Premium
Assurance of Learning in the MIS Program
Author(s) -
Harper Jeffrey S.,
Harder Joseph T.
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
decision sciences journal of innovative education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.52
H-Index - 19
eISSN - 1540-4609
pISSN - 1540-4595
DOI - 10.1111/j.1540-4609.2009.00229.x
Subject(s) - accreditation , computer science , key (lock) , curriculum , information assurance , engineering management , knowledge management , work (physics) , formative assessment , process management , medical education , mathematics education , pedagogy , psychology , engineering , medicine , mechanical engineering , computer security , information security
This article describes the development of a systematic and practical methodology for assessing program effectiveness and monitoring student development in undergraduate decision sciences programs. The model we present is based on a student's progression through learning stages associated with four key competencies: technical, analytical, communicative, and managerial. Key learning activities are embedded in major courses, resulting in clear and documented demonstrated abilities from the student. The work is based upon what is formally known about student outcomes assessment and input from our own Management Information Systems (MIS) program stakeholders and accrediting bodies. The results of the assurance of learning model can be, in turn, used to refine curriculum and to meet accreditation standards.