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Tracing the Master in Business Administration Graduates Towards their Personal and Professional Growth, and Program Aspects' Contribution

Darwin Philip Alera

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

The study assessed the MBA graduates towards their personal and professional growth, and the program aspects’ contributions. It utilized descriptive method of research, using total enumeration of graduates from 2015-2021. The study revealed that the MBA program contributed to the personal and professional growth of graduates. The problem-solving, decision-making, human relation, critical thinking, and organization skills were the top skills developed and rated Very High; while information technology and personality skills were rated High. Overall, the MBA program aspects’ contributions was rated Very Good. It indicates that it has contributed to the attainment of the goals and objectives of the MBA program; and ensured inclusive and equitable education and promoted lifelong learning opportunities for all under the sustainable development goal on quality education. However, it needs to improve the instructional process to further enhance the MBA graduates' skills. Assist and monitor the MBA students to finish the program to increase the number of MBA graduates. Conduct a periodic review of the MBA curriculum to update and ensure its relevance and competitiveness and adopt student immersion. To offer electives aligned to current trends and practices. Invite adjunct faculty members with industry experience and consider offering the MBA program online. The study further recommends that professors use other teaching methodologies like outdoor activities, training, and symposia. Likewise, state-of-the-art facilities with strong internet connection and e-libraries are a necessity in the program. There is also a need to spruce linkages with business or corporate organizations for student experiences.