HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Program
WU Graduation
Competencies
Program
Competencies
One Pertinent Course Related Course Goal Assessment Activity Assessment Date
Oral
Communication-
The student will Research and deliver professional presentations.
Written Communication-The student will write clearly and concisely.
Demonstrate the ability
to effectively exchange
with stakeholders
through clear, concise,
research-based verbal,
written, electronic, and
other communication
formats.
BBM 320 Demonstrate effective
information literacy and
communication with
valid and reliable
research.
Formal Report All
Ethics-Demonstrate
knowledge and
prescribed ethical
codes and
behaviors related to
behavior related to
the student’s
academic discipline
Apply appropriate
legal, ethical, diversity,
and inclusion
leadership standards as
required by business
management
professionals in a
global and pluralistic
society.
BBM 319 Apply Ethical standards
as required by business
management and
human resource
management
professionals.
Ethics Case Study All
Information
literacy-
Demonstrate
effective
information literacy
and communication
with valid and
reliable research
Demonstrate effective
information literacy in
the synthesis of the
principles and practices
of Human Resource
Management to
contribute to the
success of the business.
HRM 311 The student will
demonstrate effective
written and oral
communication skills
when discussing human
resource theories,
principles and trends to
all stakeholders.
Research Paper 3 sections each
semester
5
Demonstrate effective
information literacy in
HRM 400 The student will
demonstrate effective
Case Study All sections
the synthesis of the
principles and practices
of Human Resource
Management to
contribute to the
success of the business.
written and oral
communication skills
when discussing
landmark cases and
controversial issues that
relate to the legal
environment of
employment.
Disciplined
Inquiry-Employ
critical thinking
strategies such as
quantitative,
qualitative and
scientific reasoning
to analyze
consequences and
outcomes and then
determine logical
solutions.
Effectively use
technology and
quantitative techniques
in the field of Human
Resource Management
to solve basis, as well
as critical, issues and
problems.
HRM 450 Students will identify
the impacts of
globalization and
knowledge
management upon the
field of Human
Resources.
Cumulative Program
Exam
All sections
All HRM students take the national Peregrine capstone test for Human Resource Management students.
6
WC Graduate Competencies Program Competencies One
Pertinent
Course
Related Course Goal Assessment
Activity
Assessment
Date
Oral Communication-The student will Research and deliver professional
presentations, Written Communication-The student will write clearly and concisely
A. Demonstrate effective
information literacy and
communication with valid
and reliable research
BBM 320 Demonstrate effective
information literacy and
communication with valid
and reliable research
Group project All
Ethics-Demonstrate knowledge and
prescribed ethical codes and
behaviors related to behavior related
to the student’s academic discipline
B. Assess how various
environmental and ethical
challenges affect the
marketing of products and
services
BMK 305 Assess how various
environmental and ethical
challenges affect the
marketing of products and
services by: A- Defining
the role of marketing
within society and within
the environment of the
firm; and F-Identifying the
uncontrollable variables
affecting the marketing
process
Standardized
Test
All
Disciplined Inquiry-Employ critical
thinking strategies such as
quantitative, qualitative and scientific
reasoning to analyze consequences
and outcomes and then determine
logical solutions.
C. Appraise the design,
implementation, control, and
evaluation functions relating
to marketing
BMK 413 Appraise the design,
implementation, control,
and evaluation functions
relating to marketing by:
C-Designing the
marketing research
project; D-Gathering and
collecting accurate data;
and E-Preparing,
analyzing, and reporting
data
Written
Marketing
plan
All
sections
7
WC Graduate Competencies Program Competencies One
Pertinent
Course
Related Course Goal Assessment
Activity
Assessment
Date
Disciplined Inquiry-Employ critical
thinking strategies such as
quantitative, qualitative and scientific
reasoning to analyze consequences
and outcomes and then determine
logical solutions.
