Beijing, China | MS Technology Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship | Assessment of Learning

Core Learning Goals & Objectives

Program Goal #1 – Technological innovation and entrepreneurship: Demonstrate an understanding of how to creatively generate values through technological innovations. 

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the process of technology-based innovation.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of creatively generate values for organizations through technology-based innovations.

Program Goal #2 – Applied focus: Apply theories to practice in a real or simulative business environment.   

  1. Analyze real or simulated business problems in the context of either technology innovation or entrepreneurship.
  2. Articulate solutions to real or simulated business problems in the context of technology innovation or entrepreneurship.

Program Goal #3 – Essential Skills: Understand management and other business skills that are essential for managing technological ventures or start-ups.   

  1. Understand essential theories and skills relating to the management of individuals, teams, and projects.
  2. Apply framework and research skills to evaluate market options and recommend strategies.
  3. Uses technology and formulas to organize and analyze financial data.

Outcomes Data

We have compiled data to assess competency objectives through our MS Technology Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship courses, These course serves as a comprehensive tool for evaluating progress toward our key objectives and AACSB accreditation standards, as it is a mandatory requirement for all undergraduate students. We have outlined various assessment methods across different areas of the course, which allow us to collect data and measure performance against established benchmarks.

See program outcomes data here: Beijing, China | MS Technology Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship

Closing the Loop & Continuous Improvement

When program objective assessments are submitted, the submission form includes a section for a "closing the loop" discussion. This allows for reflection on potential adjustments that could be made to enhance the ongoing improvement of the MS Technology Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship program. These discussions, along with other efforts, have highlighted areas where changes could be implemented.

Student performance

  • Stakeholder feedback led to a curriculum review, resulting in a course swap to include data analytics for the entrepreneurial track. Pending the provost’s STEM designation review, this change will be reassessed in the next cycle. Additionally, a subcommittee will review overlaps with the online MS-OLI program, supporting strategic deployment of resources for student success.

Potential changes to assessment methods

  • Curricular Realignment: In MGMT 735 Management of Innovation, additional case studies were introduced, aligning course content with MGMT 720 Entrepreneurship and Technology Entrepreneurship. Subsequent assessment confirmed positive student performance.

Advising Correction: In MKTG 768: Marketing Analytics, assessment of Program Goal 3: Essential Skills missed the benchmark.  It was determined that students missing the benchmark has been placed into the course without meeting the prerequisites. Advising was informed that prerequisites could not be waived for this course.