Executive MBA | Assessment of Learning

Program Learning Goals & Objectives

Program Goal #1 – APPLIED FOCUS.  Graduates demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge and analytical tools to solve business problems.     

  1. Students apply diagnostic skills for identifying organizational problems.
  2. Students apply skills in formulating, evaluating, and recommending management actions in an organizational setting.

Program Goal #2 – GLOBAL. Graduates will describe and explain typical dimensions of globalization and their impact on business success.    

  1. Students analyze the major strategies, theories and practices associated with international business.
  2. Students formulate strategies that recognize the impact of globalization (e.g.. cultural differences, foreign direct investment, market entry options, regional integration) on business.

Program Goal #3 – LEADERSHIP.  Graduates will develop their leadership skills. 

  1. Students will be able to apply common leadership models to evaluate different leadership styles.
  2. Students create a leadership development plan based on their strengths and weaknesses and an evaluation of their leadership capabilities.

Program Goal #4 – STRATEGIC THINKING.  Graduates will propose strategies for gaining a competitive advantage.    

  1. Students will apply appropriate frameworks such as design thinking to the strategic analysis.
  2. Students will be able to evaluate alternative strategies in a given situation.
  3. Students will determine a suitable course of action.

Program Goal #5 – TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION. Graduates will evaluate business situation(s) and propose recommendations for the management of technological innovation(s) to create or sustain competitive advantage.   

  1. Evaluate the technological aspects of a business situation and identify sources of competitive advantage.
  2. Develop one or more recommendations for the management of technological innovation in a business situation.

Outcomes Data

We have compiled data to assess competency objectives through our EMBA 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.

Program outcomes data can be found here:

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

Student performance

  • Following benchmarking and feedback from the Executive Education Committee, a comprehensive program revision was proposed. The revision includes additional coursework in analytics, marketing, ethics, negotiations, supply chain, and digital transformation. The updated curriculum is undergoing approval from the Graduate Curriculum Committee and New York State.

Potential changes to assessment methods

  • Course Enhancements in DECS-875 - The DECS-875 course underwent major adjustments to improve student performance. These discussions led to the development of the New Venture Management course in 2023.
  • Strategic Thinking Enhancement - MGMT-818 Strategic Thinking was revised to strengthen students’ analytical support in business recommendations.
  • Goal 2: Global Perspective - In INTB-820 International Business, instructional changes emphasized strategic recommendations in globalization analysis. The course objectives were clarified to improve alignment with assessment outcomes.