...Decision to Pursue MBA Degree Dorothy Hall MGT/521-Management August 5, 2010 Professor John Quesnel Decision to Pursue MBA Degree Deciding to pursue a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) degree is an important decision that should not be taken lightly. The master’s program is challenging and will take time from an individual’s personal life. An MBA can further a career, begin a new career, or fulfill a personal goal. In contemplating whether to obtain an MBA degree, I had to decide what value this degree would afford me. In obtaining this degree, it would further my education and could definitely be an asset to any future career choice that I may undertake when I retire from State Farm Insurance in a couple of years. In constructing and supporting this argument on whether to pursue an MBA, as a choice, I used the Jungian Personality Self-Assessment to foster insight into possible career paths and how other individuals perceive me. The self-assessment of the Jungian personality gives an individual through 16 personality types a better understanding of him or herself. The assessment measures thinking styles of individuals, modes of dealing with information and interactions for potential managers in group settings. My personality type was the INFP result that describes individuals reserved, creative, and highly idealistic with a possible career as an architect, journalist, educational consultant, missionary, actor, artist, and poet. I agreed with some...
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...Why an MBA University of Phoenix MGT/521 May 31, 2010 I could not decide if I wanted to go after my Master’s in Business Administration, or just stop at my bachelor’s degree. It took me 26 years to decide to go back to school to pursue my AA in Accounting, despite all the pressures, and pushing that I had received from my parents and my family members. So in 2006 I decided that it was time, I looked around to a variety of different colleges and decided that I wanted to attend University of Phoenix Online because I did not want to deal with going to classes, instead I preferred to stay home and be comfortable. After my associates in accounting I decided that because I could still not find a permanent job, I would go ahead and pursue my bachelors of arts in accounting as well. When I was in my last class of my bachelor’s degree, I was toying around with going after my master’s in business administration, and then what will I specialize in. I had been looking for jobs for quite some times on the Internet and in the papers for quite some time and have been sending out hundreds of resumes and have received no responses. I figured that if I went for a master’s degree it would open many more doors in the future. It was a tough decision on whether I wanted to pursue that master’s in business, after all I had been going to school now for the past four years, or if I should just stop at my bachelor’s degree and look for a job. It turned out that finding a job was not working out...
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...Why I Chose to Pursue an MBA Abstract This paper will outline the reasons I chose to pursue an MBA. I will construct and support an argument for my pursuit of an MBA. I will support my decision of pursing an MBA with references and data of individuals who have written articles regarding the pursuit of an MBA for African Americans. This paper will include my Jungian results from the 16-Type Personality Insights questionnaire to see if I have the qualifications of a manager. Why I Chose to Pursue an MBA I decided to pursue an MBA to start a new career and to achieve a personal goal. I have a best friend who persuaded me to further my education. She would tell me, “Seles, this world is going to require that individuals who seek employment have a Master’s degree.” I began to think how my goal would be achieved and what university I attend. Wondering and worrying about the cost of this type of education caused me to have many sleepless nights and much stress. My concern was finding the time between allocating times with my six year-old son, working part-time as a volunteer and taking care/assisting my parents who are 70. Also my biggest issue I had was who would hire a recent graduate who is almost 50, African-American single parent of a six year-old son and who have never worked in the corporate world. So I prayed and asked GOD to authorize my pursuit of a Master’s degree. I talked with my advisor Lance Thorsen and he eased my mind and encouraged me to...
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...mind day and night. Pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree did this to me. This paper will show and support an argument on my decided to obtain an MBA degree. The benefits of acquiring an MBA degree include prospects for better career choices and help with achieving personal goals. This paper will use the Jungian Personality self-assessment on show my decision to continue with an MBA degree for a personal goal. Jungian Personality Self-Assessment. Jungian is a test that measures how other perceives "us.” It measures our weakness; strengths and it give us some suggestion on how we can improve ourselves. Our values, motivates, attitudes, decision-making, communication and organization skills are all different from each other. The five- factor model shows that individuals with a highest conscientiousness personality are responsible, dependable, and persistent and achievement-oriented. It states that the individuals put greater levels of effort on their job. Jungian 16-Type personality is ENFP- (extroverted, intuitive, feeling, and perceiving) describes individuals as people-oriented, creative and highly optimistic. My personality is type is –A- strives to do two or more things at once. This was a true statement too. The Jungian Personality test shows us how other and coworker perceives us; it gives us knowledge to help us to improve our managerial style. The assessment shows that I respond better to change and new situations. I never let change keep...
