Assignment 1: The MBA Decision 1. How does Ben’s age affect his decision to get an MBA? Ben must evaluate the cost of completing a MBA program against the higher earning potential after graduating. Therefore Ben’s age is one of the critical factors in his decision because his age determines how much longer he can work. If he would wait his MBA at age 40, he would have less time to recoup his cost by working at an increased salary resulting from graduating his MBA program. 2. What other, perhaps
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already in a successful career; however, he still wanted more. He was driven and passionate and knew that he wanted to create something new from the ground up and be in business for himself. So he too upon himself not only to go back to school to pursue his MBA in Entrepreneurialism, but to put his current professional career on hold so he go after it at the most respected school in the country for that program. Eager to learn beyond the classroom, Ajay took a four-month international management internship
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MBA Rational MGT/521 10/06/2012 Richard Bowman Abstract In this paper the subject to address are the objections to obtain an MBA and argue the points with reason to obtain an MBA. The three main objections to entering an MBA program are: 1) Cost 2) Time and effort required 3) Job availability in the current economic slowdown. Each argument against obtaining an MBA is countered with evidence that supports reasoning to obtain an MBA at almost any time, personal situation or
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Twyla A. Thompson MGT 521 August 22, 2011 Brian Fansler MBA: Why I decided to get an MBA degree Receiving my Undergraduate degree was one of my most proud moments in my life, I felt a since of accomplishment, responsibility, and acceptance. I just knew I was going to now be able to provide better for my family. That is why everyone around me said goes to college. Finish and graduate. A college degree can only help you and not hurt you. Well that statement can be a bit misleading, while yes
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The Stress-free Pursuit of an MBA Anonymous Student MGT/521 March 27, 2011 Phoenix Instructor The Stress-free Pursuit of an MBA The decision to pursue a postgraduate degree can turn into a decade-long odyssey. In my case the competing factors of time and finances always seemed to have the upper hand. In fact, it would be significantly easier to present all of the arguments against going back to school at this time. One could argue strongly that several significant life-changing
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Top Three Reasons Not to Get an MBA There is no question that everyone in today’s market was affected by the recession. According to Kimberly Amadeo, “An economic recession is when growth slows, usually due to a fall-off in consumer demand. As sales drop off, businesses stop expanding. As unemployment rises, and consumer purchases fall off even more, housing prices usually decline” (Amadeo n.d, What is Economic Recession? Para. 1). Many Americans have elected to go back to school
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Top Three Reasons Not to Get an MBA Shaun Hamilton MGT/521 March 30, 2012 Gary Maxa Top Three Reasons Not to Get an MBA There is no question that everyone in today’s market was affected by the recession. According to Kimberly Amadeo, “An economic recession is when growth slows, usually due to a fall-off in consumer demand. As sales drop off, businesses stop expanding. As unemployment rises, and consumer purchases fall off even more, housing prices usually
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or Management Program will add the most value as I endeavor to pursue my MBA degree. I think these two concentrations both reflect strengths I currently obtain. These strengths have been obtained thru my undergraduate studies, experience while working with Pacific Bell/SBC/ATT, California Notary/Loan Signer, and experience as Executive Board member of a Non-Profit Association. Strengths that I possess on the Managerial Competencies MBA Matrix are as follows: communication, develop personal and professional
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reach a decision based on business. The two careers I researched were International Corporate attorney and Investment banker. Hopefully the details provided in this report will give you solace. I found information that brings to light what my future career should be. I believe I told you international law was something that interested me while a career in finance such as investment banking was also on my mind. My decision is based upon the best available research and is also the best decision for
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The global Business world is rapidly evolving. The way business is done today will be obsolete tomorrow, and; therefore, there is a need to constantly re-educate oneself. In this global competitive landscape, an MBA provides a distinct precedence over those without it. It not only teaches the latest in management thinking and practice but also prepares us to remain flexible in the mist of evolving management trends. Born to an army officer father and an educationist mother, my childhood consisted
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