what are the advantages of getting an mba?
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MBA is a masters degree in business administration. Most people pursue this degree after 3-7 years of work experience for career advancement or industry/functional-move. Usually both paths would lead to a significant pay increase.  You will also introduce yourself to a business social circle, which tends to help you with your career as well.
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An MBA teaches you all aspects of running a business. If you are a doctor, you are already pretty good in your field of health; but it is not expected that you would ace finance or marketing, strategy, etc. these are key elements of running a business and that's where an MBA plays a key role. It educates you with the essentials and you develop good connections with business coaches that can help you.
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the books won't give you a degree...\n\nbut these sites should help with your MBA info search:\n\nhttp://www.daylon.com/mba/\n\n&\n\nhttp://www.daylon.com/mbadegree/
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Well, I have an MBA, plus a degree in info systems. I have worked as a financial analyst in telecommunications, supporting the marketers. Have also worked as a statistical/financial analyst for a bank, supporting credit card marketers.\n\nDoes the degree open up opportunities? Yes, but it really depends on what you want to do. The degree does the most for technical types who do not understand the big picture of business, because it teaches you about finance, marketing, accounting, and human resources. The more insightfull students develop an understanding of the big picture, and how these various functions (or departments) relate to each other.\n\nSo, if you want to become more of a financial/marketing analyst type of person, or want to go into management, then yes, and MBA could be a good compliment to your existing skills. Also, if you want to go into biz for yourself.\n\nBUT, if you are happy in a technical role, and/or do not have an outgoing 'people' personality, then an MBA could be a waste of time. And remember, in biz management, personality is a LOT more important than brains and education. Although brains & education certainly help, without the right personality you will not climb management ranks. Instead of plunging into an MBA prog, just take a intro finance and an intro marketing course at your local university. These courses will teach you 90% of what you need to know about biz.\n\nOne final point: the school you go to does not matter much. This is a dirty little secret that the "best" (that is, MOST EXPENSIVE) schools do not want you to know. Once you have been out for one year, nobody gives a damn what school you went to. Save your money, and go to the university that you want to.  Believe me, it really does not matter. \n\nSource(s):\n\nMe, years of biz experience as an MBA.
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I got my MBA online from National University a couple of years back.  The experience was a very positive one.  The classes are very challenging, despite what anyone tells you about online learning.  You must be self-motivated and disciplined...and be comfortable using the computer.\n\nIt has certainly been a great thing for my job, as it has greatly enhanced my credibility, not to mention how pertinent the MBA program's content related directly to my job as a business consultant.\n\nMy program was International, so I had the added benefit of meeting students from around the world, not just the U.S.  The point is, you'll hook up with people all over, and make some interesting contacts.\n\nFinally, the online program was great for my schedule, as i really only had to be in one chat per week....other than that, I could do the work whenever I wanted.  Great flexibility!\n\nHope this helps!
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1) You must have a bachelor's degree.  Work experience is required to get into the top MBA programs.\n2) Advantages depend on what you want to do with your career.  Generally MBAs have higher salaries and more opportunities especially in corporate settings.\n3) Salaries at top programs start at over $100,000  (Look at Business Week Annual Business School Survey).\n4) The best schools in Indiana and Illinois are: U of Chicago, Northwestern U, Indiana U and U of Illinois.\n5) Tons to read on internet, Business Week, etc\n6) Yes\n7) That depends - find the best program for YOU\n8) Generally work about 50 hours per week but it depends on lots of factors\n9) Depends on the program (school)\n10) Get 2-4 years of real work experience before pursuing
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I would highly recommend that you work for a few years before pursuing a graduate degree like an MBA.  You'll get a much better feel for the areas in which you'd like to work, plus the real world experience is invaluable when you're studying theory in school.  In the financial areas, such as investment and banking, an MBA would be almost mandatory to obtain a good career position.
532514
Get an MBA, and you are on a good track to become an executive.
719910
Depends on where you are getting your MBA.  My husband got his at a good school and just started a pretty good job, his brother did not go to a good school and makes 28 thousand a year.
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yes, mba is good but the place you are donig mba is more important. yes take the job now, don't think too much, do the job first.
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I agree that you probably want some real world experience before getting the MBA, but you probably should take the test soon, if only because your mind is primed for taking stupid tests.  And it is a stupid test.  More than any other test I've ever taken, it is a test you study for, then completely forget everything you learned once the test is over.  It is an exercise on how not to solve problems.\n\nHowever, you should probably wait until your finals are over and you can fully concentrate on the GMAT study material.  It will be detrimental to both the GMAT and your schoolwork if you try to cram them in at the same time.  Actually, thinking about it, you may want to wait until summer, or even the summer after you graduate.  Remember, you really should have at least 2-5 years under your belt before applying - top B-schools are looking for candidates with proven potential to be business leaders, and until you've worked and succeeded in leadership positions, you have not yet earned that distinction.
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An MBA from a top school is a great way to change fields and to increase salary.  The average student at top schools make six figures coming out of their MBA programs -- which represents an increase of between 50%-100%.\n\nThere is a little bit of a dropoff in the increase once you get past the top 15, and a big dropoff once you get past the top 40 schools.\n\nMy opinion is that it is not worth getting an MBA in a full time program unless you can go to a top school.  But for those students, it is well worth it.\n\nMy opinion is biased, but informed.  I have an MBA from Duke, a PhD in Business Administration (Finance) from Berkeley and have taught at MIT and Wharton.
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Depends on your current salary, graduating school, industry, job function, and your experience. At a top b-school, the average post-mba salary is about $80k. On the high side, consultants and investment bankers make $100k+ salaries plus bonuses and other benefits.  If you are like 60 years old, it is not worth your time and money.  If you are like 30, it might be worth taking a look at.
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First of all, studying anything is good. Getting your MBA is great, but, A LOT of people have an MBA. and A LOT of people are currently gettting their MBA. You might find it hard to find a job once you graduate because so many other people will have the same degree as you. Maybe get a little more specific with your major. If you want to open your own business, find a school that has an entrepreneurship major, etc.
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Well, I can tell you about what business school is like.  MBA is a masters degree in business administration. Most people pursue this degree after 3-7 years of work experience for career advancement or industry/functional-move. MBA Graduates often go to consulting firms, finance (investment banking, corporate, etc.), or general management. The MBA program is usually 1-3 years long, usually 2. The first year is for general education of business fundementals. Coursework during the first year is homework and test-driven. The second year is usually for concentration of your business interest (example: marketing, finance, strategy, leadership, etc.). Classes during this second year is usually team- and project-based.\n\nUsually to be admitted, taking the standardized test, the GMAT, is required.\n\nGood luck!
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It really depends on what you expect to do with that mba.  You can't simply expect to get the degree and get an improved salary, you have to find a niche, or a way to apply what you learned in the mba program to your profession.  I would seriously consider what you want to accomplish in your career, THEN choose a program.  Not the other way around.
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BBM is a good course .my opinion is u can take BBA it is more valuable if u do BBA&MBA both .now there is a good job opourunities for bba or mba students . After finishing bba if u do mba it will be easy for u . so instead of BBM u can take BBA .\nnow it has got more value also\nthis is my  opinion..........