Our goal is to have one of the best if not the best program in international business in the state of Texas.
Objective
Students Should Understand The Impact Of The Increasing Integration Of The Global Economy
The increasing integration of the U.S. economy with the rest of the world affects the well-being of consumers and business firms here and abroad. To assess these effects requires an understanding of conditions leading to economic development and the distribution of gains from international trade and investment. Students should understand the impact of globalization on economic decision making.
Indicator
Correct Response Rate On Embedded Questions Concerning: The Integration Of The Global Economy
Questions about globalization of the U.S. economy and its consequences will be embedded in the final exams of ECON 3341, 3344, 4348, 4340.
Criterion
Correct Response Rate On Embedded Questions Concerning: The Global Economy
At least 70% of the students will respond correctly to embedded questions concerning the integration of the global economy in ECON 3341, 3344, 4348, 4340.
Finding
Criterion One Not Met
Objective 1 is not being mastered successfully measured either by percentage of correct answers or by percentage of question meeting the criterion.
Action
Objective One Action
The MAT will work in conjunction with the instructor(s) to form a plan to address this issue which will include altering the way the topic is addressed in class and devising additional homework problems to enhance student understanding.
Objective
Students Should Understand The Financial And Economic Aspects Of Conducting Business Internationally
Multinational firms confront the challenges of operating in markets with different legal environments, currency systems, and institutions regulating trade and investment. Students should understand how these differences will affect the economic and financial decisions of the firm.
Indicator
Correct Response Rate On Embedded Questions Concerning: Financial And Economic Aspects Of Doing Business Internationally
Questions embedded in the final exams of FINC 4340, ECON 4348, 4340 will be used to assess students understanding of the financial and economic aspects of doing business globally.
Criterion
Correct Response Rate On Embedded Questions Concerning: The Financial And Economic Aspects Of Conducting Business Internationally
At least 70% of the students will respond correctly to embedded questions concerning the financial and economics impact of doing business globally. The questions will be embedded in the final exams of ECON 4348, 4340, and FINC 4340.
Finding
Criterion Two Met
Objective 2 is being mastered successfully measured by both percentage of correct answers and by percentage of question meeting the criterion.
Action
Objective Two Action
Instrucors and MAT will work in conjuction to maintain excellence in meeting Objective Two.
Objective
Students Should Understand The Management And Marketing Challenges Of International Business
Operating internationally presents special challenges to managers and marketers in planning and organizing work systems, product distribution channels, and product promotional campaigns. International Business majors should understand these challenges and have knowledge of how they might be overcome.
Indicator
Correct Response Rate On Embedded Questions Concerning: The Management And Marketing Challenges Of International Business
Questions embedded in final exams of MGMT 4340 and MKTG 4340 will be used to determine the ability of students to understand the management and marketing challenges of doing business globally.
Criterion
Response Rate On Embedded Questions Concerning: The Management And Marketing Challenges Of International Business
At least 70% of the students will respond correctly to embedded questions on the final exams in MGMT, MKTG 4340 concerning the management and marketing challenges of doing business globally.
Finding
Criterion Three Met
Objective 3 is being mastered successfully measured by both percentage of correct answers and by percentage of question meeting the criterion.
Action
Objective Three Action
Instrucors and MAT will work in conjuction to maintain excellence in meeting Objective Three.