Author ORCID Identifier
- Tianjiao Xu: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-4015-0027;
- Mohd Nazir Bin Zabit: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7078-3280
Abstract
This study examines the incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) into case-based teaching (CBT) within Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs in China, amidst the rapid digital transition in higher education. Guided by the Context–Input–Process–Product (CIPP) evaluation framework, the study adopted a qualitative design and conducted semi-structured interviews with five instructors from three core MBA courses. The findings indicate that AI enhanced classroom interaction and reduced teachers’ workload by supporting real-time feedback and dynamic discussion processes. Institutional support, including teacher training, digital infrastructure, and technical assistance, was recognized as a vital facilitator of effective implementation. Despite its various benefits, the study also identified shortcomings in AI-generated material, particularly in subject-specific depth and the potential for misleading outputs. Rather than replacing teachers, AI was found to serve as a cognitive instrument and pedagogical support tool, highlighting the continuing importance of teacher expertise and professional judgment. This study contributes to current discussions on AI-assisted pedagogy by providing empirical insights into teacher and AI collaboration in MBA case-based teaching.
First Page
71
Last Page
90
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Yes
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Data availability statement: The raw data supporting the research article will be made available upon proper request to the corresponding author.
Recommended Citation
Xu, T., & Zabit, M. B. (2026). Application of artificial intelligence in case-based teaching: A qualitative study in MBA education. Journal of Educational Technology Development and Exchange (JETDE), 19(3), 71-90. https://doi.org/10.18785/jetde.1903.04
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