Advanced Study in Kitchen and Bath Design and Business

The purpose of this research was to identify the need for advanced study in kitchen and bath design and business among segments of the kitchen and bath industry. The study also investigated both advanced level competencies impacting the career paths of professional kitchen and bath designers and Web-based distance education to achieve educational goals. A quantitative analysis of a survey of the voting membership of the National Kitchen and Bath Association found a majority demand for advanced study in kitchen and bath design and business by all segments of the industry responding to the survey (498 usable responses). The findings revealed 13 areas of expertise expected of an employee with advanced study and 20 topics of interest to the industry for continuing education and/or master’s degree program. A majority of respondents perceived that continuing education units would be more attractive if they could count toward a master’s degree and that their respective firms would approve of employees pursuing advanced study completed on-line while continuing their present employment. The findings supported the need for advanced study in key areas of kitchen and bath design as well as business management

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