Obtaining an MBA Degree?

Question

If someone wants to get an MBA, do they need a specific major for their undergraduate college career? What other qualifications/test/requirements are necessary to get into an MBA program?

But is having an Ugrad major in a non-business related field so bad if I want an MBA? My major right now is history, and I really want to do that, but at the same time, I want an MBA. What should I do? Is there any way for me to just have a history undergrad and get an MBA?

Answer 1

Contrary to what would seem logical, an MBA is really ideally suited for people who don't have an undergraduate degree in business.

An MBA is designed to provide essential skills and knowledge in each of the areas of business administration but not to provide highly advanced knowledge in any one area.

If you don't have an undergraduate major or minor in business then you will likely be required to take some prerequisite or leveling courses in general business, accounting, and economics. If you're an undergrad still then consider a minor in business or one of the business functional areas (economics goes well with history).

Many schools require the GMAT exam for MBA admission. The best schools require a very high GMAT score. Many programs also require work experience in your field.

Those who have an undergraduate degree in business or business functional areas are often better served by an MS in their area of specialty or a professional master's such as the MAcct unless they are seeking to move into the area of general administration. For example, the typical MBA (without a specialization) won't qualify one for the CFA or the CPA exams where an MSc likely will. If you think you may want a PhD (as opposed to a DBA) then the MA/MSc route is often the better way to go as well. A lot depends on which school you attend.

My undergrads are in Music (flute performance) and Performing Arts (theatrical costume design) while my MA is in HR (training and development) and I'm loving my MBA program. Sure, some of the material is really tough since I didn't have undergrad preparation in it. But, I also have a distinct advantage bringing a different perspective to the classroom.

Answer 2

you choose a bachelor's degree to have the flexibility to pursue an MBA that's a masters degree. it frequently does not remember what field of learn your bachelor's degree is in as long as you have sturdy educational skills and artwork journey.