Flexible delivery of information systems as a core MBA subject

Abstract

In terms of prior education, culture and life experience, a diverse student profile is evident in the intake into the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. Students may be experiencing tertiary education for the first time (industry experience entry) or adapting to a different education process (international students).In redeveloping the core MBA subject, Information Systems, materials were constructed to support student-driven "just in time" learning. This argues for an information age pedagogical model in which learning can occur with efficiency, at the student's own pace, anytime and at a location of their choosing. The paper outlines the teaching and learning context, delivery infrastructure and activities developed in response to this model.

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Index Terms

• Applied computing

  • Education

• Social and professional topics

  • Professional topics

    • Computing education