Educational Effectiveness Evaluation Plan

MS Economic Systems Design

Learning Outcomes

  • Students will be able to describe and provide examples of the effective use of economic models and experimental procedures, demonstrate the ability to implement economic models in an experimental setting, and effectively use analytic tools for economic modeling and data analysis. (e.g. experiment software, Mathematica, statistical packages, etc.)
  • Students must be able to formulate appropriate models and hypotheses, analyze data effectively, and create useful depictions of data and theory.
  • Student will demonstrate effective written and verbal communication; understand the social impact of the economic problem in relation to existing literature and articulate in the presentation and analyses of thesis paper and presentation.

Course requirements for the degree

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Curricular Map

The curriculum map shows how each required course contributes to the program's learning outcomes.

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Annual Learning Outcomes Assessment Report(s)

In a process called assessment, the faculty of each degree program measure student attainment of program learning outcomes goals on an annual basis. The assessment processes used by this program can be found in the link (PDF) below:

» Learning Outcomes Assessment Process (PDF)

Assessment Rubric

In assessing learning outcomes, program faculty often develop rubrics which establish criteria and expectations showing how outcomes are evaluated. The assessment processes used by this program can be found in the link (PDF) below:

» Learning Outcomes Assessment Rubric (PDF)

Program Review

Program review represents Chapman's commitment to excellence in academic programs through periodic review of educational effectiveness. Every 5 to 7 years, program faculty members prepare a self-study report, which is reviewed by external, expert reviewers, numerous Chapman faculty governance councils and committees, and the Office of the Chancellor. Program review provides an opportunity for each program to reflect on its educational effectiveness as well as its contribution to the university's mission and strategic plan. The results of program review guide institutional planning, budgeting and decision-making.

Program Review Schedule: 2013-2014, 2018-2019, 2023-2024, 2028-2029

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