Visions of Quality Assurance in Online MBA Programs

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 methodolo...

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Published inOnline learning (Newburyport, Mass.) Vol. 22; no. 4; pp. 243 - 261
Main Authors Hinck, Glori, Rice, Kerry, Lowenthal, Patrick R., Perkins, Ross
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Online Learning Consortium 01.12.2018
Online Learning Consortium, Inc
Subjects
Academic Standards
Accreditation (Institutions)
Administrator Attitudes
Analysis
Business
Business Administration Education
Business schools
College Faculty
Course Content
Delphi
Delphi Technique
Difficulty Level
Distance Education
Educational evaluation
Educational Quality
Evaluation
Instructional Design
Master of business administration degree
Masters Programs
MBA Programs
Online Courses
Online education
Online Learning
Online Programs
Program Evaluation
Quality Assurance
Teacher Attitudes
Teacher Qualifications
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Summary: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.
ISSN:2472-5749
2472-5730
DOI:10.24059/olj.v22i4.1514