A Financial Model for the Launch and Operation of an Online Degree Program by a Public Higher Education System

Author

Jason Caudill, University of Tennessee - Knoxville

Date of Award

5-2009

Degree Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy

Major

Education

Major Professor

Dr. Michael Waugh

Committee Members

Dr. Ed Counts, Dr. Detelin Elenkov, Dr. Gary Skolits

Abstract

This research study reviewed available literature on financial models for online degree programs. The review focused on theories adapted from business methodology and applied to online education. The primary theories used to develop the financial model were associated with Activity Based Costing (ABC). Data were collected from the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) Regents‟ Online Degree Program (RODP) and from the eCommunity Schools reports from the state of Ohio.

Recommended Citation

Caudill, Jason, "A Financial Model for the Launch and Operation of an Online Degree Program by a Public Higher Education System. " PhD diss., University of Tennessee, 2009.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_graddiss/934