Cyber Dimensions: On-Line Education in a Management Science Course—Effectiveness and Performance Factors

Abstract

Abstract This study examined the effectiveness of the virtual classroom concept for an undergraduate course in management science. A traditional classroom lecture course was compared with the same course with an on-line component to determine if any difference in effectiveness emerged. The course with the on-line option was found to be as effective as the traditional course. In addition, several factors were studied to determine if any were associated with performance in the two instructional approaches. The students' grade point averages and classroom attendance were found to be associated with performance in both cases.