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Master's of Business Administration (MBA)
InsideTech Degree Center
October 02, 2008
The master of business administration, or MBA, is often considered the top degree in the business world. In the IT industry, it’s one gateway to the upper ranks of the profession. As IT becomes a more integrated part of most businesses, IT staffers with business skills are becoming sought-after as managers. Workers with communication skills and business knowledge in addition to specialized IT skills are better-equipped to become managers and move to the upper levels of their organizations.
Some companies will provide tuition assistance or reimbursement in exchange for your commitment to continue working for them after you earn your degree.
MBA’s are a popular graduate degree for the following reasons:
• Recent MBA grads earn an average of 35% more than non MBAs (source: Princeton Review)
• Prepare you for a promotion to management or executive positions
• Prepare you to launch your own business
• Build an invaluable network through your classmates
In traditional 2 year business schools students typically take a core group of classes during year one, and then may pursue their own interests during the second year through elective courses.
Subjects you may study in business school:
The Core Curriculum may include:
• Marketing
• Business Strategy
• Organizational Behavior
• Finance
• Economics
• Accounting
• Manufacturing & Production
• Operations
Some of the more common areas of specialization are:
• Entrepreneurship
• Brand Management
• International Business
• Human Resources
• Corporate Finance
• Information Technology
• Product Management
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kenneth_golden
8 months ago
24 comments
I looked around and found that while I don't get the prestige of a major university on my sheepskin the degree is the same. I chose a smaller school because they were cheaper and the program was on a better time table than quitting my job for two years to complete.
ncartledge
9 months ago
6 comments
I think it's a good idea to check grad schools where you can get a MBA/MS degree.