MBA Program Level Outcomes

MBA Program Outcome Related Grad Student Profile Assessment Measure Acceptable Level
1. Graduates of the Fairmont State MBA program will have the ability to use various business and managerial tools to logically and consistently address organizational issues.  Develop the ability to think logically and consistently Case studies in each course, internal and external practicum experiences, post-graduate surveys, employer surveys, business case presentations, class discussion Acceptable level will be determined by the professor giving each assignment.  However, for all of these the expectation is a B level or better for all course work.
2. Graduates of the Fairmont State MBA program will be able to utilize business knowledge and skills to solve organizational problems, overcome threats, and take advantage of opportunities to assure business success.

 Integrate and synthesize knowledge

 Case studies in each course, internal and external practicum experiences, post-graduate surveys, employer surveys, business case presentations, class discussion  Acceptable level will also be determined by employer feedback and presentation feedback from the Dean, Director, other grad faculty and judges.
 3.  Graduates of the Fairmont State MBA program will be able to utilize business tools and information systems to gather and analyze internal and external organizational information.  Access up to date knowledge and information within their discipline  Case studies, exams, projects, course discussion, business case presentations, employer surveys   
 4. Students will also have the ability to use various research tools to keep current in the business field and to analyze internal operations and external environmental factors.  Access up to date knowledge and information within their discipline  Business research cases, problems and exams, research papers and presentations   
5.   Graduates of the Fairmont State MBA program will be able to communicate in various business settings in a clear, consistent and logical manner. Students will also be able to utilize technology to assist in these communications.  Communicate in a clear, consistent and logical manner     Written assignments and case studies, debates, business case presentations, class discussion, employer surveys   
6. Graduates of the Fairmont State MBA program will understand the role of business and business education in the broader societal context, will understand the environmental impacts on business practices and will be able to make organizational decisions accordingly.

 Understand the relationship between their discipline and others

 Business Case studies     
7. Graduates of the Fairmont State MBA program will be able to apply general business tools, knowledge, theories and best practices, as well as sub-discipline tools, knowledge, theories and best practices to organizational situations.

 Apply their knowledge of the discipline to real life

 Cases, problems, practicum experiences, business case presentations     
8. Graduates of the Fairmont State MBA program will demonstrate an ability to lead organization in a dynamic and turbulent business environment.

 Adapt to dynamic requirements of their profession and workplace

 Case studies, business case presentations    
9. Graduates of the Fairmont State MBA program will be able to effectively work in a team environment.

 

 Team Projects     

Last Updated on April 19, 2008.