Cross-Disciplinary Challenges: Learning Management among Non-Business Students

Abstract

In the ever-changing landscape of higher education, the incorporation of interdisciplinary learning has resulted in an increase in the proportion of students who are not majoring in business enrolling in basic management classes. Although this incorporation improves employability and provides students with essential skills in decision-making, leadership, and planning, it also presents distinctive pedagogical challenges. Non-business students often struggle with management coursework due to unfamiliar terminology, language barriers, and inadequate study strategies. This qualitative study investigates their learning difficulties and coping strategies to shed light on pedagogical gaps and propose actionable teaching enhancements. This study seeks to delve into the educational experiences of non-business students within management education, highlighting the challenges they face and the sophisticated strategies they employ to navigate these obstacles.