D. Evaluate the important role
marketing plays in relation to
meeting the strategic
objectives of the organization
BMK 413 Evaluate the important
role marketing plays in
relation to meeting the
strategic objectives of the
organization by
conducting a business
review that will provide
the decision-making basis
upon which the marketing
plan can be built
Written
marketing
plan
All
sections
Information literacy-Demonstrate
effective information literacy and
communication with valid and
reliable research
E. Use a variety of marketing
concepts, theories, and tools
on both an individual and
team basis
BMK 413 Use a variety of marketing
concepts, theories, and
tools on both an individual
and team basis by
identifying and evaluating
alternative marketing
strategies that describe
how the marketing
objectives will be
accomplished and
supported by appropriate
tactical actions
Marketing
Computer
Simulation
All
sections
8
Marketing Outcomes Assessment Plan
WC Graduate Competencies Program Competencies One
Pertinent
Course
Related Course Goal Assessment
Activity
Assessment
Date
Oral Communication-The student will
Research and deliver professional presentations, Written Communication-
The student will write clearly and concisely
A. Demonstrate effective
information literacy and
communication with valid
and reliable research
BBM 320 Demonstrate effective
information literacy and
communication with valid
and reliable research
Group project All
Ethics-Demonstrate knowledge and
prescribed ethical codes and
behaviors related to behavior related
to the student’s academic discipline
B. Assess how various
environmental and ethical
challenges affect the
marketing of products and
services
BMK 305 Assess how various
environmental and ethical
challenges affect the
marketing of products and
services by: A- Defining
the role of marketing
within society and within
the environment of the
firm; and F-Identifying the
uncontrollable variables
affecting the marketing
process
Standardized
Test
All
Disciplined Inquiry-Employ critical
thinking strategies such as
quantitative, qualitative and scientific
reasoning to analyze consequences
and outcomes and then determine
logical solutions.
C. Appraise the design,
implementation, control, and
evaluation functions relating
to marketing
BMK 413 Appraise the design,
implementation, control,
and evaluation functions
relating to marketing by:
C-Designing the
marketing research
project; D-Gathering and
collecting accurate data;
and E-Preparing,
analyzing, and reporting
data
Written
Marketing
plan
All
sections
9
WC Graduate Competencies Program Competencies One
Pertinent
Course
Related Course Goal Assessment
Activity
Assessment
Date
Disciplined Inquiry-Employ critical
thinking strategies such as
quantitative, qualitative and scientific
reasoning to analyze consequences
and outcomes and then determine
logical solutions.
D. Evaluate the important role
marketing plays in relation to
meeting the strategic
objectives of the organization
BMK 413 Evaluate the important
role marketing plays in
relation to meeting the
strategic objectives of the
organization by
conducting a business
review that will provide
the decision-making basis
upon which the marketing
plan can be built
Written
marketing
plan
All
sections
Information literacy-Demonstrate
effective information literacy and
communication with valid and
reliable research
E. Use a variety of marketing
concepts, theories, and tools
on both an individual and
team basis
BMK 413 Use a variety of marketing
concepts, theories, and
tools on both an individual
and team basis by
identifying and evaluating
alternative marketing
strategies that describe
how the marketing
objectives will be
accomplished and
supported by appropriate
tactical actions
Marketing
Computer
Simulation
All
sections
T
All marketing students take the Peregrine national capstone test for marketing students.
10
MBA Outcomes Assessment Plan18
1. Oral and Written Communications A. Speak with confidence, clarity, and
conciseness. B. Research, prepares, and delivers
professional presentations.
1. Oral and Written Communications A. Speak with confidence, clarity, and
conciseness. B. Research, prepares, and delivers
professional presentations.
MBA 7600
Develop a functional marketing plan and present it effectively to the class in the form of a sales presentation.
Tool: presentation and marketing plan grading rubric
Fall B2 Spring B2
2. Written Communication A. Write clearly, concisely and
appropriately using correct English grammar, punctuation, usage, mechanics, sentence structure, and vocabulary.
B. Use appropriate APA format for scholarly writing.
2. Written Communication A. Write clearly, concisely and
appropriately using correct English grammar, punctuation, usage, mechanics, sentence structure, and vocabulary.
B. Use appropriate APA format for scholarly writing.
MBA 6400
Gain an awareness of the different components of our economy, how they are related and how they affect one another, and directly and/indirectly
Financial markets and/or institutions research paper Tool: grading rubric
Fall B2 Spring B2
3. Disciplined Inquiry
A. Use quantitative, qualitative and
scientific reasoning to solve problems.
3. Disciplined Inquiry A. Use quantitative, qualitative and
scientific reasoning to solve problems.
MBA 6300
Execute simple and multiple linear regressions using prescribed data.
