Integrated programmes versus standalone in higher education: Comparative performance assessment using a natural experiment
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Existing trends indicate that higher educational institutions (HEI) offer integrated programmes – a combination of a baccalaureate with a masters’ degree, for example, BBA and MBA. However, no studies have empirically compared student performances between integrated and standalone programmes. This study compares student performances of an integrated management programme (BBA+MBA) with a standalone MBA programme of an Indian HEI. It utilises data from four years across three courses: controlling for COVID, courses, graduation, stream, experience, and gender. The results indicate that integrated programme students performed better than standalone students in the overall analysis, and across core and elective courses.
Source: IIMB Management Review
Author: Shivendra Kumar Pandey
Language: English
Subfield: Management of Technology and Innovation
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,200
OpenAlex ID: W7117906841