Classroom and Online Management Courses: A Comparison of Student Performance on Standardized Tests

Abstract

This article reports the findings of a recent empirical study that was conducted at two universities in the United States.  The study compared undergraduate students in traditional classrooms with those taking the same courses with the same instructors in online learning environments.  The intention of the study was to compare subject matter competencies in management principles within student groups and among industry practitioners.  The article provides a report of objectives, methodology, findings, discussion, conclusions, and implications relative to the study.  Final suggestions concerning online courses aimed at certification testing preparation are implicated from the findings of the study.