2006-12-03 06:12:40 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I've been struggling with this same question.
Everyone (meaning people w/ or working toward MBA) I've talked to has said that it is really hard to go back to school after you've been working. However, at the same time it's best to get your MBA from a great school (it opens a whole lot of doors). Stanford says on its website that it does accept college seniors that "have a stong case". I'm sure that goes for other great schools that don't require work experience. Right now I'm leaning towards working for a year or two for a company that will agree to pay for my MBA (have you SEEN how much it costs?? That's gunna hurt). Since I'm from the SF bay area Haas (Cal) or Stanford would be my first choices, but realistically I'm not sure that's possible without work experience. However, if you just want an MBA regardless of where it comes from then you should get it sooner rather then later.
Hope that helped! Good luck!
2006-12-04 09:39:10 · answer #1 · answered by Eve 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should definitely work first. There is no point in furthering your education while not having any work experience otherwise you won't be employable.
Also when you apply for your MBA they will most likely ask about your work experience for the job, to see how committed you are.
Not only does work experience look good on your CV but also its good to move out of education and into the working world if only for a year. I did that and now im applying for a masters. I know that if i didn't have any experience i wouldn't have even been called for an interview. However you might not need experience for your particular MBA.
Hope that helps!
2006-12-03 14:22:23 · answer #2 · answered by Angelic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most respected MBA programs all require a few years of work experience after undergrade before B-school.
2006-12-03 14:21:21 · answer #3 · answered by pollomallet 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is easier (from personal experience) to just do one after the other and get it over with. There is nothing that says you cant work and go to school at the same time to gain some further experience or to participate in an internship so that you are ahead when you do graduate. I work full time and go to school part time for my MFA - I have plenty of experience now and wont have to have a waiting period to take my professional exam when I complete my degree.
2006-12-04 02:04:42 · answer #4 · answered by designerista 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would try to get a job because some larger employers will help you financially with getting your MBA.
2006-12-03 14:16:07 · answer #5 · answered by Jordan D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