Linear programming exercise Tool: grading rubric
Fall B2
Spring B2
B. Exercise critical thinking strategies including reasoning, problem solving, analysis and evaluation.
B. Exercise critical thinking strategies, including reasoning, problem solving, analysis and evaluation and apply them appropriately to management
MBA 6300
Interpret and analyze regression data, correctly interpreting data as applied to a decision.
Linear programming exercise Tool: grading rubric
Fall B2 Spring B2
C. Define a problem or issue and develop questions and methods to address the problem or issue and/or create new knowledge
C. Define a problem or issue and develop questions and methods to address the problem or issue and/or create new knowledge
MBA 8800
Write and analyze assigned case(s) using historical data, define problem statement, prepare qualitative/financial analysis, and identify prescribed solution to the
Case study Tool: grading rubric
Fall B2 Spring B2
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problem statement based on the prepared analysis.
4. Information Literacy A. Access and use information effectively,
efficiently and appropriately.
4. Information Literacy A. Access and use information
effectively, efficiently and appropriately.
MBA 7200
Calculate liquidity, profitability, and market-value financial ratios; prepare a ratio trend analysis for the firm as compared to its industry averages. Prepare a comprehensive financial analysis of a selected corporation and evaluate firm's management efficiency based on the financial ratios and determine the firm’s current market value.
Comprehensive company financial analysis paper Tool: grading rubric
Fall B2 Spring B2
B. Evaluate the quality of sources and content.
B. Evaluate the quality of sources and content.
C. Use technology to effectively locate and communicate information.
C. Use technology to effectively locate and communicate information.
5. Ethics Demonstrate knowledge and application of prescribed ethical codes and/or behaviors promoted by the profession
5. Ethics Demonstrate knowledge and application of prescribed ethical codes and/or behaviors promoted by the profession
MBA 6000
Demonstrate knowledge of ethical/moral principles and concepts as they apply to contemporary management issues.
Ethical Leadership short paper Tool: grading rubric
Fall B2 Spring B2
6.Program Competencies A. Use financial management, economics
principles, and modern marketing techniques to ensure the efficient operation and strong fiscal future of the organization.
A. Use financial management,
economics principles, and modern marketing techniques to ensure the efficient operation and strong fiscal future of the organization.
MBA 8800
Actively participate in complex computer-based company simulation multi-year team-based competition, requiring financial, economic, marketing, tactical, and strategic analyses
Activity: BSG Simulation Measures: Quiz 2; BSG simulation team scores
Fall B2 Spring B2
B. Prepare a strategic plan that will critically examine the organization’s internal and external environments and select creative, feasible business alternatives.
B. Prepare a strategic plan that will critically examine the organization’s internal and external environments and select creative, feasible business alternatives.
MBA 8800 Assess a firm’s internal environments for strengths and weaknesses and make recommendations to alter the firm’s internal environment to capitalize on changes in the external environment.
Activity: Porter 5-forces analysis paper Tool: grading rubric
Fall B2 Spring B2
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7. MBA Concentration Competencies The following three concentrations are administered by the MBA Chair
A. Environmental Sustainability Demonstrating knowledge of how to strategically align the needs of businesses with environmental needs in order to promote ecological sustainability.
MBA 7805 Prepare a hypothetical case review which integrates sustainability principles and describes potential outcomes of such efforts.
Case study analysis Tool: grading rubric
Summer B1
B. Finance Exercise decision making skills in the area of financial management to meet business strategy
MBA 7294 Demonstrate the ability to evaluate investment criteria and prepare a discounted free cash flow analysis that values a firm’s assets
DCF analysis project Tool: grading rubric
Summer B1
C. Marketing Formulating business strategies in order to meet sales, marketing and customer service needs.
MBA 7608 Prepare an integrated marketing communications (IMC) plan that supports a comprehensive marketing strategy.
IMC plan Tool: grading rubric
Summer B1
8. Additional concentrations available to
MBA students The following concentrations are
administered outside of MBA
A. Accounting Apply appropriate, relevant, and reliable measurement results using applicable standards for objective disclosure and reporting.
MAC 7300
Apply appropriate, relevant, and reliable measurement results using applicable standards for objective disclosure and reporting.
Exam questions/Case study
Spring B1 SummerB2
B. Health Care Administration Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and principles required to successfully navigate as a Health Care professional.
MGT 8800 Aggregate of the goals required for the 5 courses in this concentration.
