Online delivery of MSc Strategic Management in Africa, University of Derby

This case study describes the introduction of an MSc in strategic management by Derby University as an online course and a blended course in Botswana and Malawi

Process of creating content:

- Upload existing word documents

- Some face-to-face introductions

- Making journals accessible online

- Simplified introduction to Blackboard for pure online students.

Positive outcome:

non - regarding cost saving, positive pedagogic impact, student and staff satisfaction,

Problems

- assess to platform and e-mail, voice and audio communication

- Lack of IT literacy among students and academics

- Low achievement and retention rates
My view:

I cannot see any innovation in this case study. I see a lack of creativity, patients and will to use the new technology. Besides infrastructural and technical problems, there is no evidence that there were any thoughts about cultural aspects of learning and different learner socialization in southern Africa.