Rethinking Master's degrees in business and management: a more diverse offering?

Abstract

Purpose

The paper aims to make a broad assessment of the proliferation of Master of business administration (MBA) degrees and to consider comparative value.

Design/methodology/approach

There is brief description and analysis of what MBAs are and are intended for, with best and worst kinds of provision discussed

Findings

The conclusion is that the whole concept of MBA needs to be rethought bearing in mind the wide variety of careers and ages of students.

Originality/value

The conclusion is that there should be more specialist masters degrees for mature professionals and better consideration should be given to real career needs of younger students.

Citation

Gray, H. (2008), "Rethinking Master's degrees in business and management: a more diverse offering?", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 22 No. 5, pp. 18-20. https://doi.org/10.1108/14777280810896408