MS Organizational Leadership & Innovation | Assessment of Learning

Program Learning Goals & Objectives

Goal #1: Prepare leaders to analyze and diagnose organization’s ability to innovate and change in 21st century.   

  1. Conduct strategic analysis to gain competitive advantage through innovation.
  2. Explain implications of technological changes on the nature and structure of work/employment.
  3. Develop strategies to initiate and implement change initiatives.

Goal #2: Provide leaders with knowledge and skills needed to lead innovation and change.

  1. Examine enablers and barriers of high performing teams in change and innovation contexts.
  2. Demonstrate ability to lead teams in innovation contexts.
  3. Create personal leadership plan to improve leadership skills and behaviors in innovation contexts.

Outcomes Data

We have compiled data to assess competency objectives through our MS Organizational Leadership and Innovation 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.

Find program outcomes data here: MS Organizational Leadership & Innovation

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 Organizational Leadership and Innovation program. These discussions, along with other efforts, have highlighted areas where changes could be implemented.

Student performance

  • Advisory board discussions in Fall 2023 highlighted the need to focus on agility and interpersonal skills in response to workforce shifts, as well as areas of overlap with the in-person MS-TIME program. A subcommittee will assess the program's offerings as a portfolio and explore delivery modalities to ensure alignment with industry.

Potential changes to assessment methods

  • Synchronous Delivery: MGMT 740 Leading Teams in Organizations transitioned from asynchronous to synchronous delivery to enhance interpersonal skill development, responding to advisory board feedback on the importance of interpersonal skills.
  • Rigorous Goal Revision: Program Goal 1 was evaluated for rigor, with objectives currently under revision to better address contemporary leadership challenges.