As many as 93 percent of those surveyed say their MBA studies met their expectations completely or to a very high degree, and for 82.7 percent, the knowledge and skills gained will allow them to achieve their goals. That's what graduates of real MBA programs ranked in Perspectives' MBA Ranking say.

As many as 93 percent of those surveyed say their MBA studies met their expectations completely or to a very high degree, and for 82.7 percent, the knowledge and skills gained will allow them to achieve their goals. That's what graduates of real MBA programs ranked in Perspectives' MBA Ranking say.

In this year's survey, CBM INDICATOR again had the pleasure of contributing to the ranking of MBA programs. The tasks of our agency included the implementation of a quantitative survey. The measurement was carried out using two research methods (the so-called mixed mode technique): computer assisted telephone interviews (CATI) and online surveys (Computer Assisted Web Interviews, CAWI).

The survey was conducted on a sample of N=300 graduates of MBA programs from across the country. A total of 36 programs and 1,264 graduates were enrolled in the survey.

Graduates are positive about the stature and reputation of their completed MBAs. As many as 93 percent of respondents declare that they have met their expectations completely or to a very high degree, and for 82.7 percent, the knowledge and skills gained will enable them to achieve their goals. Nine out of ten respondents are ready to recommend the completed program to others.

During the interview, graduates were asked to rate five aspects affecting the education they received. The highest ratings were given to the value of "soft" competencies (=4.40; SD=0.73), the content values of theoretical knowledge (=4.31; SD=0.61) and the selection of the right amount of transferred material (=4.24; SD=0.66). The next factors evaluated were the research and teaching staff, trainers and mentors. Graduates rated the following highest in this regard: the atmosphere during classes (=4.72; SD=0.49), the quality of the classes taught (=4.40; SD=0.62) and the level of knowledge imparted (=4.39; SD=0.61).

For an increasing number of graduates, it is not only knowledge and academic staff that are important, but also the possibility of cooperation with the university after the end of the study period, so this aspect was also evaluated. Respondents rated the following highest in this regard: opportunities for direct consultation between graduates and university staff (=4.06; SD=0.87), activities of the alumni association (=3.98; SD=0.85) and opportunities to meet with business practitioners (=3.95; SD=0.84).

On the podium of the highest rated programs (which received the highest average indications) were: Executive MBA Poznań-Atlanta (organized by Poznań University of Economics), Executive MBA (by Wrocław University of Economics) and Executive MBA (by Leon Koźmiński Academy.

The highest prestige of graduates is enjoyed by: Executive MBA Poznań-Atlanta (EU in Poznań), MBA with specializations (ALK) and SGH, WUM.

The programs that met participants' expectations to the highest degree are: Canadian Executive Master of Business Administration (SGH) and the International MBA Program "Management in Agribusiness" (Faculty of Economics, SGGW).

The programs most highly recommended, according to graduates, are: Executive MBA Poznań-Atlanta (EU in Poznań), Executive MBA (WSB Merito University in Poznań) and Executive SGH-WUM MBA in Health Care (SGH, WUM).

The highest rated in terms of various aspects of education were: Executive MBA Poznań--Atlanta (EU in Poznań), Executive SGH--WUM MBA in Health Care (SGH, WUM) and Executive MBA (ALK). The best programs in terms of evaluation of research and teaching staff were: Executive MBA Poznań--Atlanta (EU in Poznań), Master of Business Administration--Management in International Business (WSB Merito University in Poznań, Chorzów Branch).

Among the highest rated programs due to the organizer's activities are: International MBA in Strategy, Programme and Project Management (PG Faculty of Management and Economics), Executive MBA Poznań-Atlanta (EU in Poznań) and Master of Business Administration (WSB University in Dąbrowa Górnicza).

All the programs have been highly rated by the graduates themselves. This shows how important and useful these types of studies are for their further personal and career development.

 

Prof. Dr. Jan Garlicki
director general of CBM Indicator

Professor of humanities, sociologist of politics. Head of the Department of Sociology and Psychology of Politics at the University of Warsaw.

He has been involved in marketing research since the free market was born in Poland. Founding member, former president and honorary member of the Polish Society of Market and Opinion Researchers (PTBRiO), Member of the European Society of Opinion and Market Research (ESOMAR), Member of the International Sociological Association, Member of the Polish Sociological Association.

 

published: February 29, 2024