elite MBA research
A study by Newcastle University Business School found that graduates of elite MBA programs are more likely to become top management team members and CEOs, but the benefits are not evenly spread between men, women, and minorities. The study showed that American men consistently gained the most from investing in an elite MBA.
Graduates of elite MBA programs are more likely to become top management team members and CEOs. A study by Newcastle University Business School analyzed MBA graduates from the top US schools employed in S&P 500 companies. The study found that American men consistently gained the most from an elite MBA, while women and minorities benefited during times of crisis, such as the 2008 Global Financial Crisis. However, this diversifying effect was temporary, and companies reverted to traditional patterns post-crisis. The study identified four patterns of corporate behavior towards elite MBAs: consolidated reproduction, crisis-legitimated inclusion, symbolic accommodation, and defensive retrenchment. The researchers hope their findings will encourage business schools to reflect on their admissions practices and inclusion initiatives.
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