| The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program at Mount Vernon Nazarene College (MVNC) is designed for working adults. One goal is for educational and skill needs to be addressed through the BBA program in preparing the adult learner for current and future work force demands. The problem is that the BBA curriculum falls short in reaching two objectives related to this goal. One objective is to provide a format to develop individualized learning experiences within the BBA program. A second objective is to provide a means by which to clearly illustrate the outcomes of individualized learning experiences beyond the letter grade listed on an academic transcript.;In this study, three research questions were answered related to the portfolio assessment process in the BBA program. First, what elements can be included in a portfolio assessment process? Second, what elements of the portfolio assessment process should be included in the curriculum of the BBA program? Third, how should faculty be trained to properly use the portfolio assessment process in the BBA program?;Proper implementation of the portfolio assessment process, developed as a result of this project, should lead to a more effective BBA program. The educational process will be improved by delivering a product, in the form of an adult learner, who is better prepared and better able to show improved preparedness to current or prospective employers.;To solve this problem a portfolio assessment process was developed for implementation into the BBA program. The portfolio assessment process is a form of authentic assessment that will allow for three areas to be developed within the BBA curriculum: (a) a variety of individualized learning experiences, (b) shared ownership (between the adult learner and instructor) of the assessment process, and (c) a format to illustrate the outcomes of the individualized learning experiences. |
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