In this study what is being offered to MBA candidates is investigated, and within the context of supply and demand, the provision of instruction in the topic of 'business closure', to MBA students, is examined. This paper reports on the results from an extensive, broad based, international survey of MBA curricula. Through frequency of expression, topics regarded as either important or popular enough to be taught were identified. / This survey establishes a benchmark for MBA curricular content and enables comment on the relevance of some popular ranking systems used by stakeholders e.g. intending students and employers, to assess the potential value of the MBA course. Misconceptions, concerning course content and potential value are discussed. / It is suggested that an internationally cooperative, consistent and relevant approach to the skill sets that are taught to MBA students would benefit stakeholders to better select the MBA course that is best suited to their aspirations or requirements. / Further, such an approach would also benefit the ability of regulatory and interested parties in assessing, ranking and improving the quality of an MBA education. This could lead to less controversy concerning the contemporary value and relevance of the MBA degree. / Thesis (DBA(DoctorateofBusinessAdministration))--University of South Australia, 2007.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:ADTP/267036 |
| Creators | Schmidt, Michael. |
| Source Sets | Australiasian Digital Theses Program |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Rights | copyright under review |
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