why do some universities ask for two years work expernience before applying for MBA?
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It's easier to teach business concepts to people who have had previous experience in industry.  There's quite a bit of class participation and group work.  Those who have had work experience will excel in these areas while those who have just been students might not do as well.
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The best advice I've received about management is to find first what I'm interested in managing.  The principles of economics and management you've learned are great, if you're interested in the domain of the work itself.  This came from an exec-vp while I was starting my undergraduate work.\n\nFurther, your MBA won't have much use for you until you choose such a domain.  An MBA is best put to use once you hit a glass ceiling of some sort (usually five to ten years into a management track).  That is, if you're interested in working in the corporate world.\n\nI earned my MBA from my love of entrepreneurial ideas.  So, I didn't need someone's approval of my education to do my own thing, but I wanted a broader background than the one I had.  I had 5 years of work experience before I started my MBA, and 7 after I finished it (I went the executive route).  I would say that this is the bare-minimum for actually putting the MBA to use.  I was the youngest of my MBA class, most were execs of mid-sized companies or running their own companies.  We'd discuss a concept in class on a Tuesday, and then review how it worked the following Thursday.  That was incredibly powerful, and a better experience than most MBAs get.  \n\nThat said, depending on your grades and background, you may get some good traction in some of the consulting firms.  Their undergraduate positions are pretty humble, but they'll get you in contact with some great people, and they'll encourage your MBA when its time for that.  \n\nBottom line: I'd start with a business domain that interests you and develop some traction there.\n\nGood luck!
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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. Usually MBA graduates are on "fast track" programs to move up corporate ladders quickly.  Through networking in MBA programs, you're also part of a career-advancing social circle.  This momentum would very likely carry you forward as well!  Good luck!
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you have two years of eligibility left.
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For first two years concentrate only in your engineering. Remember you should be through with your technical basics in interveiws in all B-schools. The simple reason is that if you do not know what you have already done, what will you learn in MBA.\n\nBut there is something that you can do from right now thats is start building vocabulary, go through CSR every month. Start full fledged preperation for CAT XAT and MAT from third year onward.
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MBA is a 2 year post-graduate programme in management. \nRanking of colleges along with list of various colleges is  given on http://www.microbiologyindia.cjb.net. You can go for following links that will tell you more about MBA - \nhttp://users.cjb.net/microbiologyreview/ect1.htm  \nhttp://users.cjb.net/microbiologyreview/ect2.htm  \n\nhttp://www.microbiologyindia.cjb.net provides guidance and Free study material for preparation for Group Discussions and Personal Interviews. Also they offer Free News-letter that provides Free Preparation material for MBA entrances like CAT, MAT, XAT, ATMA etc. Just visit their web-site and subscribe to their news-letter.\n\nMBA is of 2 types - general MBA and specialised MBA.In general MBA at the end of 1st year you are supposed to choose specialisation in either of the 1 subject - marketing or finance or materials/operations or human resource. Example of specialised MBA is MBA in Biotechnology which is available at the Department of Management Sciences, University of Pune.It is also available at various colleges in India.In specialised MBA like MBA-Biotechnology you are taught all the 4 subjects in much detail i.e marketing, finance, materials/operations and HR that's because your specialisation is Biotechnology.You are specially prepared to lead a Biotech or Pharma company.The advantage is that you can go to any other sector like telecom, IT, Retailing etc. because you have been given detailed knowledge of every field with special focus on Biotechnology. That's the advantage.There is much demand for MBA-Biotechnology in Australia, USA and Europe apart from the one in India. For details on this course visit http://www.microbiologyindia.cjb.net\nThe web-site tells you also on various management entrances like MAT, ATMA, CAT etc.\n\nYou can directly Click on the  following link that will tell you about MBA-Biotechnology-\nhttp://users.cjb.net/microbiologyreview/mba%20in%20biotechnology.htm
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Primary reason, then, would be that you believe the knowledge would give you a significant competitive edge and the potential to perform better during each stage of your career. And/or that you believe it's a basic necessity to compete; ie that without an MBA you wouldn't even be considered for upper management in those fields/geography.
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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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My advice would be to get your MBA before you join the work force.  I received mine directly after getting my bachelors.  It was very easy, and has already paid for itself.  \n\nPeople who wait and get it while they are working have a difficult time.  I know a lot of people who are doing this, and they are having a tough time with it.  \n\nI'm so thankful to have gotten it out of the way.
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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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You don't need work experience to do the gmat and it won't help you answer the questions.  However, you will find it helps (alot) to practice on old questions - they say practice won't improve scores and that the test is thoroughly objective but anyone who's done it will tell you that's rubbish.  \n\nDepending on the business school you choose, you may need work experience to get in.  You may also find the experience helpful to put what you're learning on the course into context.  Finally experience will also help when you come out the other end and are looking for jobs equipped with your sparkling new MBA.\n\nSo, in short, you don't need experience to do the GMAT or to get into some business schools but you might find it useful to get some experience first before embarking on an MBA.
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It theoretically could be done in two years.  With prerequisites and competition for entry, people rarely are able to get it done in that time, however.
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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.
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You should consider\n1- Where you are to live after MBA\n2- Your aspirations\n3- Ranking of Universities   visit  www.admissionglobal.com
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It depends on your undergrad.  If it is in the healthcare area, there is no point to do it again in your MBA.  If not, it may be good to 'specialize' your MBA.
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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.
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It would be called a Certificate in Management. Certificate courses may run several weeks to a few months tops while the other degrees take longer to pursue. MBAs in traditional university setting takes 2 years of full load study. A PhD takes about 4 years because you need a MA (Master's Degree which lasts 2 years) before you are allowed to take Doctoral studies.