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...Why I Decided to Pursue an MBA to Further My Career MGT521 April 5, 2006 Why I Decided to Pursue an MBA to Further My Career A worker with a master’s degree on average will earn roughly 25% more than a worker who has only a bachelor’s degree according the Graduate Admissions Council (GMAC) survey published by Business Schools Directory. Additionally, individuals with an MBA who decide to work in the IT sector, like me, or in such sectors such as investment banking or consulting firms can expect to earn higher base salaries than MBA holders working in other industries. “In 2007-2008, At the master’s degree level, the greatest number of degrees were conferred in the fields of education (176,000) and business (156,000) (U.S. Department of Education, 2007-2008). There are many different career paths where an MBA will get you further and open more doors than a candidate job seeker without. I became interested in moving into a management role after working for several years in technical roles in the administrative field. After deciding further education was necessary I invested 3 years of my time in obtaining a Bachelors degree in Management. After completing this program it was time to look at where I wanted to go. In preparation for considering the options available to me, earning an MBA degree just seemed to make sense. I had previously set a personal goal to switch career paths and work as a manager for a high tech company. I believe a MBA is the key to putting me...
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...Today I will be constructing a supporting an argument regarding my decision to pursue an Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) degree to achieve a personal business goal. Next, I will discuss the description to construct and Support an Argument. Finally, I will discuss the considerations of the Jungian Personality self-assessment on how others perceive you. My decision to pursue my MBA I decided to pursue my Master’s Degree with University of Phoenix because I wanted to achieve another business degree before taking the next steps toward opening my own childcare center. Opening up my own childcare center has been a dream goal since I was a teenager. Once I graduate with my Master’s Degree there is a lady I know who already operates two Goddard School Franchises. Ms. Karen told me that when I am ready to take the first steps, such as finding a place, and getting a loan that she will be there to help guide me in the right direction such as giving me the first $25,000 as a down payment. After I do find a place, I plan on starting with infants and toddlers, this way I am able to get my name recognized around the city as a childcare center owner within my community where I live. Pros and Cons of getting my MBA As stated by Clouse, (2006, p. 433-434), “In argumentation, the writer offers evidence to support a claim about an issue. The more convincing the evidence, the more likely readers will agree.” When stating the pros and cons about pursuing my MBA is a life-changing...
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...Decision to Pursue an MBA Damita Jackson-Owens MGT 521 September 7th, 2011 Glenn Perry Writing an Argument Deciding to pursue a master’s degree in Business Administration is a decision worth sincerely contemplating. Not only may it boost in your self-esteem but you will obtain satisfaction for your ability to get recognized professionally. It can be an effective tool to enhance or advance one's career if carefully researched career goals are considered. It is an enormous commitment of time, personal sacrifice and financial investment and those who consider pursing it need to consider its value prior to pursing it. This brings me to discuss why I want to pursue my MBA degree. As the old saying goes, “A mind is a terrible thing to waste” and someone has at least heard this phrase told to them, “Knowledge is power” so therefore education is a lifelong process and you could never have too much knowledge. I will discuss my reasons for pursuing my MBA, share my personality traits and look at the pros and cons on obtain an MBA. My decision to pursue my MBA After obtaining my degree in Business Administration in April 2011, furthering my education immediately became an option in efforts to broaden my career opportunities. I am currently employed by the City of Tucson as a Housing Services Agent working with low-income families who are in need of housing under the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) public housing sector and have been with the city for 12 years. On occasion, I am second...
