Program SLO Activity Details

Certificate of Achievement (credit: usually 18 or more units) International Business
Stage 3

Assessment Activities

Assessment Methods	Quizzes, exams, or homework items linked to specific learning outcomes Assignments based on rubrics (such as essays, projects, and performances) Direct observation of performances, practical exams, group work
Assessment Description	The data from the various assessments were reviewed and discussed among the instructors in order to evaluate the SLO's. The assessments included exams, quizes, presentations, group projects, and research papers.
Learning Outcomes	SLO #1: Identify core concepts or International Business including marketing, finance, operations, economics, law, culture, export-import, and E-commerce.
Number of Courses	6
Number of Students	109

Data Analysis

Data Shared With	Faculty and staff within the same program (at CCSF)
Data Sharing Methods	Face-to-face meetings Email Phone Shared document files
Data Summary	At least 70% of students correctly identified core concepts related to international business relating to marketing, operations, finance, export-import, and economics.
Data Analysis	A significant majority of the students should be able to correctly identify these core concepts and how to apply them within the context of international business.
Next Steps Planned	In Fall 2013, additional SLO's will be reviewed for assessment. Additional assessment techniques, such as surveys, will be reviewed and discussed.
Learning Outcomes	Refer to previous answers.

Tentative Future Assessment Plans

Assessment Term	Fall 2013
Assessment Activities	Assessment (measurement) of outcomes Analysis and discussion of assessment data and next steps
Assessment Details	Current assessment methods will be reviewed and discussed to measure effectiveness in data capture. The development of new or additional assessment tools will be reviewed and discussed.

ILO Alignment and Assessment Plans

I.A. Use reason and creativity...	PSLO 4) Critically analyze issues arising from technology transfers and the protection of intellectual property. PSLO 2) Communicate effectively in oral and written formats within an international business context.
I.B. Apply diverse viewpoints...	PSLO 5) Formulate marketing plans and promotional strategies that incorporate consumer behavior factors and measurements of effectiveness. PSLO 1) Identify core concepts of International Business including marketing, finance, operations, economics, law, culture, export-import, and E-commerce. PSLO 2) Communicate effectively in oral and written formats within an international business context.
I.C. Locate, retrieve, and evaluate information...	PSLO 3) Demonstrate knowledge of the functions and operations of international financial markets, institutions, and foreign currency issues. PSLO 6)Demonstrate knowledge of the functions and procedures of export-import operations. PSLO 7) Formulate effective applications of the internet and electronic payment systems in the context of international business transactions.
Fall 2013 ILO Assessment Plans	Although our PSLOs map to these ILOs, we will not be conducting assessments of them in Fall 2013.

SLO Details Storage Location

HARD COPY - In my personal filing system (my office)
ELECTRONIC COPY - In my electronic filing system (hard drive or web server)

Additional Highlights

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