Program Development
I love providing clients with a research based approach to offering robust, forward facing curriculums for the on-line 21st century business learner in the following programs:
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Masters in Business Administration
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Master’s in Management
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Masters of Science in Management and Leadership
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Bachelors of Science in Business Administration
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Bachelors of Arts in Business Administration
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How Does Dr. Jane Build a Course/Curriculum
We start by building a master course map that will be used across all courses for all modules.
All essential elements are included:
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Course Descriptions
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Learning Objectives
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Alignment between ILO; PLO; CLO; WLO
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Assigned Readings and Resources
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Assignments
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Weekly Wrap Ups
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Looking Forward
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We tailor the map to your program’s specific needs
Sample Case Studies
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MBA
Program
MBA PROGRAM CASE STUDY
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Situation
Existing MBA Program that was under-performing in terms of:
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Enrollment
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Profitability
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Relevancy
Stakeholder wanted a profitable program that would sustain profitability over time.
Actions
Dr. Jane analyzed the current situation and took the following actions:
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A full re-design of the existing online MBA curricula to be intentionally relevant, and in alignment with, the needs of modern student learners, while developing the core skills sets and knowledge base fit for a 21st century MBA graduate.
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A program that encourages prospective student enrollment, and thus market share increases, driving profitability.
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Competitive Analysis
We undertook a Competitive Analysis of 10 profitable competitors. Thus, the new MBA we created aligned against the following metrics:
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1)Programs are aligned with offerings from other colleges
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2)Unit requirements are aligned with competitor offered programs
3)Prerequisites: Align prerequisite requirements with competitors
4)Price competitive
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Differentiation Strategy
Built a 6 point differentiation plan for sustainable competitive advantage:
1)Cost
2)Acceleration
3)Learner Focused
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Reimage the courses
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Remove non-industry relevant courses
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Engaging with cutting edge technology
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All courses are uniform, consistent and linear
4)Relevance to Career Goals
5)Real World Curriculum
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Created Master Course Map to be followed by all courses
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Program is streamlined, real-world, and relevant
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Courses build on one another and are synergistic
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Courses focus on 10-point key-skillsets that the MBA graduate should possess
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6)Forward Thinking Faculty Model
BA PROGRAM CASE STUDY
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Situation
A University closed doors suddenly. Subject University was approved to do the teach out. They needed to quickly re-build the courses for the teach out with an added eye on developing the courses to also continue to grow the BSBA going forward.
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Actions
Dr. Jane analyzed the current situation and took the following actions:
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Re-design of the existing courses to be intentionally relevant, and in alignment with, the needs of modern student learners.
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A program that encourages prospective student enrollment, and thus market share increases, driving profitability.
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Differentiation Strategy
Built a 2 point differentiation plan for sustainable competitive advantage:
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Learner Focused
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Reimage the courses
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Remove non-industry relevant courses
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Engaging with cutting edge technology
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Essential focus of 3 key criteria to be taught in each course as a theme for the program
Outreach
Marketed the new program to local area businesses to build industry partnerships.
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Created cohorts with these businesses, both for, and non, profit.
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BA
Program
Course Design
Business Communications
Job Search/Resumes/Interviewing
Business Internships
Organizational Behavior
Supervision
Principles of Human Resources
Business Economics
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Business Strategy
Principles of Environmental Scanning
Leadership in Business
Personal Leadership
Business Management
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Business Marketing
Brand Management
Business Ethics
Global Business Management
Finance for Managers
Personal Finance
Introduction to Business
Organizational Analysis and Design
Innovative Decision Making
MBA Admissions Strategy
Personal Strategic Plan for Life
Developing Business Plans
Employment Law
Employee Benefits
Curriculum and Instructional Design
Learning Management Systems
Canvas
Moodle
Blackboard
eCollege
D2L-Brightspace
Other​
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