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...of Pursuing an MBA Advantages and Disadvantages of Pursing an MBA The decision to pursue a Master’s in Business Administration is a difficult, personal decision. In fact, I categorize it as a life changing decision. For instance, this decision is like most major decisions people make. Whether the decision is over buying a home, changing careers, starting a family or buying that dream car, it is usually laced with advantages and disadvantages, pros and cons, and benefits and consequences. Whether or not those advantages and disadvantages are tangible, quantifiable and measurable, most would agree that they exist and they sometimes have life changing affects. For example, some people think that it is a disadvantage to buy a home because it usually results in one securing a long-term loan whereby a monetary commitment is required from the borrower or homeowner. If this commitment is broken or one is unable to pay as agreed, the borrower or homeowner can lose valuable assets, seriously hinder their ability to borrow money in the future and be looked upon by the banking and financial community as a liability or risk. On the other hand, or some of the advantages of buying a home may result in credit worthiness, proves that you are trustworthy, disciplined and according to Weintrub (2010), “gives one a sense of pride in ownership, stability and security” (para. 2.). With the above mention in mind, I will explore my personal advantages and disadvantages that I discovered when...
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...regarding the decision to obtain a Masters of Business Administration (MBA). The impact of education on earning potential, job security, and becoming an entrepreneur will be examined. This paper will also discuss how raising and countering objections has been an aid in my own decision to get an MBA and how I embraced my decision to go back to school. Objections will be raised for reasons not to pursue a graduate degree and referenced information will be sited to support the raising and countering of the content. Why an MBA Raising Objections Business schools have long sold the promise that, like an F1 driver zipping into the pits for fresh tires, it just takes a short hiatus on an MBA program and you will come roaring back into the career race primed to win. After all, it signals to companies that you were good enough to be accepted by a decent business school (so must be good enough for them); it plugs you into a network of fellow MBAs; and, to a much lesser extent, there's the actual classroom education. Why not just pay the bill, sign here and reap the rewards? The problem is that these days it doesn't work like that. Rather, more and more students are finding the promise of business schools to be hollow. The return on investment on an MBA has gone the way of Greek public debt. If you have a decent job in your mid- to late- 20s, unless you have the backing of a corporate sponsor, leaving it to get an MBA is a higher risk than ever. If you are getting good business experience...
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...What is an MBA? An MBA is the Master of Business Administration degree granted by colleges and universities. Receiving an MBA is a good way to get ahead in your career. Earning a Master of Business Administration degree leads to promotions, job offers from competing firms and salary increases. Nowadays, companies can afford to be more selective in whom they hire so it's important for candidates to have every advantage they can when seeking employment or promotions, which leads to more people obtaining an MBA to give them an advantage in competitive job markets. There are several pros and cons that should be weighed when deciding whether or not to pursue an MBA degree. While there are some arguments against obtaining an MBA they are minimal- the amount of work, cost, time and commitment are a few objections. On the other hand, favored arguments of getting an MBA are limitless. Everyone's aspirations, career dreams and goals vary but can all come true by getting an MBA. Schweitzer (2012), stated, "Students of MBA programs study the theory and application of business and management principles. This type of study equips students with knowledge that can be applied to a variety of real world business situations. The MBA degree is thought to be one of the most prestigious and sought after degrees in the world" (MBA-Understanding the MBA Degree, para.1). Although every person's situation is different, there are some arguments in favor of a Master's of Business Administration Degree...
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...Why Pursue an MBA? Top 10 Reasons to Do MBA |[pic][pic][pic][p| |ic] | As the pace of change continues to accelerate at dizzying speed, we can take solace in the fact that the Masters in Business Administration (MBA) degree is still a constant worth embracing. It was the last century that gave us the fruits of the computer age, and it's fairly apparent that the Internet will do much to shape the course of this one. What is equally true is that for the first time, the world economy is truly global, where what happens in one part of the world is not only known almost simultaneously to the occurrence of the event, but the impact can be felt as well. Customers and competitors are no longer relegated to the geography that surrounds them. In fact, many businesses no longer have a traditional brick and mortar operation. Within this complex setting, the modern manager must still do what managers in every era have had to do - succeed. For many, the MBA continues to be the cornerstone for such success. What benefits do you hope to gain after your MBA? • An increase in salary and earnings potential • Development of skills in specific fields such as finance, marketing, strategy in order to have access to certain positions and certain companies such as McKinsey, BCG, Goldman Sachs • Access to a network of alumni • Greater opportunities to work in a country or geographical region of your choice • Development of the skills needed to set up your own...
