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Abstract

Opinions on the matter of education quality relative to program delivery modality vary, with all sides claiming to know best on how to deliver business programs to students. Such opinions, however, are typically based on assumptions or antidotal evidence.

Quantitative data regarding retained student knowledge for US-based school based upon program delivery modality is presented. Peregrine Academic Services has provided over 150,000 program-level assessment exams to students completing online, blended, and traditional campus-based business degree programs.

Results are statistically compared using paired t-tests in order to bring facts and data into the discussions regarding the effectiveness of management education, as expressed by an assessment of retained knowledge using a nationally normed exam, based upon the delivery modality of the higher education program. Results showed statistically significant differences based on delivery modality with generally online program students outperforming their blended and traditional program counterparts

Author

• Jeremy Cripps, The University of Findlay