Title: Does the efficacy of intensive semesters have greater impact on Abu Dhabi University's business model? A UAE case study

Authors: Anand Dwivedi; Smitha S. Dev

Addresses: Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Abu Dhabi University, P.O. 59911, Abu Dhabi, UAE ' Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Abu Dhabi University, P.O. 59911, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Abstract: Numerous factors affect the academic achievement of students at university level. The present study has attempted to examine the role of regular and intensive semesters on students' performance and on the business operations of Abu Dhabi University. Quantitative analytical strategies including Chi-Square and Two-Way ANOVA were adopted using SPSS. Secondary data was used for comparing the difference between students' performance in regular and intensive semesters. Statistical information related to their grades in various courses was used in this study. The study did not find any statistically significant difference in students' academic achievement between regular and intensive semesters. Walberg's theory of educational productivity serves as the foundation for this investigation. This study will make it easier for society, educators, and administrators to see how important it is to design the best possible learning environment for students and businesses.

Keywords: academic performance; capacity utilisation; business operations; regular semester; intensive semester.

DOI: 10.1504/JGBA.2025.152714

Journal for Global Business Advancement, 2025 Vol.17 No.5, pp.511 - 532

Received: 05 Apr 2025
Accepted: 09 May 2025
Published online: 07 Apr 2026 *

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