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The impact of student characteristics on academic achievement: Findings from an online undergraduate property program

Author/s: Chyi Lin Lee, Girijasankar Mallik

Date Published: 2/01/2015

Published in: Volume 21 - 2015 Issue 1 (pages 3 - 14)

Abstract

This study provides an empirical investigation into the impact of individual student characteristics on academic achievement through an online undergraduate property program. Using a multi-year data set over 2007–2012, the results from our OLS regressions show that there is a significant positive association between university entry scores and academic achievement in an online undergraduate property program. In addition, student performance is significantly related to age and the grades that the students receive in two core knowledge subjects. Further property education implications are also highlighted.

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Keywords

Academic Achievement - Property Program - Student Characteristics - Online

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