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DBA 5-Year Assessment Plan
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Academic YearPLODirect Evidence*Indirect Evidence*^Authentic Evidence*°
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The specific knowledge or skills students actually acquire/develop through their educational experience in a particular disciplinary programData from course-embedded assignments collected in LiveTextStudent satisfaction surveys, focus groupsMeasures a student's ability to apply his or her knowledge in real world applications
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2022 (courses changed)1.1: Synthesize relevant theoretical models and past research on a business challengeThe research proposal is evaluated in EDBA 701B, 704 Discussant feedback at DBA conference
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1.2: Apply and/or develop theory, models, and methods into new, practice-relevant contextsThe dissertation proposal or a research paper is evaluated in EDBA 701B, EDBA 704 or EDBA 791 using Rubric 1.2 Discussant feedback at DBA conference
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1.3: Evaluate the current literature and construct a literature review to support a defendable research question and justify why it makes a contribution to the fieldThe literature review is evaluated in EDBA 704 using Rubric 1.3 Discussant feedback at DBA conference
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2.1: Explain epistemology of research and determine among alternatives the appropriate qualitative or quantitative methods that will address research questionsThe research proposal is evaluated in EDBA 701B, EDBA 704 using Rubric 2.1Student reflection on learning in qual/quant classes
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2.2: Propose appropriate quantitative and qualitative methods to collect, organize, and analyze data to empirically investigate an applied research question.The research proposal is evaluated in EDBA 701B, EDBA 731C,EDBA 704, or EDBA 731D using rubric 2.2Student reflection on learning in qual/quant classes
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2.3: Conduct a research study that uses quantitative and/or qualitative research methods to collect, organize, and analyze data to address an applied research question.The research proposal is evaluated in EDBA 704, EDBA 731D using Rubric 2.3Student reflection on learning in qual/quant classes
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3.1: Create an original research manuscript suitable for publication in practitioner and/or academic journalsThe dissertation is evaluated in EDBA 791 using Rubric 3.1 Journal editorial board feedback/comments
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3.2: Present research in a professional conference setting, effectively communicating research findingsA research presentation at the DBA Conference is evaluated in EDBA 703 or EDBA 791 using Rubric 3.2 Discussant feedback at DBA conference
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4.1: Critically evaluate and synthesize the current issues, debates, foundational concepts, theories, and applied research in the field of strategic management and responsible business practices.A case analysis in Integrated Research Seminar B (Strategies for Design and Leading Effective Organizations) is evaluated in EDBA 798 using a Rubric 4.1Student reflection on learning in Integrated Research Seminars
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4.2: Synthesize theory and applied research on innovative and value-creating products and processes.A case analysis in Integrated Research Seminar A (21st Century Innovation) is evaluated in EDBA 798 using a Rubric 4.2Student reflection on learning in Integrated Research Seminars
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4.3: Synthesize theory and applied research on global business and economics to develop a research question.A case analysis in Integrated Research Seminar C (Evidence-based Decision Making and Behavioral Economics) is evaluated in EDBA 798 using a Rubric 4.3Student reflection on learning in Integrated Research Seminars
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4.4: Articulate and defend a point of view on business as an integrated practiceThe research proposal is evaluated in EDBA 791 using Rubric 4.4 Discussant feedback at DBA conference
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20231.1: Synthesize relevant theoretical models and past research on a business challengeThe research proposal is evaluated in EDBA 701B, 704 Discussant feedback at DBA conference
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1.2: Apply and/or develop theory, models, and methods into new, practice-relevant contextsThe dissertation proposal or a research paper is evaluated in EDBA 701B, EDBA 704 or EDBA 791 using Rubric 1.2 Discussant feedback at DBA conference
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1.3: Evaluate the current literature and construct a literature review to support a defendable research question and justify why it makes a contribution to the fieldThe literature review is evaluated in EDBA 704 using Rubric 1.3 Discussant feedback at DBA conference
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2.1: Explain epistemology of research and determine among alternatives the appropriate qualitative or quantitative methods that will address research questionsThe research proposal is evaluated in EDBA 701B, EDBA 704 using Rubric 2.1Student reflection on learning in qual/quant classes
