The expanded use of seminars has afforded the opportunity for students to assess their ability to interact in smaller group discussions and formal presentations. The Department has begun to make more extensive use of Special Topics and Undergraduate Thesis. The focus is on management and finance. Assessment Results Discipline-Specific Knowledge Majors are generally well prepared in economic theory and analytical methods. Assessment feedback indicates that the ability to effectively communicate that knowledge in practical settings needs improvement.
Most graduates stay in management and executive positions.
Skills Many students entering MSU have insufficient writing skills. Two writing classes are required and most departmental classes have writing requirements. However, feedback from employers indicates that communication is the weakest area of our graduates. The general assessment from employers is that majors have relatively good analytical skills. Assessment feedback in upper division courses indicates that there is a broad range of student abilities to effectively analyze problems and correctly interpret results.