DEAC School Business and Technology User Manual
- June 15, 2024
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STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT DISCLOSURE FOR THE PUBLIC
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Quantic School of Business and Technology
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April 1, 2024
Summary of Institution Mission and Student Achievement
Institution Mission Statement:
The mission of Quantic School of Business and Technology is to offer the most innovative, highest-quality, online education programs that are directly connected to positive career outcomes in business and technology.
Quantic School of Business and Technology discloses Graduation Rates and Projected Graduation Rates.
Graduation Rates are calculated as the number of students graduated divided by the number of students initially enrolled in the program.
Projected Graduation Rates are calculated as the number of students currently graduated or available for graduation divided by number of students initially enrolled in the program. Number of students available for graduation is defined as all students enrolled in the given calendar year minus those that have already graduated, failed, or otherwise dropped out. It includes deferred students that are expected to graduate within the 3-year window of completion.
Aggregated Institutional Data on Student Achievement
Graduation Rates — MBA
| Year| Enrollment at Deadline| Graduated| Available for Graduation|
Graduation Rate
---|---|---|---|---|---
2019| 929| 617| 0|
66%
2020
| 1493| 1221| 0| 82%
Graduation Rates — EMBA| Year| Enrollment at Deadline| Graduated|
Available for Graduation|
Graduation Rate
2019
| 1440| 1059| 0| 74%
2020| 3696| 3130| 0|
85%
Projected Graduation Rates — MBA
| Year| Enrollment at Deadline| Graduated| Available for Graduation|
Graduation Rate
2021| 1355| 1113| 55|
82-86%
2022
| 1016| 722| 149| 71-85%
Projected Graduation Rates — EMBA| Year| Enrollment at Deadline|
Graduated| Available for Graduation|
Graduation Rate
2021
| 3927| 3230| 177| 82-87%
2022| 3215| 2335| 484|
72-87%
Projected Graduation Rates — EMBA-SL
| Year| Enrollment at Deadline| Graduated| Available for Graduation|
Graduation Rate
2022| 294| 202| 59|
69-89%
Projected Graduation Rates — MBA-LM
| Year| Enrollment at Deadline| Graduated| Available for Graduation|
Graduation Rate
2022| 114| 60| 39|
52-87%
- Projected graduation rates are calculated as the number of graduated students divided by the number of enrolled students (students available for graduation are included in the numerator for best-case projection).
CONSUMER INFORMATION DISCLOSURE
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GENERAL INFORMATION:
Name of Institution: Quantic School of Business and Technology and Valar Institute, a Division of Quantic
Address:
Quantic School of Business and Technology
80 M Street SE
Suite 2-196
Washington, DC 20003
Year Founded: 2013
First Accredited: 2020
CEO: William Fisher
Accreditation(s) and Agency E-mail Contact Information:
Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), 1101 17th Street NW, Suite 808, Washington, D.C. 20036, Phone: (202) 234- 5100, Email: info@deac.org, https://www.deac.org
State Approval and Contact Information:
DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education, 1050 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002, Phone: 202-727-6436, Email: osse@dc.gov, https://osse.dc.gov
Participation in Funding Programs: N/A
MISSION AND DESCRIPTION:
Institution Mission Statement:
The mission of Quantic School of Business and Technology is to offer the most innovative, highest-quality, online education programs that are directly connected to positive career outcomes in business and technology.
Areas of Special Focus:
Quantic School of Business and Technology specializes in business and technology instruction, offering MBA and Executive MBA degree programs.
Description of Institution:
Quantic School of Business and Technology is a private institution offering highly sought-after graduate education programs through a unique online, active learning-based platform. Quantic School of Business and Technology programs are accessible through mobile devices and desktop computers.
Quantic School of Business and Technology is proud to offer a modern, comprehensive MBA program for early-to-mid career students, and affordable Executive MBA programs for students in the later stages of their career.
Valar Institute at Quantic School of Business and Technology is a division of Quantic that offers modern, leadership-focused MBA and Executive MBA degrees that help professionals excel in a new world of work.
Student Demographic Profile:
Race & Ethnicity
American Indian or Alaska Native|
1.1%
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Black or African American|
21.6%
Arab|
5.9%
Asian|
28.8%
Latin American|
7.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander|
0.48%
Two or more races|
6.5%
White|
41.6%
Gender
Female|
42.8%
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Male|
56.3%
Did Not Identify|
0.9%
Note: Statistics are based on students opting to identify during the admissions process and enrolled within the last one (1) year. Data collected as of March 2024.
