1. MBA+ Curriculum Revision
Integration of Competencies
2010-2011
- the act of making whole or entire Wikipedia definition of “Integration”
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2. Why invest in “integration?”
• We receive consistent feedback from the business
community that the leadership qualities are as critical
as specific skills in developing future leaders.
• We receive consistent feedback from our students
that the Leadership program is important, yet does
not follow-through extensively enough.
• Many of the faculty believe that the level of
integration does not back the MBA+ claim, yet
believe that the competencies and skills are critical
for our success of our graduates and for the essence
of the MBA+ differentiation.
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3. Why Aspire to Do better?
• Integration delivers the system – more than
a set of disparate parts
• We believe that an integrated curriculum of
leadership values and skills is valuable to
our students and community.
• We have a nice start w/MBA+, but can add
value using the curriculum revision
• Do we need to reaffirm this desire?
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4. Overall Plan
• Year 1, 2010-2011 (complete)
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Analysis of current MBA+
Reduction of competencies
Map competency integration to each core course (strawman)
Champions for each competency
• Year 2, 2011-2012 (start implementation)
– Champion’s plan integration for their competency
– Champions (+handful of faculty) adapt courses
w/integration
– Tools/approaches made available to champions & faculty
– Focus on readying Fall 2011
• Year 3, 20012-2013
– Implementation across the core
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5. Primary Integration Map - Core
D
D
Talya
Critical thinking
D
S
Mellie
Sustainability
I
I
Charla
Innovation
G
Sully
Global
Mindset
C
Brian
writing
presentation
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D
S
I
MKTG511
Innovation
MKTG512
Mktg Strat.
D
MGMT511
Strategy
Carolyn
Leadership
BC
FIN513
Fin Mgt
Fin511 G
Econ/Sus
ACTG511
Fin Accntg
BA521
Leadership
ACTG512
Man Accntg
S
Fin512
Econ/Sus
ISQA511
Sust. Ops
MGMT512C
Org Mgt
C
ISQA513
Decision Tools
BC
BA522
Biz Comms
BA525
Project
MGMT513
Law, Ethics…
MGMT514
Strategy
ISQA512
IT
BA523 Exec
Perspectives
S
ISQA514/515
Applied Tools
C
BA524
Immersion
= capstone course (multiple integration themes)
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6. Competency Integration – Core
Fall 2011 (Yr 1)
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PT
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Instructor #1
Donna (Jeff
Eckroth)
ACTG511 Financial Accounting
X
X
BA521 Leadership Development
2
Carolyn/Sully
X
BA522 Comm for Leaders
BA523 Exec Perspectives on
Leadership
1
Brian
X
1
Scott Dawson
X
FIN511 Econ and Sustainability
MGMT511 Foundations of
Strategy
2
Todd McConachie
X
X
2
Dave Garten
X
Carolyn/sully to coorindate with Scott.
Dave and Todd make some connections to Sully (Global Mindset), Mellie (sustainability) and other
champions for integration for Econ and Strategy.
Dave preparing the course revision, and will integrate a number of competencies. Coordination
with Charla MKTG511 and MKTG512.
MKTG511 Pioneering Innovation
4
Charla
X
X
Charla to refine Innovation materials/definition; sync w/MKTG512 and MGMT511.
Winter 2011 (Yr 1)
ACTG511 Financial Accounting
4
Donna (Jeff
Eckroth)
X
See above
BA521 Leadership Development
2
Carolyn/Sully
X
See above
BA522 Comm for Leaders
1
Brian
X
See above
FIN511 Econ and Sustainability
2
Todd McConachie
X
See above
FIN512 Econ and Sustainability
ISQA 512 Information
Systems/Tech
ISQA513 Business Decision
Tools
MGMT511 Foundations of
Strategy
4
Todd McConachie
X
X
See above.
4
Erica
X
TBD
2
Dave Gerbing
X
TBD
2
Dave Garten/OL ?
