Performance evaluation of Online Tests vs. In-Person Final Exams in the Bachelors in Business Administration with Three concentration(Management, Finance & Marketing) at the University of Belize.

The purpose of the research was to evaluate the performance of Online Tests vs. In-Person Final Exams in the Bachelors in Business Administration with Three concentration(Management, Finance & Marketing) at the University of Belize. This study was based on online testing which represents a modern and efficient alternative to the traditional in-class final exam, especially in educational contexts that prioritize flexibility, equitable access, and the use of technological tools, although these advantages lead to unethical behavioral patterns. The specific objectives were to 1. Determine if there is statistical significance in the effects caused Score types (Average Online Test vs. In person Final Exams) and Three Concentrations (Management, Finance & Marketing) on the students’ performance. 2) Determine if there is statistical significance in the effects caused by the interaction between / among the Score types (Average Online Test vs. In person Final Exams) and Three Concentrations (Management, Finance & Marketing) on the students’ performance. 3) Determine the concentration that has the highest performance score during the two semesters (2023-1 & 2024-1) evaluated. From a concluding stand point we can say, that the Alternative Hypothesis 1 and 2 were accepted; considering that statistical significance was found between and among the factors; specifically, Score types; (Average Online Test vs. In person Final Exams) and the Concentrations (Management, Finance & Marketing). 2.There was statistical significance in the effects caused by the Score types (Average Online Test vs. Final Exams) and as well as the Concentrations (Management, Finance & Marketing) on the students’ performance score. Therefore, the Average online Tests score was superior than the in person Final Exam score. 3.There was statistical significance in the effects cause by the interaction of the Score types (Average Online Test vs. In person Final Exams) and the Concentrations (Management, Finance & Marketing) on the students’ performance score. Therefore, there is an interaction between that Finance and Management scores with regards to the students’ performance.