Abstract
Online MBA programs have undergone significant growth in recent years. However, quality assurance measures have not kept pace with this growth. The purpose of this study was to identify and prioritize aspects of quality assurance specific to AACSB-accredited online MBA programs. The Delphi methodology was used to facilitate a group conversation between expert administrators, faculty, and instructional designers around the topic of quality assurance for online MBA programs over the next 3-5 years. This paper reports the results of this study and how they will help to direct the efforts of those involved in the delivery of a quality online MBA program.
Highlights
Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs have undergone significant growth in recent years
The following research questions guided this study: 1. How should quality be assured for online MBA programs within the 3-5 years? 2
The initial survey asked panelists to respond to the following question: “How should quality be assured for online MBA programs within the three to five years?” Participants had the ability to complete five different textboxes with answers in Qualtrics
Summary
Online MBA programs have undergone significant growth in recent years. quality assurance measures have not kept pace with this growth. The purpose of this study was to identify and prioritize aspects of quality assurance specific to Association to Advance College Schools of Business (AACSB)-accredited online MBA programs. Online MBA programs accredited by the Association to Advance College Schools of Business (AACSB) have grown dramatically in recent years. Quality assurance measures and accreditation standards, have not kept up with this growth. The purpose of this study was to investigate what stakeholders involved with online MBA programs think about the future of quality assurance in AACSB-accredited online MBA programs. Must institutions of higher education meet basic quality criteria set forth by accrediting agencies in order for their students to even be eligible for federal financial aid, but students’ perceptions of the quality of a program can influence an institution’s enrollments and, in turn, their bottom line
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