Performance assessment of students holding MS in business in the Lebanese job market. (c1996)

Abstract

After a period of prosperity that the MBA degree has realized, the 90s seem to be a decade that threatens the essence of such degree. The notion that an MBA is crucial for the operation of any company is beginning to fade away. This research gIves clear information, from both the academic and business sectors, about the MBA degree and its usefulness to the Lebanese market. The universities are producing a fine quality of MBAs who proved to be knowledgeable and efficient at work. Moreover, they proved to be at the same standard, and in some cases better than, those graduating from abroad. However, some companies are not encouraging these students. They offer them the same salary and position as any other employee who does not have an MBA degree. A link must be made between the academic sector and the busines sector through which the universities can provide the companies with employees who can operate according to their needs.