Produce Graduates Capable Of Advanced Financial Analysis
Graduates of the Finance MS program will be capable of providing their employer with advanced financial skills or capable of continuing their education at the doctoral level in Finance.
Objective
Analytical Skills
A graduate of the Finance MS degree will be able to apply advanced financial principles to a variety of business scenarios.
Indicator
Critical Thinking
Finance MS students will take the Texas Assessment of Critical Thinking Skills (TACTS) in a required course.
Criterion
TACTS Scores Exceed Undergraduate Scores
The average of the TACTS scores will be statistically higher than that of the undergraduate students.
Finding
Critical Thinking Results
Graduate students averaged 17.4 correct while undergraduate students averaged 13.4 correct on the assessment instrument. The mean scores were statistically significantly different.
Action
Plan for 2008-2009
Continue to monitor assessment results to determine actual trends. Then make changes indicated.
Objective
Finance Knowledge
Finance MS graduates will have an advanced understanding of financial principles.
Indicator
Advanced Financial Principles
Students will be able to apply knowledge of Finance in solving complex business problems.
Criterion
Test Scores
At least 80% of Finance MS students will score better than 75% on selected questions in various 500 level Finance courses.
Finding
Test Results
More than 85% of Finance MS students scored at least 75% on selected finance questions.
Action
Review Questions
Review selected questions and update if necessary.