Information concerning the extent to which MBA programs utilize the comprehensive examination was obtained from a sample of universities and colleges in a midwestem geographical marketing area. Results indicated that 68 percent of those respond- ing did not include the comprehensive examination in their program. Discussion of results points to the type of examination and to rea- sons given for elimination of the examination. Reasons for dropping the comprehensive examination were varied but revolved around three major issues: market competition, administrafive problems, and educational worth.