New approach for target setting mechanism of course outcomes in higher education accreditation

Purpose - Standard quality is very highly important parameter in the education sector. Accreditation is a process where standard quality of education is given and the process of continuous improvement is defined. Emphasizing quality of student education is achieved through outcome-based education system (OBE). Program outcomes signify the comprehension, skills and attitude the students should have at the end of the program. At the end of each course, course outcomes signify the knowledge acquired by the students. Course outcomes assessment is one of the key aspects of the OBE model. In this research, the following four factors: subject quality, number of times subject handled by faculty members, faculty experience and student quality with different weightage, are used for analysis of the target setting for individual courses, used for higher education accreditation. This new approach for target setting will improve the teaching and learning process. Design/methodology/approach - Four factors: subject quality, number of times subject handled by faculty members, faculty experience and student quality with different weightage, are used for analysis of the target setting for individual courses, used for higher education accreditation. Practical implications - Using proposed approach, higher targets can be achieved in teaching and learning. Findings - New approach for target setting will improve the teaching and learning process. Research limitations/implications - Proposed approach for target setting will improve the teaching and learning process; it should be implemented across all engineering colleges or universities. Social implications - All engineering colleges will have impact on teaching and learning process. Originality/value - The following four factors: subject quality, number of times subject handled by faculty members, faculty experience and student quality with different weightage, are used for analysis of the target setting for individual courses, used for higher education accreditation.