The College of Business and Information Technology uses a variety of direct and indirect assessments to evaluate learning outcomes in undergraduate and graduate programs.
Regular evaluation activities comprise the foundation of a quality business program. Results of assessment activities are continuously reviewed by the college and corrective actions are taken when needed.
Assessments | Assessment Measures |
|---|---|
| Assurance of learning at a program level | Course-embedded traits External ETS Ethics case study |
| Mission and selected topics general student satisfaction | Focus groups |
| Heuristic capture of student preparation for capstone | Observations of capstone experience |
| EBI Graduate Survey | EBI Graduates |
| EBI Alumni Survey | EBI Alumni survey |
| LTU Graduating Survey | All Graduates in the College of Business and IT |
| Formal Review of curricula | Review of curricula |
| Faculty teaching, research and service | Annual reviews |
| Student satisfaction with course content, materials, evaluation of instructor & methods | Midterm course evaluation and end-of-term course evaluation |
| Retention Studies | Exit Interviews, University Data, etc. |
The following traits and rubrics are used to evaluate the learning goals and objectives of the BSBA and BSIT degree (click on each rubric for the corresponding objective and traits):
Trait 1: Use of Media
Trait 2: Quality of Slides
Trait 1: Opening Statement
Trait 2: Organization
Trait 3: Content
Trait 4: Conclusion
Trait 5: Timing
Trait 1: Clarity of Speech
Trait 2: Engages Audience
Trait 3: Appearance
Click here to access the rubric for assessment of oral presentation skills.
Trait 1: Introduction
Trait 2: Organization
Trait 3: Content
Trait 4: Conclusion
Trait 5: Grammar
Trait 6: Spelling
Click here to access the rubric for assessment of written communication skills.
Trait 1: Identification of the main problem in a business situation
Trait 2: Identification of the key assumptions surrounding a business situation
Trait 1: Evaluation of the relevance of the data
Trait 2: Evaluation of the validity of the data
Trait 1: Ability to solve problems
Trait 2: Ability to arrive at valid, supported conclusions
Trait 3: Understanding of the implications of the conclusions
Click here to access the rubric for assessment of critical thinking.
Trait 1: Team Cohesion
Trait 2: Communication
Trait 3: Goal Orientation
Trait 4: Planning and Task Coordination
Trait 5: Accountability
Trait 6: Conflict Resolution
Trait 1: Attendance–student comes to meetings
Trait 2: Preparation–student is prepared for meetings
Trait 3: Contribution–student contributes ideas to meetings
Trait 4: Positive Attitude and Participation–student works well with team members
Trait 5: Accountability–student offers to take responsibility for group tasks
Click here to access the rubric for assessment of team work.
Trait 1: Identification of issues
Trait 2: Statement of root cause of issues
Trait 1: Number of frameworks used
Trait 2: Accuracy of use of frameworks
Trait 1: Identify different ethical alternatives
Trait 2: Evaluate ethical alternatives
The following traits and rubrics are used to evaluate the learning goals and objectives of the MBA and MSIT degree:
Trait 1: Opening Statement
Trait 2: Organization
Trait 3: Content
Trait 4: Conclusion
Trait 5: Timing
Trait 6: Clarity of Speech
Trait 7: Engages Audience
Trait 8: Appearance
Click to access rubric for assessment of oral presentation.
Trait 1: Introduction
Trait 2: Organization
Trait 3: Content
Trait 4: Conclusion
Trait 5: Grammar
Trait 6: Spelling
Click to access rubric for assessment of written communication.
Trait 1: Attendance–student comes to meetings
Trait 2: Preparation–student is prepared for meetings
Trait 3: Contribution–student contributes ideas to meetings
Trait 4: Positive Attitude and Participation–student works well with team members
Trait 5: Accountability–student offers to take responsibility for group tasks
Trait 1: Motivation–Student motivates team members to contribute to the accomplishment of team goals
Trait 2: Delegation–Student assigns tasks and responsibilities to other members
Trait 3: Conflict Resolution–Student helps to find solutions to interpersonal conflict between group members.
Click to access rubric for assessment of leadership in teams.
Trait 1: Identification of issues
Trait 2: Statement of root cause of issues
Trait 1: Number of frameworks used
Trait 2: Accuracy of use of frameworks
Trait 1: Identify different ethical alternatives
Trait 2: Evaluate ethical alternatives
Trait 1: Identification of economic trends
Trait 2: Identification of socio-cultural factors
Trait 3: Identification of communication and technological trends
Trait 4: Link opportunities threats to trends
Trait 1: Identification of the goals of the strategy–what does it plan to accomplish?
Trait 2: Articulation of the strategy
Trait 3: Plan for the implementation of the strategy
Trait 1: Role of selected criterion in global business strategy (criterion will depend on the assignment)
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns you should not hesitate to contact us in the College of Business and Information Technology. You can reach us one of several ways including:
Mailing Address:
College of Business and Information Technology
Lawrence Technological University
21000 West Ten Mile Road
Suite 331
Buell Building
Southfield, Michigan 48075
Driving Directions:
Administrative Office Hours:
Weekdays: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Phone and Fax:
248.204.3050 to reach us directly
248.204.3099 fax
Email:
General email messages for the College of Business and Information Technology may be sent to busitdean@ltu.edu
You may also email a specific person from the faculty and staff directory.