A Case Study on Veterans and the Executive MBA
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.33423/jabe.v26i3.7191Keywords:
business, economics, executive MBA, veterans, career servicesAbstract
This research aims to measure the professional outcomes of Veteran students who graduated from the Fordham University Executive MBA Program in New York City. To determine this information, a LinkedIn Study was conducted for this segment to measure professional growth and industry movement. In addition, focus groups were further conducted to measure this movement. The main findings of this study indicate that this Veteran segment was able to increase their management responsibilities and pivot into new industries. In addition, there currently exists geographic diversity in their current work locations.
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