An exploratory study on part-time MBA program choice factors and characteristics of part-time MBA students |
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Authors: | Pilsik Choi Michael L Harris Kathryn W Ernstberger K Chris Cox Carolyn F Musgrove |
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Institution: | 1. College of Business, Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, Tennessee;2. School of Business, Indiana University Southeast, New Albany, Indiana |
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Abstract: | The majority of master of business administration (MBA) students are presently enrolled in part-time programs, yet little is known about their preferences, perspectives, and program selection processes. To fill this gap, the authors address three issues related to part-time MBA programs. First, they review important MBA program choice factors in the literature. Second, based on results of a survey with current MBA students, they identify the following as choice factors for part-time MBA programs: overall value/cost, location convenience, flexibility, and program quality. Third, the authors offer implications for part-time MBA programs that are related to employer reimbursement programs and program flexibility. |
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Keywords: | Part-time MBA program choice factors face-to-face instruction online instruction survey |
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