Using Data Visualization to View the Impact of Consolidation on One Bachelor of Business Administration Program

Kim I. Melton, University of North Georgia

ABSTRACT
Until recently, consolidations of academic institutions were rare. Therefore, consolidating institutions find few models to follow and little history to provide guidance. This paper uses data visualization to look at the impact of consolidation on the BBA program at the University of North Georgia. The study considers student performance (pre- and post-consolidation), student enrollment trends (in terms of headcounts), and demand for instruction (in terms of credit hours). Although the analysis is descriptive in nature, the patterns that emerge provide insight that may be used as input into the planning process for program delivery.

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