An MBA can be a great way to improve your career outlook or facilitate a pivot. It is the most common, most valuable, and most widely applicable graduate degree for those interested in working in business. That said, it is often not needed. I did my MBA at Columbia Business School and want to share what an MBA entails and what the purpose is.
An MBA or Master of Business Administration is a two-year degree that most folks do after they have at least two years of work experience. Applicants might range from 25 at the low end to 35 at the high end, though there are no actual age requirements.
There are several reasons to get an MBA. One is to make a pivot. Whether or not you have a background in a business-related field, an MBA will ...
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