It’s a question many professionals contemplate on whether
it’s worth the time, cost and effort.
To start, focus on one central issue: will the MBA take me
to where I want to be more effectively than the alternatives? Understanding what drives you and selecting
the career path that directly links to this can sometimes be difficult.
Evaluate the alternatives before choosing. Attaining the
knowledge, skills and abilities for your future job is critical, so do your
research on the career you ultimately desire to find out exactly what you need
to get there. Look online to see job descriptions/requirements. Most importantly, talk with someone
currently achieving success in this career path who can convey to you
everything you need to not only get hired, but also to become a success. Talk to a few people to get a better
sample size.
After doing your research, if it becomes evident that there
are other avenues to get you to your next position (a few courses, independent
projects, etc), then by all means forego the MBA and pursue that strategy. If
you conclude that the MBA is your best choice, then start looking into the best
programs that fit the priority of your requirements (location, cost,
reputation, job placement, in-depth courses and well known professors in your
field).
Once classes start up, attack the courses and professors
directly linked to this career path. The
first year is often a dizzying array of required courses and can be a hectic
schedule. Keep focused on the most relevant tasks and start the summer
internship process early. Otherwise, you might get lost in the shuffle of
irrelevant coursework, speaker and networking events that are “nice to attend”,
but will not get you to your goal.
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