Thesis-Rubric Ongoing- During completion of the Thesis
C. Homeland Security MBA Students in the Homeland Security concentration are evaluated for WU Graduation Competencies above in MHS 7002 Written (#2), MHS 7004 Oral (#1), and MHS 7001 Ethics (#5). MBA students are evaluated for the same graduation competencies as listed in the map above.
Refer to: MS in Homeland Security OA Map
D. Management Information Systems Concentration offered by the Master’s in Technology program. MBA students complete five of the six IST MS in Technology program. Assessment for the MS Technology is done in capstone course IST 8100 which is not required for MBA students.
None
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E. Organizational Leadership Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and principles required to successfully navigate as an Organizational Leadership professional.
MGT 8800 Aggregate of the goals required for the 5 courses in this concentration.
Thesis-Rubric Ongoing- During completion of the Thesis
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M.S. Management, Outcomes Assessment Plan
1. Oral and Written Communications
A. Speak with confidence, clarity,
and conciseness.
B. Research, prepare and deliver
professional presentations.
1. Oral and Written
Communications
A. Speak with confidence, clarity,
and conciseness.
B. Research, prepare and deliver
professional presentations.
MGT 6501
-Goal B. Demonstrate orally,
and in writing, the ability to
integrate and communicate
knowledge, ideas, and
innovations about individuals
and organizations.
Case study
presentation
each
semester
2. Written Communication
A. Write clearly, concisely and
appropriately using correct
English grammar, punctuation,
usage, mechanics, sentence
structure, and vocabulary.
B. Use appropriate APA format for
scholarly writing.
2. Written Communication
A. Write clearly, concisely and
appropriately using correct
English grammar, punctuation,
usage, mechanics, sentence
structure, and vocabulary.
B. Use appropriate APA format for
scholarly writing.
MGT8800
- Goal I-Demonstrate the
ability to assimilate and
communicate knowledge,
ideas and innovations
concerning significant aspects
of organizational research
through written and oral
presentations.
Thesis
each
semester
3. Disciplined Inquiry
A. Use Quantitative, qualitative and
scientific reasoning to solve
problems.
3. Disciplined Inquiry
A. Use Quantitative, qualitative and
scientific reasoning to solve
problems.
MGT 8800
Integrated
Independent
Study Project
MSM 8800 Guide-
Demonstrate the ability to
assimilate and communicate
knowledge, ideas, and
innovations concerning
significant aspects of
organizational research and
scientific reasoning to solve
problems by communicating
knowledge, ideas, and
innovations concerning
significant aspects of
organizational research.
Thesis
each
semester
WU Graduation Competencies Program Competencies One
Pertinent
Course
Related Course Goal Assessment
Activity
Assessment
Date
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WU Graduation Competencies Program Competencies One
Pertinent
Course
Related Course Goal Assessment
Activity
Assessment
Date
B. Exercise critical thinking
strategies including reasoning,
problem solving, analysis and
evaluation.
B. Exercise critical thinking
strategies, including reasoning,
problem solving, analysis and
evaluation.
MGT 8800 Integrated
Independent
Study Project
Goal F. Apply critical thinking
skills in order to develop
sound application of research
to organizational problems.
Thesis each
semester
C. Define a problem or issue and
develop questions and methods to
address the problem or issue
and/or create new knowledge
C. Define a problem or issue and
develop questions and methods
to address the problem or issue
and/or create new knowledge
MGT 8800 , Integrated
Independent
Study Project
Goal F. Apply critical thinking
skills in order to develop
sound application of research
to organizational problems.
Thesis each
semester
4. Information Literacy
A. Access and use information
effectively, efficiently and
appropriately
4. Information Literacy
A. Access and use information
effectively, efficiently and
appropriately
MGT 7710
Goal A: Develop skill in
conducting an electronic
literature search.
Literature
review
each
semester
B. Evaluate the quality of sources and
content. B. Evaluate the quality of sources
and content. MGT 7710 Goal C: Develop the skills
necessary to critically read,
understand, and analyze
research
Literature
review each
semester
C. Use technology to effectively
locate and communicate
information.
C. Use technology to effectively
locate and communicate
information.
MSM 7710 Use technology to effectively
locate and communicate
information.
