Why Pursue an MBA?
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Why Pursue an MBA?
Deciding to pursue an MBA degree can be a daunting decision, especially after recently completing an undergraduate degree. Many positives and negatives to consider before making such a life altering decision. This essay will examine several casual circumstances on both sides and answer the question, “Why Pursue an MBA?”
Reasons for pursuing an MBA are:
1. Pursuing an MBA is a long-term goal.
2. Pursuing an MBA can assist in a needed career change.
3. An MBA can lead to more money in the job market.
Reasons against pursuing an MBA are: 1. The time, cost, and commitment requirements involved. 2. No guarantees that earning an MBA will lead to advancement on the job. 3. A perception exists that there are to many MBAs in the job market.
Reasons for Pursuing an MBA Deciding to pursue an MBA has been a long-term goal for some time. Most long-term goals are often never realized. As a result of the 9/11 tragedy the government decided to assist veterans who wanted to continue his or her education. This assistance and the downturn of the economy placed this long-term goal squarely in the forefront. This scenario fell into place, as career change thoughts were starting to surface. Pursuing an MBA can assist in a needed career change. In 2008 the United States economy and the housing market begin to severely decline. This was just four years after embarking on a rewarding and lucrative career as a Realtor with the ability to work independently of any supervision, and the restraints of sitting in an office from nine to five. During this timeframe thoughts of a career change began to surface. Armed with an extensive management background, pursing an MBA appeared to be the next logical step toward making a career change. Making the change alone would not be enough. A