X
X
See above
MKTG511 Pioneering Innovation
4
Charla
X
See above
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OL Champion's Proposed Intergration activity
Talya to meet with Donna/John and Janet to integrate critical thinking into their courses; integrate
her course org MGMT 512 and align with Wally, refine decision-making materials
Carolyn to meet with Champions to integrate Leadership competencies into their courses. Work
with Wally/Talya for Org Mgt MGMT512, Dave/Brian in Capstone BA525, Scott BA523. Integrate
X other Competencies into BA521. Help opertationalize the Leadership competencies.
Brian to meet with Champions to help them integrate Biz Comm; refine biz com course and
materials. Where will standards and tools live? In what courses? Would leadership competencies
be integrated?
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7. Accountability Ideas
• Administration communicates to faculty importance,
expectations (faculty meetings/email)
• Clarity linking AOL obligations w/ Competencies
• Activity reports?
• Resources available to help faculty integrate
• Champions, recommended materials, examples, sample
syllabus, faculty web site (best practices, examples, tools)
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Faculty recognition/awards
Modify course evaluation
List of syllabi, cross curriculum
Exit interview for students; formal exit evaluation
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8. Next Steps (AY 2010-2011)
• Course development within competency “clusters”
– Plan for each competency (Champion)
• Implementation in Champion’s core course (Champion)
• Work with 1-2 colleagues’ courses
• Map competency integration implementation synced
with AOL program. (Trina/Scott)
• Develop proposal for accountability w/admin (Dave
G)
• Plan and implementation with Fall 2011 cohorts
• Coordinate, develop and post integration tools for
faculty
• Competency definitions and competency plans
• Syllabus cover, cross syllabus case and article and tool listing
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9. Back Up
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10. Competency Definitions
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11. What does a Champion do?
1. Is a “resident expert” on the specific CPS
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Is well-versed in the relevant literature
Develops core principles, CPS definition, content & tools for
implementation and measurement.
Maps the CPS onto the AOL goals; assists Dean’s office to develop
a mechanism to apply graded CPS elements to fulfill AOL
requirements by AACSB.
2. Actively participate on the Integration Team
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Cross-training of ideas and content w/other champions
3. Integrates the CPS into his/her course
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Includes other CPSs where possible
4. Actively work with his/her “cluster” colleagues to integrate
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Cluster = 2-3 related courses that focus on the assigned CPS
5. Help willing faculty (non-cluster) to integrate your CPS
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Regular forums
1:1s
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12. Faculty Perspectives
Done (as of 4/8/10):
Brian McCarthy
John Bizjak
Brian Ruder
Jorge Walter
Carolyn McKnight Kerry Sharp
Charla Mathwick Mellie Pullman
Cliff Allen
Melissa Appleyard
Donna Philbrick
Stephen King
Duncan K
Sully Taylor
Erica Wagner
Talya Bayer
Janet Hamilton
Tom Johnson
Jeannie Enders
Wally Pfeiffer
Jesse Dillard
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13. Course #s
MBA core courses beginning
Fall 2011
Actg 511
Financial Accounting
Actg 512
Managerial Accounting
FIN 511
Economics and Sustainability of the Firm I
FIN 512
Economics and Sustainability of the Firm II
FIN 513
Financial Management
ISQA 511
Sustainable Operations Management
ISQA 512
Information, Systems and Technology for Organizations
ISQA 513
Business Decision Tools for Mgrs
ISQA 514
Survey Research Techniques
ISQA 515
Time Series and Forecasting
Mgmt 511
Foundations of Strategy
Mgmt 514
Integrated Strategy
Mgmt 513
Law, Ethics and Stewardship
Mgmt 512
Organizational Management
Mktg 511
Pioneering Innovation
Mktg 512
Marketing Strategy
BA 521
BA 522
Communications for Leaders
BA 523
Executive Perspectives on Leadership
BA 524
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Leadership Development and Assessment
Leadership Immersion
BA 525
Capstone Consulting Experience
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