I am looking into starting work on my MBA in the Fall, but I have heard conflicting stories about life after the MBA. Some say it is completely worth it, while others say that it hasn't helped them at all. I'm just curious what other's experiences have been.
2006-06-13 13:37:19 · 12 answers · asked by affirmation826 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
The answer to that question will depend on what you'd like to do after graduating, with or without an MBA. In any area of business, especially if you'd like to rise into higher levels of management, an MBA will be an asset and will mean more prestige and a higher salary level. I see many job openings that either require or strongly desire candidates with MBAs. An MBA would also be beneficial if you plan to be an entrepreneur because you'd learn about the many tools necessary to make it in the business world.
For more creative or non-business-oriented careers such as design, social services, or anything in the technical/research side of science or computing, an MBA would likely prove to be relatively useless -- but if you're considering getting one my guess is that you're not pursuing a career path in any of those fields.
Good luck with whatever you decide!
2006-06-13 14:10:37 · answer #1 · answered by Elizabeth S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe everyone of the top 11 answers are good ones - some not as realistic as others. As a mother of a son with an MBA I can tell you that it was well worth it for my son. He received his BA and worked in the field for a few years before going on for his MBA. When he finished his MBA he then found a much better job where he then went on (at the employers expense) for his CFA
2006-06-13 14:54:54 · answer #2 · answered by darlingdarla3 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All answers so far have missed the most important part. What school are you going to attend? I doubt that you would find many Harvard MBA's that say it hasn't helped them. Just as I would doubt that a MBA from mail order university has helped anyone.
If you are going to attend one of the schools that are in the top 100 in the US or one of the top schools in a foreign nation then I think you will find that it will make a definate difference in your life,not just your job. Like anything you get out of it what you put into it but at a top university there is just so much more to access.
I would especially recommend trying to go to a good university in a foreign nation. try to learn another language while you are there. If you are a native american that is bilingual with excellant business knowledge you will have great up potential. My recommendation would be Insead in singapore, melbourne business school in australia, Ceibs in China ,or University of Toronto: Rotman. You will get a life experience and you will also find that when you have been trained in a cross cultural environment you will be much more valuable in the marketplace.
2006-06-13 14:13:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
MBA is one of the most challenging education that you will have. You cannot say that it is just a waste of time and money because theres a lot of thing that you can learn from the school.. even your personal life can make change and can taught you to become more responsible and more organize person.. If you are serious about taking MBA then grab it, but if you will just think that it is just a waste of time then everything will be mislead... i'll bet you! you will have fun taking MBA...
2006-06-13 13:49:36 · answer #4 · answered by ken 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What responses you got is true: education is worthy per se, and it does show employers ambition and commitment. What I would add to the answers submitted is that it depends where you get your degree. National employers are elitists and will not respect much an MBA from a sub-standard college or correspondence college. Also, career counselors and the career placement office at elite colleges will help make sure your MBA pays off.
2006-06-13 14:03:33 · answer #5 · answered by browneyedgirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most didciplines, obtaining a MBA can mean a higher salary and an opportunity to be on a management fast track. Very often however, it is best to have some work experience under your belt.
2006-06-13 13:46:18 · answer #6 · answered by capricorn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Education is never a waste. Perhaps your reason for pursuing a MBA should be for the knowledge, not the money. Never stop learning, just enjoy the experience.
2006-06-13 13:44:03 · answer #7 · answered by Sharon B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a person with a MBA, I would consider the effort and the results worthy. The key in my point of view is your concentration of area of emphsis. You first must determine what your areas of interest are in the MBA progam and determine credits accordingly.
2006-06-13 13:48:37 · answer #8 · answered by david42 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.daylon.com/mba/
that site has some information on the MBA. I think it's a great idea to pursue this degree. It can't hurt.
2006-06-15 11:20:53 · answer #9 · answered by nolyad69 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I don't think any education is a waste of time. If this is the field that you enjoy working in, then you're ahead of most. And some fields don't care what you have a degree in, just that you have a degree. It's a win win : )
2006-06-13 13:53:12 · answer #10 · answered by Deborah H 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