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Results of Standardized Systemic Test
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CPCLEARNING OBJETIVES / OUTCOMESPERFORMANCE MEASURE (METHOD)MEASUREPERFORMANCE INDICATOR2014-15 1st semester2014-15 2nd semester2015-16 1st semester2015-16 2st semester2016-17 1st semester2016-17 2nd semester2017-18 1st semester2017-18 2nd semester2018-19 1st semester2018-19 2nd semester2019-20 1st semester2019-20 2nd semester2020-21 1st semester UPRH2020-21 2nd semester UPRHANALYSYS RESULTSACTION TAKEN OR IMPROVEMENT MADEGRAPHICS OR TABLES
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ETHICSStudents will demonstrate knowledge of ethical principles and professionalism when making business decisions, recognizing the impact on stakeholdersSTANDARDIZED TEST: 100 multiple choice test prepared by faculty of BAP-UPRH that measure general knowledge in business areas (include 10 questions of ethics). *The exam was modified during the first semester 2012-2013 (content and period to be administered) DIRECT SUMMATIVE INTERNAL measureStudents will achieve an average score of 70% or more in the ethics questions of the Standardized Test69717174.367.2n/an/a6675.579.2n/a80.982.479.9 Students performance exceeded established criteria for the periods, except first semester 2016-17 and second semester 2017-18 . During the 2016-17 period (second semester), a student strike period occurred at the University of Puerto Rico in Humacao.
During the period 2017-18 (first semester), Puerto Rico was impacted by two hurricanes (Irma and Maria) being the University of Puerto Rico in Humacao, the most affected campus. Both events led to the cancellation of the offer of the standardized systemic examination. During the period 2019-20 to 2021, the success indicator in terms of professional competence on Ethics was exceeded.		The exam is now administered at the end of the last semester (beginning 2012-13 2nd semester) to assure that the students have taken most of the ethics course before the test. 2017-18: There are assessment criteria that students know but do not dominate as identifying main and secondary issues for the purpose of organizing the analyzed content. Practical exercises will be offered during the course so that when analyzing they can identify the main and secondary concepts. 2018-19: Provide more documentation to encourage: argumentation, ethical / moral reasoning and digital literacy. More ethical analysis exercises will be promoted and carried out. 2016-17 to 2020-21: Professors reinforce business ethics concepts and theory. Use of Case Study Rubric for the ethical and legal decisions. The following changes were made in the oral and written reports: the students now identify the constituents, analyze the way these constituents were affected, make recommendations to improve the ethical culture and develop strategies to monitor the effectiveness of the recommendations. From 2016-17 to 2020-21: Increase the number of cases to be analyzed for greater practice in the analysis of cases related to ethics.
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INFORMATION SYSTEMSStudents will able to apply modern software systems (spreadsheets, database, presentation, etc.) to current business problems related to information technology STANDARDIZED TEST: 100 multiple choice test prepared by faculty of BAP-UPRH that measure general knowledge in business areas (include 10 questions of information systems)Students will achieve an average score of 70% or more in the information systems questions of the Standardized Test60565874.353.80n/an/a5564.268.5n/a70.870.973Students did not achieve the average score of 70% or more in the periods. Still during the second semester of 2017-18 the student population was recovering from the impacts of the hurricanes. Places in Puerto Rico were still without electricity or technological communications. This may have impacted the results obtained in the standardized test. During the period 2019-20 to 2021, the success indicator in terms of professional competence on Information Systems was minimally exceeded.Professors of the Information Systems course were advised to identify the major deficiencies, revise the content of the course and identify possible improvements. Professors reinforce information systems concepts and theory. For example, develop computer literacy and the ability to use various software programs. Use internet tools to obtain, to process and analyze information. 2016-17 to 2020-21: Additional exercises were added to improve in the competence of using technology effectively business area. . More attention is being paid to the use of Information and Research Skills to try to keep a consistent level of performance for this skill set.
