Abstract
Purpose – National policy appears to be supportive of part-time management education, but many researchers have observed difficult challenges in this type of skills development. This paper seeks to discuss how academic assessments that are also work-based projects could benefit all stakeholders in management education. Design/methodology/approach – This premise is based on prior literature sources together with an example from the author’s own teaching practice – a part-time Master’s programme focused on sales managers. Findings – It is possible for company sponsors and their employees to achieve considerable benefits from management education when assignments are used to address their change projects. Originality/value – This paper demonstrates how, even in the most outcome-oriented of management functions, part-time education can provide mutual value for all stakeholders.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 335-342 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Industrial and Commercial Training |
Volume | 43 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |