Title: Self-assessment in higher education: empirical evidence from the Department of Business Administration of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh

Authors: Md. Nazrul Islam; Mohammad Ashraful Ferdous Chowdhury

Addresses: Department of Business Administration, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh ' Department of Business Administration, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh

Abstract: The paper aims to explore the self-assessment practices in higher education in Bangladesh with special reference to the Department of Business Administration of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology. For self-assessment purpose, the researchers have collected opinions from students, alumni, employers and faculty members on eight areas. In collecting data, the study used a semi-structured questionnaire on four-point scales. To test the internal consistency, the researchers have used Cronbach's alpha test of coefficient. The study found that the department is in a very weak position almost in all aspects of self-assessment. The study suggested the concerned authority to provide sufficient funds and logistic facilities for ensuring the quality of higher education in the department.

Keywords: higher education; self-assessment; Bangladesh; case study.

DOI: 10.1504/IJIIE.2015.074705

International Journal of Innovation in Education, 2015 Vol.3 No.1, pp.62 - 88

Received: 06 Apr 2015
Accepted: 21 Dec 2015
Published online: 14 Feb 2016 *

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