Literature
review each
semester
5. Ethics
Demonstrate knowledge and
application of prescribed ethical
codes and/or behaviors promoted by
professions
5. Ethics
Demonstrate knowledge and
application of prescribed ethical
codes and/or behaviors promoted by
professions
MGT 6503
and identified
courses in
concentrations
Demonstrate knowledge and
application of prescribed
ethical codes and/or behaviors
promoted by professions
Ethics
simulation
each
semester
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WU
Graduation
Competency
Program
Competencies
Course Related
Course
Goal
Assessment
Activity
Assessment
Date
6. Program
Competencies
A. Develop an
understandin
g of
contemporar
y leadership
and
management
models and
theories.
MGT 6503
Leaders
hip
develop
ment
and
change
manage
ment
Develop ideas with supporting theory on leadership and the skills
required to lead change in organizations. Written project
with ethics
component
each
semester
B. Develop an
understanding
and ability to
apply change
frameworks
and models.
MGT 6503
Develop the ability to assess an organizational change situation, to develop a
plan for intervening and facilitating the organization’s adaptation to change,
and the ability to assess the outcomes as a result of your actions and
leadership.
Team
assignment each
semester
C. Articulate
personal
values and
goals as
guideposts to
personal
behavior
MGT 6503
Identify specific personal skills needed to lead change within organization
and formulate an action plan Ethics
Assessment each
semester
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Outcomes Assessment Plan, M.S. in Accounting
1. Oral and Written Communications
A. Speak with confidence, clarity, and
conciseness.
B. Research, prepare, and deliver
professional presentations.
1. Oral and Written
Communications
A. Speak with confidence, clarity, and
conciseness.
B. Research, prepare, and deliver
professional presentations.
MAC 7500
- Speak with confidence,
clarity, and conciseness.
- Research, prepare, and
deliver professional
presentations.
Tax Research
presentation
F – B2
Su- B2
2. Written Communication
A. Write clearly, concisely and
appropriately using correct English
grammar, punctuation, usage,
mechanics, sentence structure, and
vocabulary.
B. Use appropriate APA format for
scholarly writing.
2. Written Communication
A. Write clearly, concisely and
appropriately using correct English
grammar, punctuation, usage,
mechanics, sentence structure, and
vocabulary.
B. Use appropriate APA format for
scholarly writing.
MAC 7300
- Write clearly, concisely and
appropriately using correct
English grammar,
punctuation, usage,
mechanics, sentence structure,
and vocabulary.
- Use appropriate APA format
for scholarly writing.
Accuplacer
results
Case study
analysis
Spr – B1
Su – B2
3. Disciplined Inquiry
A. Use Quantitative, qualitative and
scientific reasoning to solve problems.
3. Disciplined Inquiry
A. Use Quantitative, qualitative and
scientific reasoning to solve
problems.
MAC 7200
Use quantitative, qualitative
and scientific reasoning to
solve problems.
Exam questions
F – B2
Su – B1
B. Exercise critical thinking strategies
including reasoning, problem solving,
analysis and evaluation.
B. Exercise critical thinking strategies,
including reasoning, problem
solving, analysis and evaluation
and apply them appropriately to
management
MAC 7200 Exercise critical thinking
strategies, including reasoning,
problem solving, analysis and
evaluation and apply them
appropriately to management
Exam questions F – B2
Su – B1
C. Define a problem or issue and develop
questions and methods to address the
problem or issue and/or create new
knowledge
C. Define a problem or issue and
develop questions and methods to
address the problem or issue
and/or create new knowledge
MAC 7200 Define a problem or issue and
develop questions and methods
to address the problem or issue
and/or create new knowledge
by preparing a strategic plan
Case
study/Project F – B2
Su – B1
Wilmington University
Graduation Competencies
Program Competencies One
Pertinent
Course
Related Course Goal Assessment
Activity
Assessment
Date
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WU Graduation Competencies Program Competencies One
Pertinent
Course
Related Course Goal Assessment
Activity
Assessment
Date
4. Information Literacy
A. Access and use information effectively,
efficiently and appropriately.
4. Information Literacy
A. Access and use information
effectively, efficiently and
appropriately.
MAC 7300
Access and use information
effectively, efficiently and
appropriately.
Project
Spr – B1
Su – B2
B. Evaluate the quality of sources and
content. B. Evaluate the quality of sources and
content. MAC 7300 Evaluate the quality of sources
and content Project Spr – B1
Su – B2 C. Use technology to effectively locate
and communicate information. C. Use technology to effectively
locate and communicate
information.
