Barriers to Business Education: Motivating Adult Learners

The study compares the responses of 646 adult learners in degree programs from six institutions in the U.S. and Canada to determine statistically significant differences in motivations and barriers to enroll by gender and ethnicity. The students surveyed were enrolled in nontraditional degree progra...

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Published in:Journal of behavioral and applied management 2006-05, Vol.7 (3), p.292
Main Authors: Kimmel, Sara B., McNeese, Mary Nell
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult learning
Adult students
Age
Brand loyalty
Business education
College campuses
College students
Colleges & universities
Cultural differences
Enrollments
Ethnicity
Gender
Higher education
Motivation
Nontraditional students
Private schools
Studies
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Summary:The study compares the responses of 646 adult learners in degree programs from six institutions in the U.S. and Canada to determine statistically significant differences in motivations and barriers to enroll by gender and ethnicity. The students surveyed were enrolled in nontraditional degree programs offered primarily within the context of night classes and accelerated program study in faith-based colleges and one public university, between 2004 - 2005.
ISSN:1930-0158
1930-0158
DOI:10.21818/001c.16672