The days when just having a MBA degree was a competitive edge are long gone. As more MBA holders enter the job market, employers are looking beyond a MBA to find the right candidate.
This is not to say that MBA holders are not currently in demand. Among the many types of business degrees, employers still find a MBA degree desirable. The real differentiating factors are where you get your MBA and what specialization you add to your MBA.
As businesses become more focused, many industries require that their executives and managers possess specific skill sets. In this environment, getting a generalized MBA won't help you as much as a MBA with an added specialization specific to your chosen industry. After deciding to pursue a MBA pick a sub-major, for instance IT Management, and build your MBA curriculum around that specialization.
This information is also valuable in choosing a school. Knowing what specialization you'd like to pursue will help you weed out schools and programs that don't meet your specific career requirements. A MBA program taught by an instructor who also has experience in your specialization should be considered along with schools and programs that are highly regarded.
# posted by Edward Castro @ 12:54 PM
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