Graduate Survey 2008

Please fill-in the information requested to aid the College of Business in evaluating its degree programs. Individual responses will remain confidential. Your responses will be grouped with that of other business alumni for statistical analysis purposes. Survey results will be used to improve the quality of Auburn University College of Business degree programs.

Name:		Address 1:
Graduation Date(most recent):		Address 2:
E-Mail address:		City:
		State:
		Zip:

Please mark the single space below which best represents the activity you engaged in following graduation:

I accepted or continued employment in my career field within:	3 months
	1 year

I accepted or continued employment outside my career field within:	3 months
	1 year

I began my own independent business:	Yes

I enrolled in a graduate or professional degree program within 1 year of graduation:	Yes
If yes, please provide the name of the institution.

I began or continued military service:	Yes

I took time off to travel or perform humanitarian service:	Yes

Write the number in the blank space beside each statement which best represents your opinion of the extent to which your most recent College of Business degree program effectively prepared you for each defined area using the following rating scale:

My most recent College of Business degree program effectively prepared me:	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neither agree nor disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
for effective performance in my chosen career field
to understand theories or subject matter in my field of study.
to effectively demonstrate information technology (computer) skills related to my field of study.
to effectively demonstrate interpersonal skills necessary for my field of study.
to effectively communicate information and ideas orally.
to effectively communicate information and ideas in writing.
to understand ethical issues in business.
to understand the influence of political and social issues on business decisions.
to understand the influence of law and administrative regulations on business decisions
to work effectively on my own (independently).

	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neither agree nor disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
to work effectively as a member of a team.
to utilize creativity.
to use major publications in my field of study.
to be aware of major professional organizations in my field.
to manage my time and resources effectively to complete projects or goals successfully.
to understand different opinions on a subject and learn from them.
to interact effectively with individuals from different cultures or backgrounds from my own.
to improvise in finding solutions to problems.
to take initiative (i.e., demonstrate leadership).
to follow directions effectively.

	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neither agree nor disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
to adapt to change and be flexible.
to process information and make effective decisions.
to perform effectively in a globally competitive environment.
to take calculated risk necessary to accomplish my goals or tasks.
to demonstrate the level of work and commitment necessary for success in my field.
to use quantitative analysis for decision-making.

Only PH.D. Students should answer the next 4 questions.
Using the rating scale presented below, select the number in the menu beside each statement which best represents your opinion of the extent to which your Ph.D. in Management degree curriculum prepared you:	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Agree or Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
for effective performance in an academic teaching position.
to develop advance research skills in your area of specialization.
to acquire advance knowledge in your area of specialization.
to understand the role of your area of specialization in managerial and organizational contexts.

All graduate students should complete the information requested in this final section of the survey. If you have already accepted or continued employment, please provide the following information:

Employer's Name:		Employer's Address1:
Position Title:		Employer's Address:
Annual Compensation:		Employer's City:
		Employer's State:
		Employer's Zip:

Select the Graduate Degree Program from which you will graduate:
Master of Accountancy	Doctor of Philosophy in Management
Master of Accountancy - Outreach	Master of Science in Business Administration in Finance
Master of Business Administration (MBA)	Master of Science in Economics
Master of Business Administration - Outreach	Master of Information Systems Management
Executive MBA (EMBA)	Master of Management Information Systems - Outreach
Physicians Executive MBA (PEMBA)

Please rate your overall level of satisfaction with the College of Business using the following scale:	Very dissatisfied	Dissatisfied	Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied	Satisfied	Very satisfied

Only MBA and MSBA degree program students should complete the next four statements using the following scale:
The curriculum in my graduate or undergraduate degree program included instruction in..	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Agree or Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
financial reporting, analysis and markets.
domestic and global economic environments of organizations.
creation and distribution of goods and services.
human behavior in organizations.

How many research publications or acceptances did you have prior to your graduation?
How many research paper presentations did you make at a regional or national professional meeting prior to your graduation date?