Author: Simpson, Ruth

Source: The Journal of Management Development, Volume 19, Number 9, 2000 , pp. 764-782(19)

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Abstract:

This article presents and discusses results of a research project on the personal and career benefits of the MBA. These results suggest women value the experience of doing the course and that this gives them greater "intrinsic" benefits of enhanced confidence and self-worth. Men gain greater "extrinsic" benefits of enhanced pay and status, and place a greater emphasis on the credential value of the MBA. However, the MBA has less of a transforming effect on how they see themselves and their organisations.

Keywords: Masters of Business Administration; Gender; Careers; Development; Benefits

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/02621710010378219

Publication date: 2000-09-01

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