Do I need to get an MBA before I go to grad school?
153347
no, at least you must have working experience..
1043901
Unless you have 10 years of business experience under your belt, you can't get into a good MBA program.  And if you get an MBA from a program that doesn't require that, then you degree is a "dime a dozen".  Stop looking for that high paying job, and look to get some real world experience.
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GMAT's are generally required for entry into a reputable MBA degree program. There are a number of schools that do not require the GMAT. Depending on what kind of school you want to attend, you might opt for a distance education MBA program. While working as a MD you can work on your MBA and finish in less than 2 years. A simple search on Google will get a number of results of distance education MBA programs. Many are accredited, some are not, so do your research.
405300
yes, some Management programs require GMAT, and they might have something different for lawers and doctors. \n\nIf you want to find a PhD w/o a standardized test, good luck. No pain, no gain. While some un-accredited or foreign university might do that, do not expect any star jobs with their diploma.
865330
Yes and no.   What do you want to do?  As an employer I always looked at college accomplished by a candidate as they were able to finish something that they started.  An MBA would be an extension of that, finishing something that you started.  Yes, it could help you if you use it.  No, it won't help you if you just get it (MBA) and don't pursue higher positions of responsibility.
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Depends on what you want to do with your life. Nothing wrong with a BA, but a BA in combination with an MBA is a strong basis from which to work in many fields.\n\nIn many fields a good MBA means a promotion and pay raise (management, finance, etc). There has been some concern that there are too many MBAs, but the MBA is still de rigour for management in larger companies.\n\nOne suggestion that I have is to go to as prestigious a college as you can to get your MBA. The big firms do pay some attention to where you get your degree. Get your degree from an AACSB accredited program http://www.aacsb.edu/accreditation/.\n\nHope this helps!
113401
Your question is best answered in two parts: First, I would strongly advise against pursuing an MBA online in the first place.  Unlike most academic pursuits, graduate study in business management and related fields requires participation in team projects, presentations before your peers, and intellectual intercourse with full and adjunct professors and your fellow students.  However convenient studying from home might appear, employers generally place no stock in online MBA programs.  Secondly, you must, if at all possible, emphasize the ranking of any school of business you're considering attending.  As superficial as rankings are, they are taken extremely seriously by American and European employers.  Simply put, the higher ranked MBA program you graduate, the more job options you will have upon graduation.\nAnd, no, it is not possible to follow my instructions for 10,000 US dollars.  I wish the news could be better, but you are far better off not negatively branding yourself as a graduate of a fly-by-night institution.  Unfortunately, in business, that is a stain that all the scrubbing in the world will not remove.
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I can safely say that my MBA did help me a great deal with my career. My boss likes me because I am able to construct very comprehensive but easy to read reports. So, I use my grad degree. My college degree was a B.A. in History and it hasn't done anything. Only 40% of college grads end up working in their field. That is partly the fault of the students, and partly the fault of the colleges. If you graduate with a business degree and you don't have well developed Excel and quantitative business skills.... then you're going to be pretty worthless in most entry level positions. And that's the fault of the colleges. But if you go to college and you don't want to be "number cruncher", then guess what... 90% of the jobs are just that. Certain degrees like education, engineering, some of the applied sciences are very specific and will give you the foundation for doing the job in those fields. But, if you get a B.A. and go into business, then... of course your college degree won't mean anything, but that's probably because you didn't know what you wanted to be until after you graduated. If I had to do it over again, I would have been a mechanic, tile installer, or a plumber. They make more money than I do, and I have an MBA.
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hey MBA is masters in business administration....if you are planning to do it ........1st u had to pass its entrance exam .......acc. to your score in the exam your institution will get decided....i dont know the location where you stay ......coz for different countries ......there are different.......exam pattern........so just check out your nearby universities and know the portion....and exam type i.e marks pattern........ALL THE BEST............
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It depends on what you want to do after biz school. I've talked to many friends and family members who've gotten their MBAs and that's their point of view. I decided not to go to biz school.\n\nPros:\nBusiness schools give you the academic credibility and opportunity to step into large, well-established corporations. It also gives you a network of alumni who can refer you to jobs, so you most likely won't have to worry about not finding a job. Not to mention a higher salary in general.\n\nCons:\nBusiness schools don't teach you specialized skills, like engineering, design, nursing, etc. If you do full-time, you give up about 2 years of salary plus the cost of school.\n\nI want to do my own design business and it's more important for me to learn about design than business. I think business is an art that comes with experience and intuition, and so is design, but I can always hire MBA grads to provide business advice while I focus on the designs.
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you need at least a couple years in the US getting practical business experience before you can expect to be accepted in any decent program in the us. \n\nsee below for specifics on schools and don't bother getting a mba if is not from one of the top 200 or so schools.
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Than a normal MBA?  No.\n\nA big part of the MBA program is networking with others and building industry connections that you can use later in life for various purposes.  The actual coursework is relatively trivial and not a big focus.\n\nOf course, having it on your resume is generally better than not having it on your resume for most jobs.  You may get overqualified for some of the entry-level type jobs, though.
698704
Master in Business Administration being a Post-graduate course, a degree is to be obtained before going for MBA.   Since your wish is to do finance, it is better to first obtain a degree in commerce and then go for MBA finance.  this will help in pursuing the studies which is a 2 years course in a reputed Management Institution.  Though correspondence courses are available, full time course is the best.\nMBA at NMIMS, Mumbai\nMBA at Welingkar, Mumbai\nVR
259254
Most companies will pay for there employees to go back to school. You should talk with your boss, to see if this oppertunity is available for you. You can also do it on your own through night schools at any college where your accepted. It is best though to have some time in a business field before persuing an MBA.
1056161
Your question is unclear.  Do you mean  'Can I complete an MBA while getting a Master's Degree in the Arts?"  The answer to that question is 'Yes' -- but it might take an extra semester or two.  You will have to apply to both programs.\n\nOr do you mean "Can I get an MBA while finishing my undergraduate degre in the arts"  in which case the answer is different.  Many schools have combined BA/MBA programs (sometimes called 3-2 programs) where you can enter the MBA program in your senior year and get both degrees two years later.  It is hard to get into these programs at the top MBA schools.
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Well, I've gone through the process of applying to grad school twice, once to get my MBA and the other to get into a Ph.D. program in marketing. A GPA above 3.0 will not hurt you at all but the top schools.  Your GMAT score will probably count a bit more and should be at least 550, which is about the 50th percentile, but preferably 600, which is the 70th percentile.  Good recommendations from your previous professors and maybe employers can help, especially if the professors are well known in your desired area of study.  Beyond that, having a good attitude and being able to answer the questions "Why do you want to come to this school and why do you want to study ...?" will go a long way to helping go where you want to.
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It depends. I think the strength and value of your MBA will depend on your grades. If you're not a very quantitative person, your grades in finance will probably suffer. Most people who do finance MBAs aspire to work in investment banking, sales & trading or even venture capital. These industries are extremely competitive and offer very good salaries. Chances are that if you've got a lousy MBA from a lousy school, you're not going to get into any of the top firms and will probably end up being a lowly analyst for a long time in some small run down place. If you're dynamic, smart and love to talk best you go for Marketing. If you excel in that field, marketing executives and marketing managers do lead very good lives - travel, stay in top hotels and network with the top brains. Choose wisely. Good luck!