MAC 7300 Use technology to effectively
locate and communicate
information.
Project Spr – B1
Su – B2
5. Ethics
Demonstrate knowledge and application of
prescribed ethical codes and/or behaviors
promoted by the profession
5. Ethics
Demonstrate knowledge and
application of prescribed ethical codes
and/or behaviors promoted by the
profession
MAC 7300
Demonstrate knowledge and
application of prescribed
ethical codes and/or behaviors
promoted by the profession
Ethics exercise
Spr – B1
Su – B2
6.Program Competencies
A. Apply appropriate, relevant, and reliable
measurement results using applicable
standards for objective disclosure and
reporting.
A. Apply appropriate, relevant, and
reliable measurement results using
applicable standards for objective
disclosure and reporting.
MAC 7300
Apply appropriate, relevant,
and reliable measurement
results using applicable
standards for objective
disclosure and reporting.
Exam
questions/Case
study
Spr – B1
Su – B2
B. Analyze risk to identify and manage
audit and business risks. B. Analyze risk to identify and
manage audit and business risks. MAC 7300 Analyze risk to identify and
manage audit and business
risks.
Exam
questions/Case
study
Spr – B1
Su – B2
C. Use technology assisted tools to assess
and control risk and document work
performed.
C. Use technology assisted tools to
assess and control risk and
document work performed
MAC 7300 Analyze risk to identify and
manage audit and business
risks.
Exam
questions/Case
study
Spr – B1
Su – B2
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Outcomes Assessment Plan for Organizational Management
Wilmington University Competency
Oral Communication
A. Speak with confidence,
clarity and conciseness.
Program Competency
Speak with confidence, clarity
and conciseness.
Course
BBM 320
Course Goal
Preparation and delivery
of clear, concise,
complete, and correct oral
and written business
communications.
Assessment
Formal
report/group
presentation
Assessment
date
All
B. Research, prepare, and
deliver professional
presentations.
Research, prepare, and deliver
professional presentations.
BBM 320 Develop a persuasive
formal business report.
Formal
report/group
presentation
All
3. Written Communication
A. Write clearly, concisely and
appropriately using correct
English grammar,
punctuation, usage,
mechanics, sentence
structure, and vocabulary.
Write clearly, concisely and
appropriately using correct
English grammar, punctuation,
usage, mechanics, sentence
structure, and vocabulary.
BBM 407
Write clearly, concisely
and appropriately using
correct English grammar,
punctuation, usage,
mechanics, sentence
structure, and vocabulary.
Rubric for
the final
research
report
All
B. Utilize appropriate APA
format for scholarly
writings.
Utilize appropriate APA format
for scholarly writings.
BBM 407 Utilize appropriate APA
format for scholarly
writings.
Rubric for
the final
research
report
All
3. Disciplined Inquiry
A. Utilize quantitative,
qualitative and scientific
reasoning to solve problems.
Utilize quantitative, qualitative
and scientific reasoning to solve
problems.
BBM 407
Utilize quantitative,
qualitative and scientific
reasoning to solve
problems.
Rubric for
the final
research
report/
All
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WC Graduate Competencies Program Competencies One
Pertinent
Course
Related Course Goal Assessment
Activity
Assessment
Date
B. Exercise critical thinking
strategies, including
reasoning, problem solving,
analysis and evaluation.
Demonstrate ability to find ,
evaluate and use information
for effective problem solving
and decision making in
organizations
BBM 407 -Demonstrate the ability
to assimilate and
communicate knowledge,
ideas, and innovations
covering significant
aspects of organizational
research through written
and oral presentations
Rubric for
the final
research
report/
All
Information literacy-Demonstrate
effective information literacy and
communication with valid and
reliable research
Demonstrate effective
information literacy and
communication with valid
and reliable research
BBM 407 Demonstrate effective
information literacy and
communication with valid
and reliable research
Final research report
All
Ethics-Demonstrate knowledge and
prescribed ethical codes and
behaviors related to behavior related
to the student’s academic discipline
. Demonstrate an
understanding of how legal
and ethical principles
influence and impact
organizations
BLA 303 Apply ethical standards as
required by business
management
professionals.
Ethics
Research
paper
All
Program Competency Evaluate how individuals
and groups influence and
interact with an
organization.
