Enhancing MBA Student Engagement – How KU School of Business is Building Community Online
MBA students balance careers, family, and academics, making it difficult to engage with peers and access support when they need it. As business schools expand online and hybrid programs, fostering student connection and belonging has become more complex. Many institutions are looking for sustainable ways to enhance engagement without adding to faculty workload.
At the University of Kansas School of Business, student feedback highlighted a strong desire for deeper peer engagement beyond the classroom. In response, the school developed a virtual community space designed to support networking, collaboration, and resource-sharing among MBA students, faculty, and staff. This initiative is expected to improve student interaction while streamlining communication and reducing administrative burden.
KU leaders will share:
Approaches to fostering peer connections and building social capital in online MBA programs.
Strategies to enhance student engagement without increasing staff workload.
Lessons learned from KU’s experience launching and supporting a virtual community.
How online communities can support student persistence and professional growth.
This discussion will provide practical insights for business school leaders seeking to strengthen engagement in their online and hybrid programs.
Can’t make the webinar? Register, and a member of our team will send you the recording after the event.