Student Achievement

SAKYA BUDDHA UNIVERSITY

Student Achievement Dashboard

Academic Program: Master of Arts in Buddhist Philosophy
Reporting Period: Cohort 2023–2025
Prepared by: Office of Academic Affairs

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1. Enrollment and Retention Indicators

Indicator	Definition	Result
Initial Cohort Enrollment	Number of students entering the program	20
Students Continuing Year 2	Students retained after first academic year	17
Retention Rate	Percentage retained after first year	85%

Interpretation:
The cohort-based instructional model and direct faculty advising contributed to a high first-year retention rate.

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2. Graduation Indicators

Indicator	Definition	Result
Program Graduates	Students completing all program requirements	11
Graduation Rate	Graduates ÷ initial cohort	55%

Interpretation:
Graduation outcomes reflect successful completion of coursework, thesis requirements, and oral defense.

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3. Graduate Research Outcomes

Indicator	Definition	Result
Thesis Completion	Students completing thesis and defense	15
Thesis Completion Rate	Thesis completed among continuing students	88.24%
Research Presentation	Students presenting research papers	16
Research Participation Rate	Students engaged in scholarly presentations	94.12%

Interpretation:
The high level of thesis completion and research presentations reflects the program’s emphasis on graduate-level scholarly inquiry.

4. Student Learning Assessment Indicators

Assessment Area	Method	Evidence
Program Learning Outcomes	Thesis evaluation and oral defense	Faculty rubric review
Research Competency	Analytical essays and research presentations	Capstone assessments
Ethical and Philosophical Reasoning	Course assignments and seminars	Faculty review
Scholarly Communication	Thesis defense and academic presentations	Oral evaluation rubrics

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5. Use of Student Achievement Data

Student achievement data are reviewed annually through the University’s Assessment and Planning Cycle, including:

• Faculty assessment review meetings
• Program learning outcomes evaluation
• Strategic planning review
• Academic resource planning

Results inform:

• curriculum improvements
• thesis supervision practices
• faculty development initiatives
• learning resource allocation

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6. Continuous Improvement Cycle

Student Achievement Data → Faculty Review → Program Assessment → Strategic Planning → Curriculum Improvement