HRM 310 (2017)
Develop an
understanding of how
individual differences
such as personality,
attitudes, perceptual
process impact behavior
in organizations
Case study All
Sports Management Outcomes Assessment Plan
Oral Communication-The student will Research and deliver professional presentations. Written Communication-The student will write clearly and
concisely utilizing appropriate grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary and APA.
A. Demonstrate effective
information literacy and
communication with valid
and reliable research
BBM 320 Demonstrate effective
information literacy and
communication with valid
and reliable research
Group project All
sections
Ethics-Demonstrate knowledge and
prescribed ethical codes and
behaviors related to behavior related
to the student’s academic discipline
B. Apply ethical standards as
required by sports
management professionals
SPM 301 Apply ethical standards
as required by sports
management
professionals.
Research
paper/
Case Study
All
sections
Disciplined Inquiry-Employ critical
thinking strategies such as
quantitative, qualitative and scientific
reasoning to analyze consequences
and outcomes and then determine
logical solutions.
C. Evaluate differences
between sports
management, sports
marketing, and sports
finance within the firm.
SPM 490 and
SPM 491
Goal A – (3) Evaluate
differences between sports
management, sports
marketing, and sports
finance within the firm.
Project/
Portfolio
And
Employer
Evaluation
All
sections
Information literacy-Demonstrate
effective information literacy and
communication with valid and
reliable research
D. Analyze how the legal
system impacts the fields of
amateur and professional
sports
SPM 301 Goal D- Analyze how the
legal system impacts the
fields of amateur and
professional sports;
Goal C- Appraise the
American legal system
through research study
and direct application of
legal principles
Research
paper/
Case Study
All
sections
WU Graduation Competencies Program Competencies One
Pertinent
Course
Related Course Goal Assessment
Activity
Assessment
Date
Disciplined Inquiry-Employ critical
thinking strategies such as
quantitative, qualitative and scientific
reasoning to analyze consequences
and outcomes and then determine
logical solutions.
E. Demonstrate an
understanding of strategic
planning in budgeting,
marketing, and promotions
in athletics at the college
and professional levels, and
in public and recreational
organizations.
SPM 405 Plan, organize and run an
event. Understand the
importance of maintaining
an athletic budget,
marketing and
promotions.
Sports Event
Project
Fall
Program competency
F. Recognize the diversity and
societal impact of sports in the
past and present day society
SPM 302 Describe how sports has
evolved through history
and changed as society
has changed
Paper All
All sports management students take the Peregrine national capstone test for sports management majors.
Measuring Graduation Competencies
Through the Doctor of Business Administration Program
WC Graduate Competencies Program Competencies One
Pertinent
Course
IACBE
Doctorate
Related
Competencies
Assessment Activity Assessment
Schedule*
Revised: October, 2014 * For assessments designated for the fall section(s), if the course is not offered in the fall, the summer section(s) will be used for assessment.
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1. Oral Communication
A. Speak with confidence, clarity and conciseness
Demonstrate advanced oral
business communication skills by
selecting appropriate
communication tools and utilizing
them in a highly effective,
professional manner.
DBA7600
Portfolio Project
All IACBE
Competencies
Final Portfolio Project
Excellent or Good
Outcome
Fall, Spring,
Summer
B. Research, prepare, and deliver
professional presentations.
DBA7600
Portfolio Project
All IACBE
Competencies
Final Portfolio Project
Excellent or Good
Outcome
Fall, Spring,
Summer
2. Written Communication
A. Write clearly, concisely and
appropriately using correct English
grammar, punctuation, usage,
mechanics, sentence structure, and
vocabulary.
Demonstrate a high skill level in
academic writing by properly
utilizing information literacy and
research methods, critically
analyzing results, and expressing
findings using clear, concise tools
and writing styles and proper
academic writing formats.
Comprehensive
Portfolio Project
All IACBE
Competencies
Written and Verbal
demonstration of
competencies (Rubric
“Acceptable” or
higher)
Fall, Spring,
Summer
B. Utilize appropriate APA format for
scholarly writings.
