Within each competency area, goals have been identified which define effective behaviours in that area. Students write reports that demonstrate understanding of concepts, application of skills, and reflection on the relation between knowledge and application. They may reflect, for example, on what works and what does not in the particular workplace setting and what might work better another time or in another setting. The assessments emphasize demonstrated capabilities in important generic management competencies. Someone in the workplace verifies that competency has been demonstrated.
Students apply their learning immediately and directly within their workplaces.
Their programs are individually tailored to be relevant to their particular career goals, industry and organization. Students are required to attain support within their workplace before they are accepted into the program. Administrative Issues I consider three issues that arose as the degree program moved through various phases from proposal to implementation. The issue of approval may continue to haunt us, the issue of defining the faculty role is still evolving, and a number of issues related to lack of fit with infrastructure are yet to be resolved. Implementing the Management Degree program required multiple stages and levels of approval.