AL Maaref University The Road Ahead FBA Student Induction Day Hussin Jose Hejase, PhD March 4, 2016

Looking Into the Future H. Hejase Years ?? Years Building the right Minds foreseeing progress and the advancement of humanity theoretically & Practically

H. Hejase3 Objective: Communication Sharing the Objectives Eager to Acquire Knowledge Think Creatively Think Smartly Think Innovation Build Based on Justice & Fairness

Objective: Cooperation H. Hejase4 Under One Vision Seeking the Same Mission

Objective: Collaboration H. Hejase5 قيمة المرء ما يحسنه

? We Want to Deliver: Degrees that represent knowledge and competencies that are valued in the world. H. Hejase6

AL MAAREF Faculty of Business Administration Departments Courses … … … University Objectives Faculty Objectives Department Objectives & Outcomes Course Objectives & Outcomes University Faculty Department Course H. Hejase7

Who We Are? AL MAAREF University (MU) is a non-profit institution of higher learning fully licensed by the Lebanese Government to offer undergraduate (and graduates degrees) in three faculties and in (three) campuses. It strives to provide top-level American-style education to its students. AL MAAREF University (MU) is a non-profit institution of higher learning fully licensed by the Lebanese Government to offer undergraduate (and graduates degrees) in three faculties and in (three) campuses. It strives to provide top-level American-style education to its students. H. Hejase8

What We Do? AL MAAREF takes pride in its quality of education and in the quality of its instructors who have excelled in both the job market and in their academic preparation both in Lebanon and abroad.

Value-Added Network AL MAAREF plans to build an extensive and value-added network of affiliations of foreign universities and institutes of higher education located in all continents of the globe, providing its students with opportunities to pursue post graduate education in order to foster future researchers and leaders who are much needed to enrich the sustainability of Lebanon.

AL MAAREF takes pride in the faculty members and staff and its unique student body; a fact that it wishes to be reciprocated.

Business Administration MCFAFRH? Faculty Objectives H. Hejase12

Faculty-Level Objectives for Graduates 1. The aim of the FBA is to graduate undergraduate students with appropriate oral and written communication skills. 2. The FBA students have to prove a high level of computer literacy and use of technology. 3.The FBA will provide its students with the ability to integrate the various business functions in solving problems or in the process of making business decisions. 4.The graduating business students of the FBA have to demonstrate a relative advantage in their performance of the key tasks linked to their particular specializations. H. Hejase13

Faculty-Level Objectives for Graduates 5. In the workplace, the working students or graduates of the FBA have to behave in a highly ethical manner besides job efficiency. 6. AL MAAREF Business graduates have to show a high level of cooperation and support when working with others (teamwork). 7. The FBA graduates have to demonstrate a high degree of motivation and willingness to adapt to changes in the working environment. 8. The FBA will help students better search for career development tools such as the pursuit of international professional certifications.

9. The FBA will help students better search for job opportunities. 10. In the workplace, the working students or graduates of the FBA have to demonstrate job efficiency and job responsibility. 11. The FBA students should demonstrate basic knowledge of the theory and practice in the business functional areas.

Business Administration HRM, … … MCFAFRH Department Objectives & Outcomes Department Objectives & Outcomes H. Hejase16

Department Objectives & Outcomes AL MAAREF HRM Department graduates: Possess a broad knowledge of business Have the general education and technical knowledge necessary to succeed in the accounting profession Able to use sound professional judgment, communicate well verbally and in writing, work effectively with others Prepared to continue their professional careers by pursuing advanced certificates (e.g., PHR) H. Hejase17

Business Administration HRM Accounting Principles I HRM … … … Course Objectives & Outcomes Course Objectives & Outcomes H. Hejase18

Course – Level Objectives & Outcomes Accounting Principles I: Course Objectives To give the student a basic understanding about the use of financial information. … Learning Outcomes Prepare financial statements for a small to medium-sized company. Explain cost functions and depreciation. … H. Hejase19

Institution Faculties Departments/Programs /Majors Courses Course-Level Assessment Assessment in the Majors Academic Program Review Professional Accreditation Institutional Accreditation Assessment Reporting Programmatic Change Resource Allocation H. Hejase20

LearningOutcomes Objectives Program H. Hejase21

AL MAAREF Business Admin. Accounting Economics Finance HRM Management IT & S Marketing Int’l Business MCFAFRH? ? ? Management Management Management Faculty Objectives Objectives & Outcomes University Objectives H. Hejase22

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Key Course Elements OUTCOMES articulate the knowledge and skills you want students to acquire by the end of the course INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES are chosen to help students achieve the learning outcomes ASSESSMENTS allow the instructor and the student to see the degree to which learning objectives are being met OUTCOMES articulate the knowledge and skills you want students to acquire by the end of the course INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES are chosen to help students achieve the learning outcomes ASSESSMENTS allow the instructor and the student to see the degree to which learning objectives are being met Objectives and Learning Outcomes Instructional Activities Assessments H. Hejase24

Course Objectives Broad statements of what students should learn about the subject. H. Hejase25

Learning Outcomes What students will know and be able to do upon successful completion of the course. H. Hejase26 Yea

What is assessment? “…a systematic process of looking at student achievement within and across courses by gathering, interpreting and using information about student learning for educational improvement.” American Association of Higher Education (AAHE) Also helps demonstrate teaching and learning effectiveness. H. Hejase27

Assessment is used to: Provide feedback Demonstrate evidence of learning H. Hejase28

Assessment 1.Ongoing 2.Clear outcomes 3.A plan for achieving outcomes 4.Gathering data 5.Interpreting how well students are learning 6.Using results to improve learning H. Hejase29

Value of Assessment for the Dean, Asst. Dean, or Chair Evaluate teaching Evaluate teaching Builds on strengths Builds on strengths Opportunities for improvement Opportunities for improvement Coordination of schools, programs and courses Coordination of schools, programs and courses Evaluate part-time faculty Evaluate part-time faculty H. Hejase30

Value of Assessment for Faculty Are students learning what is intended? More effective teaching Demonstrate teaching effectiveness – important for promotion H. Hejase31

Value of Assessment for Students Feedback helps students know if they are learning what is expected Understand strengths and challenges Builds and maintains the University’s reputation H. Hejase32 YES YES

United We Can Achieve What We Plan H. Hejase33

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