BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DIVISION 
Degree Program: B. A. in Accounting 
Learning Outcomes 
Assessed in 2006-2007 
Means of Assessment
Data Gathered 
and Analyzed? 
Interpretation and 
Use of Results? 
First Means: 
 
Graduating Senior 
Exit Interview Survey 
- Data gathered 
during Spring 
Semester, 2007 
- Data analyzed 
during the 
Summer, 2007. 
Results interpreted 
and changes 
recommended during 
Fall Semester, 2007 
 
 
 
Students completing the 
baccalaureate program in 
accounting will compare 
very favorably with those 
students completing a 
similar program nationally. 
Second Means: 
 
ETS Major Field 
Achievement Test in 
Business 
- Data gathered 
during Spring 
Semester, 2007 
- Data analyzed 
during the 
Summer, 2007. 
Results interpreted 
and changes 
recommended during 
Fall Semester, 2007 
First Means: 
 
Professional 
Development Seminar 
(BUS 474) Course 
Assessments  
 
- Data gathered 
during Spring 
Semester, 2007 
- Data analyzed 
during the 
Summer, 2007. 
Results interpreted 
and changes 
recommended during 
Fall Semester, 2007 
 
 
 
Students completing the 
baccalaureate program in 
accounting will be 
technically adept and well 
prepared for their first 
accounting position. 
Second Means: 
 
Business Internship 
(BUS 475) Employer 
Evaluations 
- Data gathered 
during Spring 
Semester, 2007 
- Data analyzed 
during the 
Summer, 2007. 
Results interpreted 
and changes 
recommended during 
Fall Semester, 2007 
First Means: 
 
Surveys/exit 
interviews of May 
2007 graduates of the 
accounting program 
 
 
- Data gathered 
during Spring 
Semester, 2007 
- Data analyzed 
during the 
Summer, 2007. 
Results interpreted 
and changes 
recommended during 
Fall Semester, 2007 
 
 
 
Students completing the 
baccalaureate program in 
accounting will obtain 
employment in the 
accounting field and/or 
obtain admission into a 
masters program. 
Second Means: 
 
Surveys of May 2006 
graduates of the 
accounting program. 
- Data gathered 
during Spring 
Semester, 2007 
- Data analyzed 
during the 
Summer, 2007. 
Results interpreted 
and changes 
recommended during 
Fall Semester, 2007