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State of the MBA. A discussion on the Future of the MBA and what is happening. “Lets talk”. “Without changing our patterns of thought, we will not be able to solve the problems we created with our current patterns of thought.” Albert Einstein. http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpEnFwiqdx8.
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State of the MBA A discussion on the Future of the MBA and what is happening. “Lets talk”
“Without changing our patterns of thought, we will not be able to solve the problems we created with our current patterns of thought.” Albert Einstein • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpEnFwiqdx8
What is the future of the MBA? • Content/Curriculum • Format • Students • Faculty • Competition The future of the MBA: designing the thinker of the future By Mihnea C. Moldoveanu, Roger L. Martin
What are the formats? • One year – full time program (33 or 50+ credits) • Two year – full time (50+ credits) • One to three year – evening part time (33 or 50+ credits) • One to three year – weekend part time (33 or 50+ credits) • Executive – part time (33 or 50+ credits) • On line – part time (33 or 50+ credits) • Blended - (33 or 50+ credits)
How is the MBA Business? • Findings from 2009 Data • One-year full-time MBA programs reported the strongest application volume. • Application volume growth in 2009 was primarily driven by programs located in world regions outside of the United States across all MBA program types. • Master of Accounting programs stood out among program types with the largest proportion (78%) reporting an increase in application volume. • Change in application volume – FT 1 Year, Flexible, FT 2 year, Part-time and Executive MBA in order. Source: GMAC 2009 Application Trends Survey
Online MBAs Penn State's Online MBA Internet MBA FSU Business - Online MBA
How is business? • University of Phoenix “ . . . annual revenue of $4-billion for the year ending August 31 and a 22-percent increase in enrollment at the University of Phoenix, bringing its total enrollment of degree-seeking students to 443,000.” Source: (Chronicle of Higher Education 10-27-2009) • “U. of Phoenix Expects to Spend Up to $80.5-Million in Settling Whistle-Blower Case” Source: (Chronicle of Higher Education 10-27-2009)
November 1, 2009 With Typical Vigor, Jack Welch Sets Out to Upend Online Business Education Can a high-profile program backed by a legendary business magnate lure students? “His new online business school will be aimed at working people looking for a practical education at a good price.”
What is in a name? • Masters in Business Administration • Professional MBA • Executive MBA • Global MBA • Full time MBA • Part time MBA
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So what did Harvard say?Source: “Harvard Business School Discusses Future of the MBA”Published:November 24, 2008 Business schools around the world turn out about 500,000 MBAs a year, with upwards of 150,000 of those in the United States alone. "Conventional MBA programs train the wrong people in the wrong ways with the wrong consequences." –Henry Mintzberg, Ten scholars in the December/ January 2008 issue of the Academy of Management Journal in which they question the value of business school research. "We have to understand how the world is changing and make sure we're preparing our students for the future." –Jay Light, HBS
Areas that HBS is attempting to focuses on! Get the global content right so that graduates can work for a company that is operating in multiple geographies. A focus on leadership and corporate accountability that aims to give an analytical framework for thinking about tough, contemporary business issues by combining economic, legal, and ethics Deans and recruiters felt that MBAs in general need more soft skills, such as self-awareness and the capacity for introspection and empathy. They also found MBAs lacking in critical and creative thinking, as well as communication skills. Source: Harvard Business School Discusses Future of the MBA Published: November 24, 2008
What are our options and responsibilities? • What was our role in the meltdown on Wall Street? • What is your strategic plan for the next two years? • What will our programs look like in five years? • Ten years? • Who will be our competitors? • Jack Welch • Phoenix • Full Sail University APRIL 24, 2009 How Business Schools Have Failed Business Why not more education on the responsibility of boards?