Exploring the Value of MBA Degrees: Students’ Experiences in Full-Time, Part-Time, and Executive MBA Programs

Journal of Education for Business

Volumn 85, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 38-44

  Bruce, Grady D ^a  

^a CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

MBA; MBA satisfaction; MBA value; Outcomes assessment; Part time MBA programs

Indexed keywords

EID: 84873620425     PISSN: 08832323     EISSN: 19403356     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/08832320903217648     Document Type: Article

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