Predicting Academic Performance in Management Education: An Empirical Investigation of MBA Success

Abstract The master's of business administration (MBA) program is one of the most popular approaches to management education. This study investigates the impacts of several precedent variables on the academic performance in an accredited MBA program. A prediction model was developed with multiple regression, and results showed that undergraduate grade point average and scores on the Graduate Management Admissions Test had significant impacts. Implications for management education are discussed.