Courses/Programs/Degrees:
Quantic School of Business and Technology offers a Master of Business
Administration (MBA) degree, as well as an
Executive Master of Business (EMBA) degree.
Quantic’s Valar Institute division offers a MBA in Leadership and
Management degree and an Executive MBA in
Strategic Leadership degree.
Program Outcomes:
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree graduates will be able to:
- Integrate concepts, theories, and practices across all core subject areas to address complex business questions.
- Analyze and integrate data to make informed business decisions and help their firms compete in a dynamic global environment.
- Formulate and execute strategic solutions to vital business issues that integrate the needs of multiple stakeholders.
- Effectively communicate and collaborate at an executive level.
- Apply modern research skills to evaluate information for accuracy across various databases, procure innovative sources, and utilize research professionals to offer business solutions.
- Apply socially responsible leadership skills and adhere to professional ethical standards.
- Create a business plan or report that incorporates a comprehensive vision, strategy, and approach for execution.
Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) Degree graduates will be able to:
- Integrate concepts, theories, and practices across all core subject areas to address complex business questions.
- Analyze and integrate data to make informed business decisions and help their firms compete in a dynamic global environment.
- Formulate and execute strategic solutions to vital business issues that integrate the needs of multiple stakeholders.
- Effectively communicate and collaborate at an executive level.
- Apply modern research skills to evaluate information for accuracy across various databases, procure innovative sources, and utilize research professionals to offer business solutions.
- Apply socially responsible leadership skills and adhere to professional ethical standards.
- Build and lead high-functioning teams.
- Create a business plan or report that incorporates a comprehensive vision, strategy, and approach for execution.
Master of Business Administration in Leadership and Management (Valar Institute) graduates will be able to:
- Integrate concepts, theories, and practices across all core subject areas to address complex business questions and make effective decisions.
- Interpret and analyze data to make informed business decisions and compete effectively in a dynamic global environment.
- Formulate and execute strategic solutions to vital business issues that integrate the needs of multiple stakeholders.
- Effectively communicate and collaborate at an executive level.
- Apply modern research skills to evaluate information for accuracy across various databases, procure innovative sources, and utilize research professionals to offer business solutions.
- Apply socially responsible leadership skills and adhere to professional ethical standards.
- Build and lead high-functioning teams and apply the latest management practices to create value for their organization.
- Create a business consultancy plan that develops skills in leadership, strategy, communication, and conflict resolution.
Executive Master of Business Administration in Strategic Leadership (Valar Institute) graduates will be able to:
- Integrate concepts, theories, and practices across all core subject areas to address complex business questions and make effective strategic decisions.
- Understand how organizations create value and analyze the factors that impact an organization’s ability to do so.
- Formulate and execute strategic solutions to vital business issues that integrate the needs of multiple stakeholders.
- Effectively communicate and collaborate at an executive level.
- Apply modern research skills to evaluate information for accuracy across various databases, procure innovative sources, and utilize research professionals to offer business solutions.
- Apply socially responsible leadership skills and adhere to professional ethical standards.
- Build and lead high-functioning teams.
- Create a business consultancy plan that develops skills in leadership, strategy, communication, and conflict resolution.
Average Program Tuition/Cost per credit hour:
Quantic School of Business and Technology charges tuition and fees by program:
| Program | Tuition |
|---|---|
| MBA | $14,250 |
| EMBA | $14,250 |
| EMBA in Strategic Leadership | $9,600 |
| MBA in Leadership & Management | $9,600 |
Optional events include on-site networking weekends and other experiential learning opportunities that may have fees associated with attendance; these events are offered as enrichment activities with no obligation to the student and are not required for program completion.
SUCCESS INDICATORS:
Graduation Data for All Programs:
Quantic School of Business and Technology admits new classes of students to each degree program at regular intervals throughout the year, with nine classes of students per program enrolled in 2023. Programs are designed for working professionals, with enough flexibility to accommodate the obligations of daily life. In the event that a student is unable to dedicate the proper amount of time to a program, the student may defer to a future cohort. Deferrals may be done up to two times before the student must re-apply to a new program. For the purpose of graduation data, students are allowed to defer and continue study up to three years after the start of their initial enrollment in a program. Consistent with these standards, the following tables present the enrollment and graduation data by year of enrollment for each of Quantic School of Business and Technology and Valar Institute’s degree programs with reportable data.
