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 Met
Objective one is being mastered with 74% of international business students replying correctly to embedded questions. 80% of the embedded questions met the objective threshold for correct responses.
These embedded questions came from ECON 4340.
Action
Objective One Action
While objective one is being met according to the data, the MAT will ensure that data is collected from additional courses next cycle.
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
CriterionTwo Not Met
Objective 2 is not being met successfully. Only 69% of student responses to embedded questions were correct, and only 68% of individual questions met the threshold for correct responses.
These embedded questions came from FINC 4340.
Action
Objective Two Action
MAT and instructors will review findings on a question by question basis. For the topics which students are not meeting the criterion, MAT will encourage instructors will increase the time allotment.
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 with 85% of responses by international business students to embedded questions being correct. The threshold was met for 75% of embedded questions.
These embedded questions came from MGMT/MKTG 4320, an irregularly offered course which adressed the objective.
Action
Objective Three Action
While objective three is being met according to the data, the MAT will ensure that data is collected from additional courses next cycle.