MBA – INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PROGRAM ASSESSMENT PLANS & REPORT AY 2011-2012

Program Rationale/Purpose Statement:

The MBA with an International Business concentration enables the student to build upon the solid foundation from the core coursework in the MBA program and provides students with the knowledge and capability necessary to function effectively as managers in today’s competitive and globalized economies. The courses in the IB concentration will give the students an opportunity to learn about the functioning of the international economy and how multinational firms of all sizes – both governmental and non-governmental working in a variety of cultural and political/legal environments - interact with it. The courses allow students to learn about international trade theories and agreements, global financial markets and the financial skills required for effective management of companies engaged in international business with an emphasis on international financial management.

Marketing / Recruitment Target Statement:

Tiffin University’s School of Business has established a global presence in Europe, Asia, and India. While the United States is the predominant location for MBA students, there is a growing abundance of students residing in international locations. The international business concentration is ideal for residents outside of the United States to develop greater managerial competencies in global affairs by taking courses online in their home country or on the Tiffin Main campus. Students within the United States may also develop their managerial competencies in global business affairs by selecting an option to study one or more terms in one of the university’s international locations.

Goals of the Program/Corresponding Classes: Graduates will demonstrate knowledge of political, legal, economic, and cultural environments from a transnational perspective while identifying skills required for effective management of firms engaged in international business. MKT628

Section One: Describe all department activities with respect to improving student learning in the major. This may include new faculty hires, course revisions, assignment creation, rubric revisions, goal evaluations, etc.

Section Two: Describe which program goal(s) in the Major Program Plan was assessed during the academic year.

Section Three: Describe analysis of assessment data and action plans for upcoming academic year.

Intended Outcomes/Assessment Criteria:

Intended Outcomes 1: (D – Career Readiness – Program Specific) Graduates will demonstrate knowledge of political, legal, economic, and cultural environments from a transnational perspective while identifying skills required for effective management of firms engaged in international business.

Assessment Criteria: 75% of students in MKT628 will achieve 90% or higher on the term paper.

Section One - Activity Statement:

All of the concentration courses are developed. The assessment course was taught for the first time in spring 2012 and will continue to be taught each semester pending enrollment.

Section Two - Results of Outcomes Activity: 2011-2012 Met/Not Met Data Details Met 5 out of 5 students achieved >90% on the term paper

Section Three - Analysis and Action Plans: n/a – Criteria met.

Updated: May 2012