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2.2: Propose appropriate quantitative and qualitative methods to collect, organize, and analyze data to empirically investigate an applied research question.The research proposal is evaluated in EDBA 701B, EDBA 731C,EDBA 704, or EDBA 731D using rubric 2.2Student reflection on learning in qual/quant classes
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2.3: Conduct a research study that uses quantitative and/or qualitative research methods to collect, organize, and analyze data to address an applied research question.The research proposal is evaluated in EDBA 704, EDBA 731D using Rubric 2.3Student reflection on learning in qual/quant classes
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3.1: Create an original research manuscript suitable for publication in practitioner and/or academic journalsThe dissertation is evaluated in EDBA 791 using Rubric 3.1 Journal editorial board feedback/comments
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3.2: Present research in a professional conference setting, effectively communicating research findingsA research presentation at the DBA Conference is evaluated in EDBA 703 or EDBA 791 using Rubric 3.2 Discussant feedback at DBA conference
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4.1: Critically evaluate and synthesize the current issues, debates, foundational concepts, theories, and applied research in the field of strategic management and responsible business practices.A case analysis in Integrated Research Seminar B (Strategies for Design and Leading Effective Organizations) is evaluated in EDBA 798 using a Rubric 4.1Student reflection on learning in Integrated Research Seminars
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4.2: Synthesize theory and applied research on innovative and value-creating products and processes.A case analysis in Integrated Research Seminar A (21st Century Innovation) is evaluated in EDBA 798 using a Rubric 4.2Student reflection on learning in Integrated Research Seminars
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4.3: Synthesize theory and applied research on global business and economics to develop a research question.A case analysis in Integrated Research Seminar C (Evidence-based Decision Making and Behavioral Economics) is evaluated in EDBA 798 using a Rubric 4.3Student reflection on learning in Integrated Research Seminars
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4.4: Articulate and defend a point of view on business as an integrated practiceThe research proposal is evaluated in EDBA 791 using Rubric 4.4 Discussant feedback at DBA conference
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20241.1: Synthesize relevant theoretical models and past research on a business challengeThe research proposal is evaluated in EDBA 701B, 704 Discussant feedback at DBA conference
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1.2: Apply and/or develop theory, models, and methods into new, practice-relevant contextsThe dissertation proposal or a research paper is evaluated in EDBA 701B, EDBA 704 or EDBA 791 using Rubric 1.2 Discussant feedback at DBA conference
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1.3: Evaluate the current literature and construct a literature review to support a defendable research question and justify why it makes a contribution to the fieldThe literature review is evaluated in EDBA 704 using Rubric 1.3 Discussant feedback at DBA conference
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2.1: Explain epistemology of research and determine among alternatives the appropriate qualitative or quantitative methods that will address research questionsThe research proposal is evaluated in EDBA 701B, EDBA 704 using Rubric 2.1Student reflection on learning in qual/quant classes
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2.2: Propose appropriate quantitative and qualitative methods to collect, organize, and analyze data to empirically investigate an applied research question.The research proposal is evaluated in EDBA 701B, EDBA 731C,EDBA 704, or EDBA 731D using rubric 2.2Student reflection on learning in qual/quant classes
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2.3: Conduct a research study that uses quantitative and/or qualitative research methods to collect, organize, and analyze data to address an applied research question.The research proposal is evaluated in EDBA 704, EDBA 731D using Rubric 2.3Student reflection on learning in qual/quant classes
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3.1: Create an original research manuscript suitable for publication in practitioner and/or academic journalsThe dissertation is evaluated in EDBA 791 using Rubric 3.1 Journal editorial board feedback/comments
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3.2: Present research in a professional conference setting, effectively communicating research findingsA research presentation at the DBA Conference is evaluated in EDBA 703 or EDBA 791 using Rubric 3.2 Discussant feedback at DBA conference
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4.1: Critically evaluate and synthesize the current issues, debates, foundational concepts, theories, and applied research in the field of strategic management and responsible business practices.A case analysis in Integrated Research Seminar B (Strategies for Design and Leading Effective Organizations) is evaluated in EDBA 798 using a Rubric 4.1Student reflection on learning in Integrated Research Seminars
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4.2: Synthesize theory and applied research on innovative and value-creating products and processes.A case analysis in Integrated Research Seminar A (21st Century Innovation) is evaluated in EDBA 798 using a Rubric 4.2Student reflection on learning in Integrated Research Seminars
