Dubai, UAE | BS Finance | Assessment of Learning

Core Learning Goals & Objectives

Program Goal #1:  Cash Flows, Risk and Value - Possess knowledge concerning cash flow, risk and value in finance in various contexts and be able to apply financial models concerning them.   

  1. Be able to compute risk measures for financial securities (e.g., bonds and stocks).
  2. Be able to conduct analysis on risk-related issues (e.g., compute risk-adjusted performance measures).
  3. Be able to evaluate financial securities using cash flow-based valuation models.

Program Goal #2:  Use of Financial Technology in Analyzing Data: Students demonstrate the ability to use Excel or other contemporary software applications to analyze given data sets.  

  1. Ability to apply technology in analyzing financial statements and in developing financial projections and forecasts.
  2. Ability to communicate results of analysis so they may be used in decision-making.

Outcomes Data

We have compiled data to assess competency objectives through our BS Finance 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: Dubai, UAE | BS Finance

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 Finance program. These discussions, along with other efforts, have highlighted areas where changes could be implemented.

Student performance

  • Mathematics Prerequisites - Adjustments to math prerequisites were implemented for FINC-220 Financial Management based on assessment data indicating a need for stronger mathematical foundations.

Potential changes to assessment methods

  • Course Scheduling and Format - FINC 362 Intermediate Investments transitioned from three 50-minute sessions to two 90-minute sessions, improving students' ability to engage in applied activities. The benchmark was subsequently met in the next assessment cycle.