The Benefits of an MBA: A Comparison of Graduates and Non-Graduates

An investigation of the short-term benefits of obtaining a Master's in Business Administration (MBA) degree found that graduates of both full- and part-time programs fared significantly better than nongraduates in earnings, management responsibility, and satisfaction with opportunities for prom...

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Published in:Selections - Graduate Management Admission Council 1999, Vol.15 (2), p.18
Main Authors: Dugan, Mary Kay, Grady, William R, Payn, Betsy, Johnson, Terry R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Advantages
Business Administration Education
Careers
College Outcomes Assessment
Comparative studies
Competition
Cost Effectiveness
Earnings
Education
Employment
Employment Opportunities
Employment Patterns
Employment Potential
Enrollments
Graduate Study
Graduate Surveys
Higher Education
Job Satisfaction
Masters Degrees
MBA programs & graduates
Opportunity Costs
Polls & surveys
Present value
Responsibilities
Salary Wage Differentials
Schools
Selective Colleges
Student Costs
Students
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Summary:An investigation of the short-term benefits of obtaining a Master's in Business Administration (MBA) degree found that graduates of both full- and part-time programs fared significantly better than nongraduates in earnings, management responsibility, and satisfaction with opportunities for promotion. Graduates of the most competitive programs reported satisfaction levels similar to those of graduates of less prestigious programs. (MSE)
ISSN:0882-0228