عنوان

Elements of Transformational Learning in Short-Term Study Abroad Programs in Part-Time MBA Programs: A Case Study

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TL48483

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انگلیسی

Title Proper

Elements of Transformational Learning in Short-Term Study Abroad Programs in Part-Time MBA Programs: A Case Study

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[Thesis]

First Statement of Responsibility

William Andahazy

Subsequent Statement of Responsibility

Kropiewnicki, Mary

Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.

Wilkes University

Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.

2015

Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item

131

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Committee members: Capella, Michael; Letwinsky, Karim

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Place of publication: United States, Ann Arbor; ISBN=978-1-339-22513-5

Dissertation or thesis details and type of degree

Ed.D.

Discipline of degree

Educational Leadership

Body granting the degree

Wilkes University

Text preceding or following the note

2015

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Globalization has become an important term in management education, and universities have revised their curricula to meet these needs to prepare a student with the knowledge of world markets and the cultural competencies to be competitive in today's workplace. In addition to creating coursework that provides knowledge and perspectives that support an international education curriculum, institutions of higher education realize the value of encouraging students to study abroad. Short-term study abroad programs are an increasingly popular component within graduate business programs. The purpose of this qualitative case study was to explore the expectations of a part-time MBA student prior to participating in a short term study abroad program and their perceptions of these experiences afterwards, to identify the parts of the international experience that may have increased their global business knowledge and were most transformational from the students' perspectives. Pre-trip results indicated that part-time MBA students expected to be immersed in a new culture, learn about various topics in international business, gain a better understanding of the Islamic religion, expected a shift in their worldviews, and expected the program to be of high academic quality based upon the assessment of the program's alumni. Post-trip results supported the pre-trip themes of learning about international business and the students gained a better understanding of the Islamic religion. Other post-trip findings revealed the students' better understanding of the roles of women in Muslim countries and the grandeur and opulence of the architecture and lifestyle. The emergence of a group dynamic was a common theme, and in some cases, evidence suggested that some students found the short-term study abroad program to be a transformational experience. Recommendations for practice include, avoiding the "bubble tour" itinerary, integrating diverse business topics into the travel abroad experience for a more positive learning experience, working collaboratively with third-party study abroad providers to ensure a positive learning experience, and use study abroad programs as a tool for collaborative learning and internal network-building.

School administration; Adult education; Business education

Subject Term

Education;Assurance of learning;Global education;International education;Part-time mba;Short-term study abroad;Study abroad

Islam, Md Rashadul

Kropiewnicki, Mary

Subdivision

Educational Leadership

Wilkes University

Call Number

1731940833; 3734046

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[Thesis]

276903

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