A brief description of "intellectual maturity" and its influence on a student's academic performance

 A brief description of "intellectual maturity"

1. "Intellectual maturity demands rigorous critical thinking, open-mindedness, and humility. It involves recognising the limitations of one’s understanding and being open to questioning and challenging our own assumptions. It involves recognising the limitations of one's understanding and being open to questioning and challenging our own assumptions. It also necessitates adaptability – the capacity to learn, unlearn, and relearn as circumstances evolve.

This quality is grounded in curiosity and a deep-seated love for learning. An intellectually mature leader continually seeks knowledge and understanding across a broad spectrum of fields, understanding that wisdom can emerge from the most unexpected places. They recognise the interconnectedness of things, appreciating how an insight gleaned from one domain can spark innovation in another.

In our post-modern era, where change is a constant and uncertainty the norm, intellectual maturity provides leaders with the necessary mental agility to navigate the turbulent waters of the unknown. It equips them with the ability to discern patterns amidst chaos, drawing upon their broad knowledge and intellectual insight to connect the dots and steer their organisations forward.

Intellectual maturity is also intimately tied to empathy. It’s about understanding and valuing diverse perspectives, fostering an inclusive culture that empowers people to bring their full selves and unique insights to the table". [re: ref 1].

2a. Maturity is the state of being fully developed or adult. [re: ref 2a].

2b. Intellectual means involving a person's ability to think and to understand ideas and information. [re: ref 2b].

My research question is what is the required level of intellectual maturity for students to study for an MBA degree programme and a DBA degree programme?

The research context of discussion is that there are quite some negative comments on studying for an advanced degree programme, including an MBA and a DBA degree programme:

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A conceptual framework to study a student's academic performance on an advanced degree programme (a draft)