Summary of Transformative Actions 2019-2023
In line with our mission, the assessment process informed small and big changes for College of Business Administration courses and majors:
Small C’s (small changes)
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In the majority of courses assessed, new or revised AOL exercises and rubrics were implemented. Exercises and rubrics were an initiative of expert faculty. For example, a mega rubric was created for Ph.D. programs.
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New rubrics were made to reflect new competencies in diversity, equity and inclusion in ethics and communication courses.
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Entrepreneurship topics were emphasized in introduction to management, marketing and strategic, among other courses.
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Syllabus of several BBA level courses were revised or are in the process of revision.
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In courses such as marketing and strategy more time was devoted to certain topics such as positioning, segmentation and tactics.
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Co-curricular activities were implemented in coordination with the librarians for Introduction to Management, Human Resources and Strategic Management courses. Those activities employ interactive, self-guided modules.
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Quantitative Methods I (MECU 3031) didactic material has been structured around interactive modules that will guide students step by step into the topics.
Big C’s (big changes)
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An entrepreneurship major was added to School’s offerings (BBA level).
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A new core course of entrepreneurship (ADMI 3901) was included into curricular sequence for BBA level.
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A fully online BBA majoring in entrepreneurship (Management Department) is in process
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Two courses of Business communication (INCO 4008 and INCO 4009) were consolidated into one (INCO 4010).
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The iMBA program was implemented in an accelerated, 21 months program.
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The regular MBA program is under revision to include emphasis areas or majors.
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Ph.D. in finance is currently in moratorium.
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Ph.D. in international commerce is under revision.