The impact of MBA programme attributes on post-MBA salaries†. Issue 4 (3rd July 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Elliott, Caroline; Soo, Kwok Tong
• Is Part Of: Education economics. Volume 24:Issue 4(2016)
• Page Start: 427
• Page End: 443
• Publication Date: 2016-07-03
• Subjects: MBA -- returns to education -- programme characteristics; I21 -- J31; Education -- Economic aspects -- Periodicals; 338.4737
• DOI: 10.1080/09645292.2015.1113233
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0964-5292

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This paper explores the impact of various Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme attributes on the average post-MBA salary of graduates, contributing to the literature on the returns to an MBA degree, which to date has instead focused predominantly on the impact of individual student traits. The analysis uses a new panel dataset, comprising MBA programmes from across the world. Results indicate that pre-MBA salary and quality rank of programme are key determinants of post-MBA salary.