Degree Program:  Master of Science - Accounting

Goal 5:  The student will be technologically competent.
 

Fair

Did Not Meet Expectations
Limited Accomplishment




1  2  3

Good

Met Expectations
Some Problems
Needs Improvement


4  5  6

Exemplary

Met Expectations
Considerable Expertise Shown
With Project


7  8  9

Measures

Direct or indirect measurement and/or measurement links

Score

Assessment assigned to learning objective

The graduate will be proficient in the use of business and accounting application software packages.
(ACCT 7120)

May enter data and get output, but only weakly understands the logic of the program and its capabilities.

Understands the data needs and basic programming abilities of  applications and can use it to generate useful output.

Thoroughly understands the capabilities and limitations of  computer applications and can apply them to novel situations.

ACCT 7120 - Term Projects

The graduate will be proficient in using the internet to accomplish accounting research tasks.
(ACCT 7510, ACCT 6241)

Can follow basic directives and perform basic searches on popular search engines.

Can efficiently and effectively locate information from public as well as private (e.g., library) sources.

Can find current, detailed, and appropriate information on specialized topics and assess the reliability of that information.

ACCT 7510 – Research Projects

ACCT 6241 – Research Projects

The graduate will be able to select  appropriate technology and information processing techniques to solve problems relating to accounting applications.
(ACCT 7510, ACCT 6241)

Often need assistance with selecting and applying technology resources while completing a task to solve an accounting problem.  Often unsure about problem solution and/or technology technique.

Complete applications after selecting appropriate technology resources to solve a problem relating to an accounting application. Require very little help with selection of technology technique to solve the problem

Independently and effectively develop     strategies to complete tasks while using appropriate technology resources.  Clearly understand selection of appropriate technology technique to solve the problem

ACCT 7510 – Research Projects

ACCT 6241 – Research Projects

The graduate will be able to utilize computers and/or networks to effectively analyze and solve problems.
(ACCT 7510, ACCT 6241)

Needs significant assistance to utilize appropriate technology resources in a responsible manner.  Perform inappropriate analysis with too many errors and/or inconsistencies.

Prepare and utilize appropriate technology resources in a responsible manner.  Performs appropriate analysis with minor errors and/or inconsistencies.

Independently locate and utilize appropriate technology resources and efficient strategies in a responsible manner. Performs analysis with no significant errors and/or inconsistencies.

ACCT 7510 – Research Projects

ACCT 6241 – Research Projects