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...I believe my Passion to contribute as a leader, philanthropist, engineer, son, friend, is at the center all my work. This insatiable hunger is driving me to pursue MBA from your college, as I have to contribute as an entrapper to society at large by building a company . My decision to return to school to earn my second MBA degree stems from my determination that I have specific needs that can best be met within the confines of a global business curriculum. I have learned in the classroom, but I have also learned substantial lessons in the arena of life. I believe I have been showing my strips as a leader ever since my days Why does the youngest member of the team, turn out to be the team leader of multi-million dollar project? Or the one who is responsible How does the on to work on among my peers, I am fortunate to hold the most significant leadership role available to any I work very hard; however I am also a strong proponent of work-life balance, and take time to live my dreams. I keep my objectives on my palm, so that I never loose sight. I work for the fun of working, taking risks to pursue extraordinary rewards. “You are biting off more than you can chew” these were the words of my High School Dean, before unwillingly giving me admission to Engineering Program in his college. This was the turning point from which the most remarkable thing about me seem to be the fact that I have I believe my Passion to make a positive and lasting contribution in...
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...was one of my many dreams and the best decisions I could every make. I knew that choosing to pursue a masters in business administration would begin many new career opportunities. In July 2006, I had the opportunity to obtain my undergraduate degree from the International Academy of Design and Technology Tampa in Recording Arts (Audio Engineering) at the age of 31. At times, the decision felt a little tough because I work time and run my own recording studio. At my old collage, several of my instructors actually made an impact in my life; they advised me to pursue the MBA after six months to a year of rest, in order to get some of my affairs in order. By pursuing an MBA degree, I can also go back and teach at the Academy, it also helps me to achieve goals in my personal life, such as becoming a better businessperson. Some of my former instructors perceive me to be a complex person with a big vision and a low tolerance for stupidity. I thought long about my decision and the time it would take to finish the MBA program and the time I had to give up to accomplish my goals. I did not want to waste any more time and have my dreams ruined, I determined that it made more sense not to wait six months to a year, I only took three months off to give my brain a rest than I decided to pursue my MBA right away after earning my undergraduate degree at the Academy. My decision to pursue an MBA degree was more on considering the benefit of an MBA degree and the right time to do it. Upon receiving...
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...Masters in Business Administration (MBA) degree to achieve a personal goal may seem ludicrous to some, but not to the individual who desires to have a solid foundation of knowledge on which to build on. An undergraduate who decides to return to school as a graduate student is investing in his or her future. According to Levy (n.d.), an MBA can open doors for an individual and expose students to the business world in terms of job functions and industry. This paper will present an argument pertaining to pursuing an MBA. Additionally, the “What’s my Jungian 16-Type Personality” assessment will take a look at benefits in pursuing this degree. As a goal oriented individual, the decision to pursue an MBA degree was the right choice. Aside from personal ambition and goals, the decision will enhance my career opportunities, development, and will be a valuable asset. The MBA will also open doors to my personal, professional and financial fulfillment. I have been successful in my current position as a clinical research associate (CRA), and although I have had many experiences, the MBA program will enable me to expand my professional horizons and will facilitate me to acquire a solid business understanding. The Argument People have asked me why I am pursuing an MBA degree since my undergraduate degree is in health administration, and I currently have the opportunity to grow in the field of clinical research. My question back to these people is, “Why not have the opportunity for career...
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...purpose of this paper is to construct and support an argument on the decision I made to pursue a Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) degree to further my career as the head of IT. With today’s society, it is easy to find a subject controversial. The paper will elaborate at the benefits of undertaking MBA program with an emphasis in business management and IT analysis. An argument is an oral disagreement, a verbal opposition or even an altercation. Some may say that it is a discussion involving differing points of view. In the corporate world, debates run rampant on our culture and can be viewed as a constructional tool to improve, advance a roadblock, or the source of a company’s failure. So as a start, referencing the Jungian 16-type personality assessment was the first step. I scored ENFP and agree with the decision. According to the Jungian Assessment, those with the ENFP score are better in business analyst roles and tend to be conscientiousness and critical in the decision making process (Pearson Prentice Hall, 2007). Having a very independent and stubborn nature in both my work and personal life I believe the Jungian 16-type personality assessment supports my decision to further my education and enter the critical field of information technology. The personality assessment specifies that I am extroverted, intuitive, thinker, and judging. I agree with all these statements. I am comfortable walking around to computer server systems most of the day analyzing...
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