Branding MBA programs: The use of target market desired outcomes for effective brand positioning

Branding is about delivering on desired outcomes. The importance of positioning program offerings on the basis of outcomes sought in the education market is illustrated in this study of choice of an MBA program by prospective students. MBA fair attendees were surveyed and multiple methods were employed to determine the importance of desired outcomes and the ratings of MBA programs on their ability to deliver these outcomes. In a highly competitive market, differentiation and effective positioning appear to be the keys to success of both the two competing business schools studied.

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