Studies in New Zealand indicate that many ICT professionals, whatever route they have taken to qualify themselves, often seek management skills in mid-career.
This report investigates motivational factors influencing mid-career student participation in management programmes.
While the study focusses on management programmes, the findings could inform how to ensure greater alignment with student needs and increase engagement for mid-career / returning students in a variety of fields.
Download the report:
Gender, Timing and Life Circumstances – Motivational Factors Influencing Student Participation (PDF, 250Kb)
Background:
A project, completed in 2009 at Victoria University of Wellington, to examine the motivational factors influencing student participation in a post-experience taught management programme.
Report prepared by Tony Hooper.
Co-funded by the Ako Aotearoa Regional Hub Project Fund (RHPF)