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The importance and challenges of outcomebased education – a case study in a private higher education institution
Poi, Hun Sun1, Sek, Yan Lee2.
Purpose – Given the importance of quality assurance and the
enhancement of curriculum in higher education institutions, it is vital
to have a systematic process that measures students’ performance
objectively and effectively for continuous improvement of the
programme/curriculum. The purpose of this study is to analyse
the process of establishing an Outcome-Based Education (OBE)
system in a business school of a private higher education institution
in Malaysia. The importance and challenges of the OBE system
are discussed, with some recommendations proposed for common
issues.
Methodology – Document analyses and observations were
conducted on ten undergraduate programmes in the business school
of a private higher education institution from the year 2015 to
2019. This methodology was employed to assess and discuss the
processes needed for the implementation of OBE, and highlights the
importance and challenges of having an OBE system in the business
school.Findings – To ensure effective functioning of the process for
implementing an OBE system, proper planning is required. Data
from the OBE system and its utilisation are essential to achieve
continuous quality improvement to the curriculum, and to offer
assurance to the relevant stakeholders on the quality of graduates.
Several steps were discussed in this study that provided guidance
to other education institutions on the implementation of the OBE
process. However, it is clear that the investment of time and effort
is needed to ensure the smooth-running of OBE establishment and
maintenance.
Significance – This study provided essential guidelines to relevant
parties for the implementation of an OBE system in education
institutions. The OBE system is needed to measure students’
performance objectively and effectively, while enriching the students’
learning experiences. This study highlighted some recommendations
to the management of the education institution, policy makers,
accrediting bodies and academics on the implementation of an OBE
system in the education institutions
Affiliation:
- Sunway University, Selangor, Malaysia, Malaysia
- Sunway University, Selangor, Malaysia, Malaysia
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