Final
Dissertation
All IACBE
Competencies
References and
Citations (Rubric-
minimum of “Good”)
All
Measuring Graduation Competencies
Through the Doctor of Business Administration Program
WC Graduate Competencies Program Competencies One
Pertinent
Course
IACBE
Doctorate
Related
Competencies
Assessment Activity Assessment
Schedule*
Revised: October, 2014 * For assessments designated for the fall section(s), if the course is not offered in the fall, the summer section(s) will be used for assessment.
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3. Disciplined Inquiry
A. Utilize quantitative, qualitative and
scientific reasoning to solve problems.
Select appropriate research
methods and be able to properly
apply them to economic,
behavioral, and social science
theories that provide the
foundation for strategic research
in business administration.
RES 7106
1A, 1C, 1D, 1F
Final Portfolio Project
Excellent or Good
Outcome
Fall, Spring &
Summer
B. Exercise critical thinking strategies,
including reasoning, problem solving,
analysis and evaluation.
Final
Dissertation
All IACBE
Competencies
Procedures of data
analysis appropriate
(Rubric- minimum of
“Good”)
All
C. Define a problem or issue and
develop questions and methods to
address the problem or issue and/or
create new knowledge.
RES 7107 1A - F
Final Portfolio Project
Excellent or Good
Outcome
Fall, Spring &
Summer
Measuring Graduation Competencies
Through the Doctor of Business Administration Program
WC Graduate Competencies Program Competencies One
Pertinent
Course
IACBE
Doctorate
Related
Competencies
Assessment Activity Assessment
Schedule*
Revised: October, 2014 * For assessments designated for the fall section(s), if the course is not offered in the fall, the summer section(s) will be used for assessment.
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4. Information Literacy
A. Access and use information
effectively, efficiently, and
appropriately.
Demonstrate the ability to access,
evaluate, and use information
and information technologies to
enhance the effective utilization
and practice of business research.
DBA 7100
Organizational
Strategy and
Policy
1B, 1D, 1E, 2, 3,
4, 5
Final Portfolio Project
Excellent or Good
Outcome
Fall, Spring &
Summer
B. Evaluate the quality of sources and
content. DBA 7111
Research Design
All IACBE
Competencies
Literature Review
Excellent or Good
Outcome
Fall, Spring &
Summer
C. Use technology to effectively locate
and communicate information. DBA 7510 1B, 1D, 1E, 1F, 2
Final Portfolio Project
Excellent or Good
Outcome
Fall, Spring &
Summer
5. Ethics
A. Demonstrate knowledge and
application of prescribed ethical
code(s) and/or behaviors.
Properly evaluate and apply high
ethical and legal principles to
guide professional behaviors and
decision-making in business
organizations.
DBA 7600:
Ethics in
Business and
Management
1B, 1D, 1E, 1F, 2,
3, 4
Final Portfolio Project
Excellent or Good
Outcome
Fall, Spring &
Summer
Measuring Graduation Competencies
Through the Doctor of Business Administration Program
WC Graduate Competencies Program Competencies One
Pertinent
Course
IACBE
Doctorate
Related
Competencies
Assessment Activity Assessment
Schedule*
Revised: October, 2014 * For assessments designated for the fall section(s), if the course is not offered in the fall, the summer section(s) will be used for assessment.
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6. Program Competencies
Assess the knowledge and skills
that are essential to leading,
mentoring, and managing change
in the contemporary business
environment and be able to apply
them effectively at strategic
levels.
Comprehensive
Portfolio Project
All IACBE
Competencies
Written and Verbal
demonstration of
competencies (Rubric
“Acceptable” or
higher)
Fall, Spring &
Summer
Develop strategies to effectively
address issues facing business
leaders in a contemporary global
environment.
DBA 7100 –
Organizational
Strategy &
Policies
1B, 1D, 1E, 1F, 2,
3, 4, 5
Final Portfolio Project
Excellent or Good
Outcome
Fall, Spring &
Summer
Revised: October, 2014 * For assessments designated for the fall section(s), if the course is not offered in the fall, the summer section(s) will be used for assessment.
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IACBE Competencies: Graduates should be able to:
1) Demonstrate effective research skills
Specifically: Formulate a research problem
Integrate previous literature into an appropriate literature review
Design a research study
Analyze data
Summarize and present research results
Discuss research results
Demonstrate advanced knowledge and competencies in a major field of study in business
Create and present advanced forms of oral and written communication
Evaluate and assess the ethical obligations and responsibilities of business for the purpose of responsible management
Outreach-exit interviews