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Purpose and Goals



History
The current learning assurance effort in the SUNYIT School of Business began in 2002, when the School (then called the School of Management) chose to pursue accreditation by the AACSB, a prestigious organization that accredits only high quality business school programs. By 2004, the School’s faculty had identified learning goals for students in each of the School’s seven academic programs.

In early 2005, a comprehensive data collection effort was launched and the Learning Assurance Committee was strengthened to include representatives from each program. Data were gathered using a variety of course-embedded, program-designed measures. These measures were supplemented with comprehensive exams designed and scored by the independent Educational Testing Service. These data would guide the eventual development and implementation of learning improvement actions. The first complete sets of learning assurance data were tabulated in the fall of 2005. By early 2006, the measurements were being reviewed by the Learning Assurance Committee. Since that time, the learning assurance program at SUNYIT has undergone continuous improvement and a wide array of learning improvement initiatives has been introduced.

The Purpose of the Learning Assurance Program
The purpose of learning assurance activities in the SUNYIT School of Business is to provide a formal, structured process for examining and improving the learning opportunities and outcomes for students. Secondarily, the learning assurance program engages faculty in a continuous improvement process that enhances instruction and assures the quality of educational opportunities. Learning assurance also helps the faculty maintain a clear understanding of what a graduate should “look like” in knowledge and professionalism.

Learning Assurance Goals for each of the School of Business Programs
The overarching goal of the learning assurance program is to take actions that improve learning among the students in each of the School’s programs. Each program’s faculty have chosen specific learning goals, tailored to the needs of students and future employers. There are four undergraduate and three graduate programs in the School of Business.

Undergraduate Programs

B.S. Accounting
Communication Skills, General Business Knowledge, Technological Competence, and Professional/Technical Competence in Accounting

B.S. Business Administration
Communication Skills, Understanding of Management, and Technological Competence

B.S. Finance
General Business Knowledge, Technological Competence, and Professional/Technical Competence in Finance

B.S. Health Services Management
Conceptual Competence, Technical Competence, and Integrative Competence

 

Graduate Programs

M.S. Accountancy
Communication, Professional/Technical Knowledge in Accounting, and Professional/Technical Knowledge in Finance

M.S. Health Services Administration
Conceptual Competence, Technical Competence, and Integrative Competence

MBA Technology Management
Communication, Technology Management, and Professional/Technical Competence in Business

 

 

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