RCB Survey Thank you for taking the time to complete our survey! The Rankin College of Business (RCB) strives to continuously improve the quality with which we serve our stakeholders. The responses to this survey will give us valuable insights into the expectations and experiences of employers, alumni, and community partners. RCB faculty, staff, and administration will use this data to inform updates in processes and curriculum as we plan for the future.Are you an alumnus of Southern Arkansas University?* Yes No Using your experience please evaluate the relevance to the market of the following RCB degrees.Highly RelevantSomewhat RelevantNot RelevantBBA, AccountingBBA, FinanceBBA, Information SystemsBBA, ManagementBBA, MarketingBBA, Supply Chain ManagementBBA, General BusinessMBA, General BusinessMBA, Supply Chain Management EmphasisMBA, Agricultural Business EmphasisMBA, Social EntrepreneurshipConsider the following list of potential areas of focus that RCB might consider adding to the curriculum in the future. Please check the box which corresponds to how relevant each would be in the market based on your knowledge and experience.Highly RelevantSomewhat RelevantNot RelevantE-commerceData Analytics (big data)BlockchainSocial MediaHealth careHuman Resource ManagementReal EstateInternet Marketing / E-MarketingProject ManagementSalesM.S. in FinanceM.S. in Human Resource ManagementM.S. in ManagementPlease use the following space to list any additional major areas that you feel should be considered as additions to the RCB majors offered.Below are the Rankin College of Business (RCB) Learning Goals. What importance, in terms of preparing graduates for successful careers, would you place on the following?Highly ImportantImportantSlightly ImportantNot Very ImportantNot ImportantEffective communicationSocial responsibilityCritical thinking, problem solving, and decision makingTechnology skillsContent knowledgePlease use the box below to provide any additional learning goals which you feel are important for graduates but not included in the list above.What do you see as strengths of the Rankin College of Business?What areas, if any, do you see as opportunities for improvement?Please select which most accurately describes your usage of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software in your professional career. Extensively Regularly Seldom Never If you use ERP software in your career, please indicate whether it is SAP or other ERP software. SAP Other SAP and Other I don't use ERP software Please list what other ERP software you have utilized.From your perspective, will future RCB graduates benefit from exposure to SAP software procedures and capabilities upon entering the workforce?YesPossiblyUnsureNoWould you be interested in joining an RCB organized SAP user group to interact with interested faculty, students, and industry counterparts to advance usage and capability of SAP software and users? Yes No Please use the following space to list any potential user group activities or objectives that would interest you.Please use the following space to mark any additional software you feel RCB graduates would benefit from exposure to. MS Excel MS Word MS PowerPoint MS Access Tableau SPSS Other Please list what other software you feel RCB would benefit from exposure to.What level of education do the RCB graduates you typically hire (or would like to hire) possess? BBA MBA Both How many RCB graduates has your firm hired in the last 5 years? 0 graduates hired 1 - 5 graduates hired 6 - 10 graduates hired More than 10 graduates hired Considering the RCB graduates you have hired in the last 5 years, how would you rate your satisfaction with their overall proficiency in the following skill areas?Very SatisfiedSomewhat SatisfiedNeutralSomewhat DissatisfiedVery DissatisfiedOverall satisfactionBusiness content knoweldgeCommunication skillsApplication of learned conceptsProfessionalismReal life experienceTechnology skillsProject based learningEthical reasoningTeamworkIntercultural knowledgeAnalytical reasoningProblem solvingAbility to search, access, and use information ethicallyPlease use the box provided below to list your satisfaction with RCB graduatesโ ability in any skill areas you feel are important but not included in the list above.Please indicate the RCB degree(s) you have earned. BBA MBA BBA and MBA How long has it been since you graduated? 0-5 years 6-10 years 11-15 years 16-20 years Over 20 years Have you pursued any additional degrees and/or certification since graduation from SAU? Yes No How long, after graduating from SAU, did you pursue an additional degree and/or certification? 0-6 months 6-12 months 1-3 years 3-5 years More than 5 years Did you pursue your additional degree(s) and/or certification(s) at SAU? Yes No Please use the provided space to list any additional degrees and/or certifications you have earned at SAU or elsewhere.Please use the provided space to list your current position and title.Please check the range below which correctly describes your current annual salary. 0 - $50,000 $50,001 - $100,000 $101,000 - $150,000 $151,000 - $200,000 Over $200,000 Upon graduation, how long did it take you to find a job? 0-3 months 3-6 months 6-9 months 9-12 months More than 1 year Please select the organizations and/or activities you participated in while a student at RCB. SIFE/Enactus Phi Beta Lambda Beta Gamma Sigma Investment Advisory Council Business Student Advisory Council Accounting, Finance, and Economics Societies Student travel Internship Other In what other organizations or activities did you participate?Considering your work experience, please rate your satisfaction with the level of proficiency you gained during your RCB degree in the following skill areas.Very SatisfiedSomewhat SatisfiedNeutralSomewhat DissatisfiedVery DissatisfiedOverall satisfactionFactual knowledgeApplication of learned conceptsProfessionalismReal life experienceTechnology skillsProject based learningOral communicationWritten communicationEthical reasoningTeamworkIntercultural knowledgeAnalytical reasoningProblem solvingAbility to search, access, and use information ethicallyAre you interested in pursuing additional degrees? If so, please use the provided space to list any additional RCB degrees you are interested in pursuing.Which of the following opportunities for participation would appeal to you? Please check all that apply. Guest speaker Financial contribution Sponsor student travel Host student groups Mentor students Help update others on RCB events and progress Participate in advisory council Other Please list other forms of participation in which you are interested.How do you prefer to receive updates about the Rankin College of Business? Please check all that apply. Email Newsletters Website Regular mailings LinkedIn Facebook Text messages Twitter Other What other ways would you prefer to receive updates about the RCB?Please provide your contact information in the space below (optional). Δ