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree
Data as of April 2024
Calendar Year of Enrollment
| Number of Students at Enrollment Deadline| Number of Students Graduated|
Number of Students Available for Graduation¹| Graduation Rate
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2018| 838| 536| 0|
64%
2019
| 929| 617| 0| 66%
2020| 1493| 1221| 0|
82%
2021
| 1355| 1113| 55| N/A²
2022| 1016| 722| 149|
N/A²
2023
| 531| 66| 412|
N/A²
Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) Degree
Data as of April 2024
Calendar Year of Enrollment
| Number of Students at Enrollment Deadline| Number of Students Graduated| Number of Students Available for Graduation¹|
Graduation Rate
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2018
| 980| 637| 0| 65%
2019| 1440| 1059| 0|
74%
2020
| 3696| 3130| 0| 85%
2021| 3927| 3230| 177|
N/A²
2022
| 3215| 2335| 484| N/A²
2023| 2258| 195| 1891|
N/A²
Master of Business Administration in Leadership and Management (Valar
Institute) Degree
Data as of April 2024
Calendar Year of Enrollment³
| Number of Students at Enrollment Deadline| Number of Students Graduated|
Number of Students Available for Graduation¹| Graduation Rate
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2022| 114| 60| 39|
N/A²
2023
| 256| 24| 209|
N/A²
Executive Master of Business Administration in Strategic Leadership (Valar
Institute) Degree
Data as of April 2024
Calendar Year of Enrollment³
| Number of Students at Enrollment Deadline| Number of Students Graduated|
Number of Students Available for Graduation¹| Graduation Rate
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2022| 294| 202| 59|
N/A²
2023
| 565| 63| 454|
N/A²
¹ Number of students available for graduation is defined as all students
enrolled in the given calendar year minus those that have already graduated,
failed, or otherwise dropped out. It includes deferred students that are
expected to graduate within the three-year window of completion.
² Owing to the three-year window for graduation from the start date of a
program, final graduation rates for 2021-2023 are not yet available.
Graduation rate projections are calculated as the number of graduated students
divided by the number of enrolled students (students available for graduation
are included in the numerator for best-case projection): MBA: 2021: 82-86%;
2022: 71-85%; EMBA: 2021: 82-87%; 2022: 72-87%; EMBA-SL: 2022: 69-89%; MBA-LM:
2022: 52-87%
³ Program began enrolling students in 2022.
Student Satisfaction Survey
Quantic School of Business and Technology uses several surveys to measure student satisfaction during and after the program. In addition, Quantic School of Business and Technology asks the following three-question, true-false survey to all students after the end of the program term:
- Did you achieve, or will you have achieved upon completing your studies, the goals you had when you started this course or program?
- Would you recommend these studies to a friend?
- All things considered, were you satisfied with your studies with us?
Notes: Answers are summarized below for Exit Survey responses collected in 2023, sent to all students whose term was concluded at that time.
Program Name| Number of Students Sent Survey| Number of Respondents| Student
Response Rate| Question 1: % Yes| Question 2: % Yes| Question 3: % Yes
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MBA|
848
| 223| 26.3%| 89.9%| 96.4%|
97.7%
Executive MBA|
2727
| 1307| 47.9%| 93.6%| 95.1%|
98.3%
EMBA in Strategic Leadership|
159
| 52| 32.7%| 82.7%| 92.3%|
98%
MBA in Leadership and Management|
51
| 18| 35.3%| 88.9%| 83.3%|
88.2%
OTHER DISCLOSURES OF OUTCOMES:
2023 Alumni Post-Graduation Survey Sample
Notes: Answers are summarized below for alumni survey responses collected in
2023, sent to all students whose term concluded 6 months prior.
Question|
% Affirmative
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Percentage of graduated students indicating they were employed full-time or
part-time at start of program.|
92.6%
Percentage of graduated students indicating they are employed full-time or part-time after graduation.|
92.5%
Since enrolling in the Quantic MBA/EMBA, have you ever received a promotion (in the form of salary increase, title change, etc.)?|
48.3%
Would you attribute your promotion at all to your participation in Quantic’s MBA program?
|
86%
Since enrolling in the Quantic MBA/EMBA, have you switched jobs to join another company?|
32.4%
Would you attribute your job switch at all to your participation in Quantic MBA/EMBA program?
|
61.3%
Do you have a more senior role than at your previous job?
|
55%
Is the new company in a different industry than your previous company?
|
51.3%
References
- Office of the State Superintendent of Education| osse
- Office of the State Superintendent of Education| osse
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