Students’ Precedence of Attributes Related Online Management Education – A RIDIT Approach

Abstract

This paper sheds light in understanding the effectiveness of online management education by ranking the priority, perception and preference shown by students while they are considering online management education. The students’ precedence of attributes which are in favor and also against the online management education was considered.The ranking of student’s preference and priority of attributes related to online management education was measured and analyzed by RIDIT approach and was inferred that major advantages of online management education includes convenience in performing group assignments, assessments and group projects. Respondents also felt that the quality of courses and pedagogy in online management courses is superior and the Collaborative and interactive learning and teaching were also considered a benefit of performing online management education.  However the major limitations related to online management education were found to be No proper accreditation and certification, No recognition by university or education board and also the credibility of exams, assessments and evaluation system was also skeptical. This paper helps in understanding the areas in which the online management education can enhance its favorable features and thereby overcoming its restrictions and increasing the quality of course delivery by using an innovative digital platform.

Keywords: Accreditation, Certification, Collaborative learning, Digital platform, Group Assignments, Online Management education, Pedagogy, RIDIT Analysis.