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4.3: Synthesize theory and applied research on global business and economics to develop a research question.A case analysis in Integrated Research Seminar C (Evidence-based Decision Making and Behavioral Economics) is evaluated in EDBA 798 using a Rubric 4.3Student reflection on learning in Integrated Research Seminars
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4.4: Articulate and defend a point of view on business as an integrated practiceThe research proposal is evaluated in EDBA 791 using Rubric 4.4 Discussant feedback at DBA conference
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20251.1: Synthesize relevant theoretical models and past research on a business challengeThe research proposal is evaluated in EDBA 701B, 704 Discussant feedback at DBA conference
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1.2: Apply and/or develop theory, models, and methods into new, practice-relevant contextsThe dissertation proposal or a research paper is evaluated in EDBA 701B, EDBA 704 or EDBA 791 using Rubric 1.2 Discussant feedback at DBA conference
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1.3: Evaluate the current literature and construct a literature review to support a defendable research question and justify why it makes a contribution to the fieldThe literature review is evaluated in EDBA 704 using Rubric 1.3 Discussant feedback at DBA conference
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2.1: Explain epistemology of research and determine among alternatives the appropriate qualitative or quantitative methods that will address research questionsThe research proposal is evaluated in EDBA 701B, EDBA 704 using Rubric 2.1Student reflection on learning in qual/quant classes
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2.2: Propose appropriate quantitative and qualitative methods to collect, organize, and analyze data to empirically investigate an applied research question.The research proposal is evaluated in EDBA 701B, EDBA 731C,EDBA 704, or EDBA 731D using rubric 2.2Student reflection on learning in qual/quant classes
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2.3: Conduct a research study that uses quantitative and/or qualitative research methods to collect, organize, and analyze data to address an applied research question.The research proposal is evaluated in EDBA 704, EDBA 731D using Rubric 2.3Student reflection on learning in qual/quant classes
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3.1: Create an original research manuscript suitable for publication in practitioner and/or academic journalsThe dissertation is evaluated in EDBA 791 using Rubric 3.1 Journal editorial board feedback/comments
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3.2: Present research in a professional conference setting, effectively communicating research findingsA research presentation at the DBA Conference is evaluated in EDBA 703 or EDBA 791 using Rubric 3.2 Discussant feedback at DBA conference
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4.1: Critically evaluate and synthesize the current issues, debates, foundational concepts, theories, and applied research in the field of strategic management and responsible business practices.A case analysis in Integrated Research Seminar B (Strategies for Design and Leading Effective Organizations) is evaluated in EDBA 798 using a Rubric 4.1Student reflection on learning in Integrated Research Seminars
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4.2: Synthesize theory and applied research on innovative and value-creating products and processes.A case analysis in Integrated Research Seminar A (21st Century Innovation) is evaluated in EDBA 798 using a Rubric 4.2Student reflection on learning in Integrated Research Seminars
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4.3: Synthesize theory and applied research on global business and economics to develop a research question.A case analysis in Integrated Research Seminar C (Evidence-based Decision Making and Behavioral Economics) is evaluated in EDBA 798 using a Rubric 4.3Student reflection on learning in Integrated Research Seminars
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4.4: Articulate and defend a point of view on business as an integrated practiceThe research proposal is evaluated in EDBA 791 using Rubric 4.4 Discussant feedback at DBA conference
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20261.1: Synthesize relevant theoretical models and past research on a business challengeThe research proposal is evaluated in EDBA 701B, 704 Discussant feedback at DBA conference
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1.2: Apply and/or develop theory, models, and methods into new, practice-relevant contextsThe dissertation proposal or a research paper is evaluated in EDBA 701B, EDBA 704 or EDBA 791 using Rubric 1.2 Discussant feedback at DBA conference
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1.3: Evaluate the current literature and construct a literature review to support a defendable research question and justify why it makes a contribution to the fieldThe literature review is evaluated in EDBA 704 using Rubric 1.3 Discussant feedback at DBA conference
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2.1: Explain epistemology of research and determine among alternatives the appropriate qualitative or quantitative methods that will address research questionsThe research proposal is evaluated in EDBA 701B, EDBA 704 using Rubric 2.1Student reflection on learning in qual/quant classes