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MANAGEMENT
Students will understand basic management concepts to be able to solve problems faced by managers STANDARDIZED TEST: 100 multiple choice test prepared by faculty of BAP-UPRH that measure general knowledge in business areas (include 10 questions of management)Students will achieve an average score of 70% or more in the management questions of the Standardized Test74757577.680.2n/an/a6272.176.3n/a76.274.177.5Students performance exceeded established criteria, except second semester 2017-18. Topics about management are mencioned and reinforced in the courses of BAPAs part of our continuous improvement process, the analysis of results and discussion of topics related to the management area were continuous reinforced in the courses.
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ACCOUNTING
Students will apply accounting principles to identify and record transactions and prepare financial statements STANDARDIZED TEST: 100 multiple choice test prepared by faculty of BAP-UPRH that measure general knowledge in business areas (include 10 questions of accounting)Students will achieve an average score of 70% or more in the accounting questions of the Standardized Test6359626357.2n/an/a5060.359.3n/a61.35561.7Students did not achieve the average score of 70% or more. We recommend the accounting faculty to promote, refer and encourage students to receive tutoring services. Since 2012-13, BAP offer tutorial assistance for quantitative topics to BAP students through of the alliance (2014-15) with the Work Study Program attached to the Economic Assistance Office at UPRH. Also as part of our continuous improvement process, the analysis of results and discussion of topics related to the accounting area, the professors were advised to continue to identify the major deficiencies, revise and improve the content of specific topics in the medular courses. Also, continue with the requirement to use accounting software in courses to practice the accounting cycle and the preparation of financial statements and/or the use of comprehensive accounting practice activities.
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GLOBAL DIMENSION
Students will demonstrate knowledge of international business concepts and trends and appreciation of global business practices, diversity, and Multiculturalism.STANDARDIZED TEST: 100 multiple choice test prepared by faculty of BAP-UPRH that measure general knowledge in business areas (include 10 questions of global dimension)Students will achieve an average score of 70% or more in the global dimension questions of the Standardized Test72727275.465.1n/an/a6173.373.5n/a73.272.477Students performance exceeded established criteria for the periods, except first semester 2016-17 and second semester 2017-18 . 2016-17 to 2020-21: As part of our continuous improvement process, the analysis of results and discussion of topics related to global dimension area were considered for reinforcing the courses. The faculty of the BAP courses that address global dimensions should emphasize international issues more. 2016-17: The students performed a task of applying the cultural dimensions model and its interaction with political, economic, and social systems (education, religion, languages) 2017-18: Strengthen the process of student analysis.
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STATISTICS/ QUANTITATIVE TECHNIQUESStudents will be able to demonstrate proficiency analyzing and solving problemsSTANDARDIZED TEST: 100 multiple choice test prepared by faculty of BAP-UPRH that measure general knowledge in business areas (include 10 questions of statistics/quantitative techniques)Students will achieve an average score of 70% or more in the statistics/Quantitative Techniques questions of the Standardized Test47494845.145.1n/an/a4151.850.1n/a52.25755.6Students did not achieve the average score of 70% or more. 2016-17 to 2020-21: We recommend offer tutorial assistance for statistics/quantitative topics to BAP students. Professors were advised to identify the major deficiencies, revise the content of the course and identify possible improvements. Professors reinforce statistics/quantitative techniques concepts and theory. For example, projects or test to apply models, strategies, tools and concepts to quantitative and qualitative data in different areas of business. 2016-17: Using the exam with defined objectives in the courses to improve student performance. Continuing with the exam with defined objectives makes the student concentrate on studying and getting a better grade. 2017-18: Give more weight to assigned tasks and perform group work to solve problems. 2018-19: The Action Taken this second semester 2018-19 in the courses of Esta 3042 was the use of the Moodle platform (online.upr.edu) in offering the exercises by objective. Since first semester 2019-20 in the courses of Esta 3041, some professors using Pre-Test / Post-Test in Moodle.
