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Title: Evaluating Stakeholder Preferences for MBA Programs in Nepal Post-COVID-19: An Application of the Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process (FAHP)
Language: English
Authors: Sanjaya Pudasaini (ORCID 0000-0001-7775-7384), Sarinpas Kornwattanakit
Source: Decision Sciences Journal of Innovative Education. 2026 24(1-2).
Availability: Wiley. Available from: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Tel: 800-835-6770; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: https://www.wiley.com/en-us
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 12
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Masters Programs, Business Education, Stakeholders, Program Attitudes, Electronic Learning, In Person Learning
Geographic Terms: Nepal
DOI: 10.1111/dsji.70021
ISSN: 1540-4595
1540-4609
Abstract: This study employs the Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process (FAHP) to assess stakeholder preferences regarding MBA program attributes and delivery modes, specifically online versus on-site, in the post-COVID-19 context of Nepal. Data were collected from three core stakeholder groups: Academic Bodies (faculty and administrators), Business Sector professionals (employers and HR managers), and Decision-Makers (students, alumni, applicants, and parents). Results reveal distinct value orientations: Academic Bodies prioritized curricular frameworks and instructional quality, showing a slight preference for online delivery; the Business Sector emphasized adaptive learning and job readiness, favoring on-site programs; Decision-Makers focused on employability and cost, also preferring on-site formats. The findings provide a structured, comparative view of stakeholder priorities and delivery preferences, offering evidence-based guidance for reforming MBA programs. This study demonstrates the utility of FAHP in triangulating stakeholder input and enhancing policy decisions in management education within developing contexts.
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