Minnesota State University Moorhead
School of Business
Assessment Plan
2005-2007
STUDENTLEARNING OUTCOMES
Students who graduate from Minnesota State University Moorhead with a major from the School of Business should be able to:
1. Exhibit basic knowledge of business principles and processes.
2. Write in a clear and professional manner.
3. Prepare and deliver an effective business presentation.
4. Effectively use technologies appropriate to their discipline.
5. Identify and analyze ethical issues in a professional context.
ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES
Outcome 1: Exhibit basic knowledge of business principles and processes.
Assessment instrument: ETS Major Field Test in Business
Where assessment will take place: Business 498 (Business Policy) students
When assessment will take place: Spring Semester of odd numbered years
Outcome 2: Write in a clear and professional manner.
Assessment Instrument: Written case problem analysis
(with accompanying scoring rubric)
Where assessment will take place: Business 498 (Business Policy)
When assessment will take place: Each spring semester
Outcome 3: Prepare and deliver an effective business presentation.
Assessment Instrument: Oral presentation (with accompanying
scoring rubric)
Where assessment will take place: Business 498 (Business Policy)
When assessment will take place: Each fall semester
Outcome 4: Effectively use technologies appropriate to their discipline.
Assessment Instrument: Course-embedded assignment
Where assessment will take place: Appropriate course in each major
1. Accounting: Accounting 430 Advanced Accounting
Technologies assessed: FARS, Excel
2. Finance: Finance 441 Advanced Financial Management
Technologies assessed: Excel, Internet research
3. Management: MGMT/MKTG 419 Supply Chain Management
Technologies assessed: Applications software, Excel
Marketing: MGMT/MKTG 419 Supply Chain Management'
Technologies assessed: Applications software, Excel
4. Business Administration: MGMT/MKTG 419 Supply Chain Management
Technologies assessed: Applications Software, Excel
5. International Business:
Technologies assessed:
When assessment will take place: Each offering of the course
Outcome 5: Identify and analyze ethical issues in a professional context.
Assessment Instrument: Case study/exam questions
Where assessment will take place: Philosophy 390 Business Ethics
When assessment will take place: Each semester (with sample of student papers selected for assessment)
School of Business Assessment Plan and Assessment Report for 2006 can be found at: http://www.mnstate.edu/assess/CBI/SchoolofBus/SchoolBus.htm