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2.2: Propose appropriate quantitative and qualitative methods to collect, organize, and analyze data to empirically investigate an applied research question.The research proposal is evaluated in EDBA 701B, EDBA 731C,EDBA 704, or EDBA 731D using rubric 2.2Student reflection on learning in qual/quant classes
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2.3: Conduct a research study that uses quantitative and/or qualitative research methods to collect, organize, and analyze data to address an applied research question.The research proposal is evaluated in EDBA 704, EDBA 731D using Rubric 2.3Student reflection on learning in qual/quant classes
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3.1: Create an original research manuscript suitable for publication in practitioner and/or academic journalsThe dissertation is evaluated in EDBA 791 using Rubric 3.1 Journal editorial board feedback/comments
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3.2: Present research in a professional conference setting, effectively communicating research findingsA research presentation at the DBA Conference is evaluated in EDBA 703 or EDBA 791 using Rubric 3.2 Discussant feedback at DBA conference
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4.1: Critically evaluate and synthesize the current issues, debates, foundational concepts, theories, and applied research in the field of strategic management and responsible business practices.A case analysis in Integrated Research Seminar B (Strategies for Design and Leading Effective Organizations) is evaluated in EDBA 798 using a Rubric 4.1Student reflection on learning in Integrated Research Seminars
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4.2: Synthesize theory and applied research on innovative and value-creating products and processes.A case analysis in Integrated Research Seminar A (21st Century Innovation) is evaluated in EDBA 798 using a Rubric 4.2Student reflection on learning in Integrated Research Seminars
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4.3: Synthesize theory and applied research on global business and economics to develop a research question.A case analysis in Integrated Research Seminar C (Evidence-based Decision Making and Behavioral Economics) is evaluated in EDBA 798 using a Rubric 4.3Student reflection on learning in Integrated Research Seminars
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4.4: Articulate and defend a point of view on business as an integrated practiceThe research proposal is evaluated in EDBA 791 using Rubric 4.4 Discussant feedback at DBA conference
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* These categories should include what project/assignment will be collected (ie Capstone Research Paper, or Oral Presentation, etc.) and the course from which they will be collected.
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^ Indirect assessment data should be related to the PLO being measured and support the direct assessment.
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° Authentic Evidence data collection can take the place of direct assessment. Examples include assessment from internships, service learning. Authentic assessment is optional.
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DBA Assessment Plan – Core Competencies
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Core CompetencyDirect Evidence*Indirect Evidence*^Authentic Evidence*°
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Quantitative ReasoningThe research proposal is evaluated in EDBA 701B, EDBA 731C,EDBA 704, or EDBA 731DStudent reflection on learning in qual/quant classes
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Written CommunicationThe proposal, literature review, or case analysis is evaluated in EDBA 701B, 704, EDBA 791, EDBA 798Discussant feedback at DBA conference;
Journal editorial board feedback/comments;
Student reflection on learning in Integrated Research Seminars
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Oral CommunicationA case analysis in Integrated Research Seminar is evaluated in EDBA 798
The research proposal is evaluated in EDBA 791		Discussant feedback at DBA conference;
Student reflection on learning in Integrated Research Seminars
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Information LiteracyThe dissertation proposal or a research paper is evaluated in EDBA 701B, EDBA 704, EDBA 731C, EDBA 731D or EDBA 791Discussant feedback at DBA conference;
Student reflection on learning in qual/quant classes
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Critical ThinkingThe research proposal, literature review, or case analysis is evaluated in EDBA 701B, 704, EDBA 791, EDBA 731C, EDBA 731D, EDBA 798
Discussant feedback at DBA conference;
Student reflection on learning in qual/quant classes;
Student reflection on learning in Integrated Research Seminars
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* These categories should include what project/assignment will be collected (ie Capstone Research Paper, or Oral Presentation, etc.) and the course from which they will be collected.
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^ Indirect assessment data should be related to the PLO being measured and support the direct assessment.
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° Authentic Evidence data collection can take the place of direct assessment. Examples include assessment from internships, service learning. Authentic assessment is optional.
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