andragogy and a professional M.B.A program

A case study utilizing qualitative research methodology was conducted with one Professional M.B.A. program serving as the focus of the study. The research sought to determine the extent to which the current practice and perception of key personnel represent selected principles of andragogy. For this study the principles of andragogy that emerged from an intensive collaborative review of the literature were the principles of: Mutual Respect; Collaboration; Experience as a Resource; Problem Posing, and; Action-oriented.

The purpose of this study is to examine the extent to which current practice and perception of key personnel of the Professional M.B.A. Program, Alfred North Whitehead Center, University of Redlands reflect the identified principles of andragogy.