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The Benefits of an MBA Go Far Beyond Your Resume |
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Submitted by Socorro Beard
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Many in the business world associate an MBA with reaching the pinnacle of success while others view it as more of a requirement to be taken seriously in the employment market of the business world. While both viewpoints certainly have their merits, neither encapsulates the true purpose of earning a Master's in Business Administration degree. Certainly, there are those who hold MBA degrees and have poor business acumen or are incapable of ever becoming productive leaders in the business community. Likewise, not all MBA programs are of the quality that will truly benefit the postgraduate students enrolled in them. These truths aside, the real benefit of an MBA degree lies in what can happen when a motivated individual enters a program that provides instruction on how to be successful in the face of adversity.
Without a doubt, technical knowledge of current business practices is something that most MBA programs cover in-depth, and for good reason. Running a company isn't a matter to be taken lightly, especially with all the finite details that must be attended to by all levels of corporate management on a daily basis. Still, what many fail to consider is the importance of leadership curriculum and how it can shape the thought processes that allow many to effectively manage their enterprises.
Even those who are not traditionally adept at dealing with others can gain a wealth of experience through an MBA degree program. In addition, self confidence for having completed a difficult course of study can provide a sense of achievement that will carry over into the workplace. Online MBA programs are especially proficient at instilling a sense of self discipline that consummates a better understanding of the inherent capabilities many never realize they have.
An MBA does indeed look impressive on a resume, and by its very nature can open doors that otherwise wouldn't be available to be opened. More importantly, though, it can provide those in the business world a better understanding of what it takes to be a leader, a visionary and someone who can find success and opportunity where others have found failure and status quo.
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