James Madison University

James Madison University has benefitted from the scientific measurement of student learning and performance through a series of assessment designs and instruments developed through collaboration of College of Business faculty with faculty in the Center for Assessment and Research Studies. Since the center's formation in 1986, CARS has been a critical player in the school's assessment activities.

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2012

University of Technology, Sydney, UTS Business School, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Among the institutions that currently hold AACSB accreditation worldwide, the Business School at the University of Technology, Sydney is (perhaps appropriately) notable for the extent to which technological aids have been successfully used to streamline the assurance of learning (AoL) process, and to make the process as transparent as possible to the school's stakeholders. According to Dr. Romy Lawson, who until recently was the Teaching and Learning Coordinator at UTS Business School, the development of the various interlocking technologies in use in the school's AoL system has taken place slowly over a period of years, as different aspects, tools and techniques were developed and piloted.

CENTRUM Católica, business school of Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, Lima, Perú
In 2003, only two years after its founding, CENTRUM Católica, the business school of Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, achieved the distinction of becoming the first business school in Latin America to be certified in accordance with the standards of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). In 2010, CENTRUM Católica achieved another first by becoming the first Peruvian business school to attain AACSB Accreditation. These twin accomplishments are a reflection of the quality assurance strategy that has been integral to the academic culture of the school since its founding.

Kennesaw State University, Coles College of Business, Kennesaw, Georgia, USA
The Assurance of Learning (AoL) Council at Kennesaw State University's Coles College of Business oversees a comprehensive process to assess and enhance student learning. In pursuit of its commitment to continuously improve the College's AoL processes, the AoL Council focuses on the effective integration of various tools, such as the Capsim CompXM� simulation and the Digital Measures repository, as well as the engagement of faculty and students.

2011

Copenhagen Business School, Copenhagen, Denmark
The Copenhagen Business School (CBS) is one of the largest business schools to hold membership in AACSB International, and the first business school in the nation of Denmark to achieve AACSB accreditation. AACSB Senior Research Associate Colin Nelson discusses with Ole Stenvinkel Nilsson, CBS' Director of Accreditation and Quality Assurance, how his school is able to ensure the quality of the education it provides to so many students.

Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Faculty of Business and Graduate School of Business, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
With such a large portfolio of programs at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Faculty of Business, developing a systematic Assurance of Learning process has proved to be a necessity as well as a challenge at the School. Yet, Acting and Associate Dean Howard Davies discusses how the Faculty of Business manages to maintain an effective and structured system, as well as offers some of his own perspective on creating good learning goals.

United States Coast Guard Academy, Department of Management, New London, Connecticut, USA
The United States Coast Guard Academy's Department of Management has worked for many years to make assessment an integral part of their operations. Their assurance of learning processes have been continuously developed and refined in order to ensure the quality of their cadets education. In particular, due to the military nature of education at the Academy, the ability to assess leadership skills and qualities is an important part of their overall mission. Additionally, because the Department is relatively small, the ability to leverage size to assure success has become a noted strength of the faculty.

Asian Institute of Management, Assurance of Learning Center, Manila, Philippines
The Asian Institute of Management (AIM) has endorsed the importance of producing socially responsible entrepreneurial leaders and managers through initiatives such as the creation of an Assurance of Learning Center (AoL). AIM's strong passion for implementing assessment processes throughout its programs has contributed to its solid reputation among management education institutions for its ongoing dedication in striving for excellence in its business education programs.

2004

King’s College, William G. McGowan School of Business, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, USA
In 1985 King's College implemented a new core curriculum and launched a comprehensive assessment program. Seven key competency areas were identified. The faculty designed competency plans for each of the seven skill areas over the next decade. The competency plan describes competencies expected each year, strategies for developing these competencies, and assessment criteria.

Montana State University, College of Business, Bozeman, Montana, USA
Since 1995 the Montana State University-Bozeman College of Business has used a cascading process to link curriculum content with specific learning goals as specified in general by the college mission. The mission-driven curriculum planning approach has helped to keep the college curriculum relevant and effective.

Ohio Northern University, College of Business Administration, Ada, Ohio, USA
From 1995-97, the College of Business Administration's Assessment Committee developed an assessment plan that identified eight quantifiable learning goals for the business core and general education, and learning goals and objectives for each of the College's three majors.

Seton Hall University, W. Paul Stillman School of Business, South Orange, New Jersey, USA
In 1997, the W. Paul Stillman School introduced a new undergraduate core curriculum, which included five competencies: change management, communications, critical thinking, teamwork, and technology. Working under the directive of the Faculty Assembly of the School of Business, an ad-hoc committee of five business faculty and four arts and sciences faculty developed measures for each competency�enumerating the skills that a student must demonstrate to be considered 'competent.'

Sam Houston State University, College of Business Administration, Huntsville, Texas, USA
The College of Business Administration at Sam Houston State University adopted "critical thinking" as a learning goal for its undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Faculty members developed the Texas Assessment of Critical Thinking Skills (TACTS�) instrument, a multiple choice test to assess critical thinking skills and that could be easily administered within a 45 minute class period, avoiding the costs associated with using commercial tests.