Evaluating MBA Programs in Ethiopia using CIPP Model MBA with CIPP Model

Abstract

Evaluating curriculum on regular basis would result in updating the courses to be offered in line with the
needs of the day, rectifying any gaps that associates with it and making the process of imparting
knowledge more tangible to meet program objectives. The objective of the study is to Evaluate MBA
Programs in Ethiopia using CIPP Model. The study employed both descriptive and causal research
design. Data was collected through the survey. The population of the study include: faculty and
department heads who are expected to implement the findings as well as those who will be responsible for
guiding the implementation effort. Students also were involved. Therefore, about nine universities were
selected in total from those located in central and western part of the country for convenience in data
collection. The sample size in each university is determined using proportional quota sampling taking the
age, location and number of campuses each specific universities are having in to account. Hence, 149
target respondents were participated on the study. Also ,the study was guided by Stufflebeam’s four-stage
model (Context, Input, Process, and Product—CIPP) which proposes a straightforward, systematic, and
practical approach to evaluation by employing a popular model used for the evaluation of educational
and other social programs. It employed descriptive and inferential statistics of data analysis. It is found
that lack of qualified professionals, infrastructure, industrial attachments etc. creates gaps in equipping
graduates with appropriate knowledge of business, furthermore, context, Input, Process and Ownership
of the HEIs significantly determine product. Finally it is recommended that it is advisable for universities
to exert their efforts in fulfilling necessary infrastructures, recruits qualified professionals, equipping
students with practical knowledge through industrial attachments would result in a well equipped
graduates