IACBE Accreditation
University of Holy CrossBachelor of Science in Business AdministrationThe Department of Business Administration offers a student-centered learning environment by providing its students a quality education that prepares them to assume successful professional careers in a dynamic global environment. An emphasis is placed on theoretical knowledge reinforced with practical application in the area of technological innovations, communication skills, ethical decision making, critical thinking, acceptable management practices, and Catholic values. The University of Holy Cross has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), located in Olathe, Kansas. The business programs in the following degrees are accredited by the IACBE: Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, with concentrations in a choice of 4 areas:
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IACBE Department of Business Administration Report2015-2016 Academic Year |
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Program
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Enrollment 2015-16 |
Number of Degrees Conferred 2015-16 |
| BS Business Administration | 32 | 4 |
| BS Business Adminstration – Accounting | 22 | 4 |
| BS Business Adminstration - Management | 2 | 1 |
| BS Business Adminstration - Marketing | 6 | 0 |
| BS Business Administration - Organizational Management | 13 | 6 |
| Totals for All Programs Combined (Please do not double-count students who pursued multiple programs during the reporting year, e.g., students who double-majored in both accounting and finance.) | 75 | 15 |
Outcomes Assessment Results
For Academic Year: 2015-16
Section I: Student Learning Assessment
Student Learning Assessment for (Program 1) |
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Intended Student Learning Outcomes for (Program 1) : |
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1. Comprehension of ethical business decision-making |
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2. Use of critical thinking in the application of sound business practices |
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3. Knowledge of social and for-profit entrepreneurship |
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4. Application of international marketing and business management principles |
Assessment Tools for Intended Student Learning Outcomes- Direct Measures of Student Learning: |
Performance Targets/Criteria for Direct Measures: |
1. Grades and assessment of papers/presentations in BUS409 Success level in international Marketing and Management Game in BUS414 |
Grade of C or above and demonstrated comprehension of ethical management principles in BUS409 Finish in top 100 in competition |
2. Series of imbedded questions at beginning and end of semester that include critical thinking scenarios |
Grades on pre and post test questions |
Assessment Tools for Intended Student Learning Outcomes- Indirect Measures of Student Learning |
Performance Targets/Criteria for Indirect Measures: |
1. Student Course Evaluations |
80% satisfaction |
2. Employment Success |
60% Having employment upon graduation |
Summary of Results from Implementing Direct Measures of Student Learning: |
Performance Target Was... |
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Met |
Not Met |
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1. (Results for Direct Measure 1) |
X |
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2. (Results for Direct Measure 2) |
X |
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Summary of Results from Implementing Indirect Measures of Student Learning: |
Performance Target Was... |
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Met |
Not Met |
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1. (Results for Indirect Measure 1) |
X |
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2. (Results for Indirect Measure 2) |
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X |
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Proposed Courses of Action for Improvement in Areas for which Performance Targets Were Not Met: |
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1. Indirect measure 1 we will continue to improve our student assessment process. This fall we are using a new form. |
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2. We have achieved our goal but our goal needs to be increased for student jobs after graduation. |
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3. (Course of Action 3) |
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4. (Course of Action 4) |
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