1. Impact of School Culture: Part-Time MBA Programs
Gregg Schoenfeld
Associate Director, Research
Graduate Management Admission Council®

2. Satisfaction with School Culture
More than two-thirds of students at part-time MBA programs were extremely or very satisfied with their school’s culture.

3. Perceptions of School Culture

4. Key Drivers of Satisfaction with School Culture
Student community and the learning environment are key drivers of satisfaction.
36%
23%
15%
12%
11% 4% 0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
Close-knit
community
Personal
Active
learning
Rigorous
Emphasize
critical
discussion
All other
cultural
variables
Pratt index scores; Multiple R = .663

5. Impact of School Culture on Assessed Quality of Program
Satisfaction with school culture correlates with student assessment of quality.

6. Impact of School Culture on Overall Value
Satisfaction with school culture correlates with assessment of overall value.
Not at all satisfied
Not very satisfied
Somewhat
satisfied
Very satisfied
Extremely
Satisfaction with School Culture
Outstanding
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Overall Value

7. Impact of School Culture on Recommendation
Satisfaction with school culture correlates with whether a student would recommend their school to others seeking a graduate business education.
Not at all satisfied
Not very satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Very satisfied
Extremely satisfied
Satisfaction with School Culture
Definitely yes
Probably yes
Uncertain
Probably no
Definitely no
Recommend