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  The Executive MBA Council sponsors several research initiatives. The data helps schools understand student preferences and benchmark their practices. ROI research will help show what the degree really means to students and their organizations.  
 
 
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2007 Student Results

The 2007 Student Exit Benchmarking Survey results reveal the following trends:

  • Average payback period decreased for both organizations and students
    Students in the survey reported that it took 23 months for their organization to gain the return on its investment, down from 28 months in 2006. It also took less time for students who funded their education to enjoy a return on their investment: 45 months in 2007, compared to 52 months in 2006.

  • Students’ salaries increase
    Students’ salaries rose from $107,097 when they entered the program to $130,056 when they completed the program.

  • Steady increase in number of students receiving promotions
    Thirty-seven percent of students exiting an Executive MBA Council member program expected a promotion – 43 percent actually were promoted.

  • Performance, value, and quality of programs remained steady
    Overall, programs are maintaining high levels in student evaluation of performance, value, and quality. The loyalty index remained high with 60 percent of graduates in the “champion” category.

  • Students value their programs
    The vast majority of students – 84 percent – would definitely recommend the Executive MBA Program.
 
     
 
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