ERIC Number: EJ1058291
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010
Pages: 12
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Examining the Perceptions of Brand Images Regarding Competing MBA Programs
Hinds, Timothee; Falgoust, Dexter; Thomas, Kerry, Jr.; Budden, Michael C.
American Journal of Business Education, v3 n12 p7-18 2010
In today's economic environment, it is crucial to create a strong, consistent brand image within a graduate business program. This study examines the perceptions that students at Southeastern Louisiana University hold about its MBA program and the MBA programs of its main competitors. A focus group was conducted to identify competitors and factors used to compare MBA programs. A questionnaire was designed and distributed and the results were analyzed using perceptual maps.
Descriptors: Business Administration Education, Masters Programs, Undergraduate Students, Competition, Concept Mapping, Focus Groups, Reputation, Student Attitudes, Questionnaires, Likert Scales, Correlation, Familiarity, Educational Quality, Educational Environment, Paying for College, Gender Differences, Marketing
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Louisiana
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