University of Phoenix MGT 521 Management “Raising and countering objections regarding the decision to get an MBA” Instructor: Lawrence Kirsch Student: Carlos Ochoa Date: 11/01/12 Although the MBA program has been successful for the past years, economy has changed and professionals have adjusted accordingly. The MBA program will provide me the tools to understand and implement business and management principles. I have been working professionally for more than 15 years in challenging
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Top Three Reasons Not to Get an MBA Shaun Hamilton MGT/521 March 30, 2012 Gary Maxa Top Three Reasons Not to Get an MBA There is no question that everyone in today’s market was affected by the recession. According to Kimberly Amadeo, “An economic recession is when growth slows, usually due to a fall-off in consumer demand. As sales drop off, businesses stop expanding. As unemployment rises, and consumer purchases fall off even more, housing prices usually
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Abstract / Proposal The purpose and frame for this study is to look at the various MBA programs in three types of colleges: state, private and for profit. The schools we selected for the study consist of Boise State University, Tulane University, and University of Phoenix. Time Frame The Time frame of the study will be November 11, 2013 through November 25, 2013. Data Collection Methods The study relies on personal accounts, student observations, and voluntary surveys. Interviews will also be
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MBA programs expose students to the full depth of business function because they are created to apply science to management. The MBA is something that individuals in the more technical industries (math, science, etc.) obtain to expand their opportunities beyond what is available to them. An MBA means these individuals are now candidates for new, managerial positions – going from working “with things” and going into working “with people”. Similar to these individuals, I want to earn my MBA to open
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Hong, Kil Dong Applying for MBA Yale University 1.Please discuss the principle elements of your educational and work experience to date. Describe your specific career objectives as a professional manager(three to five pages, double-spaced) Since I had worked in the xxx product department of xxx, established by my deceased father, the yearly income was $xx million in 19xx and in the top 10 rank in Korea, my major problem was a lack of knowledge in Finance and Management. Upon graduation
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Why I Decided to Pursue an MBA to Further My Career MGT521 April 5, 2006 Why I Decided to Pursue an MBA to Further My Career A worker with a master’s degree on average will earn roughly 25% more than a worker who has only a bachelor’s degree according the Graduate Admissions Council (GMAC) survey published by Business Schools Directory. Additionally, individuals with an MBA who decide to work in the IT sector, like me, or in such sectors such as investment banking or consulting firms can expect
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1. Why have you decided to enter the MBA Program at this point in time? Learning is a never ending process; however, there are institutions which help you attain knowledge faster than others. Doing an exec MBA at this stage is one of the endeavors driven by an objective to learn new & emerging concepts of Management from a strategic perspective for sustained organizational and personal growth. I have a very rich exposure to Brand & Marketing communications related activities in Consumer durables
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All through my undergraduate study, I had dreamt of working in an oil company where global exposure, offshore training, extensive network, exposure and fantastic pay would be mine. Unfortunately, a lull in the industry at the time of my graduation made it difficult to get a placement at any of such organisations and hence, I failed to actualize my dream! Despite this disappointment, I took up a position at an accounting firm and made the required career change from Petroleum Engineering to Accounting
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became one part of MBA. During the two days orientation learning. The schoolmaster, the lead of USTC Management college and the outstanding schoolfellows was delivery the speech during these two days. These two days let me know more about USTC, let me know how about future MBA life. I am very excited and looking forward for the next 3 years. One of the outstanding schoolfellow Mr. Wang’s speech give me a very deep imprint. He mentioned, you must very clear why are you choose MBA, what’s your really
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Ryan Returning to School Continuing education is considered a positive investment for achieving stability and success in a chosen occupation. Today, job stability is on everyone’s mind. The pursuit of a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) was necessary to assist in the preparation of my future. Following are some of the reasons for returning to school and the objections voiced by others and sometimes from within. Career Investment The first reason for returning to school is for
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