BS Global Business Management | Assessment of Learning

Core Learning Goals & Objectives

Program Goal #1: Managing People and Processes – Achieving business goals and influencing others towards a common purpose in a global environment 

  1. Apply leadership and teamwork concepts to global business.
  2. Formulate and implement local and global projects.

Program Goal #2: Global Fundamental Elements: Practice the strategic, cultural, managerial, and collaborative actions to become/remain competitive in a global environment

  1. Manage the various functions of a global business.
  2. Develop Corporate strategy that considers differences in a global business.

Outcomes Data

We have compiled data to assess competency objectives through our BS Global Business Management  program 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: BS Global Business Management

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 BS Global Business Management program. These discussions, along with other efforts, have highlighted areas where changes could be implemented.

Student performance

  • Curriculum Repositioning: DECS 310 Operations Management was moved from the third to the second year to build foundational knowledge earlier, improving students' application of business technology.
  • Alumni feedback and focus groups underscored the importance of understanding stakeholder complexities and cross-functional integration within the supply chain. Based on this input, the program adopted ERPSIM, a simulation game that evaluates students on their ability to manage various supply chain aspects. Preliminary data indicate increased engagement and understanding. Additionally, faculty are collaborating with ASCM to host a gamified high school outreach program, strengthening STEM-related skills and reinforcing the program goals.

Potential changes to assessment methods

  • Capstone Revision: In DECS 550 Capstone, improvements focused on enhancing students’ written communication of findings. DECS 445 Managing Supplier Relations adopted similar adjustments to support written skills and client interaction.
  • Enhanced Case Analysis: DECS 435 Supply Chain Management Fundamentals now emphasizes case analysis on emerging technologies to support the Supply Chain Management goal.