Not all aspiring businesspeople that look for career advancement opportunities should pursue a management MBA. Business people in fields that require someone with strategic and general management skills are the best candidates for a management MBA.
That is not to say that a management MBA isn't beneficial in any business pursuit, but where knowledge of a specific discipline is needed, such as information technology, an MBA with a specific focus is more useful.
Another group that should rethink their MBA goals is someone looking just for an increased salary. An MBA does not automatically guarantee a salary increase. It can help, but nothing is concrete. With a management MBA you'll have the skills that make you a better leader, but it is up to the individual company executives to decide what value is placed on such skills.
It is also unwise to think that a business degree will guarantee you a plum job. A management MBA only serves the holder when it is supported by substantial practical experience. The only thing that it is safe to assume is that a management MBA is always beneficial in a highly competitive job market.
# posted by Edward Castro @ 3:30 AM
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