Assurance of Learning Exit Exams

Assurance of Learning Exit Exams

Student learning is the central activity of higher education. Definition of learning expectations and assurance that graduates achieve learning expectations are key features of our academic programs within the College of Business Administration. The College, in accordance with standards established by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), is establishing Assurance of Learning standards that evaluate how well it accomplishes its educational objectives. In order to implement this initiative, the College has established an exit exam requirement for all MAN 4720 students.

The purpose of the exit exam is to ensure that the College of Business demonstrates accountability (such as in accreditation) and to assist the College and its faculty to improve programs and courses.  Graduates of the Bachelor of Business Administration are expected to demonstrate certain student learning outcomes and this exam partially assesses these competencies.  You will be given a mandatory exam, which will be administered on campus either during final exam week or during the semester according to various schedules that will be identified in the first few weeks of class. Final exam times and dates are shown on the University exam schedule.  Clarification and support regarding this process can be obtained by emailing butcheyd@fiu.edu. 

Several types of exit exams are administered in MAN 4720.  Exit exams for HR, IB and MAN majors are assessed, the knowledge and skills you learned in the 8 core and two pre-core classes as well as the general business skills you acquired during your tenure at the College of Business Administration are assessed separately.  You will each only have to take one of these exams in this course.  Students in ACG, DSIS, FIN, MAR, REE will also be assessed in a capstone-type class/experience identified for your major(s).  Your score on this exam will be based on your performance.  This exam tests you on knowledge, skills and attitudes gained throughout your course of study. You are not expected to study for it, but you are expected to put a good faith effort into doing your best. Nevertheless, a guide that describes the core body of knowledge a student graduating with an Undergraduate degree in Business Administration is typically provided in these classes.