International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development

The present study examines the perceived external threats experienced by undergraduate teaching faculty during online curriculum transactions by adopting a SWOT-based analytical framework. Data were collected using a structured and validated questionnaire administered to 50 undergraduate faculty members from colleges affiliated with the University of Mysore, Karnataka, India. The findings revealed that perceptions of external threats were widespread with 50% of the participants showing significant external threats, whereas 38 % shows considerable threats and 12 per cent experiencing potential threats. None of the participants perceived the threats to be minimal or negligible. Gender-wise analysis revealed that a higher proportion of female faculty members (34 per cent) showed significant external threats compared to their male faculty (16 per cent), suggesting greater perceived vulnerability among female faculty. Streamwise analysis showed that 28 per cent of Arts faculty and 22 per cent of science faculty experienced significant external threats during online teaching. The independent samples t-tests revealed no statistically significant differences in threat perception based on gender (t = 1.37, p > .05) and academic stream (t = 0.67, p > .05). The results underscore the pervasive nature of external challenges in online teaching environments which includes inadequate technological infrastructure, cybersecurity concerns and limited institutional support. The consistency of threat perceptions across demographic categories points to systemic issues affecting online curriculum delivery rather than individual and disciplinary differences. The study emphasizes the need for strategic institutional interventions such as strengthening digital infrastructure, offering focused professional development, enhancing digital competence and ensuring access to secure and reliable online platforms. These challenges are critical for supporting undergraduate teaching faculty and for sustaining the quality and effectiveness of online education in undergraduate institutions.

Sharath Kumar C.R, Dr. Praveena K.B,"SWOT-Based Analysis of Threats in Online Curriculum Transaction among Undergraduate Teaching Faculty" International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development, V9(1): Page(448-453) Jan-Feb 2026. ISSN: 2581-7175. www.ijsred.com. Published by Scientific and Academic Research Publishing.