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Postgraduate training. Servant to two masters.

Rebecca Coombes

    The Health Service Journal
    |March 10, 2006
    PubMed
    Summary
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    The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is losing its top position due to market competition and new options like the Master of Public Administration (MPA). MPAs are gaining popularity, offering perceived greater relevance despite MBAs

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    Area of Science:

    • Business Administration and Management
    • Public Administration

    Background:

    • The traditional dominance of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) as the premier business qualification is being challenged.
    • A saturated market and the emergence of alternative postgraduate programs are impacting the MBA's perceived value.
    • The Master of Public Administration (MPA) is experiencing growing popularity across diverse postgraduate student demographics.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the shifting landscape of postgraduate business and public administration qualifications.
    • To compare the established reputation of MBAs with the increasing relevance attributed to MPAs.
    • To explore the factors contributing to the rising appeal of MPA programs.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative analysis of market trends in postgraduate education.

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  • Comparative review of curriculum and career outcomes for MBA and MPA programs.
  • Synthesis of expert opinions and student perceptions regarding qualification merits.

    • Main Results:

    • The MBA's "gold standard" status is no longer guaranteed.
    • MPA programs are attracting a wider range of students from various professional sectors.
    • A divergence in perception exists, with MBAs holding historical prestige and MPAs noted for contemporary relevance.

    Conclusions:

    • The educational market for business and public administration is evolving, presenting new choices for postgraduate students.
    • MPA programs represent a significant and growing alternative to traditional MBA degrees.
    • Future assessments of business qualifications must consider the increasing prominence and perceived relevance of public administration degrees.