MS Technology Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship | Assessment of Learning

Program 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.

Find program outcomes data here: 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 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.