An MBA is a professional degree which prepares individuals for careers in a variety of fields, including business, government, international agencies, and the non-profit sector. The degree provides a combination of hard and soft skills that allow you to advance your career or switch careers entirely. These skills allow you to effectively manage your career throughout your lifetime.

Broadly speaking, the MBA program is relevant if you are a:

Examples in recent years include:

Engineers who want to broaden their career opportunities into general management or a business-related function. Consultants who wish to become team leaders and managers in the consulting environment.
Scientists looking to move beyond their traditional research fields.
Magazine editors who want to be publishers.
Civil servants looking to bring a business mindset to government programs.
Entrepreneurs seeking to build a business framework within which to grow their businesses.
Naval officers wishing to transition to civilian life.

Why an MBA?

An MBA degree supplies three main value propositions: hard and soft business skills; access to a network of MBA students, alumni, faculty, and business leaders; and a recognized brand that signifies management and leadership education.

Which MBA is Right for You?

Once you decide an MBA degree is right for you, you need to choose the right type of program, among full-time programs, part-time programs, executive programs, distance-learning programs, and those that concentrate on a specialized area of study.

How Do You Research Programs?

When choosing an MBA program, research the program's accreditation, curriculum, faculty, career opportunities, student body, and reputation. Base your research on rankings, conversations with current students and alumni, MBA receptions and forums, published guides, test preparation resources, websites, your company's human resources department, admissions materials, and school visits.