This study compares student performance on the ETS exit exam in an MBA program, suggesting impacts on preparation due to its non-requirement status.
Our MBA program has required the ETS Exit Exam for many years. The exam is given during our capstone course. Results are used for programmatic assessment. The ETS exam cannot be used as a “graduation requirement,” nor is it part of course grades. Anecdotal evidence indicates students are aware of this, which may affect the extent to which they do or don’t prepare for the exam. This study examines the effectiveness of this type of “exit exam.” We compare student performance to de-identified student data. This study will inform our faculty about potential changes for programmatic assessment.
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