LBEF RESEARCH JOURNAL OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT

Author(s):Rabin Dahal, Suman Bhattacharya

Abstract:Incorporating research within a business degree curriculum supports cultivating hands-on and enduring abilities among students. However, completing a research module and writing their thesis are frequent challenges for students. This study investigated the experiences and challenges of MBA students’ engagement with research modules and thesis writing as part of their MBA program. A survey research design was used to collect data, and questionnaires were distributed to the students and research educators from prestigious MBA colleges in the Kathmandu Valley. The study used a quantitative approach to capture the experiences and challenges of MBA students’ engagement with research modules and thesis writing in Nepal. The sample consisted of 321 second-year MBA students or those students who have completed their MBA program from several colleges in Kathmandu. SPSS was used to calculate the reliability and other statistical tests to generate a valid outcome. Results indicate a significant relationship between students’ engagement with relationship research module leaders, effective course content, and availability of useful literature. The study occurred in the Kathmandu Valley, and its relevance to different areas or nations might be limited. Suggestions for enhancing student involvement and potential points of reference were formulated based on the evaluations provided by the participants. The study outcome has value for educational institutions, research module leaders, and students to improve the engagement level of students.

Keywords – MBA, Experiences and Challenges, Research Module, Thesis Writing