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MARKETINGStudents will be able to identify and evaluate business opportunities and develop a marketing plan for a product and/or serviceSTANDARDIZED TEST: 100 multiple choice test prepared by faculty of BAP-UPRH that measure general knowledge in business areas (include 10 questions of marketing)Students will achieve an average score of 70% or more in the marketing questions of the Standardized Test54595658.160.6n/an/a5358.561.7n/a63.257.262.1Students did not achieve the average score of 70% or more. As part of our continuous improvement process, the analysis of results and discussion of topics related to marketing area were considered for reinforcing the courses. For example, continuing apply marketing principles to develop new business opportunities and to attract, retain and build customer relationships in the marketing plan proyects. In all periods, students identified and evaluated business opportunities and developed a marketing plan for a product and service.
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BUSINESS LEGAL ENVIRONMENTStudents will be aware of the legal and regulatory environment of businessSTANDARDIZED TEST: 100 multiple choice test prepared by faculty of BAP-UPRH that measure general knowledge in business areas (include 10 questions of business legal environment)Students will achieve an average score of 70% or more in the business legal environment questions of the Standardized Test44434755.156.6n/an/a4656.156.1n/a56.560.662.7Students did not achieve the average score of 70% or more. As part of our continuous improvement process, the analysis of results and discussion of topics related to business legal environment area were considered for reinforcing the courses. Professors were advised to identify the major deficiencies, revise the content of the course and identify possible improvements.
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BUSINESS FINANCEStudents will analyze financial statements and other financial dataSTANDARDIZED TEST: 100 multiple choice test prepared by faculty of BAP-UPRH that measure general knowledge in business areas (include 10 questions of business finance)Students will achieve an average score of 70% or more in the business finance questions of the Standardized Test71616567.665.7n/an/a4657.358.2n/a57.25760.1Students did not achieve the average score of 70% or more. We recommend offer tutorial assistance for business finance topics to BAP students. Professors were advised to identify the major deficiencies, revise the content of the course and identify possible improvements. Professors reinforce business finance concepts and theory. For example, projects or test to apply models, strategies, tools and concepts to business finance data in different areas of business.
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ECONOMICSStudents will understand the impact of economic environment on the business organization and apply microeconomic analysis toolsSTANDARDIZED TEST: 100 multiple choice test prepared by faculty of BAP-UPRH that measure general knowledge in business areas (include 10 questions of economics)Students will achieve an average score of 70% or more in the economics questions of the Standardized Test63636670.361.7n/an/a5254.264.7n/a636062.3Students did not achieve the average score of 70% or more. Professors were advised to identify the major deficiencies, revise the content of the course and identify possible improvements to understand the impact of microeconomic and macroeconomic issues on businesses. From 2016-17 to 2020-21: In the course, an exam area with defined learning objectives was used as instrument. It will wait compare the results for a period of three years to take measures corrective if necessary. The test is used for the appraisal of the material in the course. However, this academic year 2019-2020 will be modify the test since it is not achieving the objective that students get 70% or more. The new tool is being evaluated.
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Overall62616266.161.3n/an/a5362.364.8n/a65.563.963.9Action taken: During the second semester 2018-19, with the help of expert professors in the different areas, a document was designed as a general review of the different professional competences that are assessment in the systemic standarized test. The document was sent electronically for the first time to the graduation candidates for June 2019, approximately two weeks before the administration of the standardized system test during April 2019. It was decided that this review will be sent electronically (a few weeks before) to the students so that they can review the concepts discussed in the different BAP courses before taking the exam. The exam is administered to students who are candidates for graduation each semester (December and June). We hope that this initiative can help improve the results in the future.
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2019-20: Results obtained during the period in which Puerto Rico faced 2 earthquakes and started the Covid 19 pandemic worldwide with the country's “lockdown” since March 2020.
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2020-21: Extending the face-to-face closure of the university institution during the first and second semesters 2020-21. The exam was offered in a coordinated manner and with the virtual presence of professors while students took the exam remotely.
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